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  • 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 Ashley Ferguson, LCSW-S
    Mrs. Ashley Ferguson, LCSW-S
    Upper School Counselor
    2018
    214-360-6395
    Texas Tech University - B.A.
    University of Texas at Austin - M.S.
  • 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 Judith Finegan
    Mrs. Judith Finegan
    Gift Manager - Office of Development & External Affairs
    2007
    214-360-6537
    University of North Texas - 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.
  • Photo of Lisa Fisher
    Ms. Lisa Fisher
    Writing Center Director - Upper School
    2019
    214-360-6321
    Texas A&M University - B.A.
    Seton Hall University - M.A.
    University of Texas School of Law - J.D.
    Bio
     
    Joining Hockaday as the Upper School Writing Center Director, Lisa Fisher brings more than 25 years of teaching and legal experience to this position. Most recently she was a writing instructor at Seton Hall University, where she taught freshman English courses involving both non-fiction texts and works of literature with the goal of improving students' rhetorical knowledge, critical thinking, writing processes, and knowledge of conventions. Additionally, she participated in the First-Year Writing Committee, a pilot program for curriculum development and improvement in English. As a committee member she developed effective pedagogical strategies and rhetorical methods. In addition to being an educator, Lisa was a practicing attorney and has advised clients on general legal matters, business contracts, wills and estates documents, and residential real estate transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas A&M University, a Master of Arts in English with honors from Seton Hall University, and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law in Austin.
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    Mrs. Stephanie Fisher
    French - Middle School World Languages Coordinator
    2016
    214-360-6421
    Universite de Droit d'Aix-Marseille - B.A., M.A.
    University of Cambridge, England - PGCE
  • Photo of Juliette Flanagin '89
    Dr. Juliette Gray Flanagin '89
    Private Music Teacher - Piano
    2014
    214-360-6612
    Eastman School of Music - B.M.
    Eastman School of Music - M.M.
    University of Texas at Austin - Ph.D.
    Bio
     
    Dr. Juliette Flanagin has been teaching at the Hockaday School since 2014.  A Dallas native, Dr. Flanagin began playing the piano at age 4 and performed her debut solo recital at age 15.  After graduating Cum Laude from the Hockaday School, she earned Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees in Applied Piano from the Eastman School of Music and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance from the University of Texas at Austin. 

    Dr. Flanagin has been teaching private, partner, and group lessons for over 25 years at her home and at the Gray School of Music. Her pupils range from age 4 to adult and she has had winners in the Dallas Jazz Festival and TMTA Composition Competition. An award winning teacher, she received the Texas Excellence in Teaching Award for Teaching Assistants for her instruction of class piano at the University of Texas at Austin. Active in a variety of organizations, Dr. Flanagin was one of the founding members of the Hockaday School orchestra and serves on the board of the Richardson Music Teachers Association.  She returned to Hockaday in 2005 as a guest panelist for the Hockaday Alumni in the Arts program. Dr. Flanagin also led a group presentation on the format of studio performance class at the MTNA National Convention in Minneapolis.

    Currently, Dr. Flanagin maintains a private piano studio at her home and at the Hockaday School. An active performer, she has played numerous solo, chamber, and collaborative recitals throughout the United States. She also adjudicates for various piano festivals and enjoys freelance work with various schools in the area.  Dr. Flanagin loves to spend time with her husband and three children and enjoys cooking, reading and gardening.  
  • Ms. Erin Fleming Kotze
    2024
  • Photo of Jen Fore
    Dr. Jen Fore
    Science - Upper School
    2015
    214-360-6389
    Wright State University - B.S.
    Wright State University - M.S.
    Northeastern University - Ph.D.
  • Ms. Cheryl Fowler
    2022
    214-363-6311
  • Photo of Cynthia Fuentes
    Mrs. Cynthia Fuentes
    Housekeeping
    1993
    214-365-6685
  • Photo of Paige Furr
    Ms. Paige Furr
    Upper School Ceramics and Sculpture Teacher
    2021
    214-365-6602

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.