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  • Photo of Nelly Kaakaty
    Dr. Nelly Kaakaty
    Upper School Learning Specialist
    2023
    214-360-6592
    University of Texas Dallas - B.A.
    East Texas A&M University - M.S.
    East Texas A&M University - Ph.D
  • Photo of Robert Kallos
    Mr. Robert Kallos
    Technical Theater Teacher - Middle and Upper School
    2008
    214-365-6623
    University of Wisconsin at Madison - B.A.
    Southern Oregon University - M.A.
  • Photo of Ellen Kaney-Francis, LCSW-S
    Ms. Ellen Kaney-Francis, LCSW-S
    Counseling - Upper School
    2022
    214-360-6399
    University of Texas at Dallas - B.A.
    University of Texas at Arlington - M.A.
  • Photo of Anne Kennedy
    Mrs. Anne Kennedy
    Teaching Assistant - Lower School; Director of Happy Happenings & Lower School Daisy Afternoons
    2014
    214-365-6654
    Texas A&M University - B.S.
  • Ms. Tess Kent
    Private Music Instruction - Cello
    2023
    Bio
     
    Canadian cellist Tess Kent is currently based in Dallas, Texas where she
    has quickly gained recognition for her unique musicianship. Her artistry
    encompasses many genres and she has performed with esteemed artists
    and ensembles such as Yo-Yo Ma, The Eagles, the Canadian Opera
    Company, Renée Fleming, Augustine Hadelich, Leon Fleischer,
    Evanescence, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Ben Platt, ‘Hadestown’ the Broadway
    Musical, Camerata Ireland, the Dallas Chamber Symphony, and many
    others.

    Tess began playing the cello at age three. She holds two undergraduate
    degrees - a Performance Diploma in Cello Performance from The Glenn
    Gould School at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Music
    Degree from Thompson Rivers University, as well two graduate degrees - a
    Performer’s Diploma and Master’s Degree in Cello Performance from
    Southern Methodist University. Tess’s primary teachers include Andrés
    Diaz, Chris Adkins, Sasha Adkins, David Hetherington, Shauna Rolston
    and Rachel Mercer.

    Tess is currently an in demand freelance performer recording artist, and
    educator in the DFW area as well as the assistant principal cellist of the
    Fort Smith Symphony. In her free time she trains Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and
    plays with her dog Coda. Follow her on instagram @tesskentcello to keep
    up with her latest performances and videos, or check out more on her
  • Photo of Sabrina Kessee
    Ms. Sabrina Kessee
    Music - Lower School
    2003
    214-365-6609
    Fisk University - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.S.
  • Photo of Lynn Khaing
    Mr. Lynn Khaing
    Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach
    2020
    University of North Texas - B.A.
  • Ms. Sofia Komar
    Assistant Varsity Fencing Coach
    2025
    Princeton University - B.A.
  • Photo of Caitlin Koranda
    Ms. Caitlin Koranda
    Head Varsity Swimming Coach
    2022
    The University of Alabama - B.S.
  • Photo of Jill Koski
    Mrs. Jill Koski
    Assistant to Assistant Head of School
    2019
    214-360-6348
    University of Minnesota, Duluth
    Bio
     
    In 2019, Jill Koski joined Hockaday as the Assistant to the Assistant Head of School and Provost. Most recently Jill was the Executive Assistant and Office Manager with sales responsibilities for the Claes & Greenoe Marketing Group, where she supported the two founding principals. She assisted with sales training, served as the liaison for the sales team with factories, distributors and key customers, coordinated local and national trade shows, prepared presentations for company-wide meetings and trainings, managed key customer accounts, and provided regular analytical reports to assess company progress. She also managed all custom projects for the Homer Laughlin China Co. for the Texas and Oklahoma territory. Jill studied biology and chemistry at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
  • Photo of Natalie Kozlowski
    Ms. Natalie Kozlowski
    Health and Physical Education - Middle School; Middle School Green Field Hockey Coach; Middle School Plaid Basketball Coach; Head Varsity Softball Coach
    2020
    214-365-6656
    Hofstra University - B.S.
    University of Massachusetts - Amherst - M.S.
  • Photo of Samantha Krasne
    Ms. Samantha Krasne
    Spanish - Upper School
    2021
    214-365-6370
    Syracuse University - B.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.

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.