ABOUT
Faculty and Staff
School Administration & Support Staff
Head of School
lmesser@houstonchristian.org
Texas Wesleyan - B.S.
University of New Mexico - M.A.
Georgia State University - J.D.
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
mgonzales@houstonchristian.org
Tarleton State University - B.S.
Principal
dprice@houstonchristian.org
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill - B.A.
Michigan State University - M.A.
Lehigh University - Ed.D.
Dean of Students
tprince@houstonchristian.org
Schreiner University - B.S.
Prairie View A&M - M.Mid.
Dean of Faculty; Girls Soccer Head Coach
rmoore@houstonchristian.org
Texas A&M University - B.S.
Texas A&M University - M.Ed.
Admissions Staff
Director of Admission
mwallace@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.
University of Houston, Clear Lake - M.S.
Admission Associate Director; Cheer Assistant Coach
hrosandich@houstonchristian.org
Admission Assistant; Summer Camps Coordinator
trawls@houstonchristian.org
Prairie View A&M University, B.B.A.
Athletic Staff
Athletics Director; Baseball Head Coach
tpirtle@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.A.T.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.T.
Athletic Associate Director; College Athletic Placement Coordinator; Boys Basketball Head Coach
rcandall@houstonchristian.org
Baylor University - B.S.
Athletics Administrative Assistant; Softball Assistant Coach
swillis@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.
Bible Department
Bible Department Chair; Bible Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach
bpembleton@houstonchristian.org
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary - M.A.T.
Portland Seminary of George Fox University - D.M.
Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach; Football Assistant Coach; JV Football Head Coach
jfaircloth@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.
Bible Instructor
ssapaugh@houstonchristian.org
Dallas Theological Seminary - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Bible Instructor
aschwing@houstonchristian.org
The University of Oklahoma - B.S.
The Bible Seminary - M.Div.
The Bible Seminary - M.A.T.
Bush Center Leadership & Faculty
Executive Director of The Bush Center for Scholars and Leaders
mdickerson@houstonchristian.org
Texas A&M University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
Passport to Lead Program Director; Leadership Studies Instructor
scubbler@houstonchristian.org
Trinity University - B.S.
Naval Postgraduate School - Homeland Defense
Distinguished Scholars Program Associate Director; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor; English Instructor
jlaflamme@houstonchristian.org
Eastern Connecticut State University - B.A.
Sacred Heart University - M.A.T.
Adjunct Faculty
The University of Texas - B.S.
The University of Texas - J.D.
George & Barbara Bush Foundation Liaison
Kansas State University - B.B.M.
Innovation Programs Associate Director; Innovation Studies Instructor; Science Instructor
lhawkins@houstonchristian.org
University of North Carolina-Greensboro - B.A.
Montana State University - M.S.
Science Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach
mbredeweg@houstonchristian.org
Grand Valley State University - B.S.
Grand Valley State University - M.Ed.
Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
mcopeland@houstonchristian.org
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Bible Instructor; Leadership Instructor; JV Baseball Head Coach; Football Assistant Coach; JV Football Head Coach
jfaircloth@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Sam Houston State University - M.A.
English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
koliver@houstonchristian.org
University of Kansas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - Ed.D.
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
bmclane@houstonchristian.org
The Evergreen State College - B.A.
Carnegie Mellon University - M.A.
University of Pennsylvania - P.B.A.C.C.
St. John's College - M.A.
University of Pittsburgh - M.A.
University of Pittsburgh - Ph.D.
Education Technology Specialist; Department Chair, Science; Science Instructor; Robotics Instructor
lrieke@houstonchristian.org
Northwest Nazarene University - B.S.
Columbia International University - M.Ed.
Leadership Studies Instructor
jrollins@houstonchristian.org
Wheaton College - B.A.
National University - M.A.
Chaplain; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
mskinner@houstonchristian.org
Houston Baptist University - B.A.
Houston Baptist University - M.A.
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Leadership Instructor
twoods@houstonchristian.org
University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A.
Covenant Theological Seminary - M.A.
Business Staff
Director of Business Affairs
kbiar@houstonchristian.org
University of Texas, Austin - B.B.A.
Business Associate: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Purchasing
sfritsche@houstonchristian.org
Controller: Cash Receipts, Indexed Tuition
elozano@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.
Billing Specialist
knevlud@houstonchristian.org
Sam Houston State University - B.S.
Sam Houston State University - B.B.A.
Security Director
wsumner@houstonchristian.org
University of Texas - B.A.
Texas State University - M.S.
Chaplains
Chaplain
chaplains@houstonchristian.org
Houston Baptist University - B.A.
Houston Baptist University - M.A.
Communications & Marketing Staff
Director of Communications & Marketing
kgassett@houstonchristian.org
University of Alabama - B.S.
Communications & Marketing Associate; Swim Assistant Coach
khawkins@houstonchristian.org
East Carolina University - B.A.
North Carolina State University - B.S.
Counseling & College Guidance Staff
Counseling Director
cbartels@houstonchristian.org
Concordia University - B.S.
Liberty University - M.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Counselor
darthur@houstonchristian.org
Prairie View A&M - B.A.
Texas Southern University - M.S.
Capella University - M.S.
Counselor
shorelica@houstonchristian.org
University of Texas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
Development Staff
Director of Development
mbenton@houstonchristian.org
Baylor University - B.F.A.
University of California, Los Angeles - M.F.A.
Development Associate, Alumni Relations
ccrummel@houstonchristian.org
Texas Tech University - B.A.
Amberton University - M.A.
English Department
Department Chair, English; English Instructor; Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
mmoore@houstonchristian.org
Dallas Christian College - B.A.
Dallas Baptist University - M.A.
English Instructor; Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
jalidor@houstonchristian.org
Louisiana State University - B.A.
Relay Graduate School of Education - M.A.
English Instructor
kdiven@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.
Houston Baptist University - M.S.
English Instructor
hhoule@houstonchristian.org
American University - B.A.
Johns Hopkins University - M.A.
Johns Hopkins University - M.A.
Distinguished Scholars Program Associate Director; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor; English Instructor
jlaflamme@houstonchristian.org
Eastern Connecticut State University - B.A.
Sacred Heart University - M.A.T.
English Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
koliver@houstonchristian.org
University of Kansas - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Sam Houston State University - Ed.D.
English Instructor; Cross Country Assistant Coach
jread@houstonchristian.org
Malone University - B.A.
University of New Orleans - M.A.
Facilities Staff
Fine Arts Department
Fine Arts Director
blinhart@houstonchristian.org
Southwestern University - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Bradley University - Ed.D.
Orchestra Director
nbenyamine@houstonchristian.org
Wayne State University - B.M.E.
VanderCook College of Music - M.M.E.
Band Director
bbrown@houstonchristian.org
Murray State University - B.M.E.
Western Kentucky University - M.A.
Theatre Instructor
thibbert@houstonchristian.org
Houston Christian University - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
Department Chair, Computer Science; Visual Arts Instructor
hmccurdy@houstonchristian.org
Northeastern State University - B.S.
Visual Arts Instructor; Golf Assistant Coach; Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
cstuart@houstonchristian.org
Southwest Texas State University - B.S.
Dance Director
mtyler@houstonchristian.org
Point Park University - B.A.
California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
Math Department
Department Chair, Math; Math Instructor
jbermel@houstonchristian.org
Iowa State University - B.S.
Math Instructor; Distinguished Scholars Program Advisor
mcopeland@houstonchristian.org
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Math Instructor
mforth@houstonchristian.org
Vanderbilt University - B.A.
Reformed Theological Seminary - M.A.
Vanderbilt Divinity School - M.T.S.
University of Aberdeen - Ph.D.
Program for College Readiness Staff
Program for College Readiness Director
karnold@houstonchristian.org
Edgewood College - B.A.
University of St. Thomas - M.Ed.
University of Houston - Ed.D.
Program for College Readiness Test Center Coordinator; Cross Country Head Coach; Track Assistant Coach
rbean@houstonchristian.org
Texas Southern University - B.B.A.
Phoenix University - M.B.A.
Program for College Readiness Instructor; Cheer Assistant Coach
jhogue@houstonchristian.org
Tarleton State University - B.A.
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.A.
Science Department
Education Technology Specialist; Department Chair, Science; Science Instructor; Robotics Instructor
lrieke@houstonchristian.org
Northwest Nazarene University - B.S.
Columbia International University - M.Ed.
Science Instructor
jbergmann@houstonchristian.org
Oregon State University - B.S.
University of Colorado - M.A.
Science Instructor; Innovation Studies Instructor; Tennis Assistant Coach
mbredeweg@houstonchristian.org
Grand Valley State University - B.S.
Grand Valley State University - M.Ed.
Science Instructor
gdmitrowicz@houstonchristian.org
Vanguard University - B.A.
National University - M.Ed.
Innovation Programs Associate Director; Innovation Studies Instructor; Science Instructor
lhawkins@houstonchristian.org
University of North Carolina-Greensboro - B.A.
Montana State University - M.S.
Social Science Department
Department Chair, Social Sciences; Social Sciences Instructor
pmcclendon@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.A.
Social Sciences Instructor; Swim Assistant Coach
mjones@houstonchristian.org
University of Alabama - B.S.
Texas A&M University - M.Ed.
Social Sciences Instructor
jharmon@houstonchristian.org
Louisiana State University - B.S.
Louisiana State University - M.Ed.
Social Sciences Instructor; Football Assistant Coach
cwebb@houstonchristian.org
Belhaven University - B.S.
Social Sciences Instructor; Varsity Cheer Coach
tyoung@houstonchristian.org
Baylor University - B.A.
Social Sciences Instructor
tnugent@houstonchristian.org
University of Houston - B.S.
Houston Baptist University - M.Ed.
Technology Staff
Technology Director
demery@houstonchristian.org
Technology Certifications - MCSE, CCNA, CSPFA, CNE, CAN, CCDA
World Language Department
Department Chair, World Languages; World Languages Instructor: Spanish
mwebb@houstonchristian.org
Baylor University - B.A.
Texas A&M Commerce - M.S.
World Languages Instructor: Spanish
sabbassi@houstonchristian.org
Houston Baptist University - B.S.
World Languages Instructor: Mandarin
gchang@houstonchristian.org
Fu-Jen Catholic University - B.A.
University of Texas - M.S.
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Distinguished Scholars Program Instructor
bmclane@houstonchristian.org
The Evergreen State College - B.A.
Carnegie Mellon University - M.A.
University of Pennsylvania - P.B.A.C.C.
St. John's College - M.A.
University of Pittsburgh - M.A.
University of Pittsburgh - Ph.D.
World Languages Instructor: Spanish; Girls Lacrosse Head Coach
gmunford@houstonchristian.org
Messiah College - B.A.
World Languages Instructor: Latin; Leadership Instructor
twoods@houstonchristian.org
University of Missouri-Columbia - B.A.
Covenant Theological Seminary - M.A.
