ABOUT

Faculty and Staff

Head of School

Leanne Messer
Head of School
Texas Wesleyan - B.S.
University of New Mexico - M.A.
Georgia State University - J.D.
Serving HC Since 2023

School Administration & Support Staff

Darren Price
Principal
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - B.A.
Michigan State University - M.A.
Lehigh University - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2015

Rochelle Moore
Dean of Faculty
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Texas A&M University - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2019

Todd Prince '87
Dean of Students
Schreiner University - B.S.
Prairie View A&M - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2022

Michele Gonzales
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Tarleton State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2013

Jenny Jumonville
Capital Campaign Coordinator
The University of Oklahoma - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2026

Aubrey Kirkpatrick
Leadership Instructor; Instructional Coach; Cheer Assistant Coach
University of Texas - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2026

Lisa Longwell
Assistant to the Principal
University of Texas - B.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2022

Kristen Smith
Receptionist; Attendance Clerk; Assistant to the Dean of Students
Serving HC Since 2024

Admissions Staff

Melanie Wallace
Director of Admission
University of Houston - B.S.
University of Houston, Clear Lake - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2024

Heather Rosandich
Admission Associate Director
Serving HC Since 2015

Taunya Rawls
Admission Assistant; Summer Camps
Prairie View A&M University, B.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2021

Athletic Staff

Terry Pirtle
Athletics Director
Sam Houston State University - B.A.T.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.T.
Serving HC Since 2022

Ron Crandall
Athletic Associate Director; College Athletic Placement Coordinator; Boys Basketball Head Coach
Baylor University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2008

Elizabeth Hall
Athletics Administrative Assistant
University of North Texas - B.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Cecil Shorts III
Head Football Coach
University of Mount Union - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Bible Department

Brad Pembleton
Bible Department Chair; Bible Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor;
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary - M.A.T.
Portland Seminary of George Fox University - D.M.
Serving HC Since 2023

Jeff Faircloth
Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; Baseball Assistant Coach; Football Assistant Coach
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2015

Misti Gil
Bible Instructor
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Whit Goodwin
Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; Baseball Assistant Coach
Samford University - B.A.
Samford University - M.Div
The University of Alabama - M.A.
Azusa Pacific University - Ph.D.
Serving HC Since 2025

Samantha Sapaugh
Bible Instructor
Dallas Theological Seminary - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2021

Adam Schwing
Bible Instructor
The University of Oklahoma - B.S.
The Bible Seminary - M.Div.
The Bible Seminary - M.A.T.
Serving HC Since 2017

Bush Center Leadership & Faculty

Mindy Dickerson
Executive Director of The Bush Center for Scholars and Leaders
Texas A&M University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2023

Scott Cubbler
Passport to Lead Program Director; Leadership Studies Instructor; Entrepreneurship Instructor;
Trinity University - B.S.
Naval Postgraduate School - Homeland Defense
Serving HC Since 2023

Lisa Hawkins
Innovation Programs Associate Director; Department Chair, Science; Innovation Studies Instructor; Science Instructor
University of North Carolina-Greensboro - B.A.
Montana State University - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2021

Jenna LaFlamme
Distinguished Scholars Program Director; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor; English Instructor
Eastern Connecticut State University - B.A.
Sacred Heart University - M.A.T.
Serving HC Since 2020

Jeff Rollins
Global Leadership Initiative Program Director; Leadership Studies Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor
Wheaton College - B.A.
National University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2024

Matthew Copeland
Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Darrin Hanson
Social Sciences Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
Grove City College - B.A.
University of Nebraska - M.A.
The University of Texas - Ph.D.
Serving HC Since 2025

Aubrey Kirkpatrick
Leadership Instructor; Instructional Coach; Cheer Assistant Coach
University of Texas - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2026

Kelly Oliver
English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
University of Kansas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2022

Tim Woods
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A.
Covenant Theological Seminary - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2024

Justice Harvey Brown
Adjunct Faculty
The University of Texas - B.S.
The University of Texas - J.D.
Serving HC Since 2024

Melinda Lamoreaux
Bush Center Docent
Kansas State University - B.B.M.
Serving HC Since 2024

Business Staff

Gregory Gunn
Executive Director of Business Affairs
Baylor University - B.B.A.
University of Houston - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2026

James Denton
Travel Logistics Manager
Serving HC Since 2021

Sharon Fritsche
Business Associate: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing
Serving HC Since 2023

Ellen Lozano
Controller: Cash Receipts, Indexed Tuition
University of Houston - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2016

Stefanie Girven
Business Associate, Accounting Assistant
University of North Texas - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2025

Linda Peterson
Human Resources Manager
Serving HC Since 2011

Chaplains

Loren Hopf
Chaplain
Moody Bible Institute - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2023

Mike Skinner
Chaplain
Houston Baptist University - B.A.
Houston Baptist University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2022

Clinic

Kris Bergmann, RN

School Nurse

University of Iowa - B.S.N.
Serving HC Since 2021

Carla Godina

School Nurse
Prairie View A&M University - B.S.N.
Serving HC Since 2026

Communications & Marketing Staff

Katie Gassett
Director of Communications & Marketing
The University of Alabama - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2021

Victoria Brown
Communications & Marketing Associate
Texas Tech University - B.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Kirk Hawkins
Communications & Marketing Associate; Swim Assistant Coach
East Carolina University - B.A.
North Carolina State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Counseling & College Guidance Staff

Carol Bartels
Counseling Director
Concordia University - B.S.
Liberty University - M.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2010

Dedra Arthur
Counselor
Prairie View A&M - B.A.
Texas Southern University - M.S.
Capella University - M.S
Serving HC Since 2022

Sara Horelica
Counselor
The University of Texas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2023

Valerie Landry
Registrar; Counseling Assistant
Lindsey Wilson College - B.A.
University of St. Thomas - M.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Jay Mcillece
Counselor
Texas State University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Development Staff

Matt Benton
Director of Development
Baylor University - B.F.A.
University of California, Los Angeles - M.F.A.
Serving HC Since 2024

Brandis Walker-Nichols
Development Assistant Director
University of St. Thomas - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2026

Elizabeth Elliott
Development Associate, Special Events
Baylor University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2024

Angela Minotti
Development Associate, Donor Records
University of Houston - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Grace Munford '14
Development Associate, Alumni Relations
Messiah College - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2022

English Department

Matt Moore
Department Chair, English; English Instructor
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Dallas Baptist University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2019

Jessica Aldana
Social Sciences Instructor; English Instructor
Academy of Arts - B.A.
University of St. Thomas - M.L.A.
Serving HC Since 2026

Regan McCartney
English Instructor

The University of Texas - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2025

Kelly Oliver
English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
University of Kansas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2022

Jill Read
English Instructor; Cross Country Assistant Coach
Malone University - B.A.
University of New Orleans - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2019

Brianna Taylor
English Instructor; Girls Basketball Head Coach
University of Texas - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2026

Facilities Staff

Donna Miszler
Facilities Director
Serving HC Since 2026

Rick Ellis
Facilities Manager
Serving HC Since 2012

Jorge Arizpe
Maintenance
Serving HC Since 1985

Deyci Castillo
Custodian
Universidad La Gran Colombia - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2016

Carlos De Leon
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Serving HC Since 2021

Arnoul Montero
Maintenance Technician
Serving HC Since 2026

Anthony Perez
Maintenance
Serving HC Since 2015

Fine Arts Department

Bobby Linhart
Fine Arts Director; Theatre Instructor
Southwestern University - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Bradley University - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2012

Nady Benyamine
Orchestra Director; Guitar Instructor
Wayne State University - B.M.E.
VanderCook College of Music - M.M.E.
Serving HC Since 2016

Brian Brown
Band Director; Theatre Tech Instructor
Murray State University - B.M.E.
Western Kentucky University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2020

Tina Fox
Visual Arts Instructor
Texas Tech University - B.F.A.
Serving HC Since 2022

Terry Hibbert
Theatre Instructor
Houston Christian University - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2024

Heidi McCurdy
Department Chair, Computer Science; Visual Arts Instructor
Northeastern State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 1992

Sheila Messina
Administrative Assistant to Fine Arts
Houston Christian University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Lori Reese
Visual Arts Instructor
Sam Houston State University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2021

Charlotte Stuart
Visual Arts Instructor; Golf Assistant Coach; Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
Southwest Texas State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2021

Melissa Tyler
Dance Director; Silver Spurs Head Coach
Point Park University - B.A.
California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2021

Michelle Willey
Choir Director; Piano Instructor
Southwestern University - B.M.E.
Serving HC Since 2024

Math Department

Julie Bermel
Department Chair, Math; Math Instructor
Iowa State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Erin Cestero
Math Instructor
Rice University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Matthew Copeland
Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Carlos Fuentes
Math Instructor
University of the Ozarks - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2020

Lisa Longridge
Math Instructor; Science Instructor
Texas A&M University - B.A.
Texas A&M University - Ph.D.
Serving HC Since 2025

Remon Maximos
Math Instructor; Boys Soccer Head Coach
University of St. Thomas - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Megann Ollett
Math Instructor; Volleyball Head Coach
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana - B.S.
Aurora University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2026

Rhonda Skyles
Math Instructor
University of Houston - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2022

Program for College Readiness Staff

Karen Arnold
Program for College Readiness Director; Program for College Readiness Instructor
Edgewood College - B.A.
University of St. Thomas - M.Ed.
University of Houston - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2015

Raymond Bean
Program for College Readiness Test Center Coordinator; Cross Country Head Coach; Track Head Coach
Texas Southern University - B.B.A.
Phoenix University - M.B.A.
Serving HC Since 2022

Jill Hogue
Program for College Readiness Instructor
Tarleton State University - B.A.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2023

Connor Teykl
Science Instructor; Program for College Readiness Test Center Coordinator; Baseball Head Coach
Rice University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2026

Security

Will Sumner
Security Director
University of Texas - B.A.
Texas State University - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2016

John Clay
Campus Security; Football Assistant Coach; Track Assistant Coach
Serving HC Since 2025

Colter Slikkers
Security Manager
Serving HC Since 2026

Science Department

Jon Bergmann
Science Instructor
Oregon State University - B.S.
University of Colorado - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2021

Michael Bredeweg
Science Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach
Grand Valley State University - B.S.
Grand Valley State University - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2017

Sarah Colsten
Science Instructor
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2024

Greg Dmitrowicz
Science Instructor
Vanguard University - B.A.
National University - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2015

Destini Shrout-Jordan
Science Instructor
University of Houston - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2024

Connor Teykl
Science Instructor; Program for College Readiness Test Center Coordinator; Baseball Head Coach
Rice University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2026

Lauren Wright-Eulitt '19
Science Instructor; Cross Country Assistant Coach; Track Assistant Coach
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2025

Social Science Department

Pamela McClendon
Department Chair, Social Sciences; Social Sciences Instructor
University of Houston - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2011

Jessica Aldana
Social Sciences Instructor; English Instructor
Academy of Arts - B.A.
University of St. Thomas - M.L.A.
Serving HC Since 2026

Dan Gannon
Social Sciences Instructor; Speech and Debate Instructor
Washington State University - B.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary - M.Div
Serving HC Since 2025

Darrin Hanson
Social Sciences Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
Grove City College - B.A.
University of Nebraska - M.A.
The University of Texas - Ph.D.
Serving HC Since 2025

Jay Harmon
Social Sciences Instructor
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Louisiana State University - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2013

Tom Nugent
Social Sciences Instructor
University of Houston - B.S.
Houston Baptist University - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2024

Trisha Young
Social Sciences Instructor
Baylor University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2021

Technology Staff

Brian Minson
Technology Director
Serving HC Since 2019

Asher Baca
Technology Assistant
Serving HC Since 2025

Hodari Jasper
Audio and Media Specialist
Serving HC Since 2025

World Language Department

Michele Webb
Department Chair, World Languages; World Languages Instructor: Spanish
Baylor University - B.A.
Texas A&M Commerce - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2011

Grace Chang
World Languages Instructor: Mandarin
Fu-Jen Catholic University - B.A.
University of Texas - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2009

Kelly Galbreath
World Languages Instructor: Spanish
The University of Texas - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025

Claudia Pena-Fermin
World Languages Instructor: Spanish
Universidad de Puerto Rico - B.A.
Cleveland State University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2026

Fredy Sanguinetti
World Languages Instructor: Spanish; Girls Soccer Head Coach
University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley - B.A.
Full Sail University - M.S.
Texas A&M University, Victoria - M.Ed.
Serving HC Since 2026

Tim Woods
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A.
Covenant Theological Seminary - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2024