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Mrs. Aspen ArnoldAssociate Director of College Counseling2023214-360-6342Baylor University - B.A. -
BioMs. Aisha AshrafHistory - Upper School2022214-360-6357George Mason University - B.A.
University of Oklahoma - M.Ed -
Dr. Stephen Balog Jr.Science - Upper School2021214-360-6437University of Texas at Dallas - Ph.D.
University of Texas at Dallas - M.S.
University of Texas at El Paso - B.S. -
Mrs. Sarah Startz Blanton '14Upper School - English2022214-360-6359Texas A&M University
University of North Texas - BA
University of Texas at Tyler - MA -
Mrs. Karla BoscoMathematics - Upper School2024214-360-6355Texas A&M University - B.A. -
Ms. Ciara Elle BryantPhotography - Upper School2021214-360-6398University of Texas at Dallas - B.A.
Southern Methodist University - M.F.A. -
Mrs. April BurnsSpanish - Upper School2023214-360-6374Stephan F. Austin State University - B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington - M.A. -
Ms. Caroline ChavosAssistant Rowing Coach2025Loyola Marymount University - B.A.
Newcastle University - MSc -
Mrs. Chérine ChloneFrench - Upper School2017214-360-6371Université Saint-Joseph - B.A.
Université de Franche-Comté - M.A. -
Dr. Claire CothrenEnglish - Upper School2021214-360-6408Texas A&M University - Ph.D., B.A.
University of Oklahoma - M.A. -
Ms. Jessie CrowleyScience - Upper School2021214-360-6391University of Illinois - B.S. -
Ms. Chloe DaleMathematics - Upper School2025214-360-6383Texas Tech University - B.S.
University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley - M.S. -
Ms. Kate DodgenMathematics - Upper School2025214-360-6382Oklahoma Baptist University - B.S.
Texas A&M University - M.S. -
Mrs. Alexandra Karigan Farrior '03Dance - Upper School2021214-365-6608Southern Methodist University - B.F.A
Texas Christian University - M.F.A -
Mrs. Brandi FinazzoThe Lyda Hill ’60 Distinguished Teacher; Science - Upper School2006214-360-6387Texas A&M University, College Station - B.S. -
Dr. Barbara FishelDean of Studies; Science - Upper School1998214-360-6388Michigan State University - B.S.
The Johns Hopkins University - PhD. -
Ms. Erin Fleming Kotze2024
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Ms. Paige FurrCeramics and Sculpture - Upper School2021214-365-6602New York State College of Ceramics - Alfred University - B.F.A -
Ms. Katharine GavittLatin and English - Middle School2022214-360-6356Wellesley College - B.A. -
Mr. Benjamin GerdtsEnglish - Upper School2021214-360-6411University of Delaware - B.A.
University of South Florida - M.A. -
Ms. Katelin GildersleeveHead Rowing Coach2025Stanford University - B.S. -
Mr. Christoper GillilandMathematics - Upper School2024214-360-6373Northeastern State University - B.S.Ed. -
Ms. Michelle GoldsmithHead of Lower School2015214-360-6451Texas Christian University - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.Ed. -
Dr. Jason GoldsteinEnglish - Upper School2018214-360-6364Brown University - B.A.
The University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
The University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D. -
Ms. Alejandra GonzalezUpper School Learning Specialist2024214-360-6442Trinity University - B.S.
Southern Methodist University - M.Ed -
Ms. Michelle GreeneDrama - Upper School2025214-365-6603Lamar University - B.A.
Texas A&M Commerce - M.A. -
Ms. Karen Haley2025
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Ms. Claudia HernandezUS Administrative Asst. and Attendance Coordinator2024214-360-6352Southern Methodist University - B.A. -
Ms. Kathryn HodgkinsonHistory - Upper School; Department Chair2003214-360-6358University of Texas at Arlington - B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington - M.A. -
Dr. Jeffrey HulbertUpper School - Mathematics2021214-365-6332Clemson University - B.S.
University of Virginia - M.A.; Ph.D. -
Ms. Letreanna JacksonScience - Upper School2025214-360-6392Baylor University - B.S.
Midwestern State University - M.Ed
Harvard University - M.Ed -
Ms. Melanie JenkinsHealth and Physical Education - Upper School; Assistant Varsity Cross Country Coach; Head Junior Varsity Soccer Coach; Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach2024214-365-6661California Polytechnic State University - B.S.
Columbia University - MPH -
Dr. Nelly KaakatyUpper School Learning Specialist2023214-360-6592University of Texas Dallas - B.A.
East Texas A&M University - M.S.
East Texas A&M University - Ph.D -
Mr. Robert KallosTechnical Theater Teacher - Middle and Upper School2008214-365-6623University of Wisconsin at Madison - B.A.
Southern Oregon University - M.A. -
Ms. Ellen Kaney-Francis, LCSW-SCounseling - Upper School2022214-360-6399University of Texas at Dallas - B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington - M.A. -
Ms. Sofia KomarAssistant Varsity Fencing Coach2025Princeton University - B.A.
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Ms. Samantha KrasneSpanish - Upper School2021214-365-6370Syracuse University - B.A.
Middlebury College - M.A. -
Mrs. Katy LakeRegistrar - Upper School2012214-365-6671Whitman College - B.A.
Emporia State University - M.L.S. -
Ms. Magda LavaultSpanish - Upper School2018214-360-6419Universidad Libre de Colombia - B.A.
Universite Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense - M.A. -
Dr. Laura LeathersEugene McDermott Head of School; Science - Upper School2020214-360-6500University of Vermont - Ph.D.
Lafayette College - B.A. -
Mr. Brody LyonsMathematics - Upper School2024214-360-6326The University of Texas at Austin - BA -
Ms. Monique MenaCollege Counseling Associate2025214-350-6561Texas A&M University - B.A.
Angelo State Univeristy - M.Ed -
Ms. Aquinnetta MimsAdministrative Assistant to Head of Upper School2022214-360-6353University of North Texas - B.A.
Dallas Baptist University - M.B.A. -
Dr. Shulamit MoedMathematics - Upper School2024214-360-6365Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - B.S.
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology - M.S.
University of Geneva, Switzerland - Ph.D -
Ms. Gaby MossHead Varsity Basketball Coach2023Georgia State University - B.B.A
Savannah State University - M.B.A. -
Ms. Lisa MunozHead Junior Varsity Green Soccer Coach2021Sam Houston State University - B.A.
Texas A&M University - B.S. -
Mrs. Melinda NunezHealth and Physical Education - Middle School; Department Chair; Middle School Green Volleyball Coach2011214-365-6652Hendrix College - B.A. -
Ms. Molly PerrySpanish - Upper School2022214-360-6369Brown University - B.A.
Middlebury College - M.A. -
Dr. Andrea PinderPrivate Music Instructor - Voice2024214-365-6615Luther College - B.A.
University of North Texas - M.M.
University of North Texas - DMA -
BioMrs. Kim PondromCo-Director of College Counseling2019214-360-6366Oklahoma State University - B.S.
Southern Methodist University - M.S. -
Ms. Rashadia RedmonMathematics - Upper School2025214-360-6379Clayton State University - B.S.
University of West Georgia - M.Ed -
Ms. Amanda RichardsLatin - Upper School2023214-360-6375University of North Carolina at Greensboro - B.A. -
Ms. Caroline Robb '07Mathematics - Upper School; Department Chair2021214-360-6384University of St. Andrews - M.A.
University of Texas at Arlington - M.Ed. -
Ms. Melanie RobinsonDirector of The Institute for Social Impact2025214-360-6646Birmingham Southern College - B.A.
Southern Methodist University - M.Ed -
Mrs. Kristy RodgersJournalism - Upper School2023214-365-6677University of North Texas - B.S.Ed
University of North Texas - M.Ed -
Ms. Annie ScierkaAssistant Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach2025The University of Alabama - B.S.
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BioMrs. Elia StanfieldHealth and Physical Education - Upper School; Head Strength and Conditioning Coach2008214-365-6655Syracuse University - B.F.A.
Duquesne University - M.S. -
Mr. Parker StokerEnglish - Upper School; Writing Center2024214-360-6335Sewanee: The University Of The South - B.A.
George Washington University - M.A. -
Mrs. Christie Browning Sullivan '95Dance - Middle School; Performing Arts Department Chair2005214-365-6611Southern Methodist University - B.F.A.
University of Bath/ Royal Academy of Dance - MAE -
Ms. Morgan SwartzVisual Arts - Upper School2025214-365-6616University of North Texas - B.F.A.
Pacific Northwest College of Art - M.F.A -
Mrs. Carol TaylorScience - Upper School2021214-360-6390Tulane University - B.S. Neuroscience, BSPH Public Health
Tulane University - MPH Epidemiology -
Dr. Tracey TevisDirector of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion2023214-360-6378Georgetown College - BEEd
Georgetown College - M.A.
Maryville University - Ed.D -
Ms. Taylor Thornton2025
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Dr. Yan ZhangMandarin Chinese- Upper School2024214-360-6441University of Texas at Dallas - M.A.
Jilin University (China) - Ph.D.
Frequently Called Numbers
| 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 |
The Hockaday School
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.
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.