Meet the Team
Behind every exhibit, event, and visitor experience at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum is a passionate team dedicated to preserving and sharing our community's rich railroad history. From caring for historic collections to creating engaging programs and welcoming guests through our doors, each team member plays an important role in bringing the stories of Temple's railroad heritage to life.
Get to know the people who work every day to inspire curiosity, connect our community to its past, and ensure every visit is one to remember.
Jill Hoffman Museum Manager
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Jill has worked in museum administration, outreach, traveling exhibitions, and education in diverse museums in Texas, New Mexico and Pennsylvania. Prior to her tenure at the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Jill was the Executive Director at the Millicent Rogers Museum, in Taos, NM; an exhibits coordinator at the Museum of New Mexico, in Santa Fe, NM; and was an endowed Curator of Education and Assistant Director for Visitor Experience at the Museum of Texas Tech University, in Lubbock, TX, where she also taught in the graduate museum science program. Her doctoral research focused on how museums interpret Native American art and culture and she has a special interest in the unique story about Fred Harvey and Native American art, and Harvey’s connection to the Temple Depot.
Angela Martin Museum Curator
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Angela has nearly 30 years of experience in museums and cultural heritage, with a background in collections, exhibitions, public history, education, and community engagement. She has worked at historic sites including the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and Battleship TEXAS and has served as Museum Curator at the Temple Railroad & Heritage Museum since 2013. Her work focuses on collections management, exhibition development, and interpreting history through the museum’s collections and exhibits.
Taylor Carrico Guest Experience Coordinator
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Taylor is the person who is most notably the face and voice of the Museum to all of our guests and visitors. Whether in person or by phone/email, she provides outstanding customer service. Selling admission tickets and/or items from the shop; assisting with rentals of the depot; and providing answers to numerous questions about exhibits and the rolling stock and depot, Taylor is always ready to assist visitors and helps to make sure they have a wonderful visit. The staff of the RRHM rely on her impeccable skills for writing and editing, as well as her excellent attention to detail when dealing with accounts, numbers, inventory, and dates. With roots in the Killeen/Harker Heights area, Taylor earned a degree in art history.
Sutherlyn Nichols Program Assistant
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As Museum Development Assistant, Sutherlyn aids in the grant application process and coordination of fundraising/membership programming. She received her M.A. in Museum Professions with concentrations in Exhibition Development and Museum Registration from Seton Hall University. Her professional experience includes work performed at the Morris Museum, Contemporary Austin, and the Dr Pepper Museum. Sutherlyn is passionate about connecting the museum experience with local communities by engagement through RRHM's collection and its programs. She believes museums are one of the best resources for historical and cultural education and appreciation.
Courtney Carter Program Assistant
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Courtney Carter is the Museum Education Coordinator, responsible for designing and leading educational experiences for visitors of all ages. She oversees all tours, from early childhood groups to adult visitors, ensuring each guest enjoys an engaging, accessible, and memorable museum experience. Since joining the museum in early 2025, Courtney has developed and delivered a wide range of hands-on activities for family days, special events, school programs, and community outreach. She specializes in creating creative, kid-centered experiences that inspire curiosity, spark learning, and make museum visits fun and welcoming.