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 Faculty
- English Faculty
- Mathematics Faculty
- Performing Arts Faculty
- Physical Education Faculty
- Science Faculty
- Social Studies Faculty
- Theology Faculty
- Visual Arts Faculty
- World Languages Faculty
Computer Science Faculty
Eve Juarez
Computer Science Department Chair
B.S., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1842
Natalie Buxkemper
Instructional Technologist, Computer Science Faculty
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
School:
469-232-1824
Brenda McGurgan
Computer Science Faculty
B.B.A., West Texas State University
M. Ed., Southern Methodist University
M. Ed., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1844
Daniel Poellot
Computer Science Faculty
B.S., Southern Methodist University
M.B.A., University of Dallas
M.B.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1880
English Faculty
Kathleen Schenck
English Department Chair
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., The American University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., The American University
School:
214-389-2663
Jessica Bailey
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.S., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
B.S., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1846
Corby Baxter
Professional Learning Coordinator
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
Stephen da Silva
English Faculty
B.A., North Texas State University (aka UNT)
Ph.D., Rice University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
Ph.D., Rice University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
214-389-2665
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., 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
Erin Keller
Performing Arts Faculty/English Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., King's College
M.A., King's College
School:
469-232-1841
Patricia Mendina
English Faculty
B.A., Marquette University
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1825
Gabrielle Merani
Service Coordinator/English Faculty
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Baylor University
M.A., Baylor University
School:
469-232-1807
Melinda Smith
English Faculty
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
M. Ed., University of North Texas
M. Ed., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-1818
Mathematics Faculty
Tammy Yung
Mathematics Department Chair
B.S., University of Louisville
Master of Engineering, University of Louisville
Master of Engineering, University of Louisville
School:
469-232-1891
Simon Aisthorpe
Mathematics Faculty
M Ed, Southern Methodist University
M.S., University of Aston
B.A.., University of Exeter - UK
B.S., University of Exeter - UK
M.S., University of Aston
B.A.., University of Exeter - UK
B.S., University of Exeter - UK
School:
214-389-2676
Diana Hobbs
Mathematics Faculty
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
School:
2685
Hadil Issa
World Language Faculty
B.S., Birzeit University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1821
Frederick Lancaster
Mathematics Teacher, Assistant Cross Country Coach
B.S., Duke University
M. Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
M. Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1872
Gregorio Zamora
Assistant Director of Research and Educational Innovation
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M. Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
M. Ed., University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1826
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 Faculty
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
James Gregory
Technical Director/Technical Theater Faculty
B.A., Texas Woman's University
M.A., Texas Woman's University
M.A., Texas Woman's University
School:
469-232-1840
Erin Keller
Performing Arts Faculty/English Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., King's College
M.A., King's College
School:
469-232-1841
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 Faculty
Amber Nester
P.E./Wellness Faculty
B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University
School:
469-232-1817
Stephanie Zorn
Physical Education Faculty
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
School:
2287
Science Faculty
Maureen Sullivan
Science Department Chair
B.S., Nichols State University
M.Ed., Louisiana State University
M.Ed., Louisiana State University
School:
469-232-1895
Katy Bove
Science Faculty
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
B.S., Stephen F. Austin University
School:
469-232-1865
Ngetich Chelule
Science Faculty
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Norfolk State University
B.S., Norfolk State University
School:
214-389-2677
Rachel Clark
Science Faculty
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M. Ed., University of Cincinnati
M. Ed., University of Cincinnati
School:
469-232-1873
Henriette Furton
Science Faculty
M.D., Semmelweis University
M.A., University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1809
Travis Gilbreath
Science Faculty
B.S., Texas A & M University
M.S., Texas A & M University
M.S., Texas A & M University
School:
469-232-1864
Hillary Kasbarian
Science Faculty
Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch
B.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
B.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
School:
469-232-1886
Matthew Lepley
Science Faculty
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida
M.S., University of Florida
School:
469-232-1889
Jonathan Moody
Science Faculty, Head Cross Country Coach
B.S., Texas A & M University
Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern
Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern
School:
469-232-1868
Baolong Nguyen
Science Faculty
B.S., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., South Dakota State University
M.S., South Dakota State University
School:
469-232-1855
Charlotte Tatsch
Science Faculty
B.S., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1859
Jill Wallace
Science Faculty
M.S., Texas Woman's University
B.S., Texas Woman's University
B.S., Texas Woman's University
School:
469-232-1897
Social Studies Faculty
Olivia Ide
Social Studies Department Chair
B.A., Connecticut College
M.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1882
Bernardo Aparicio
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., St. John's College
M.A., St. John's College
School:
469-232-1863
David Beyreis
Social Studies Faculty
BA, Andrews University
Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
M.A., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
M.A., Oklahoma State University
School:
469-232-1860
Peter Biggs
Social Studies Faculty
M.A., Columbia University
B.A., Princeton University
B.A., Princeton University
School:
469-232-1878
Sarah Dornak
Social Studies Faculty
B.A.., Dartmouth College
M.A., Boston University
M.A., Boston University
School:
469-232-1857
Karen Haley
Social Studies Faculty
B.S., James Madison University
M.P.A., James Madison University
M.P.A., James Madison University
School:
469-232-1885
Guy Hoyle
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., Trinity University
M.F.A., Trinity University
School:
214-389-2678
David Patton
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.M., University of Texas at Austin
M.M., University of Texas at Austin
School:
469-232-3974
Bernardine Paul
Social Studies Faculty
A.A., Henry Ford Community College
B.A., Aquinas College
Fellowship, Standford Univ.-Post Grad William Roberstson Coe Fellowship
Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Post Graduate National Endowment
B.A., Aquinas College
Fellowship, Standford Univ.-Post Grad William Roberstson Coe Fellowship
Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Post Graduate National Endowment
School:
469-232-1879
Anita Pezzimenti
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Loyola University of Chicago
M.A., John Carroll University
M.A., John Carroll University
School:
469-232-1808
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
Theology Faculty
Angela Jakubik
Theology Department Chair
B.A., Rice University
M.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1831
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
Jennifer Hood
Assistant Director of Admissions, Theology Faculty
B.A., The University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1848
Elizabeth Lenzer
Administrative Assistant
B.S., University of Texas at Arlington
School:
469-232-1899
Gabrielle Merani
Service Coordinator/English Faculty
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Baylor University
M.A., Baylor University
School:
469-232-1807
Barbara Middendorf
Theology Faculty
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A. Certification, University of Dallas
M.A., St. Louis University
M.A. Certification, University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1856
Cynthia Novy
Theology Faculty
MRE, University of Dallas
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
School:
469-232-1887
Kathleen Sherman
Theology Faculty
B.A., Master Ecclesiae College
M.A., Pontifical Ateno University
M.A., Pontifical Ateno University
School:
214-389-2668
Jason Surmiller
Theology Faculty
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1861
Rebecca Wunderlick
Theology Faculty
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
School:
469-232-3972
Visual Arts Faculty
Jocelyn Holmes
Visual Arts Department Chair
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University
School:
2039
Sarah Francis
Visual Arts Faculty
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:
2041
Bill Thompson
Visual Arts Faculty
B.A., Corpus Chrisiti State University
MFA, University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
MFA, University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
2037
World Languages Faculty
Fatima 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
Maria Escamilla
World Language Faculty
B.A., Tec de Monterrey
M. Ed., University of South Hampton
M.B.A., Tec de Monterrey
M. Ed., University of South Hampton
M.B.A., Tec de Monterrey
School:
469-232-1850
Amy Gilchrist
Director of Auxiliary Programs
B.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-3966
Hadil Issa
World Language Faculty
B.S., Birzeit University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
469-232-1821
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
Chunmei Shen
World Language Faculty
B.A., Southwest Jiaotong University
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas
School:
214-389-2684
Scarlette Vargas
World Language Faculty
B.A., Universidad Austral
M.A., Universidad Jesuita Alberto Hurtado
M.A., Universidad Jesuita Alberto Hurtado
School:
214-389-2666
Amanda York
World Language Faculty
M. ED, Universidad de Granda, Spain
B.S., Kansas State University
B.S., Kansas State University
School:
469-232-1852