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

Michael Alves
Computer Science Faculty
B.A., University of North Texas
M.Ed., Lamar University
M.Ed., Lamar University
School:
469-232-1289

Kevin Braun
Computer Science/Mathematics Faculty
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
School:
469-232-2681

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
B.S., Southern Methodist University
B.S. CpE., Southern Methodist University
M.B.A., University of Dallas
B.S. CpE., Southern Methodist University
M.B.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1880
English

Frank Bauroth
English Faculty
B.A., University of Dallas
B.S., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
B.S., University of Dallas
M.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
M.A., Texas State University
Ph. D., University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., Texas State University
Ph. D., University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1829

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

Caroline Golson
English Faculty
B.A.Ed., The University of Mississippi
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
School:
469-232-1893

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

George Rodriguez
English Faculty
B.A., Seton Hall University
M.A., Seton Hall University
M.A., Seton Hall University
School:
469-232-2215

Kathleen Schenck
English Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., American University
MSW, University of Texas at Arlington
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., American University
MSW, University of Texas at Arlington
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

James Watson
English Faculty
B.A., Monmouth University
M. Ed., University of Notre Dame
M. Ed., University of Notre Dame
School:
469-232-1879
Mathematics

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:
469-232-2676

Kevin Braun
Computer Science/Mathematics Faculty
B.S., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
School:
469-232-2681

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:
469-232-1160

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

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

Catherine Tielkemeier
Mathematics Faculty
B.S., Villanova University
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame
School:
469-232-1886

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:
469-232-2685
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

Stephanie Butler
Performing Arts Faculty
A.A., KD Conservatory
B.A., The University of Arizona Global Campus
B.A., The University of Arizona Global Campus
School:
469-232-3981

Jane Chambers
Music Director
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.F.A., Tarleton State University
M.A., Texas A & M University
B.F.A., Tarleton State University
M.A., 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
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania
School:
469-232-2287

Hannah Kilps
Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., University of South Carolina
M.S., University of South Carolina
School:
214-389-2661

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:
469-232-1800 x2672 ext. 2672

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
Sophomores Grade Dean/Science Faculty
B.A.E., Oklahoma State University
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati
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

Patrick Lindsay
Science Faculty
B.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., Pacific Lutheran University
M.A., Pacific Lutheran University
School:
469-232-1895

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
B.A., Princeton University
M.A., Columbia University
M.A., Columbia 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
M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph. D., University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph. D., 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

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

Ashley Hendershott
Theology Faculty
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
School:
469-232-1809

Marie-Catherine Letendre
Theology Faculty
B.A., Marylhurst University
Licientate, Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
Ph. D., Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
Licientate, Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
Ph. D., Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum University
School:
469-232-1267

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 Moore
Theology Faculty
B.A., Mater Ecclesiae College
M.A., Licentiate, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum
M.A., Licentiate, Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum
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

Madison Williams
Retreat Coordinator /Theology Faculty
B.A., University of Dallas
M.A., Aquinas Institute of Theology
M.A., Aquinas Institute of Theology
School:
214-389-2671
Visual Arts

Jocelyn Holmes
Visual Arts Department Chair/Director of the Popolo Gallery
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
School:
469-232-2039

Sarah Kennedy
Freshman Grade Dean/Visual Arts Faculty
B.A., Trinity University
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-2041

Hannah McKee
Visual Arts & Broadcasting Faculty
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
School:
214-389-2671

William Thompson
Visual Arts Faculty
B.A., Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
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
B.S., The University of Oklahoma
M.A., The University of Oklahoma
M.A., The University of Oklahoma
School:
469-232-1825

Xiangqun "Jenny" Nai
World Language Faculty
B.A., Beijing Normal University
M.A., Beijing Normal University
Ph. D., Beijing University
M.A., Beijing Normal University
Ph. D., Beijing University
School:
214-389-2684

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
Ph. D., University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., Holy Spirit University
Ph. D., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1865

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
A.A., Richland College
B.A., Southern Methodist University
B.A., Southern Methodist University
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