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  • Mr. John Sabin
    Private Music Instructor
    2026
    Southern Methodist University - Master of Music
    The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelor of Music
  • Photo of Elinor Sachs
    Ms. Elinor Sachs
    Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
    2023
    214-360-6466
    Tulane - BFA
  • Mrs. Johanna Sanchez
    Assistant Middle School Cross Country Coach; Middle School Green Soccer Coach
    2023
    Sam Houston State University - B.B.A
  • Photo of Jose Sanchez
    Mr. Jose Sanchez
    Maintenance
    2018
    214-365-6665
  • Photo of Karen Sanchez
    Mrs. Karen Sanchez
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2012
    214-360-6427
    University of Southwestern Louisiana - B.S.
    Stephen F. Austin University - M.S.
  • Photo of Susan Sanders-Rosenberg
    Ms. Susan Sanders-Rosenberg
    The Nancy Penn Penson ’41 and John G. Penson Distinguished Teacher in Fine Arts; Visual Arts - Middle School; Department Chair
    2008
    214-360-6438
    Barnard College - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of Jill Sayre
    Ms. Jill Sayre
    Prekindergarten Teaching Assistant
    2025
    214-360-6489
    University of California - Los Angeles - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - MLS
  • Photo of Keely Schilling
    Mrs. Keely Towles Schilling
    Accounting Manager
    2020
    214-360-6512
    Texas Tech University - B.B.A
    Texas Tech University - MAcc
  • Photo of Whitney Schimming
    Mrs. Whitney Kelly Schimming
    Spanish - Upper School
    2013
    214-360-6372
    Baylor University - B.S.
    University of California, Los Angeles - M.A.
  • Photo of Autumn Schnitzius
    Mrs. Autumn Schnitzius
    Second Grade – Lower School
    2017
    214-360-6478
    University of Washington - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.Ed.
  • Mrs. Julie Schwartz
    Happy Happenings Teacher
    2022
  • Ms. Annie Scierka
    Assistant Junior Varsity Lacrosse Coach
    2025
    The University of Alabama - B.S.
  • Photo of Tammy Secules
    Mrs. Tammy Secules
    Kindergarten - Lower School
    2011
    214-360-6469
    Stephen F. Austin University - B.S.
    Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Lisel Simmons '92
    Mrs. Lisel Matheny Simmons '92
    MS Administrative Assistant and Attendance Coordinator
    2022
    214-360-6403
    The Hockaday School
  • Photo of John Simms
    Mr. John Simms
    Assistant Facilities Manager
    2014
    214-365-6665
  • Photo of Rodney Skaife
    Mr. Rodney Skaife
    Health and Physical Education – Middle School; Coordinator of Athletic Facilities; Middle School Plaid Field Hockey Coach; Head Varsity Soccer Coach; Head Varsity Golf Coach
    1999
    214-365-6653
    King Alfred's College, Winchester, England - B.Ed.
  • Photo of Tymesia Smaw
    Mrs. Tymesia Smaw
    The Lyda Hill ’60 Distinguished Teacher; Primer - Lower School
    1998
    214-360-6471
    Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University - B.S.
    Florida State University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Maria Sobenes
    Mrs. Maria Sobenes
    Spanish - Middle School
    2018
    214-360-6431
    Universidad Iberoamericana - B.S.
  • Photo of Amy Spence '87
    Ms. Amy Spence '87
    Director of Alumnae Relations
    1996
    214-360-6531
    Texas A&M University - B.A.
  • Photo of Elia Stanfield
    Mrs. Elia Stanfield
    Health and Physical Education - Upper School; Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
    2008
    214-365-6655
    Syracuse University - B.F.A.
    Duquesne University - M.S.
    Bio
     
    Elia joined Hockaday in 2008 after four years of college coaching at the NCAA Division III level where she also held positions of health and physical education instructor.  An Upstate New York native and former NCAA Division I scholarship lacrosse player at Syracuse, Stanfield moved to Texas in 2006 and was passionate about spreading her love of lacrosse to an area that was relatively new to the sport. 

    During her time at Hockaday, she has held many roles in the Health, Physical Education, and Athletics department including MS Health Coordinator, MS 7/8 PE Coordinator, US Junior Flex Co-Coordinator, lacrosse/field hockey/soccer/crew/basketball coach, and her current role as Upper School Coordinator and Director of Strength and Conditioning.  From 2008-2015, Stanfield was the Program Director and Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Hockaday.  Her teams accumulated a record of 118-25-0 and she earned Dallas-Area Coach of the Year in 2009. In seven years, she guided two Hockaday State Champion Teams, six District Champion Teams, one SPC championship team, and one SPC runner-up team. These players and teams were mentored by excellent Youth coaches, many of whom were former college players of hers. As a coach and mentor to several First Team All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, District MVPs, and NCAA DI, DII, DIII players, she is proud of the impact that she had on the sport and the players in this area both at Hockaday and in DFW.

    In the summers, Stanfield has spent time developing and co-developing new programs for Hockaday PE and Health students from 3rd grade up. In the summer of 2017, she created the USPE Strength and Conditioning Program that she now oversees and teaches at the school. She says, “I have enjoyed seeing the girls react to their mid-semester and end-of-semester results. It has been fun to see their confidence grow and their encouragement for one another is inspiring.”
     
    Stanfield is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Speed Specialist by the National Association of Speed and Explosion, a certified TRX Functional Trainer, and a certified Movement and Mobility Specialist.
  • Photo of Laura Starr
    Mrs. Laura Starr
    Associate Director of Development
    2008
    214-360-6576
    Texas Tech University - B.S.
  • Photo of LaTasha Stephens
    Ms. LaTasha Stephens
    Middle School Learning Specialist
    2025
    214-360-6345
    Texas A&M Commerce - M.A.
    Texas A&M Commerce - B.A.
  • Photo of Parker Stoker
    Mr. Parker Stoker
    English - Upper School; Writing Center
    2024
    214-360-6335
    Sewanee: The University Of The South - B.A.
    George Washington University - M.A.
  • Photo of Sara Stoltz
    Ms. Sara Stoltz
    Director of Communications
    2021
    214-360-6424
    University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A.
  • Photo of Stephanie Stone
    Mrs. Stephanie Snell Stone
    Prekindergarten - Lower School
    2017
    214-360-6491
    University of Texas at Austin - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.S.
  • Photo of Jenni Stout
    Mrs. Jenni Stout
    Mathematics - Middle School
    2007
    214-360-6377
    Oklahoma State University - B.S.
  • Photo of Christie Sullivan '95
    Mrs. Christie Browning Sullivan '95
    Dance - Middle School; Performing Arts Department Chair
    2005
    214-365-6611
    Southern Methodist University - B.F.A.
    University of Bath/ Royal Academy of Dance - MAE
  • Photo of Morgan Swartz
    Ms. Morgan Swartz
    Visual Arts - Upper School
    2025
    214-365-6616
    University of North Texas - B.F.A.
    Pacific Northwest College of Art - M.F.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.