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

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:
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:
469-232-1884

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 Faculty

Sarette Albin
English Department Chair
B.A., Iowa State University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-3979

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
Professional Learning Coordinator/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

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., 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

Erin Keller
Performing Arts Faculty/English Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., King's College
M.A., King's College
School:
469-232-1800 x3980

Patricia Mendina
English Faculty
B.A., Marquette University
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
M.L.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-1825

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

Andrea Shurley
Principal/English Faculty
M.A., Texas State University
Ed D, University of San Francisco
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Ed D, University of San Francisco
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
School:
469-232-1801

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 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.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:
469-232-2681

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

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
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., The University of Texas at Austin
B.S., The University of Texas at Austin

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:
469-232-1872

Andrea Pujol
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
Ed D, Texas A&M Commerce
M.A., Texas State University
Ed D, Texas A&M Commerce
M.A., Texas State University

Gregorio Zamora
Assistant Director of Research and Educational Innovation/Mathematics Faculty
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
AV Technical Service Coordinator/Performing Arts 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:
469-232-1800 x3980

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

Darrin Hedges
Wellness Faculty/Assoc Athletic Director
B.S., Midwestern State University
School:
469-232-1867

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

Susan Noonan
P.E. Department Chair/Athletic Director
B.S., University of Missouri
M.Ed., University of Missouri
M.Ed., University of Missouri
School:
469-232-1819
Andrea Santos
Athletic Trainer
M.A., St. Louis University
B.S., St. Louis University
B.S., St. Louis University
School:
214-389-2661

Stephanie Zorn
Wellness Dept Chair/Assoc Athletic Director
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Wittenberg University
B.S., Wittenberg University
School:
469-232-1800 x2287
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
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

Henriette Furton
Science Faculty
M.D., Semmelweis University
M.A., The University of Texas at Dallas
M.A., The 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
B.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Ph.D., The University of Texas Medical Branch
M.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Ph.D., The University of Texas Medical Branch
School:
469-232-1886

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

Mary Merkle
Science Faculty
B.S., University of South Florida
M.Ed., Florida Gulf Coast University
M.Ed., Florida Gulf Coast University
School:
469-232-1859

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

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

David Beyreis
Social Studies Department Chair
M.A., Oklahoma State University
B.A.., Andrews University
Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
B.A.., Andrews University
Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
School:
469-232-1860

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

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

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
M.A., Saginaw Valley State University
B.A., Aquinas College
Fellowship, Standford Univ.-Post Grad William Roberstson Coe Fellowship
Fellowship, Carnegie Mellon Univ. Post Graduate National Endowment
M.A., Saginaw Valley State University
School:
469-232-1879

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

Andrea Stewart
Social Studies Faculty
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Southern Methodist University
School:
469-232-3978
Theology Faculty

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
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

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

Mary Molloy
Theology Faculty
M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
School:
469-232-1887

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
M.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1861
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:
469-232-1800 x2039

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:
469-232-1800 x2041

Bill Thompson
Visual Arts Faculty
B.A., Corpus Christi State University
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
M.A., University of Dallas
M.F.A., University of Dallas
School:
469-232-1800 x2037
World Languages Faculty

Maria Ayala
Assistant Director of Admissions/World Language Faculty
B.A., Austin College
School:
469-232-1851

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/World Language Faculty
B.B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.Ed., University of North Texas
M.Ed., University of North Texas
School:
469-232-3966

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

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 May 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:
214-232-1800 x286

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