2024–25 New Faculty and Staff
New Faculty and Staff
List of 22 news stories.
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Joseph Bedsole
Joseph comes to Hockaday from DXC Technology in New Orleans, where he worked as an XR (extended reality) developer and in IT tech desk support. He has a Computer Software and Media Applications certification from the Digital Media Institute at Intertech. -
Karla Bosco
Karla graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Math and has been a teacher in Richardson Independent School District, where she also served as department chair, and a private tutor for the past 14 years. -
Adam Garcia
Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Event Management from the University of North Texas. Adam has stage and venue management experience and previously taught technical theater in Dallas Independent School District. -
Addy Gibney
Addy graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a minor in Health and Fitness. She was a student teacher in Fort Worth at Dunbar High School and Westcliff Elementary School. -
Chad Gilliland
Chad is an experienced Upper School math teacher who has taught calculus, geometry, and algebra at Richardson High School since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Northeastern University. -
Alejandra Gonzalez
Alejandra is an experienced dyslexia therapist and literacy teacher who was most recently a dyslexia therapist in Garland and Richardson ISDs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University and a Master of Education in Literacy Studies and Learning Therapy from Southern Methodist University. -
Katrina Hallman
Katrina grew up in Dallas and received her Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University. She earned her Master of Education in Educational Administration from Concordia University Texas. She taught for 30 years in Dallas Independent School District, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, Highland Park Independent School District, and most recently, the Episcopal School of Dallas. -
Claudia Hernandez
Claudia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Southern Methodist University. Most recently, she was an administrative assistant at The University of Texas at Dallas and a registrar at Harry W. Longfellow Career Exploration Academy in Dallas Independent School District. -
Katy Hruby
Katy holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of Oklahoma. Previously, she worked as a learning specialist at Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, California, and as a learning and development specialist in the Wiseburn Unified School District in El Segundo, California, and the Weatherford Independent School District. -
Melanie Jenkins
Melanie earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo and a Master of Science in Public Health from Columbia University. Melanie previously worked as a Middle School sexual health educator at The School at Columbia in New York City and as a research assistant at Columbia University. -
Simon Lee
Simon earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Teacher Certification in Math, and Master of Arts in Teaching in Math Education from the University of Texas at Dallas. In addition to working in the financial services industry, Simon taught International Baccalaureate higher-level and standard-level math classes and served as the head of the Upper School math department at Dallas International School. -
Antonio Luna-Quezada
Antonio is a licensed plumber with experience as a plumbing service technician at Mechanical Partners in Garland and Aire Dynamics in Irving. -
Brody Lyons
Brody has been in education for 10 years and was most recently the math department chair at Lake Highlands High School, where he taught statistics and calculus. Previously, he taught algebra and geometry at J.J. Pearce High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at Austin. -
Dr. Shulamit Moed
Shulamit earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and a Master of Physics from the Israel Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. As a particle physicist, her physics education and research were conducted in world-leading institutions and laboratories, including Harvard University, the European Laboratory for Nuclear Physics (CERN), Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois and the Technion in Israel. She most recently taught at Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas. -
Dorothy Paxton
Dorothy holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Berry College. She worked as a personal assistant and household manager for families in the DFW area and as an administrative assistant at Berry College. -
Andrea Pinder
Andrea is an accomplished soprano who has taught voice and music studies at the University of North Texas, Texas Women’s University, Dallas Community Colleges, Dallas Independent School District, and Plano Independent School District. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Luther College, a Master of Music in Voice Performance from the University of North Texas and is working on a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Performance at the University of North Texas. -
Casey Rauschuber
Casey comes from Cistercian Preparatory School, where she served as a database administrator for nine years. She also worked in development at KERA North Texas. Casey earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Anthropological Studies from Austin College. -
Elinor Sachs ’17
Elinor returns to us after serving as a long-term substitute at Hockaday during the 2023–2024 School Year. Previously, she taught art at Pegasus Charter School and worked at Sotheby’s in New York City. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio from Tulane University. -
Parker Stoker
Parker holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Religion from Sewanee: The University of the South, and a Master of Arts in English from George Washington University. He is working toward a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina and was previously a teaching assistant in the English department at the University of South Carolina. -
Joshua Townley
Joshua is an IT generalist with 10 years of experience in a Federal contractor research environment with extensive responsibilities spanning systems administration, cybersecurity, and networking technologies, primarily in a Windows and Microsoft 365 hybrid cloud environment. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Arlington. -
Breanna Turnley
Breanna comes from St. Phillip’s School and Community Center, where she was the Individual and Alumni Giving Manager. Previously, she worked as the community and human resources liaison at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from Dillard University. -
Dr. Yan Zhang
Yan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and a Ph.D. of Arts in Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature from Jilin University in China. She earned a Master's in Humanities from the University of Texas at Dallas. Previously, she was a teaching assistant at the University of Texas at Dallas and taught Chinese at Frisco Chinese School.
Role Changes
List of 4 news stories.
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Jenn Johnson
Jenn became the Interim Director of Athletics this summer after serving as the Assistant Director of Athletics. -
Aquinnetta Mims
Aquinnetta will move from Upper School Attendance Coordinator to Assistant to Head of Upper School and will continue as an Upper School advisor. -
Adaku Ebeniro
Adaku (AD) was previously the Upper School health teacher and curriculum coordinator and will move into the Admission office and oversee Upper School admissions. -
Adriana Cruz
Adriana will move from Lead Supervisor to Assistant Director of Safety and Security.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
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The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.