Upper School Faculty

Faculty

List of 71 members.

  • Photo of Andy Aceves

    Andy Aceves 

    English Instructor
    Texas State University - M.F.A.
    Trinity University - B.S.
    2015
  • Photo of Bonnie Alonzo-Hansen

    Bonnie Alonzo-Hansen 

    Fine Arts, Director of Dance
    University of Colorado Boulder - M.F.A.
    Texas State University - B.F.A.
    2020
  • Photo of Anna Armentrout

    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
  • Photo of Michelle Avery

    Michelle Avery 

    Fine Arts, Visual Arts Instructor
    The Maryland Institute College of Art - M.F.A.
    Parsons School of Design - B.F.A.
    2020
  • Photo of Anne Barry

    Anne Barry 

    Math Instructor
    St. John's University - M.Ed.
    Stanford University - B.Ec.
    2024
  • Photo of Ann Befroy

    Ann Befroy Ph.D. 

    Spanish Instructor
    New York University - Ph.D.
    Dartmouth College - B.A.
    2020
  • Photo of Jodi Blount

    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
  • Photo of John Branch

    John Branch 

    Fine Arts, Guitar Instructor
    Southwestern University - B. M.
    2018
  • Photo of Grant Brennon

    Grant Brennon 

    Transitional English Instructor and International Program Assistant
    University of Johannesburg, South Africa - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Lindsay Brustein

    Lindsay Brustein 

    Fine Arts, Director of Theatre Focus, Theatre Instructor
    University of Texas - M.F.A.
    Northwestern - B.A.
    2015
  • Photo of Jesús Cadenas

    Jesús Cadenas 

    Spanish Instructor
    Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca - M.Ed.
    Universidad de los Andes - B.Ed.
    2024
  • Photo of Chris Caselli

    Chris Caselli 82

    Fine Arts, Photography Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2005
  • Photo of Andrew Corral

    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
  • Photo of Margaret Clark

    Margaret Clark Ph.D. 

    Latin Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
    University of Oxford - M.St.
    Middlebury College - B.A.
    2024
  • Photo of Andrew Dobos

    Andrew Dobos 

    Fine Arts, Percussion Instructor
    Indiana University Jacobs School of Music - M.M.
    Ithaca College School of Music - B.M.
    2022
  • Photo of Mike Dolan

    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
  • Photo of Kathy Duren

    Kathy Duren 

    Mathematics Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.S.
    2001
  • Photo of Canon Ellis

    Canon Ellis 

    Computer Science Instructor
    Southern Methodist University - M.S.E.
    2024
  • Photo of Laurel Eskridge

    Laurel Eskridge 

    Mathematics Dept. Chair
    Mathematics Instructor
    University of Memphis - M.S.
    Millsaps College - B.A.
    Towner Endowed Teaching Chair, 2014
    1999
  • Photo of Aimée Eyer-Delevett

    Aimée Eyer-Delevett 

    Head Chaplain and Theology Instructor
    General Theological Seminary - S.T.M.
    Candler School of Theology at Emory University - M.Div.
    Wellesely College - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Malcolm Friend

    Malcolm Friend 

    English Instructor
    University of Pittsburgh - M.F.A.
    Vanderbilt University - B.A.
    2021
  • Photo of Ace Furman

    Ace Furman Ph.D. 12

    Physics Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
    Reed College - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Rebecca Gibbs

    Rebecca Gibbs 

    Mathematics Instructor
    University of Michigan - B.A.
    1992
  • Photo of Wallis Goodman

    Wallis Goodman 

    Dean of Faculty, Art History Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
    Davidson College - B.A.
    1993
  • Photo of Kristina Green

    Kristina Green 

    Upper School Learning Specialist
    Texas State University - M.Ed.
    St. Edward's University - B.A.
    2018
  • Photo of Wyatt Harris

    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
  • Photo of Susan Henry

    Susan Henry 

    Chemistry Instructor
    University of Illinois - B.S.
    2024
  • Photo of Ben Hines

    Ben Hines 91

    English Instructor
    Pomona College - B.A.
    Middlbury College - M.A.
    2010
  • Photo of Danielle Horton

    Danielle Horton 

    Physics and Engineering Instructor
    Louisiana State University - M.Ed.
    University of Arizona - B.S.
    2012
  • Photo of Colleen Hynes

    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
  • Photo of Gretchen Inman

    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
  • Photo of Valerie Kelly

    Valerie Kelly 

    French Instructor
    University California Santa Cruz - B.A.
    San Jose State University - M.A.
    2015
  • Photo of Hen Kennedy

    Hen Kennedy 

    Director of Learning Services
    National Louis University - Ed.S.
    University of Chicago - M.A.T.
    Yale University - B.A.
    2021
  • Photo of Jennie Kim

    Jennie Kim 

    Upper School Counselor
    University of Pennsylvania - M.S.Ed.
    Eastern University - M.Ed.
    University of Michigan - B.A.
    2021
  • Photo of Alix Lacelarie-Kautz

    Alix Lacelarie-Kautz 

    French Instructor
    Clemson University - M.A.
    Clemson University - B.A.
    2007
  • Photo of Troy Lanier

    Troy Lanier 

    Electronics and Robotics Instructor, PIRL Director
    University of Wisconsin - M.A.
    Georgia Institute of Technology - B.S.
    2017
  • Photo of Dan Laws

    Dan Laws 

    Director of Technology
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    1999
  • Photo of Kendra Lipman

    Kendra Lipman 

    Fine Arts, Choir Director
    University of Texas at Austin - B.M.
    University of Texas at Austin - B.S.
    2013
  • Photo of Melissa Livsey

    Melissa Livsey 

    Chemistry Instructor
    St. John's College - M.A.
    University of Maine at Orono - B.S.
    1995
  • Photo of Jon McCain

    Jon McCain 

    Athletics Director, Economics Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    1992
  • Photo of Kathy McCain

    Kathy McCain 

    Biology Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.S.
    2000
  • Photo of Ali McLafferty

    Ali McLafferty Ph.D. 

    History Instructor
    University of California at Berkeley - Ph.D.
    University of California, Berkeley - MA
    Duke University - B.A.
    2018
  • Photo of Frank Mikan

    Frank Mikan 

    Science Dept. Chair
    Physics Instructor
    Ohio State University - M.S.
    Youngstown State University - B.S.
    1994
  • Photo of Dean Mohlman

    Dean Mohlman 

    Biology Instructor
    St. John’s College - M.A.
    East Texas State University - M.Ed.
    Texas A&M University - B.S.
    1993
  • Photo of Elizabeth Moon

    Liz Moon 

    Fine Arts Dept. Chair
    Music Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - M.M.
    Luther College - B.A.
    1989
  • Photo of John Moon

    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
  • Photo of Luis Murillo

    Luis Murillo Ph.D. 

    History Instructor
    University of California, San Diego - Ph.D.
    George Washington University - M.A.
    Hamilton College - B.A.
    2021
  • Photo of Rebekah Murrell

    Rebekah Murrell 

    Mathematics Instructor
    Texas State University - B.S.
    2024
  • Photo of Lauren Murphy

    Lauren Murphy 

    Biology and Environmental Science Instructor
    Eckerd College - B.S.
    2018
  • Photo of Michael Oberle

    Michael Oberle 

    Mathematics Instructor
    Yale University - M.S.
    Oklahoma State University - B.S.
    2002
  • Photo of Kurt Oehler

    Kurt Oehler 93

    Mathematics Instructor
    Harvard Graduate School of Education - Ed.M.
    Rice University - B.S.
    2006
  • Photo of Hai Olefsky

    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
  • Photo of Gabrielle Rajerison

    Gabrielle Rajerison 

    English Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - M.F.A.
    University of Pittsburgh - M.A.
    Knox College - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Julie Ronquillo

    Julie Ronquillo 

    Modern Language Dept. Chair
    French and Spanish Instructor
    Université François Rabelais - M.A.
    Université François Rabelais - B.A.
    2024
  • Photo of Cordelia Ross

    Cordelia Ross Ph.D. 

    English Instructor
    University of California, Davis - Ph.D.
    University of Chicago - M.A.
    Dartmouth College - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Shelley Sallee

    Shelley Sallee Ph.D. 

    History Dept. Chair
    History Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
    Smith College - B.A.
    1997
  • Photo of Dave Sayers

    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
  • Photo of Dhvani Sethi

    Dhvani Sethi 

    Mathematics Instructor
    University of Illinois - M.S.
    University of Illinois - B.A.
    2014
  • Photo of Theana Snyder

    Theana Snyder 

    Mathematics Instructor
    Colorado College - M.A.T.
    Colorado College - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Sarah Todd

    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
  • Photo of Henry Tschurr

    Henry Tschurr 16

    English Instructor
    University of Virginia - M.A.
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Nicole Turner

    Nicole Turner 

    Health Education Director
    Walden University - M.S.
    University of South Carolina - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Elaines Valera

    Elaines Valera 

    Spanish Instructor
    Universidad Pedagogica Experimental - M.Ed.
    Universidad de Los Andes - B.Ed.
    2024
  • Photo of Jenneken van Keppel

    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
  • Photo of Robert Whyburn

    Robert Whyburn 

    Technical Director of Helm
    University of Texas at Austin - B. A.
    1994
  • Photo of Scott Willson

    Scott Willson 

    History Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - M.Ed.
    Trinity University - B.A.
    2014
  • Photo of Jim Woodruff

    Jim Woodruff 

    Theology Dept. Chair
    Theology Instructor
    Harvard University - M.T.S.
    Trinity University - B.A.
    1990
  • Photo of Emilie Xu

    Emilie Xu 

    Mandarin Chinese Instructor
    Harbin Normal University - B.A.
    2019
  • Photo of Jackson Yates

    Jackson Yates 

    Latin Instructor
    Sewanee, The University of the South - B.A.
    2024
  • Photo of Gretchen Young

    Gretchen Young 

    History Instructor
    Texas State University - M.A.
    Cabrini University - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Elizabeth Zepeda

    Elizabeth Zepeda 

    Fine Arts, Visual Arts Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.F.A.
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2013

Upper School Administration

List of 17 members.

  • Photo of Kim Garey

    Kim Garey 

    Associate Head of School for Academics and Student Programs
    Holy Cross - B.A.
    1994
  • Photo of Marsha Elliott

    Marsha Elliott 

    Director of Equity and Inclusion
    Boston College - M.A.
    Rice University - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Gene Phillips

    GP Phillips Jr 

    Director of Residential Life
    St. Edward’s University - M.A.H.S.
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    1993
  • Photo of Charlton Perry

    Charlton Perry 

    Director of Outdoor Education
    The University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    Huntingdon College
    1998
  • Photo of Wallis Goodman

    Wallis Goodman 

    Dean of Faculty, Art History Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
    Davidson College - B.A.
    1993
  • Photo of Aaron Snyder

    Aaron Snyder 

    Head of Upper School, English Instructor
    Columbia University - M.Ed.
    Middlebury College - M.A.
    Princeton University - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Philip Doig

    Philip Doig 81

    Upper School Dean of Students
    University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2005
  • Photo of Kelton Malone

    Kelton Malone 

    Assistant Upper School Dean of Students
    Middle and Upper School Athletics
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2018
  • Photo of Millicent Green

    Millicent Green 

    Executive Assistant to the Head of School and Board of Trustees
    Elon University - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Alecia Chapman

    Alecia Chapman 

    Receptionist
    San Jose City College - A.A.
    2020
  • Photo of Henry Colangelo

    Henry Colangelo 18

    International Program Assistant and Testing Coordinator
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Maj Dergham

    Maj Dergham 

    Director of College Counseling
    Lehigh University - M.Ed.
    Lehigh University - B.S.
    2021
  • Photo of Claire Fenton

    Claire Fenton 93

    Director of College Counseling
    Columbia University - A.B.
    St. Edward's University - M.A.T.
    1997
  • Photo of Bea Hodavdekar

    Bea Hodavdekar 

    Director of College Counseling
    Harvard Graduate School of Education - M.Ed.
    University of Northern Colorado - B.A.
    2022
  • Photo of Alexandra Taylor

    Alex Taylor 

    Director of College Counseling
    Russell Sage College - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Karla Enloe

    Karla Enloe 

    College Counseling Office Manager
    Sam Houston State University - M.Ed.
    Texas A&M University - B.S.
    2022
  • Photo of Tamu King

    Tamu King 

    Registrar and Upper School Administrative Assistant
    Texas State University - B.B.A.
    2021

Upper School Athletics

List of 11 members.

  • Photo of Dustin Armstrong

    Dustin Armstrong 

    Middle School Athletic Director
    Middle School Athletic Director & Girls Basketball Program Director
    University of Texas at Austin - B.S.
    2022
  • Photo of Chris Breckwoldt

    Chris Breckwoldt 86

    Upper School Assistant Athletic Director
    Texas State University - B.S.
    1992
  • Photo of Greg Cook

    Greg Cook 

    Cross Country Program Director
    Rhodes College - B.A.
    2023
  • Photo of Steven Elder

    Steven Elder 

    Baseball Program Director and Varsity Baseball Coach
    2022
  • Photo of Lamont King

    LaMont King 

    Director of Basketball Operations
    Louisiana Tech University - B.A.
    2002
  • Photo of Shane Maguire

    Shane Maguire 

    Soccer Academy Director, Head Coach
    Liverpool Hope University - B.A.
    2000
  • Photo of Jon McCain

    Jon McCain 

    Athletics Director, Economics Instructor
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    1992
  • Photo of Riho Okamura

    Riho Okamura 

    Assistant Athletic Trainer
    Auburn University - M.S.
    California State University - B.S.
    2023
  • Photo of Jay Patterson

    Jay Patterson 

    Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
    University of Tulsa - B. A.
    2010
  • Photo of Kathy Rainey

    Kathy Rainey 

    Sports Medicine Director, Athletic Trainer
    University of Texas at Austin - M.Ed.
    Texas Christian University - B.S.
    2008
  • Photo of Chelsea Richards

    Chelsea Richards 

    Associate Athletic Director, Field Hockey Program Director
    University of Iowa - B.A.
    University of Iowa - B.F.A.
    Texas A&M University - M.S.
    2016
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