2011-2012 NEW FACULTY/STAFF ANTWEIL, HALLIE – English, Middle School. Hallie GLYNN, JAY - Middle School Counseling received a B.A. in English from Rice University and Psychologist. Jay received a B.S. in Special an M.Ed. from the University of St. Thomas. She has Education and Educational Psychology from taught sixth and eighth grades for the last !ve years McNeese State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Sartartia Middle School in Sugar Land. in Educational Psychology from the University of at Austin. He comes to us from Fort Bend ISD, where he was Assistant Director of Special Programs. Prior to that he was a school psychologist for many years, then Coordinator of Psychological Services, both in the Cy-Fair ISD.

BEITLER, JENNIFER – Second Grade Assistant. GOMES, JOAO (JOHN) – Mathematics, Upper School. Jennifer received a B.S. from Texas Christian John received a B.S. in Math and Computer University. She has taught fourth grade at Spring Science from Fair!eld University in Connecticut Branch Elementary and Ridgecrest Elementary. and did graduate work in Mathematics at City College of New York. He comes to us from Morristown Beard School (New Jersey). He also taught at Trinity Pawling School (New York).

CURRY, TED – History, Upper School. Ted received HUDLEY, JOSH – Upper School Dean. Josh received a B.A. in Political Science and History from Trinity a B.A. in English Literature and American Culture University in San Antonio and an M.A. in Private Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, School Leadership from Teachers College, Columbia where he was Assistant Director of Undergraduate University. Ted taught history for 14 years at St. John’s Admissions for three years after graduation. He School, where he served as Upper School Dean for comes to us from YES Prep Public Schools— three years, as well. Prior to St. John’s, he taught at Southeast Campus, where he was Director of Jesse H. Jones High School in . College Counseling and Alumni Programs.

DESHMUKH, JOY – Science, Upper School (part- JONES, STEPHEN W. – Sta! Accompanist - Fine time). Joy received a B.S. in Biochemistry and an Arts (part-time). Stephen is currently pursuing a M.S. in Management Information Systems from Texas Bachelor of Music at the University of Houston. A&M. She has taught science, math, and computer He has worked for Kinkaid part-time for the past science at . three years, serving as music director for two Upper School musicals and also as accompanist for various performances. He is currently Director of Traditional Music, Organist and Pianist for First United Methodist Church in Pasadena. Previously, he was Music Director at HITS Theatre and pianist at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

GIAM, LINDSAY – Pre-Kindergarten Assistant. LOACH, PATRICK – Upper School Principal. Patrick Lindsay, a graduate of St. John’s School, received received a B.A. in History from State University a B.A. in Art History from Georgetown University of New York, Geneseo, an M.Ed. in Instructional and an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Technology and an M.S. in Management of Teachers College, Columbia University. Information Technology from the University of Virginia. Patrick arrived in June from Collegiate School in Richmond, where he served as Assistant Head of the Upper School and history teacher. Prior to that, he was Director of Technology at Collegiate. LOMAX-BREAM, LAURA – Upper School Counseling PÉREZ, RENÉ – History, Middle School. René Psychologist. Laura received a B.A. in Psychology received a B.A. in English from the University of from Trinity University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Houston. Most recently he was an Instructional Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Coach for KIPP Academy. Prior to that, he taught at Greensboro. She was an assistant professor at the KIPP Spirit College Preparatory, Chavez High School, University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, , S. F. Austin High School, and Division of Developmental Pediatrics, then an assistant Beverly Hills Intermediate School. professor at Baylor College of Medicine. She has been in private practice for the past six years, working with individuals, couples and families in age groups from infancy to adulthood.

MAAS, STEVE – Teacher of Physical Education and PEYTON, JENNIFER – Physical Education, Head Head Varsity Baseball Coach. Steve received a Varsity Girls’ Volleyball Coach. Jennifer graduated B.L.A. from Lamar University, where he played from the University of Houston this summer with a varsity baseball. He comes to us from Klein Forest degree in Exercise Science. For the past two years, High School, where he taught Biology and IPC, she has been a part-time volleyball coach at Kinkaid, was head baseball coach and coached freshman as well as coaching club volleyball. (head) and varsity football coach. He has also taught science and coached at Magnolia West High School, , and Spring Oaks Middle School. Prior to that he was a pitcher in the Kansas City Royals’ minor league system.

McCANN-HERMIS, ASHLEY – Lower School Music RICHMOND, KRISSY – Director of Dance, Middle and (part-time). Ashley received a B.S. in Psychology Upper School. Krissy attended Washington School and a B.A. in Music Education from Texas Tech of Ballet and has performed in the Houston Ballet, University. She was Music Specialist at Rhoads on Broadway, and in !lm, television, and regional Elementary School in the Katy ISD for three years. theatre as a dancer, singer and actress. She has been teaching part-time at the Houston Ballet’s Academy since returning to Houston from New York City.

MILLER, MICHELLE – Upper School English (part- ROBERTS, DIANE, Registered Nurse (part time). time). Michelle returns to Kinkaid after several years Diane received an R.N. and a B.S.N. from Vanderbilt and at Awty International School. She is a graduate of an M.P.H. from the University of Texas at Austin. She is Hiram College (Ohio) and has an MBA and an M.A. in a former Texas Children’s Hospital Administrator and English and American Literature from the University of for the last seven years has served as a SBISD school Houston, where she also did doctoral work in English. nurse in elementary, middle school and high school. While she was at Kinkaid she taught several levels of English.

ONUCHIC, DIEGO – Mathematics, Middle School. RODRIGUEZ, MARYLU – Publications Manager. Diego received a B.A. in Mathematics and an Marylu received a B.A. from the University of M.Ed. from the University of California San Houston and has been working since August Diego. He will begin his teaching career at 2009 as the marketing coordinator for the Kinkaid. University of Houston Libraries, where she had extensive print and electronic experience.

PÉREZ, MILAGROS (MILY) – Spanish, Middle School. VAN KEPPEL, JENNY – Admissions Assistant. Jenny, Mily received a B.A. in Mexican American Studies- a Kinkaid alumna (’07), received a B.S. in Education Public Policy from the University of Texas at from Texas Christian University and worked Austin and is enrolled in a Master’s in Educational last year as a student teacher at Waverly Park Leadership program at St. Thomas University. Elementary in Ft. Worth. She taught the last three years at the Chinquapin School in Highlands, Texas, and before that at North Shore Senior High in Galena Park. VUTPAKDI, JILL – Learning Specialist, Middle School WRIGHT, ASHLEY – Admissions Assistant. Ashley is (part-time). Jill received a B.A. in Psychology from a graduate of LSU with a degree in Merchandising and Emory University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Public Relations/Mass Communications and has worked Psychology from the University of South Florida. at Episcopal High School as Executive Assistant to the She has signi!cant clinical experience, including Assistant Head of School and the School’s Deans since at the Institute for Rehabilitation and Research 2008. (TIRR)/Challenge. She also taught AP Psychology at St. Thomas’ Episcopal School.

WERNER, APRIL – Dance, Middle School (part- ZENKER NASSERI, JESSICA – Science, Middle School. time). April received a B.F.A. and an M.F.A. from Jessica received a B.A. in Biology and Anthropology from No photo Sam Houston State University. She has taught Rice University and an M.S. in Education Media Design available dance courses at Sam Houston, Lone Star College, and Technology from Full Sail University (Florida). She and Houston Community College, as well as in comes to us from YES Prep, Southeast Campus and several dance studios and schools in the Houston previously taught at Sterling High School in HISD. area. She also has directed and choreographed musicals at HITS Children’s Theater in Houston. Among her performance experiences was a national tour of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”

WILLIAMS, BYRON – History Teacher, Middle School. Byron majored in History at Xavier University of Louisiana, took graduate education courses at the University of St. Thomas and the University of Houston, and this spring was granted a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Havard School in Houston. He was a Teach for America Corps member at Burbank Middle School in Houston for two years, then stayed on three more years, teaching 7th and 8th grades and chairing the Social Studies Department.

CHANGES WITHIN THE SCHOOL • Casey Fleming, who taught part-time last year, will teach Upper School English full-time this year. • Ed Harris, Teacher of Government and Economics, will become History Department Chair • Larry Kahn’s title has changed from Director of Academic & Information Technology to Chief Technology O"cer. • Heidi Kaim, Teacher of Music, Lower and Middle School, from full-time to part-time • Julio Lopez joined the Facilities sta# as an equipment technician. • Jamie Platt, Teacher of Physical Education and Coach, from full-time to part-time • Lorena Ramon joined the Facilities sta# as a housekeeper, replacing Barbara Morgan. • Ann Rosenberg will be substitute teaching for Upper School Math teacher Laura Sliver while she is away on maternity leave. • Charlie Sanders, from half-time to part-time • Shannon Terrill, who worked part-time last year, is now the full-time Upper School Learning Specialist. • Alexis Trevelise from substitute teacher to full-time teacher in Middle School (Cultural Fluency/Study Skills and Academic Enrichment)