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Faculty and Staff Directory

Department

Grade

Last Name

Mrs. Amy Banks

Science Coordinator - Lower School

2004

214-360-6472

The University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
University of Cincinnati - M.Ed.
Mrs. Christina Brandt

Art - Lower & Middle School

2008

214-360-6457

Ohio State University - B.F.A.
Mrs. Paloma Ellis-Gomez

Third Grade – Lower School

2020

214-360-6475

University of Texas - B.A.
Ms. Michelle Goldsmith

Head of Lower School

2015

214-360-6451

Texas Christian University - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.Ed.
Ms. Julie Gordon

Lower School Counselor

2022

214-360-6486
Mrs. Sarah Huff Grip

French - Lower School

2011

214-360-6485

Vanderbilt University - B.A.
Harvard University - M.E.
Dr. Eric Inboden

Spanish – Lower School

2017

214-360-6484

University of Texas, Arlington - B.A.
University of Texas, Arlington - M.Ed.
University of Florida - Ph.D.
Ms. Tanya Ivey

Librarian - Lower & Middle School

2008

214-365-6673

Southern Methodist University - B.S.S.
University of North Texas - M.L.S.
Mrs. Jennifer Budney Johnson

Interim Director of Athletics

2003

214-365-6651

Ball State University - B.S.
California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.

Bio

Jennifer (Jenn) Johnson has been teaching at Hockaday for 15 years. She joined the Hockaday coaching staff straight from college, and she is the Assistant Director of Athletics and the Department Chair for Health and Physical Education, as well as the Varsity field hockey coach. She will teach Prekindergarten, Kindergarten/Primer, and Upper School classes during the 2018–19 school year.

She earned a BS in Physical Education from Ball State University and later an MS in Sports Management from California University of Pennsylvania. In 2008, she was awarded the Deb Stalnaker Coaching Award given by the Hockaday Athletic Board. She lives in Dallas with her husband, Jason, and their three children.

Jenn says, “The best part of working at Hockaday is that through teaching physical education and coaching, I can guide and inspire girls to lead healthy, balanced lives. Physical education and coaching provide unique opportunities to touch all aspects of a student’s well-being.”
Ms. Denise Jones

Music - Lower School

2003

214-360-6464

Texas Christian University - B.M.
East Texas State University - M.M.
Mrs. Taylor Corrigan Miller

Lower School Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

2020

214-360-6496

Southern Methodist University - B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University - M.Ed.

Bio

Taylor Corrigan joins Hockaday as a Teaching Assistant in Lower School. Most recently Taylor was a second grade teacher at Mockingbird Elementary School where she developed and conducted small group and whole group instruction based on differentiated learning styles and levels to ensure all students were able to learn at their full potential. She accommodated and modified classroom content to meet the needs of general education students and those with learning differences within a mainstream, inclusive classroom. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she served as the sponsor of the elementary newspaper where she oversaw and published a student-created publication for students and faculty. Taylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration magna cum laude and a Master of Education from Southern Methodist University.
Mrs. Melinda Nunez

Department Chair for Health and PE

2011

214-365-6652

Hendrix College - B.A.
Mrs. Erin Oxford

Third Grade Language Arts Teacher

2012

214-360-6492

University of Texas, Austin - B.S
University of North Texas - M.S.
Mrs. Andrea Pinder

Private Voice Instructor

2024

214-365-6615
Mrs. Karen Roberts

Assistant Head of Lower School

2005

214-360-6480

University of North Texas - M.Ed.
University of Texas, Austin - B.S.
Ms. Carol Thumlert

Swimming Director

1999

214-360-6463

Stephen F. Austin College - B.S.
Ms. Jacquelyn Wilcox

Admission Division Director - Lower School

2022

214-360-6522

Boston College - BA
University of Texas School of Law - JD
Mrs. Mary Ellen Wilensky

Third Grade - Lower School

2000

214-360-6476

University of Arkansas - B.S.
East Texas State University - M.E.

Frequently Called Numbers

The Hockaday School
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
214-363-6311

DEPARTMENT	NUMBER
Main Number	214-363-6311
Upper School	214-360-6353
Middle School	214-360-6403
Lower School	214-360-6452
Admission	214-360-6526
Alumnae	214-360-6531
Athletics	214-365-6651
Business Office	214-360-6508
Communications	214-360-6424
Development	214-360-6579
Employment	214-363-6311
Health Center	214-360-6566
Security	214-363-6311
Summer	214-360-6586

HPA Board and Parent Volunteers

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311

Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.

The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.