Upper School Faculty

List of 73 members.

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  Andy Aceves 

  English Instructor

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

  2015
• 

  Ann Befroy 

  Spanish Instructor

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

  2020
• 

  Jodi Blount D.M.A. 

  Fine Arts

  Music Instructor

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

  2014
• 

  John Branch 

  Southwestern University - B. M.

  2018
• 

  Greg Bravo-Bonetti 

  English Instructor

  New York University - B.A.

  2016
• 

  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
• 

  Latryce Cole 

  Mathematics Instructor

  Auburn University - Ph.D.
  Auburn University - MS
  Spelman College - BS

  2019
• 

  Christopher Colvin 

  Mathematics & History Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  Northwestern University - M.A. (Philosophy)
  Northwestern University - M.A. (Classics)
  Yale University - B.A.

  1995
• 

  Bonnie Cox 

  Director of Dance

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

  2020
• 

  Cathy Crane 

  Testing Coordinator and Fine Arts Assistant

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2008

• Trevor Detling 

  Music Instructor

  University of Texas - B. A.

  2001
• 

  Mike Dolan 

  Fine Arts

  Film & Theatre Instructor

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

  2007
• 

  Laurel Eskridge 

  Mathematics Dept. Chair

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

  1999
• 

  Marilyse Figueroa 

  English Instructor

  Texas State University - MFA
  University of Oklahoma - BA

  2019
• 

  Todd FitzGerald 

  Chaplain, Middle School Theology Instructor

  Seabury-Western Theological Seminary - M.Div.
  Texas A&M University - B.A.

  2012
• 

  Kim Garey 

  Administration

  Head of Upper School

  Holy Cross - B.A.

  1994
• 

  Rebecca Gibbs 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Michigan - B.A.

  1992
• 

  Wallis Goodman 

  Dean of Faculty, History Instructor

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

  1993
• 

  Jennie Gray 93

  Fine Arts

  Art and Graphic Design Instructor

  Texas State University - B.FA.

  2017
• 

  Ben Hines 91

  English Instructor

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

  2010
• 

  Jan Hines 

  English Instructor

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

  1982
• 

  Danielle Horton 

  St. Stephen's Episcopal School

  Physics and Engineering Instructor

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

  2012
• 

  Jenny Huth Ph.D. 

  English Dept. Chair

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

  1996
• 

  Colleen Hynes 

  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
• 

  Daniel Jean-Jacques 

  History Instructor

  University of Central Florida - BA
  University of Central Florida - MA

  2018
• 

  Meri Krueger 

  Dept of Music

  Assistant to the Bands/Orchestras/Applied Percussion

  The University of Texas at Austin - M. M.
  The University of Texas at Austin - DMA
  South Dakota State University - B. A.

  2005
• 

  Troy Lanier 

  Electronics & Robotics Instructor

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

  2017
• 

  Dan Laws 

  Director of Technology, Computer Science Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1999
• 

  Robert Lewis Ph.D. 

  Modern Languages Dept. Chair

  Spanish Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  Middlebury College - M.A.
  Yale University - M.A.R.
  Wheaton College - B.A.

  1994
• 

  Kendra Lipman 

  Director of Choral Music

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

  2013
• 

  Melissa Livsey 

  Science Instructor

  University of Maine at Orono - B.S.

  1995
• 

  Jon McCain 

  Athletics Director, Economics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  1992
• 

  Kathy McCain 

  Science Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B.S.

  2000
• 

  Ali McLafferty 

  History Instructor

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

  2018
• 

  Kim Meyer 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - B. S.

  2013
• 

  Frank Mikan 

  Science Dept. Chair

  Physics Instructor

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

  1994
• 

  Dean Mohlman 

  Science 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
• 

  Lauren Murphy 

  Science Instructor

  Eckerd College - B. S.

  2018
• 

  Katherine Neidhart 

  Mathematics Instructor

  University of Texas at Arlington - M.Ed.
  University of Texas at San Antonio - B.S.

  2015
• 

  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
• 

  Lisa Orr 

  Fine Arts

  Ceramics Instructor

  NYSCC at Alfred University - M.F.A.
  The University of Texas at Austin - B.F.A.

  2005
• 

  Charlton Perry 

  Director of Outdoor Education

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

  1998
• 

  Gene Phillips Jr.  

  Director of Residential Life

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

  1993
• 

  Karrie Poppinga 

  Upper School Counselor, Health & Wellness Instructor

  Chaminade University - M.S.
  University of Hawaii - B.A.

  2008
• 

  Evan Rap 

  Classical Languages

  Latin Instructor

  The University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  The University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
  Arizona State University - B.A.

  2016
• 

  Adriana Redmond 

  International Program Advisor

  St. Edward's University - M.A.
  Franklin University Switzerland - B.A.

  2001
• 

  John Rocklin 

  Academic Dean, Classical Languages Dept. Chair

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

  2015
• 

  Adrian Ruiz D. M. A. 

  Jazz Band Instructor, Middle School Band Director

  University of Texas at Austin - D.M.A.
  Texas State University - M. M.
  University of Texas at San Antonio - B. M. S.

  2019
• 

  Shelley Sallee 

  History Dept. Chair

  History Instructor

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

  1997
• 

  Samantha Schmidt 14

  History Instructor

  Northwestern University - BA

  2019
• 

  Ashley Schneider 

  Latin Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - BA
  University of Texas at Austin - MA

  2018
• 

  Maria Serrano 

  Spanish Instructor

  Universitat Pompeu Fabra - MA
  University of Texas at Austin - BA

  2019
• 

  Dhvani Sethi 

  Mathematics Instructor

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

  2014
• 

  Dennis Sheeter 

  Science Instructor

  University of California, San Diego - Ph.D.
  University of California, San Diego - MS
  University of California, San Diego - BS

  2019
• 

  Morgan Stokes LMSW 

  Lay Chaplain

  The University of Texas at Austin - M.S.S.W.
  The University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2011
• 

  Caitlin Sweetlamb 

  English Instructor

  Hunter College - M.S. Ed
  University of Texas at Austin - B.A.

  2011
• 

  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
• 

  Jenneken VanKeppel 

  English Instructor

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

  1999
• 

  Alisa Vereshchagin 

  Spanish Instructor

  Northeastern University - M.Ed.
  University of Massachusetts, Boston - MA
  Kenyon College - BA

  2018
• 

  Charles Warlick 83

  Modern Languages

  French Instructor

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

  2004
• 

  Robert Whyburn 

  Production Manager/Technical Director

  University of Texas at Austin - B. A.

  1994
• 

  Scott Willson 

  History Instructor

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

  2014
• 

  Will Wofford 

  Physics Instructor

  University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  University of Texas at Austin - M.S.
  Texas Tech University - B.S.

  2020
• 

  Jim Woodruff 

  Theology Chair

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

  1990
• 

  Nicole Wortham 

  Educational Technology Coordinator

  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
• 

  Elizabeth Zepeda 

  Fine Arts

  Visual Arts Instructor

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

  2013