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  • Photo of Melissa Allan
    Mrs. Melissa Thomas Allan
    Upper School English, Department Chair
    2021
    214-365-6637
    Ohio State University - M.A.
    Northwestern University - B.A.
  • Photo of Aspen Arnold
    Mrs. Aspen Arnold
    College Counseling Associate
    2023
    214-360-6342
  • Photo of Aisha Ashraf
    Ms. Aisha Ashraf
    Upper School History Teacher
    2022
    214-360-6357
    Bio
     
    How project-based learning impacts students’ engagement, acquisition, and application of AP course content and skills
  • Photo of Stephen Balog
    Dr. Stephen Balog Jr.
    Upper School Science
    2021
    214-360-6437
    University of Texas at Dallas - Ph.D.
    University of Texas at Dallas - M.S.
    University of Texas at El Paso - B.S.
  • Photo of Catherine Berryman
    Ms. Catherine Berryman
    French - Upper School
    2005
    214-360-6415
    University of North Texas - B.S.
    University of North Texas - M.A.
  • Photo of Sarah Blanton
    Mrs. Sarah Startz Blanton
    Upper School English Teacher
    2022
    214-360-6359
    Texas A&M University
    University of North Texas - BA
    University of Texas at Tyler - MA
  • Photo of Karla Bosco
    Mrs. Karla Bosco
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2024
    214-360-6355
  • Photo of Ciara Elle Bryant
    Ms. Ciara Elle Bryant
    Photography - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6398
    University of Texas at Dallas - B.A.
    Southern Methodist University - M.F.A.
  • Photo of April Burns
    Mrs. April Burns
    Spanish - Upper School
    2023
    214-360-6374
  • Photo of Shelley Cave
    Mrs. Shelley Cave
    Director of The Dr. William B. Dean Academic Learning Support Program
    2014
    214-360-6312
    Western Washington University - B.A.
    Lesley University - M.Ed.
  • Ms. Caroline Chavos
    2025
  • Photo of Chérine Chlone
    Mrs. Chérine Chlone
    French - Middle and Upper School
    2017
    214-360-6371
    Université Saint-Joseph - B.A.
    Université de Franche-Comté - M.A.
  • Photo of Claire Cothren
    Dr. Claire Cothren
    English; Writing Center - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6408
    Texas A&M University - Ph.D., B.A.
    University of Oklahoma - M.A.
  • Photo of Jessie Crowley
    Ms. Jessie Crowley
    Science - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6391
    University of Illinois - B.S.
  • Photo of Maria Esway
    Ms. Maria Esway
    Coach
    2020
    214-363-6311
  • Photo of Alexandra Farrior
    Mrs. Alexandra Karigan Farrior
    Dance - Middle and Upper School
    2021
    214-365-6608
    Southern Methodist University - B.F.A
    Texas Christian University - M.F.A
  • Photo of Brandi Finazzo
    Mrs. Brandi Finazzo
    The Lyda Hill ’60 Distinguished Teacher, Science Teacher - Upper School
    2006
    214-360-6387
    Texas A&M University, College Station - B.S.
  • Photo of Barbara Fishel
    Dr. Barbara Fishel
    Dean of Studies; Science - Upper School
    1998
    214-360-6388
    Michigan State University - B.S.
    The Johns Hopkins University - PhD.
  • Ms. Erin Fleming Kotze
    2024
  • Photo of Paige Furr
    Ms. Paige Furr
    Upper School Ceramics and Sculpture Teacher
    2021
    214-365-6602
  • Photo of Katharine Gavitt
    Ms. Katharine Gavitt
    Latin and English - Middle School
    2022
    214-360-6356
  • Photo of Benjamin Gerdts
    Mr. Benjamin Gerdts
    Upper School English
    2021
    214-360-6411
    University of Delaware - B.A.
    University of South Florida - M.A.
  • Ms. Katelin Gildersleeve
    2025
  • Photo of Christoper Gilliland
    Mr. Christoper Gilliland
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2024
  • Photo of Jackie H. Girard
    Mrs. Jackie H. Girard
    Mathematics - Upper School
    1981
    214-360-6382
    Miami of Ohio University - B.S.
  • Photo of Jason Goldstein
    Dr. Jason Goldstein
    English - Upper School
    2018
    214-360-6364
    Brown University - B.A.
    The University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
    The University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Mary Gum
    Ms. Mary Gum
    2025
    Amherst College
  • Ms. De'Shayla Harris
    2024
  • Photo of Jeremy Hays
    Mr. Jeremy Hays
    2023
    214-365-6603
  • Photo of Claudia Hernandez
    Ms. Claudia Hernandez
    US Administrative Asst. and Attendance Coordinator
    2024
    214-360-6352
  • Photo of Jeffrey Hulbert
    Dr. Jeffrey Hulbert
    Upper School Mathematics
    2021
    214-365-6332
    Clemson University - B.S.
    University of Virginia - M.A.; Ph.D.
  • Photo of Natalia Ismail
    Mrs. Natalia Ismail
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2017
    214-360-6383
    University of Richmond - B.A.
    University of Houston - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Melanie Jenkins
    Ms. Melanie Jenkins
    Upper School - Physical Education
    2024
    214-365-6661
  • Photo of Nelly Kaakaty
    Dr. Nelly Kaakaty
    Upper School Learning Specialist
    2023
    214-360-6592
  • Photo of Robert Kallos
    Mr. Robert Kallos
    Technical Director & Auditorium Manager
    2008
    214-365-6623
    University of Wisconsin at Madison - B.A.
    Southern Oregon University - M.A.
  • Photo of Ellen Kaney-Francis, LCSW-S
    Ms. Ellen Kaney-Francis, LCSW-S
    Upper School Counselor
    2022
    214-360-6399
  • Photo of Samantha Krasne
    Ms. Samantha Krasne
    Upper School Spanish
    2021
    214-365-6370
    Syracuse University - B.A.
    Middlebury College - M.A.
  • Photo of Katy Lake
    Mrs. Katy Lake
    Registrar - Upper School
    2012
    214-365-6671
    Whitman College - B.A.
    Emporia State University - M.L.S.
  • Photo of Magda Lavault
    Ms. Magda Lavault
    Spanish - Upper School
    2018
    214-360-6419
    Universidad Libre de Colombia - B.A.
    Universite Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense - M.A.
  • Photo of Brody Lyons
    Mr. Brody Lyons
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2024
    214-360-6326
  • Photo of Aquinnetta Mims
    Ms. Aquinnetta Mims
    Administrative Assistant to Head of Upper School
    2022
    214-360-6353
    University of North Texas - B.A.
    Dallas Baptist University - M.B.A.
  • Photo of Shulamit Moed
    Dr. Shulamit Moed
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2024
    214-360-6365
  • Ms. Lauren Moss
    2023
  • Photo of Lisa Munoz
    Ms. Lisa Munoz
    JV Head Soccer Coach
    2021
    214-363-6311
  • Mr. Eric Oakley
    Head JV Basketball Coach
    2024
  • Ms. Catherine Pate
    2025
  • Ms. Linda Patterson
    2025
  • Photo of Molly Perry
    Ms. Molly Perry
    Upper School Spanish Teacher
    2022
    214-360-6369
  • Photo of Andrea Pinder
    Mrs. Andrea Pinder
    Private Voice Instructor
    2024
    214-365-6615
  • Photo of Amanda Richards
    Ms. Amanda Richards
    Latin - Upper School
    2023
    214-360-6375
  • Photo of Caroline Robb
    Ms. Caroline Robb
    Mathematics - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6384
    University of St. Andrews - M.A.
    University of Texas at Arlington - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Kristy Rodgers
    Mrs. Kristy Rodgers
    Journalism - Upper School
    2023
    214-365-6677
  • Ms. Annie Scierka
    2025
  • Photo of Amy Snyder
    Mrs. Amy Snyder
    Science - Upper School
    2022
    214-360-6392
  • Photo of Jennifer Spradley
    Ms. Jennifer Spradley
    Upper School Learning Specialist
    2021
    214-360-6376
    Tulane University - B.A.
    Texas A&M University - M.A.
    Bio
     
    Joining Hockaday's Upper School English Department is Jennifer Spradley, who comes to the School from The STEM Academy/Berkner High School in Richardson. For 12 years she taught AP/Dual Enrollment English IV, On-level English IV, College Transition, English III, and Research and Technical Writing. Additionally, she has served as a Reader and Table Leader for the SAT Test and AP Language and Composition Examination. Prior to her tenure at Berkner, she was the English Department Chair and taught AP English at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland for nine years. Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Tulane and a Master of Education from Texas A&M University. 
  • Photo of Elia Stanfield
    Mrs. Elia Kochan Stanfield
    Director of Strength & Conditioning and US HPEA Faculty and Coordinator
    2008
    214-365-6655
    Syracuse University - B.F.A.
    Duquesne University - M.S.
    Bio
     
    Elia joined Hockaday in 2008 after four years of college coaching at the NCAA Division III level where she also held positions of health and physical education instructor.  An Upstate New York native and former NCAA Division I scholarship lacrosse player at Syracuse, Stanfield moved to Texas in 2006 and was passionate about spreading her love of lacrosse to an area that was relatively new to the sport. 

    During her time at Hockaday, she has held many roles in the Health, Physical Education, and Athletics department including MS Health Coordinator, MS 7/8 PE Coordinator, US Junior Flex Co-Coordinator, lacrosse/field hockey/soccer/crew/basketball coach, and her current role as Upper School Coordinator and Director of Strength and Conditioning.  From 2008-2015, Stanfield was the Program Director and Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach at Hockaday.  Her teams accumulated a record of 118-25-0 and she earned Dallas-Area Coach of the Year in 2009. In seven years, she guided two Hockaday State Champion Teams, six District Champion Teams, one SPC championship team, and one SPC runner-up team. These players and teams were mentored by excellent Youth coaches, many of whom were former college players of hers. As a coach and mentor to several First Team All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, District MVPs, and NCAA DI, DII, DIII players, she is proud of the impact that she had on the sport and the players in this area both at Hockaday and in DFW.

    In the summers, Stanfield has spent time developing and co-developing new programs for Hockaday PE and Health students from 3rd grade up. In the summer of 2017, she created the USPE Strength and Conditioning Program that she now oversees and teaches at the school. She says, “I have enjoyed seeing the girls react to their mid-semester and end-of-semester results. It has been fun to see their confidence grow and their encouragement for one another is inspiring.”
     
    Stanfield is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Speed Specialist by the National Association of Speed and Explosion, a certified TRX Functional Trainer, and a certified Movement and Mobility Specialist.
  • Photo of Parker Stoker
    Mr. Parker Stoker
    English - Upper School
    2024
    214-360-6335
  • Photo of Christie Sullivan '95
    Mrs. Christie Browning Sullivan '95
    Director of Dance
    2005
    214-365-6611
    Southern Methodist University - B.F.A.
    University of Bath/ Royal Academy of Dance - MAE
  • Photo of Carol Taylor
    Mrs. Carol Taylor
    Science - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6390
    Tulane University - B.S. Neuroscience, BSPH Public Health
    Tulane University - MPH Epidemiology
  • Ms. Taylor Thornton
    2025
  • Photo of Katie Tweto
    Ms. Katie Tweto
    2024
  • Photo of Robert Weiss
    Mr. Robert Weiss
    Upper School Studio Art and Filmmaking
    2022
    214-365-6616
  • Photo of Yan Zhang
    Dr. Yan Zhang
    Mandarin Chinese- Upper School
    2024
    214-360-6441
    University of Texas at Dallas - M.A.
    Jilin University (China) - Ph.D.

Frequently Called Numbers

The Hockaday School
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
214-363-6311

 DEPARTMENT   NUMBER
Main Number 214-363-6311
Upper School  214-360-6353
Middle School 214-360-6403
Lower School 214-360-6452
Admission 214-360-6526
Alumnae 214-360-6531
Athletics 214-365-6651
Business Office 214-360-6508
Communications 214-360-6424
Development 214-360-6579
Employment 214-363-6311 
Health Center 214-360-6566
Security 214-363-6311
Summer 214-360-6586

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX 75229
(214) 363-6311
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.

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.