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  • Photo of Margaret Cagle
    Mrs. Margaret Cagle
    Science - Middle School; Department Chair
    2008
    214-360-6435
    Tarleton State University - B.S.
    University of Texas at Austin - M.S.
  • Photo of Madison Camper
    Ms. Madison Camper
    Lower School Teaching Assistant
    2023
    214-363-6311
    Oklahoma State University - B.A.
  • Photo of Bethany Castillo
    Ms. Bethany Castillo
    Child Development Center Staff
    2022
    214-363-6311
  • Photo of Martha Castillo
    Mrs. Martha Castillo
    Child Development Center Teacher
    2004
    214-360-6551
  • 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.
  • Photo of Jose Cendajes
    Mr. Jose Cendajes
    Maintenance
    2001
    214-365-6665
  • Photo of Maria Cendejas
    Mrs. Maria Cendejas
    Housekeeping
    2017
    214-365-6685
  • 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 Gretchen Chrane
    Mrs. Gretchen Chrane
    Reading Specialist - Lower School
    2007
    214-360-6498
    University of Texas at Austin - B.F.A.
  • Photo of Nicole Escudero Christenson
    Mrs. Nicole Escudero Christenson
    Head of Middle School
    2021
    214-360-6401
    Vanderbilt University - M.Ed.
    Rollins College - B.A.
  • Photo of Brook-Lynne Clark
    Ms. Brook-Lynne Clark
    Child Development Center Teacher
    2024
  • Photo of Mary Clark
    Mrs. Mary Clark
    Technology Integration Specialist - Middle School Coordinator
    2002
    214-360-6422
    University of North Texas - B.S.
    University of North Texas - M.S.
  • 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 Jennifer Coulonge
    Mrs. Jennifer Spurling Coulonge
    Fourth Grade - Lower School
    2021
    214-360-6482
    University of Texas at Dallas - B.A.
  • Photo of Mira Cranfill
    Dr. Mira Cranfill
    English - Upper School
    2010
    214-360-6361
    Baylor University - B.A.
    University of North Texas - M.Ed.
    University of Texas, Dallas - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Katie Croft
    Dr. Katie Croft
    Science - Upper School
    2011
    214-360-6434
    University of Colorado at Boulder - B.A.
    University of Iowa - Ph.D.
  • Photo of Jessie Crowley
    Ms. Jessie Crowley
    Science - Upper School
    2021
    214-360-6391
    University of Illinois - B.S.
  • Photo of Adriana Cruz
    Ms. Adriana Cruz
    Assistant Director of Safety and Security
    2020
    214-363-6311
  • Photo of Lisa Culbertson '96
    Ms. Lisa Culbertson '96
    Head of Upper School
    2019
    214-360-6351
    Cornell University - B.A.
    Columbia University - M.Ed.
    Bio
     
    Lisa Culbertson ’96 was named Hockaday’s new Head of Upper School following an international search. Most recently, Lisa currently served as the Head of Upper School at Phoenix Country Day School in Arizona.At Phoenix Country Day, Lisa was a transparent and engaged leader, working with faculty to improve grading and assessment processes, ensure course alignment with the strategic mission of the school, and conduct a comprehensive faculty research study focused on the student experience. Mindful of the demands on high school students today, Lisa created a Student Wellness Action Team designed to support student health and well-being.
     
    Prior to joining Phoenix Country Day, Lisa was the Upper School Dean of Students at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Austin, where she created and implemented several programs to enhance the student experience. At St. Andrew’s, she updated retreat programming; launched a student Leadership Lab to serve both the school and the community; created grade-level dean positions for emerging leaders; refined school policies and standards; and engaged parents on real-time issues facing students through the Parent Education Program. Additionally, Lisa cherished her leadership of the Junior Experience Program, a required cultural immersion experience designed to intentionally place students in dramatically different environments for an extended period of time. This was an extraordinary program, and she led memorable immersions to Spain and founded a new experience to Nepal.
     
    Lisa has also enjoyed being in the classroom and teaching courses across disciplines. At Phoenix Country Day, she taught Social Entrepreneurship, a course that allows students to design real-world solutions for local and global issues. Additionally, she has taught 21st Century Ethics, Advanced Placement Statistics, Geometry, and Mathematics. Outside of the classroom, Lisa has remained committed to athletics and has passed on her love for Crew by mentoring athletes and serving as the Varsity Head Coach for Tempe Junior Rowing.
     
    After graduating from Hockaday, Lisa earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Cornell University and a Master of Education from Columbia University, Klingenstein Center at Teachers College. She continues to be active with the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network, the Cornell Rowing Alumni Mentor Program, and remains involved in Hockaday’s Alumnae Association by serving on the Board of Visitors.
     
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    Mrs. Allison Camp Curran
    Associate Director of College Counseling
    2019
    214-360-6562
    University of South Carolina - B.S.
    Angelo State University - M.A.
    Bio
     
    Allison Camp joins Hockaday as College Counseling Associate after serving as a Senior Regional Admission Representative for the University of South Carolina. In her role, Allison served as the lead contact for prospective students, parents, and college counselors. She regularly visited and met with counselors and students in high schools across the country. In addition, she evaluated undergraduate admission applications for students from within her recruitment territory and planned countless student recruitment and yield events throughout the state. Allison earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of South Carolina, and she is eager to transition from working with students and parents in a university setting to a secondary school setting.  
     
  • Photo of Melissa Curtis
    Mrs. Melissa Curtis
    Director of Auxiliary Programs
    2012
    214-360-6586
    Hardin-Simmons University - B.M.E.
    Southern New Hampshire University - M.B.A.

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.