Upper School Faculty

List of 72 members.

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  Andy Aceves 

  English Instructor

  Texas State University - M.F.A.
  Trinity University - B.S.

  2015
• 

  Anna Armentrout Ph.D. 

  History Instructor

  University of California, Berkeley - Ph.D.
  University of California, Berkeley - M.A.
  University of California, Berkeley - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Michelle Avery 

  Fine Arts, Visual Arts Instructor

  The Maryland Institute College of Art - M.F.A.
  Parsons School of Design - B.F.A.

  2020
• 

  Ann Befroy Ph.D. 

  Spanish Instructor

  New York University - Ph.D.
  Dartmouth College - B.A.

  2020
• 

  Jodi Blount D.M.A. 

  Fine Arts, Piano Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - D.M.A.
  University of Maryland at College Park - M.M.
  Furman University - B.M.

  2014
• 

  John Branch 

  Fine Arts, Guitar Instructor

  Southwestern University - B. M.

  2018
• 

  Grant Brennon 

  Transitional English Instructor and International Program Assistant

  University of Johannesburg, South Africa - B.A.

  2023
• 

  Lindsay Brustein 

  Fine Arts, Director of Theatre Focus, Theatre Instructor

  University of Texas - M.F.A.
  Northwestern - B.A.

  2015
• 

  Chris Caselli 82

  Fine Arts, Photography Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2005
• 

  Andrew Corral 

  Fine Arts, Middle and Upper School Orchestra Assistant

  University of Texas at Austin - M.M.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.M.

  2022
• 

  Bonnie Alonzo-Hansen 

  Fine Arts, Director of Dance

  University of Colorado Boulder - M.F.A.
  Texas State University - B.F.A.

  2020
• 

  Andrew Dobos 

  Fine Arts, Percussion Instructor

  Indiana University Jacobs School of Music - M.M.
  Ithaca College School of Music - B.M.

  2022
• 

  Mike Dolan 

  Fine Arts, Film and Theatre Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - M.F.A.
  City College of New York - M.S.
  Empire State College - B.A.

  2007
• 

  Kathy Duren 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.S.

  2001
• 

  Laurel Eskridge 

  Mathematics Dept. Chair

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Memphis - M.S.
  Millsaps College - B.A.
  Towner Endowed Teaching Chair, 2014

  1999
• 

  Aimée Eyer-Delevett 

  Chaplain and Theology Instructor

  General Theological Seminary - S.T.M.
  Candler School of Theology at Emory University - M.Div.
  Wellesely College - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Malcolm Friend 

  English Instructor

  University of Pittsburgh - M.F.A.
  Vanderbilt University - B.A.

  2021
• 

  Ace Furman Ph.D. 12

  Physics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  Reed College - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Kim Garey 

  Head of Upper School

  Holy Cross - B.A.

  1994
• 

  Rebecca Gibbs 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Michigan - B.A.

  1992
• 

  Wallis Goodman 

  Dean of Faculty, Art History Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  Davidson College - B.A.

  1993
• 

  Simon Hairston 

  Spanish Instructor

  Tarleton State University - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Wyatt Harris 

  Upper School Chaplain and Theology Instructor

  Emory University - P.h.D. Candidate
  Beeson Divinity School, Samford University - M.Div.
  University of Mississippi - B.A.

  2023
• 

  Ben Hines 91

  English Instructor

  Pomona College - B.A.
  Middlbury College - M.A.

  2010
• 

  Danielle Horton 

  Physics and Engineering Instructor

  Louisiana State University - M.Ed.
  University of Arizona - B.S.

  2012
• 

  Colleen Hynes Ph.D. 

  English Dept. Chair

  English Instructor

  The University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  The University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  Indiana University - B.S.

  2007
• 

  Gretchen Inman 

  Director of Health Services

  The University of Texas at Austin - M.S.N.
  The University of Delaware - B.A.
  Board Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist-Adult Health
  Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

  2006
• 

  Valerie Kelly 

  French Instructor

  University California Santa Cruz - B.A.
  San Jose State University - M.A.

  2015
• 

  Hen Kennedy 

  Director of Learning Services

  National Louis University - Ed.S.
  University of Chicago - M.A.T.
  Yale University - B.A.

  2021
• 

  Jennie Kim 

  Upper School Counselor

  University of Pennsylvania - M.S.Ed.
  Eastern University - M.Ed.
  University of Michigan - B.A.

  2021
• 

  Alix Lacelarie-Kautz 

  French Instructor

  Clemson University - M.A.
  Clemson University - B.A.

  2007
• 

  Troy Lanier 

  Electronics and Robotics Instructor

  University of Wisconsin - M.A.
  Georgia Institute of Technology - B.S.

  2017
• 

  Dan Laws 

  Director of Technology

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1999
• 

  Kendra Lipman 

  Fine Arts, Choir Director

  University of Texas at Austin - B.M.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.S.

  2013
• 

  Melissa Livsey 

  Chemistry Instructor

  St. John's College - M.A.
  University of Maine at Orono - B.S.

  1995
• 

  Jon McCain 

  Athletics Director, Economics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1992
• 

  Kathy McCain 

  Biology Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.S.

  2000
• 

  Ali McLafferty Ph.D. 

  History Instructor

  University of California at Berkeley - Ph.D.
  University of California, Berkeley - MA
  Duke University - B.A.

  2018
• 

  Frank Mikan 

  Science Dept. Chair

  Physics Instructor

  Ohio State University - M.S.
  Youngstown State University - B.S.

  1994
• 

  Dean Mohlman 

  Biology Instructor

  St. John’s College - M.A.
  East Texas State University - M.Ed.
  Texas A&M University - B.S.

  1993
• 

  Liz Moon 

  Fine Arts Dept. Chair

  Music Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - M.M.
  Luther College - B.A.

  1989
• 

  John Moon 

  Fine Arts, Director of Orchestras and Chamber Music

  University of Texas at Austin - M.M.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.M.

  1997
• 

  Keith Morgenstern 

  Chemistry Instructor

  School of Sciences and Mathematics, The College of Charleston - B.S.

  2022
• 

  Luis Murillo Ph.D. 

  History Instructor

  University of California, San Diego - Ph.D.
  George Washington University - M.A.
  Hamilton College - B.A.

  2021
• 

  Lauren Murphy 

  Biology and Environmental Science Instructor

  Eckerd College - B.S.

  2018
• 

  Michael Oberle 

  Mathematics Instructor

  Yale University - M.S.
  Oklahoma State University - B.S.

  2002
• 

  Kurt Oehler 93

  Mathematics Instructor

  Harvard Graduate School of Education - Ed.M.
  Rice University - B.S.

  2006
• 

  Hai Olefsky 

  Associate Director International Program, Coordinator of Chinese Studies

  University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1999
• 

  Charlton Perry 

  Director of Outdoor Education

  The University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
  Huntingdon College

  1998
• 

  GP Phillips Jr 

  Director of Residential Life

  St. Edward’s University - M.A.H.S.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1993
• 

  Gabrielle Rajerison 

  English Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - M.F.A.
  University of Pittsburgh - M.A.
  Knox College - B.A.

  2023
• 

  John Rocklin 

  Classical Languages Dept. Chair

  Latin Instructor

  Columbia University - M.Ed.
  Simmons College - M.S.
  University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  University of Vermont - B.A.

  2015
• 

  Cordelia Ross Ph.D. 

  English Instructor

  University of California, Davis - Ph.D.
  University of Chicago - M.A.
  Dartmouth College - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Shelley Sallee Ph.D. 

  History Dept. Chair

  History Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  Smith College - B.A.

  1997
• 

  Ilan Sanchez 

  Spanish Instructor

  University of Connecticut - M.A.
  Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana - B.S.

  2021
• 

  Dave Sayers D.M.A. 

  Middle and Upper School Jazz Band Director

  University of Texas at Austin - D.M.A.
  University of Michigan - M.M.
  University of South Florida - B.M.

  2022
• 

  Dhvani Sethi 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Illinois - M.S.
  University of Illinois - B.A.

  2014
• 

  Aaron Snyder 

  English Instructor

  Columbia University - M.Ed.
  Middlebury College - M.A.
  Princeton University - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Theana Snyder 

  Mathematics Instructor

  Colorado College - M.A.T.
  Colorado College - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Sarah Todd 

  Director of International Program, History Instructor

  San Francisco State University - M.A.
  University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1996
• 

  Henry Tschurr 16

  English Instructor

  University of Virginia - M.A.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2023
• 

  Nicole Turner 

  Health Education Coordinator

  Walden University - M.S.
  University of South Carolina - B.A.

  2022
• 

  Jenneken van Keppel Ph.D. 

  English Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  Miami University - B.Ph.

  1999
• 

  Charles Warlick 83

  French Instructor

  University of Michigan - M.A.
  Pomona College - B.A.

  2004
• 

  Meredith White 

  Mathematics Instructor

  New York University - M.A.
  Texas A&M University - B.S.

  2022
• 

  Robert Whyburn 

  Technical Director of Helm

  University of Texas at Austin - B. A.

  1994
• 

  Scott Willson 

  History Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - M.Ed.
  Trinity University - B.A.

  2014
• 

  Jim Woodruff 

  Theology Dept. Chair

  Theology Instructor

  Harvard University - M.T.S.
  Trinity University - B.A.

  1990
• 

  Nicole Wortham Ph.D. 

  Curriculum and Innovation Integration Specialist

  Columbia University - Ph.D.
  University of Kentucky - M.Ed.
  University of Kentucky - B.A.

  2017
• 

  Emilie Xu 

  Mandarin Chinese Instructor

  Harbin Normal University - B.A.

  2019

• Gretchen Young 

  History Instructor

  Texas State University - M.A.
  Cabrini University - B.A.

  2023
• 

  Elizabeth Zepeda 

  Fine Arts, Visual Arts Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.F.A.
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2013