Leanne Messer Head of School Email 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 Email 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; Girls Soccer Head Coach Email Texas A&M University - B.S. Texas A&M University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2019
Todd Prince '87 Dean of Students Email Schreiner University - B.S. Prairie View A&M - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2022
Michele Gonzales Executive Assistant to the Head of School Email Tarleton State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2013
Lisa Longwell Assistant to the Principal Email University of Texas - B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Zshanelle Jones Receptionist, Attendance; Varsity Volleyball Head Coach Email Serving HC Since 2021
Admissions Staff
Melanie Wallace Director of Admission Email University of Houston - B.S. University of Houston, Clear Lake - M.S. Serving HC Since 2024
Heather Rosandich Admission Associate Director Email Serving HC Since 2015
Taunya Rawls Admission Assistant; Summer Camps Email Prairie View A&M University, B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Athletic Staff
Terry Pirtle Athletics Director Email 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 Email Baylor University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2008
A.J. Eisenman Head Football Coach Email University of Houston - B.S. Serving HC Since 2018
Elizabeth Hall Athletics Administrative Assistant Email University of North Texas - B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Bible Department
Brad Pembleton Bible Department Chair; Bible Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor; JV Baseball Head Coach Email 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; JV Baseball Head Coach; Football Assistant Coach; JV Football Head Coach Email Sam Houston State University - B.S. Sam Houston State University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2015
Misti Gil Bible Instructor Email Sam Houston State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Whit Goodwin Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor Email 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 Email Dallas Theological Seminary - M.A. Sam Houston State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Adam Schwing Bible Instructor Email 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 Email 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 Email Trinity University - B.S. Naval Postgraduate School - Homeland Defense Serving HC Since 2023
Jenna LaFlamme Distinguished Scholars Program Director; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor; English Instructor Email Eastern Connecticut State University - B.A. Sacred Heart University - M.A.T. Serving HC Since 2020
Justice Harvey Brown Adjunct Faculty The University of Texas - B.S. The University of Texas - J.D. Serving HC Since 2024
Melinda Lamoreaux George & Barbara Bush Foundation Liaison Kansas State University - B.B.M. Serving HC Since 2024
Lisa Hawkins Innovation Programs Associate Director; Department Chair, Science; Innovation Studies Instructor; Science Instructor Email University of North Carolina-Greensboro - B.A. Montana State University - M.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Michael Bredeweg Science Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach Email Grand Valley State University - B.S. Grand Valley State University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2017
Matthew Copeland Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor Email Louisiana State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Jeff Faircloth Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach; Football Assistant Coach; JV Football Head Coach Email Sam Houston State University - B.S. Sam Houston State University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2015
Whit Goodwin Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor Email Samford University - B.A. Samford University - M.Div The University of Alabama - M.A. Azusa Pacific University - Ph.D. Serving HC Since 2025
Darrin Hanson Social Sciences Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor Email Grove City College - B.A. University of Nebraska - M.A. The University of Texas - Ph.D. Serving HC Since 2025
Kelly Oliver English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor Email University of Kansas - B.A. University of Houston - M.A. Sam Houston State University - Ed.D. Serving HC Since 2022
Jeff Rollins Leadership Studies Instructor Email Wheaton College - B.A. National University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2024
Mike Skinner Chaplain; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor Email Houston Baptist University - B.A. Houston Baptist University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Business Staff
Kelly Biar Executive Director of Business Affairs Email University of Texas, Austin - B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2010
Kris Bergmann, RN
School Nurse
Email University of Iowa - B.S.N. Serving HC Since 2021
Chelsy Cobb, RN
School Nurse; Cheer Assistant Coach Email Abilene Christian University - B.S.N. Serving HC Since 2025
John Clay Campus Security; Football Assistant Coach Email Serving HC Since 2025
James Denton Travel Logistics Manager Email Serving HC Since 2021
Sharon Fritsche Business Associate: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing Email Serving HC Since 2023
Stefanie Girven Business Associate, Accounting Assistant Email University of North Texas - B.S. Serving HC Since 2025
Ellen Lozano Controller: Cash Receipts, Indexed Tuition Email University of Houston - B.S. Serving HC Since 2016
Linda Peterson Human Resources Manager Email Serving HC Since 2011
Will Sumner Security Director Email University of Texas - B.A. Texas State University - M.S. Serving HC Since 2016
Chaplains
Loren Hopf Chaplain Email Moody Bible Institute - B.A. Serving HC Since 2023
Mike Skinner Chaplain Email Houston Baptist University - B.A. Houston Baptist University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Communications & Marketing Staff
Katie Gassett Director of Communications & Marketing Email The University of Alabama - B.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Victoria Brown Communications & Marketing Associate Email Texas Tech University - B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Kirk Hawkins Communications & Marketing Associate; Swim Assistant Coach Email East Carolina University - B.A. North Carolina State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Counseling & College Guidance Staff
Carol Bartels Counseling Director Email Concordia University - B.S. Liberty University - M.A. University of Houston - M.A. Serving HC Since 2010
Dedra Arthur Counselor Email Prairie View A&M - B.A. Texas Southern University - M.S. Capella University - M.S Serving HC Since 2022
Sara Horelica Counselor Email The University of Texas - B.A. University of Houston - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2023
Jay Mcillece Counselor Email Texas State University - B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Loretta Ramirez Registrar Email University of Houston - Victoria - B.B.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Kristen Smith Counseling Assistant Email Serving HC Since 2024
Development Staff
Matt Benton Director of Development Email Baylor University - B.F.A. University of California, Los Angeles - M.F.A. Serving HC Since 2024
Elizabeth Elliott Development Associate, Special Events Email Baylor University - B.A. Serving HC Since 2024
Angela Minotti Development Associate, Donor Records Email University of Houston - B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
English Department
Matt Moore Department Chair, English; English Instructor Email Dallas Christian College - B.A. Dallas Baptist University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2019
James Alidor English Instructor; Boys Soccer Assistant Coach Email Louisiana State University - B.A. Relay Graduate School of Education - M.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Karen Diven English Instructor Email University of Houston - B.S. Houston Baptist University - M.S. Serving HC Since 2013
Jenna LaFlamme Distinguished Scholars Program Director; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor; English Instructor Email Eastern Connecticut State University - B.A. Sacred Heart University - M.A.T. Serving HC Since 2020
The University of Texas - B.S. Serving HC Since 2025
Kelly Oliver English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor Email 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 Email Malone University - B.A. University of New Orleans - M.A. Serving HC Since 2019
Facilities Staff
Rick Ellis Facilities Manager Email Serving HC Since 2012
Jorge Arizpe Maintenance Email Serving HC Since 1985
Deyci Castillo Custodian Email Universidad La Gran Colombia - B.A. Serving HC Since 2016
Johnny Castillo Maintenance Email Serving HC Since 2009
Carlos De Leon Facilities Maintenance Technician Email Serving HC Since 2021
Anthony Perez Maintenance Email Serving HC Since 2015
Fine Arts Department
Bobby Linhart Fine Arts Director Email Southwestern University - B.A. University of Houston - M.A. Bradley University - Ed.D. Serving HC Since 2012
Nady Benyamine Orchestra Director Email Wayne State University - B.M.E. VanderCook College of Music - M.M.E. Serving HC Since 2016
Brian Brown Band Director Email Murray State University - B.M.E. Western Kentucky University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2020
Tina Fox Visual Arts Instructor Email Texas Tech University - B.F.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Terry Hibbert Theatre Instructor Email Houston Christian University - B.A. Texas State University - M.A. Serving HC Since 2024
Heidi McCurdy Department Chair, Computer Science; Visual Arts Instructor Email Northeastern State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 1992
Lori Reese Visual Arts Instructor Email Sam Houston State University - B.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Kristen Smith Administrative Assistant to Fine Arts Email Serving HC Since 2024
Charlotte Stuart Visual Arts Instructor; Golf Assistant Coach; Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach Email Southwest Texas State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Melissa Tyler Dance Director Email Point Park University - B.A. California University of Pennsylvania - M.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Michelle Willey Choir Director Email Southwestern University - B.M.E. Serving HC Since 2024
Math Department
Julie Bermel Department Chair, Math; Math Instructor Email Iowa State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Erin Cestero Math Instructor Email Rice University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Matthew Copeland Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor Email Louisiana State University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Carlos Fuentes Math Instructor Email University of the Ozarks - B.S. Serving HC Since 2020
Lisa Longridge Math Instructor Email Texas A&M University - B.A. Texas A&M University - Ph.D. Serving HC Since 2025
Remon Maximos Math Instructor; Boys Soccer Assistant Coach Email University of St. Thomas - B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Rhonda Skyles Math Instructor Email University of Houston - B.S. Serving HC Since 2022
Program for College Readiness Staff
Karen Arnold Program for College Readiness Director Email 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 Email Texas Southern University - B.B.A. Phoenix University - M.B.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Jill Hogue Program for College Readiness Instructor; Cheer Assistant Coach Email Tarleton State University - B.A. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.A. Serving HC Since 2023
Science Department
Lisa Hawkins Innovation Programs Associate Director; Department Chair, Science; Innovation Studies Instructor; Science Instructor Email University of North Carolina-Greensboro - B.A. Montana State University - M.S. Serving HC Since 2021
Jon Bergmann Science Instructor Email Oregon State University - B.S. University of Colorado - M.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Michael Bredeweg Science Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach Email Grand Valley State University - B.S. Grand Valley State University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2017
Greg Dmitrowicz Science Instructor Email Vanguard University - B.A. National University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2015
Destini Jordan Science Instructor Email University of Houston - B.S. Serving HC Since 2024
Sarah McKeon Science Instructor Email Texas A&M University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2024
Lauren Wright-Eulitt '19 Science Instructor; Cross Country Assistant Coach Email Texas A&M University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2025
Social Science Department
Pamela McClendon Department Chair, Social Sciences; Social Sciences Instructor Email University of Houston - B.A. Serving HC Since 2011
Dan Gannon Social Sciences Instructor Email Washington State University - B.A. Fuller Theological Seminary - M.Div Serving HC Since 2025
Darrin Hanson Social Sciences Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor Email 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 Email Louisiana State University - B.S. Louisiana State University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2013
Tom Nugent Social Sciences Instructor Email University of Houston - B.S. Houston Baptist University - M.Ed. Serving HC Since 2024
Trisha Young Social Sciences Instructor; Varsity Cheer Coach Email Baylor University - B.A. Serving HC Since 2021
Technology Staff
Brian Minson Technology Director Email Serving HC Since 2019
Asher Baca Technology Assistant Email Serving HC Since 2025
Matt Lyons Education Technology Specialist Email Texas State University - B.A. University of Houston - M.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Hodari Jasper Audio and Media Specialist Email Serving HC Since 2025
World Language Department
Michele Webb Department Chair, World Languages; World Languages Instructor: Spanish Email Baylor University - B.A. Texas A&M Commerce - M.S. Serving HC Since 2011
Grace Chang World Languages Instructor: Mandarin Email Fu-Jen Catholic University - B.A. University of Texas - M.S. Serving HC Since 2009
Kelly Galbreath World Languages Instructor: Spanish Email The University of Texas - B.A. Serving HC Since 2025
Grace Munford '14 World Languages Instructor: Spanish; Girls Lacrosse Head Coach Email Messiah College - B.A. Serving HC Since 2022
Lupe Romulo World Languages Instructor: Spanish Email Southeastern University - B.S. Serving HC Since 2025
Tim Woods World Languages Instructor: Latin; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor Email University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A. Covenant Theological Seminary - M.A. Serving HC Since 2024