Administrative Team

Jennifer Stewart - Principal

Jennifer Stewart is the Principal at Burnet Middle School. Education and serving students and teachers has been her passion for the past 28 years! Originally from the central Texas area, she graduated from Leander High School, received her Bachelor's Degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, and obtained her Master's Degree through Concordia University. Jennifer started her career as a middle school English teacher in Lake Dallas, TX, and then taught at a variety of levels for the next 10 years. For 17 years, she worked for Leander ISD, serving in the roles of teacher, ELA facilitator, coordinator of staff development, and assistant principal at Running Brushy Middle School. Joining the Burnet community in 2018, Jennifer served as an assistant principal at Burnet High School for 2 ½ years and has grown to love the Burnet community, staff, and students. Jennifer and her husband have been married for 28 years and enjoy spending time with their 19 year old son, Kirin, and three cats.

Brent Neal - 8th Grade Assistant Principal

Brent Neal is in his first year at Burnet Middle School. This is his 23rd year in education and 7th as an assistant principal. He brings experience as a Secondary Math teacher, Coach, and Department Chair to BMS. He received his Bachelor's of Science degree from Angelo State University and his Master's of Professional Leadership from the University of North Texas in 2017. He has had stops at Copperas Cove, Kerrville, and most recently Liberty Hill. He is excited to join the Burnet CISD team and happy to serve the students and staff of Burnet Middle School.

Cindy Cox - 7th Grade Assistant Principal

Cindy Cox is excited to begin her ninth year in Burnet as one of the assistant principals at BMS. With a passion for nurturing young scholars, she focuses on teaching students strategies for success both in school and beyond. Cindy earned her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 from Sam Houston State University and later pursued a Master's in Administration and Leadership from Lamar University. With thirteen years of teaching experience across various grades and subjects, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Cindy is married to Joseph Cox, the Director of Bands for BCISD, and they are proud parents of two wonderful children who attend BCISD schools.

Jeanni Nelson - 6th Grade Assistant Principal

Hello BMS families! My name is Jeanni Nelson and I am excited to be returning to Burnet Middle School for my 21st year in education as the 6th grade Assistant Principal. I am a proud graduate of Burnet High School, and lifetime resident of Burnet. I received my Bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University in Interdisciplinary Studies, my Master's degree from Texas Tech in Educational Leadership, and School Counselor certification from Angelo State University. Prior to Burnet Middle School I served as the Counselor at RJ Richey. While at RJ I also taught 3rd, 4th, 5th grade and served as a Special Education math teacher.

I am passionate about student success and have a desire to help ALL children reach success. My educational philosophy is that every child that walks the halls of our schools deserve the very best support, instruction, and opportunities in order to become successful, all day every day.

I am married to Paul, and have 3 wonderful children; Aspen, Traeton, and Pason. I enjoy hanging out with family, being outside in the sunshine and watching my kids participate in all the activities they are involved in!

I look forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces and families and getting to know the new members of our Burnet community and BMS family!