Directory - Middle/High School Faculty

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Middle/High School

Classics | English | Fine Arts | Health | History/Social Studies

Math & Science | Foreign Language | Physical Education | Theology


Faculty & Staff Board of Trustees Administration Formation Support Staff Lower School Middle/High School Athletic Department	Classics (Latin)
		Dr. Richard von Weber-Hahnsberg Principal Chair of Classics Department High School Latin Teacher University of Vienna, MA University of Vienna, PhD	rweber@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2001
Faculty members do not have phones in their Classrooms; the best way to communicate with them is via email. If you do not have access to email, please call the main office at (972) 554-1980 to leave a message.		Dr. Adam Muller Middle School English Teacher Middle and High School Latin Teacher Thomas More College, B.A. University of Dallas, M.A. University of Dallas, Ph.D.	amuller@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Mrs. Angela von Weber-Hahnsberg Middle School English Teacher Lower, Middle, and High School Latin Teacher University of Dallas, B.A. in Medieval Languages and Literatures	aweber@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005

	English
		Mr. Sean McNally Chair of the English Department High School English Teacher Ave Maria College, B.A. Phil. University of Dallas ('09), M.A.	smcnally@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2007
		Dr. Adam Muller Middle School English Teacher Middle and High School Latin Teacher Thomas More College, B.A. University of Dallas, M.A. University of Dallas, Ph.D.	amuller@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Ms. Toni Seeton High School English Teacher Angelo State University, B.A. University of Dallas, Masters in English Dallas Baptist University, M.A. Counseling	tseeton@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011
		Mrs. Angela von Weber-Hahnsberg Middle School English Teacher Lower, Middle, and High School Latin Teacher University of Dallas, B.A. in Medieval Languages and Literatures	aweber@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Sr. Mary Brian Bole, SSND Middle School English Teacher High School History Teacher University of Dallas, B.A. in Politics NorthernIllinois University, M.A. in Political Science University of Dallas , Catholic School Leadership Certificate Texas and Louisiana teaching certification for Social Studies and English Fulbright Scholar: Emerging Democracies in Hungary and Poland	mbole@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011

	Fine Arts
		Mr. Robb Bernardez Chair of Fine Arts Department Middle and High School Art Teacher High School Journalism and Yearbook Teacher University of Dallas, BFA	rbernardez@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2003
		Mrs. Isabel Elias Lower School Public Speaking and Drama Teacher High School Drama and Speech Teacher University of Texas at El Paso, B.A. English	ielias@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011
		Mrs. Karen Ward Lower School Music Teacher High School Music Teacher Middle and High School Choir Rhodes College, B.A. New England Conservatory of Music, MM	kward@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Mrs. JoAnna Zabolio Lower and Middle School Art Teacher University of Texas A&M, B.A. University of North Texas, BFA	jzabolio@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2007

	Health
		Mr. John Trevino Athletic Director Basketball Coach Cross Country Coach and Track Coach High School Health Teacher Dallas Christian College, BS Texas State Board of Education Certified P.E. EC-12 Texas State Board of Education Certified Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 Association Of Christians Schools International Educators P.E. Education EC-12 Association Of Christians Schools International Health EC-12 Association Of Christians Schools International History EC-12 Association Of Christians Schools International English EC-12 Association Of Christians Schools International Bible EC-12	jtrevino@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2007

	History/Social Studies
		Mr. Richard Fougerousse Chair of the History Department High School History Teacher University of Dallas, B.A. University of Texas at San Antonio, M.A.	rfougerousse@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Mr. Robert Brassil Librarian Middle and High School Spanish Teacher High School History Teacher College of the Holy Cross, B.A. in History Indiana University, MBA in Marketing Lesley University, MEd in International Education	bbrassil@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2004
		Mrs. Linda Watts Middle School Social Studies Teacher Univeristy of Texas, B.A. in Government & Economics Baylor University, M.A. in Political Science Baylor School of Law, JD	lwatts@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011
		Sr. Mary Brian Bole, SSND Middle School English Teacher High School History Teacher University of Dallas, B.A. in Politics NorthernIllinois University, M.A. in Political Science University of Dallas , Catholic School Leadership Certificate Texas and Louisiana teaching certification for Social Studies and English Fulbright Scholar: Emerging Democracies in Hungary and Poland	mbole@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011

	Math & Science
		Dr. Cheryl Huff Chair of the Math Department Middle and High School Math Teacher University of Kentucky, B.A. Univeristy of Dallas, M.S. Univerisity of North Texas, PhD	chuff@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2010
		Dr. Michael Trulson Chair of the Science Department High School Science Teacher University of Iowa, B.A. in General Science University of Iowa, M.A. in Biopsychology University of Iowa, PhD. in Biopsychology Princeton University, Post-doc in Neuroscience	mtrulson@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2007
		Mrs. Julie Haba High School Math Teacher Middle School Science Teacher University of Texas at Dallas, B.S. Texas A&M University, M.S.	jhaba@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011
		Mrs. Bernice Engel Middle and High School Math Teacher Texas A&M University, B.S.	bengel@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2005
		Mr. Paul Murphy High School Math Teacher High School Physics Teacher Elmhurst College, B.A. in Psychology Antioch University, M.A. in Education	pmurphy@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011
		Mrs. Jill Wallace Middle and High School Science Teacher Texas Woman's University, B.S. in Biology Texas Woman's University, M.S. in Science Education	jwallace@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011

	Modern Language (Spanish)
		Mrs. Alina Fernandez Chair of Modern Language Department Lower, Middle, and High School Spanish Teacher Univ. of Arkansas, Fayetteville (B.A., Spanish/ French) L’Institut de Touraine, Tours (Diplome) Kansai Gaigaku Daigaku, Osaka (Cert. of Studies) Japanese University	amaldonado@thehighlandsschool.org Since 1990
		Mr. Robert Brassil Librarian Middle and High School Spanish Teacher High School History Teacher College of the Holy Cross, B.A. in History Indiana University, MBA in Marketing Lesley University, MEd in International Education	bbrassil@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2004
		Mr. Jose Luis Granados Lower, Middle, and High School Spanish Teacher Anahuac University, BSIE	jgranados@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2006
		Mrs. Margarita Hernandez Lower and Middle School Spanish Teacher University of Minnesota, B.A.	mhernandez@thehighlandsschool.org Since 1992
		Mr. Chris Tunnell Chair of Theology Department Middle and High School Modern Language Teacher Middle and High School Religion Teacher Pontifical College Josephinum, B.A. University of Dallas, M.Th Masters of Theology	ctunnell@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2010

	Physical Education
		Ms. Elizabeth Thayer Lower and Middle School Physical Education Teacher Softball Coach Western New Mexico University, General Studies in Education, B.S.	ethayer@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011

	Theology
		Mr. Chris Tunnell Chair of Theology Department Middle and High School Modern Language Teacher Middle and High School Religion Teacher Pontifical College Josephinum, B.A. University of Dallas, M.Th Masters of Theology	ctunnell@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2010
		Mrs. MaAngeles Ibañez High School Spanish Teacher Middle School Religion Teacher	mibanez@thehighlandsschool.org Since 1986
		Mrs. Martha Lamberti Middle and High School Religion Teacher University of Dallas, BA in Elementary Education, Minors in Theology & English University of Dallas, MHUM in Literature and History Capella University, MS in Professional Studies in Education	mlamberti@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2001
		Miss Laura Matthews Instructor of Formation – Girls’ School Middle School Religion Teacher	lmatthews@thehighlandsschool.org Since 2011

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