Amber Stone
Volleyball, Girl's Soccer, & Girls Track
Coach Fulmer, formally known as Coach Stone, is from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor's in Education. She grew up playing Volleyball, Softball, and running Cross-Country. She is in her 3rd year teaching 8th Grade Math and her 3rd year being a Burnet Sailor.
She enjoys playing pickleball with her husband Davis, going on walks with her dog Frankie, and playing volleyball in her free time.
Sierra Soto
Volleyball and Boys & Girls Soccer
Coach Soto is from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science. She previously taught AVID and is now in her second year of teaching P.E. and her third year as a Burnet Sailor.
While she seizes every chance to engage her athletes in playful, light-hearted competition (aka "winning"), Ms. Soto is committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to play sports and be part of a team.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the river, drinking coffee, and being with her family.
Jose Sanchez
Football and Boys Soccer
Coach Sanchez has been at Burnet for 13 years. He was first the Boys and Girls Club Director before becoming an 8th grade social studies teacher. As an educator, Coach Sanchez lets students know that they are students first and athletes second just as he is a teacher first and coach second.
Two years ago he was selected as Austin ISD's middle school teacher of the year. He has been coaching football for the past 11 years and has also coached soccer and basketball. In his free time he enjoys watching sports and running. He will be running his first marathon on December 8th in San Antonio.
Mikayla Vicenik
Football and Boys Basketball
Coach Vicenik will be coaching football and boys basketball this year. Born and raised in the Austin area, she grew up watching and going to college sporting events (Wreck ‘em). She teaches 7th grade Texas History, and is in her second year at Burnet Middle School. In her free time, Coach Vicenik is probably playing pickleball with her family, running with her dog, or eating pizza.
Ashley Michel
Color Guard and Girls Basketball
Coach Michel is originally from Massachusetts. She moved to Austin two years ago. She graduated from Fitchburg State University with her Bachelor's in Education. She grew up playing basketball and performing Color Guard in her Middle School then High School Marching band. She performed at Disney and in Pennsylvania where her team took 1st place in both competitions. She is in her 5th year of teaching and 2nd year teaching at Burnet Middle School. Coach Michel enjoys playing ultimate frisbee, disc golf, and rock climbing on her free time.
Dani Smith
Boys & Girls Basketball
Coach Smith has been teaching science and coaching basketball for six years. She graduated from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor's in Education. She grew up playing volleyball, basketball, and track. This is her 4th year coaching boys and girls basketball at Burnet. In her free time, Coach Smith enjoys playing lots of basketball, going on hikes, and skiing. Coach Smith has a passion for basketball and loves watching her athletes learn to play the game and become part of a team.
Veronica Rivera
Boys & Girls Cross-Country and Track
Coach Rivera is from San Benito, Texas, which is located down in the Rio Grande Valley near the US-Mexico border. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in Education and minor in Communication. This is Coach Rivera's first year being a coach, but her second year as a Burnet Sailor teaching 7th grade Texas History. Although Ms. Rivera's sport of choice in high school was wrestling, she enjoyed playing for the UT Pep Band at their Longhorn volleyball and basketball games. When she is not at work, she loves to read, dance and above all spend time with her son, Mateó, and husband, Jose. Ms. Rivera is really excited to coach our students and help improve their confidence both athletically and academically.
Daniel Ratcliffe
Tennis
Coach Ratcliffe is one of Burnet’s two tennis coaches. He has been teaching at Burnet for six years and coaching tennis for the past three years. He teaches math and science and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Coach Ratcliffe has played tennis since he was a child and enjoys getting the next generation into a sport that they can play and enjoy for the rest of their lives.
Dellisha Garza
Cheerleading and Tennis
Coach Garza is from Laredo TX and graduated from Texas A&M International University. This will be her 4th year coaching cheer and 2nd year coaching Tennis. During her spare time, she enjoys doing outside activities and being among family and friends. This past summer, the cheerleading team completed the UCA Cheer Camp and mastered advanced level stunts. Coach Garza is incredibly proud of her girls' accomplishments and describes them all as being dedicated and motivated to be the best team they can be. With all this success, Coach Garza has been able to secure a space for Burnet Cheer to go to Disney! Her goal for this year is to continue fostering teamwork and dedication.
Laura Tamez
Volleyball and Girls Basketball
Coach Tamez is from Brownsville, TX. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science but always knew she wanted to go into teaching/coaching. This is her 10th year and Burnet and she currently teaches 6th grade social studies and coaches volleyball and girls' basketball.
Coach Tamez loves to spend time with family/friends at the beach or jumping in the car for a road trip. She also enjoys watching NFL and cheers on the Dallas Cowboys.
Helena Walker
Volleyball and Boys Basketball
Coach Walker in originally from Los Angeles, Ca. She moved to Texas after getting married in 2020. She graduated from California State Dominguez Hills with her Bachelor's in Kinesiology with an option teaching Physical Education. She further her education at Azusa Pacific University where she received her Master's in Physical Education. She grew up watching and playing sports. She played basketball in High School. She also coached recreation ball for several years. This is her 4th year coaching at Burnet Middle School. She likes to watch college basketball and football sports. Her favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. She also enjoys coaching her students in a sport that never played before.
Ron Shelton
Athletic Director, Football, Boys Basketball, and Track
Coach Shelton is from Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Saint Edward's University where he earned his bachelor's degree studying political science and Spanish. Coach Shelton earned his master's degree in education from Texas State University. Coach Shelton has been teaching at Burnet for 11 years and has been coaching for five years. In addition to serving as athletic director, Coach Shelton is the head football and he also coaches basketball and track.
