Faculty
Ursuline faculty are talented teachers who care about each student and help them realize her individual academic potential. Highly educated and trained, these dedicated teachers are role models for the Ursuline mission. All faculty members participate in professional development programs throughout the year.
- Computer Science
- English
- Mathematics
- Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Science
- Social Studies
- Theology
- Visual Arts
- World Languages
Computer Science

Eve Juarez
Computer Science Department Chair
B.S., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-6107

Kevin Braun
Computer Science/Mathematics Faculty
M. ED., University of Notre Dame
B.S., University of Notre Dame
B.S., University of Notre Dame
School:
214-389-2681

Brenda McGurgan
Computer Science Faculty
B.B.A., West Texas State University
M. Ed., Southern Methodist University
M. Ed., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1291

Daniel Poellot
Student Activities Director/Computer Science Faculty
M.B.A., University of Dallas
B.S., Southern Methodist University
B.S. CpE., Southern Methodist University
B.S., Southern Methodist University
B.S. CpE., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1880
English

Jessica Bailey
Sophomore Grade Dean/English Faculty
B.A., Loyola Marymount University
M.Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
M.Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1881

Frank Bauroth
English Faculty
B.S., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
B.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
B.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1846

Corby Baxter
Director of Professional Learning/English Department Chair, English Faculty
B.A., Texas A & M at Corpus Christi
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., Texas State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., Texas State University
School:
469-232-1829

Rachel Davies
English Faculty
M.M., Longy School of Music of Bard College
B.A., University of Dallas
B.A., University of Dallas
School:
214-389-2682

Megan Griffin
English Faculty
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University
School:
469-232-1892

Allison Hibbitt
English Faculty
B.A., Trinity University
M.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Virginia
School:
469-232-1875

Liesl Mayerson
English Faculty
B.A., Duke University
M.S., Southern Methodist University
M.S., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1857

Kathleen Schenck
Faculty Mentor Coordinator
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., American University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., American University
School:
214-389-2663

Melinda Smith
English Faculty
B.S., The University of Texas at Austin
M.Ed., University of North Texas
M.Ed., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-1818
Mathematics

Tammy Yung
Mathematics Department Chair
B.S., University of Louisville
M.Engr., University of Louisville
M.Engr., University of Louisville
School:
469-232-1891

Simon Aisthorpe
Mathematics Faculty
M.Eng., Aston University - UK
PGCE, University of Exeter - UK
M.Ed., Southern Methodist University
PGCE, University of Exeter - UK
M.Ed., Southern Methodist University
School:
214-389-2676

Kevin Braun
Computer Science/Mathematics Faculty
M. ED., University of Notre Dame
B.S., University of Notre Dame
B.S., University of Notre Dame
School:
214-389-2681

Angel Chinuntdet
Associate for Global Relationships/Mathematics Faculty
B.A., Rice University
School:
469-232-1849

Jaclyn Hlavaty
Mathematics Faculty
B.S., The University of Kansas
M.S., The University of Kansas
M.S., The University of Kansas
School:
469-232-1859

Hadil Issa
World Language Faculty/Mathematics Faculty
B.S., Birzeit University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1821

Staci Kimbrough
Mathematics Faculty
B.S., The University of Texas at Austin
M.A., University of Phoenix
M.A., University of Phoenix
School:
469-232-1855

Frederick Lancaster
Mathematics Faculty
B.S., Duke University
M.Ed., The University of Texas at Arlington
M.Ed., The University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1160

Andrea Pujol
Junior Grade Dean/Mathematics Faculty
B.S., Baylor University
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
School:
469-232-1871

Melynda Wright
Mathematics Faculty
B.A., St. Edwards's University
M.A., Texas State University
Ed.D., Texas A&M Commerce
M.A., Texas State University
Ed.D., Texas A&M Commerce
School:
214-389-2685

Kristina Zarmakoupis
Mathematics Faculty
B.B.A., Texas A & M University
M.A.T., Texas Woman's University
M.A.T., Texas Woman's University
School:
469-232-1847
Performing Arts

Jane Chambers
Performing Arts Faculty
B.M.E., University of North Texas
M.M.E., University of North Texas
M.M.E., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-1820

Lori Honeycutt
Performing Arts Faculty
AA, Ranger College
B.A., Tarleton State University
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.A., Tarleton State University
M.S., Texas A&M University
School:
469-232-3980

Jonathan Schweikhard
Music Assistant
B.A., Abilene Christian University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1820
Physical Education

Stephanie Gerken
Physical Education Department Chair
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Wittenberg University
B.A., Wittenberg University
School:
469-232-2287

Amber Nester
Physical Education Faculty/Assoc Athletic Director
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
School:
469-232-1817
Science

Kirsten Lindsay-Hudak
Science Department Chair, Science Faculty
B.A., Boston University
M.S., Mississippi State University
M.S., Mississippi State University
School:
214-389-2672

Katy Bove
Science Faculty
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
School:
469-232-1271

Ngetich Chelule
Science Faculty
B.S., Norfolk State University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
School:
214-389-2677

Rachel Clark
Freshman Grade Dean/Science Faculty
M. Ed., University of Cincinnati
B.A.E., Oklahoma State University
B.A.E., Oklahoma State University
School:
469-232-1873

Cassandra Deaver
Science Faculty
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Miami
M.S., University of Miami
School:
469-232-1864

Travis Gilbreath
Science Faculty
B.S., Texas A & M University
M.S., Texas A & M University
M.S., Texas A & M University
School:
469-232-1173

Matthew Lepley
Senior Grade Dean/Science Faculty
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida
School:
469-232-1889

Agnieszka Rodriguez
Science Faculty
B.S., St. Johns University
Ph D, St. Johns University
M.S., St. Johns University
Ph D, St. Johns University
M.S., St. Johns University
School:
469-232-3596

Logan Wright
Science Faculty
B.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., Soutwester Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Soutwester Baptist Theological Seminary
School:
469-232-1275
Social Studies

Andrea Stewart
Social Studies Dept Chair
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
M.Ed., University of North Texas
M.A., Southern Methodist University
M.Ed., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-3978

Peter Biggs
Social Studies Faculty
M.A., Columbia University
B.A., Princeton University
B.A., Princeton University
School:
469-232-1878

Dorothy Cassetta
Social Studies Faculty
B.S.Ed., The University of Oklahoma
M.Ed., The University of Oklahoma
M.Ed., The University of Oklahoma
School:
469-232-1885

Jeffrey Girard
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., The University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., The University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1876

Olivia Ide
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Connecticut College
M.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1882

David Patton
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.M., The University of Texas at Austin
M.M., The University of Texas at Austin
School:
469-232-3974

Caitlin Rathe
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Willamette University
Ph D, University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph D, University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
School:
469-232-1863

Frederick Schneider
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Texas Tech University Lubbock
M.A., University of North Texas
M.A., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-1894

Jeffery Smith
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., University of North Texas
B.A., University of North Texas
B.A., University of North Texas
School:
214-389-2678

Lauren Waldman
Social Studies Faculty
B.S.E., Texas Christian University
M.Ed., Texas Christian University
M.Ed., Texas Christian University
School:
469-232-1860
Theology

Angela Jakubik
Theology Department Chair
B.A., Rice University
M.T.S., University of Dallas
M.T.S., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1831

Melanie Alvares
Theology Faculty
B.A., University of Dallas
M.Th., University of Dallas
M.Th., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-3969

Kristina Caldwell
Theology Faculty/Learning Specialist
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Illinois
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A., University of Illinois
M.A., St. Louis University
School:
469-232-1808

Kellie Fitzpatrick
Pastoral Life Coordinator/Theology Faculty
B.A., University of Dallas
School:
214-389-2669

Suzanne Frasco
Theology Faculty
B.S., Bradley University
M.P.S., Loyola University New Orleans
M.P.S., Loyola University New Orleans
School:
469-232-3965

Pamela Mahaney
Theology Faculty
B.S., University of Toledo
M.A., Loyola University
M.A., Loyola University
School:
469-232-3972

Barbara Middendorf
Theology Faculty
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A. Certification, University of Dallas
Ed.D., University of San Francisco
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A. Certification, University of Dallas
Ed.D., University of San Francisco
School:
469-232-1856

Kathleen Sherman
Theology Faculty
B.A., Mater Ecclesiae College
M.A., Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
M.A., Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
School:
214-389-2668

Jason Surmiller
Theology Faculty
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., University of Dallas
Ph.d., University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
Ph.d., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1861
Visual Arts

Jocelyn Holmes
Visual Arts Department Chair
Teaching Cert. EC-12 Art, The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
Ph.d., Candidate, The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Ph.d., Candidate, The Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
School:
469-232-2039

Sarah Kennedy
Visual Arts Faculty/Life Skills Lead Faculty/Asst. Director of Auxiliary Programs
B.A., Trinity University
M.F.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-2041

William Thompson
Visual Arts Faculty
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
B.A., Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
M.F.A., University of Dallas
B.A., Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
School:
469-232-6101
World Languages

Camelia Benhayda
World Language Faculty
B.A., Lyon 2 University
B.A., La Koutoubia
M.A., Perpignan University
B.A., La Koutoubia
M.A., Perpignan University
School:
469-232-1862

Hadil Issa
World Language Faculty/Mathematics Faculty
B.S., Birzeit University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1821

Therese Naddaf
World Language Faculty
M.A., The University of Oklahoma
B.S., The University of Oklahoma
B.S., The University of Oklahoma
School:
469-232-1825

Martha Rico
World Language Faculty
B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
M.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
M.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
School:
469-232-1854

Claudine Saade
World Language Faculty
B.A., Lebanese University
M.A., Holy Spirit University
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., Holy Spirit University
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1865

Chunmei Shen
World Language Faculty
B.A., Southwest Jiaotong University
M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., The University of Texas at Dallas
School:
214-389-2684

Scarlette Vargas
World Language Faculty
B.A., Austral University, Chile
M.A., Jesuit University Alberto Hurtado, Chile
M.A., Austral University, Chile
M.A., Jesuit University Alberto Hurtado, Chile
M.A., Austral University, Chile
School:
214-389-2666

Maria Wallace
World Language Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
A.A., Richland College
A.A., Richland College
School:
469-232-1843

Amanda York
World Language Faculty
B.S., Kansas State University
M. ED, Universidad de Granada
M. ED, Universidad de Granada
School:
469-232-1852