Kriksey is pleased to announce the elevation of its PK-12 leadership team. Experienced Partner and Studio Director, Jody Sergi, AIA, LEED AP, has been named a Director of the firm’s pK-12 practice. Jody's focus will be on pK-12 projects in Houston and the Gulf Coast region.

Jodyis based in Kirksey’s Houston office and has been with the firm since 2012 when she joined as a Project Manager and Associate. She has advanced through progressive leadership roles including Senior Associate, Associate Partner, Studio Director, and Partner, and has overseen multiple market sectors. Over the course of her career, Jody has managed more than one million square feet of PK–12 and higher education projects across Texas.

A strong advocate for sustainable design, Jody became a LEED Accredited Professional in 2003 and has dedicated her career to advancing green schools, is deeply committed to designing sustainable schools, and is a strong advocate for green building practices. She believes schools can minimize their environmental impact while creating spaces that positively influence how children learn and thrive.

“Jody is an integral part of Kirksey, not only for the firm as a whole, but especially the PK-12 practice,” said Nicola Springer, Partner and Managing Director, Pk-12 Practice. “Her passion, creativity and expertise allow us to create invaluable design for learning spaces that serve the students and inspire the next generation of leaders.”

With more than 20 years of industry experience, Jody's new role will continue to elevate Kirksey’s PK–12 Practice through her thought leadership and proactive approach. She has been a part of several notable, award-winning projects throughout her time at Kirksey including, Humble ISD’s Kingwood Middle School, Houston ISD’s Milby High School Historic Renovation, The Branch School Hightower Middle School, Austin ISD Norman-Sims Elementary School, and Round Rock ISD and Fort Bend ISD’s passively-ventilated Aquatic Centers, among others

“It is an honor to take on this new role at Kirksey and to know that the work we do truly makes a difference,” said Jody. “I feel privileged to love what I do and to see firsthand how thoughtful design can positively impact students’ ability to learn. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is watching students interact with their school’s architecture.”