School Resource Officers
Ronnie Verette, Wimberley HS School Resource Officer
Ronnie has been Wimberley HS's SRO since the end of the 2018-19 school year and has nearly 25 years of experience in law enforcement; he also holds a masters certificate in law enforcement.
They Said It: "Being the SRO at Wimberley High School is like being a small town cop. I really enjoy being a part of this community and in a school small enough where one person can know most all the students, and be involved in much more than just the law enforcement side of the SRO duties."
Ashley Martinez, Danforth JH School Resource Officer
Officer Martinez is a Freeport, Texas native who knew she wanted to be a police officer in the fourth grade when a female officer presented the D.A.R.E program. Her senior year of high school she knew she was not of age to go straight into policing, so she enlisted in the US Army. She became interested in the military after 9/11. She served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom overseas during her 7 years of active duty service.
When her tour of duty was complete in 2011, she moved to San Marcos and applied to attend the Hays County Sheriff’s Peace Officer Academy. Following seven months of rigorous training, she earned the title of certified peace officer. HCSO hired her on the force and assigned her to the patrol unit. She has worked as a patrol officer in Dripping Springs, Wimberley, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos. She served the local area during the floods and appreciates the gracious, helpful and appreciative community of Wimberley. In March of 2018, she earned the Community Service award, including recognition by the Texas Secretary of State. Officer Martinez received her Bachelors of Arts and Sciences from Texas State University in May of 2023.
They Said It: "It is my duty to Wimberley ISD to ensure that you know your children are going to be in a safe environment and have that comfort that they are being taken care of and watched over. Hays County Sheriff’s Office provides and ensures that their school officers receive the best training for this career, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to be at an awesome school like Danforth."
Ashley Guerra, Jacob's Well Elementary School Resource Officer
Ashley Guerra began as JWE SRO in August 2023. Prior to joining WISD, she served six years in patrol, three years in the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) and 2 years in the Narcotics unit.
They Said It: "My favorite part of being an SRO is meeting all of the students and seeing all of their unique personalities. I enjoy hearing about the students' aspirations and how they wish to be the difference. I love hearing all about their sports/games and activities."
Jean-Claude Cornic, Blue Hole Primary School Resource Officer
Jean-Claude has three years of law enforcement experience. Prior to law enforcement, Jean-Claude worked at a residential treatment center for 17 years, working with kids ages 6-17. He's originally from Germany and speaks fluent German.
They Said It: "The best part of the job for me is seeing the kids smile and wave at me when they walk the hallways. I'm honored to be entrusted to serve the community to keep the kids and faculty safe."