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:
469-232-1800 x2215
Kathleen Schenck
English Faculty
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
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:
469-232-1800 x2676
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 Teacher
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:
469-232-1800 x2685
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
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, Assistant Director of Auxiliiary Programs
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
Ph D, Athenaeum Pontificiumegina Apostolorum
Licentiate, Athenaeum Pontificiumegina Apostolorum
Ph D, Athenaeum Pontificiumegina Apostolorum
Licentiate, Athenaeum Pontificiumegina Apostolorum
School:
469-232-1800 x1267
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
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University
B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
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
UA Live & Sports Broadcasting/Visual Arts 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