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Faculty and Staff Directory

  • Ms. Deborah Gambrel
    Happy Happenings Teacher
    2019
  • Photo of Leslie Gardiner
    Mrs. Leslie Gardiner
    Mathematics Specialist – Lower School
    2008
    214-360-6474
    Texas Tech University - B.S.
  • Photo of Katharine Gavitt
    Ms. Katharine Gavitt
    Latin and English - Middle School
    2022
    214-360-6356
  • Photo of Benjamin Gerdts
    Mr. Benjamin Gerdts
    Upper School English
    2021
    214-360-6411
    University of Delaware - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Ms. Addison Gibney
    Instructional - Physical Education
    2024
    214-360-6325
  • Ms. Katelin Gildersleeve
    2025
  • Photo of Christoper Gilliland
    Mr. Christoper Gilliland
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2024
  • Photo of Jackie H. Girard
    Mrs. Jackie H. Girard
    Mathematics - Upper School
    1981
    214-360-6382
    Miami of Ohio University - B.S.
  • Photo of Jessica Glover
    Ms. Jessica Jasper Glover
    Self Defense Instructor
    2022
    214-363-6311
  • Mr. Joshua Glover
    Self Defense Assistant
    2022
    214-363-6311
  • Photo of Christina Goldberg
    Mrs. Christina Crews Goldberg
    Annual Giving Manager
    2016
    214-360-6529
    The Unversity of Southern California - B.S.
  • Photo of Michelle Goldsmith
    Ms. Michelle Goldsmith
    Head of Lower School
    2015
    214-360-6451
    Texas Christian University - B.S.
    University of North Texas - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Jason Goldstein
    Dr. Jason Goldstein
    English - Upper School
    2018
    214-360-6364
    Brown University - B.A.
    The University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
    The University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  • Mr. David Gomez
    Assistant Self-Defense Instructor
    2023
  • Photo of Alejandra Gonzalez
    Ms. Alejandra Gonzalez
    Middle School - Learning Specialist
    2024
    214-360-6442
  • Photo of Julie Gordon
    Ms. Julie Gordon
    Lower School Counselor
    2022
    214-360-6486
  • Photo of Charlsie Griffiths '98
    Ms. Charlsie Griffiths '98
    Director of Orchestral Music - Upper School
    2018
    214-365-6601
    The Juilliard School - B.M.
    The Juilliard School - M.M.
  • Photo of Sarah Grip
    Mrs. Sarah Huff Grip
    French - Lower School
    2011
    214-360-6485
    Vanderbilt University - B.A.
    Harvard University - M.E.
  • Mr. Manuel Guel
    Security Officer
    2022
  • Photo of Lara Guerra
    Ms. Lara Guerra
    Science - Lower School; Garden Coordinator
    2004
    214-360-6465
    Smith College - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.L.S.
  • Photo of Mary Gum
    Ms. Mary Gum
    2025
    Amherst College
  • Photo of Joan Guzman
    Mr. Joan Guzman
    Chief Operations Officer
    2019
    214-360-6323
    Purdue University
    Bio
     
    Joan Guzman joins Hockaday's Leadership Team as Chief Operations Officer after serving as the Director of Operations at the Latin School of Chicago. In this newly-created role, Joan will ensure daily oversight and strategic direction for all aspects of Hockaday’s administrative operations, and he will manage Facilities and Housekeeping, Dining, Health Center, Safety and Security, and Student Activities and Events. At Latin, Joan was responsible for the design, development, and execution of facilities projects and acquisitions; developed and implemented crisis and risk management procedures; served as the liaison between school and city of Chicago officials; implemented standard operating procedures across departments to optimize technical and operational support for the school; and served as Latin’s Systems Administrator, overseeing data and network management, infrastructure upgrades, and support. Joan’s background also includes management roles in the restaurant industry in which he oversaw a large and complex restaurant and entertainment group, led marketing and fundraising efforts, and worked with special events. Please welcome Joan and his wife, Allison, to the Hockaday community.

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

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.