Connor Cook
Head of Middle School
Connor Cook
[email protected]Texas State University - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
University of Houston - Ed.D.
At ROBS since 2019
Mackenzie Wilhide
Assistant Head of Middle School
Mary Kate Springmann
Middle School Dean of Students
Mary Kate Springmann
[email protected]Spring Hill College - B.S.
Loyola Marymount University - M.A.
At ROBS since 2021
Stephanie Gomez
Administrative Assistant to Head of Middle School
English Language Arts
Karen Chiao
Fifth Grade English Literature Teacher
Karen Chiao
[email protected]Stephens College - B.S.
University of Texas - Certification
At ROBS since 2020
Kate Jeter ’96
English Department Head, MS Writing Program Director, and Seventh & Eighth Grade Reading & Writing Seminar Teacher
Kate Jeter ’96
[email protected]Rice University - B.A.
Houston Baptist University - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2006
Sarah Larzelere
Sixth Grade English Teacher
Sarah Larzelere
[email protected]Trinity University - B.A.
Trinity University - M.A.T.
At ROBS since 2018
Alexa Reinhart
Seventh Grade English and English (H) Teacher
Chelsea Reynolds
Eighth Grade English & English (H) Teacher
Kristen Sibaja
Fifth Grade English Language Teacher
Mathematics
Mary Furman
Seventh Grade Algebra 1A and Eighth Grade Algebra 1B Teacher
Mary Furman
[email protected]Western Michigan State University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.S.
University of Houston - Ed.D.
At ROBS since 2002
Kyle Loyd
Seventh Grade Algebra 1A (H) and Eighth Grade Algebra 1B (H) Teacher
Tony Houle
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
Rachel Merren
Director of Data & Logistics, Mathematics Department Head, Grades 7-8 IMAGe (H) Teacher
Rachel Merren
[email protected]Texas A&M University - B.S.
Houston Baptist University - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2006
Brooke Stern
Sixth Grade Math & Pre-Algebra Teacher
Science
Linsey Bear
Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher
Olivia Landry
Fifth Grade Science Teacher
Codi Fillmore
Sixth Grade Earth Science Teacher
Janet Atkins
Eighth Grade Integrated Physics/Chemistry Teacher
Janet Atkins
[email protected]Central Missouri State University - B.S.
The McGregor School of Antioch - Teacher Certification
At ROBS since 2002
Liz Wleczyk
Middle School Instructional Coach (Grades 7-8) & Science Department Head
Liz Wleczyk
[email protected]University of Houston - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2021
History/Social Studies
Cynthia Legeza
Seventh Grade Western Civilization Teacher
Jeffrey Reynolds
Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jeffrey Reynolds
[email protected]Dallas Baptist University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 1986
Austin Rogers
Social Studies Department Head & Fifth Grade Social Studies Teacher
Austin Rogers
[email protected]Texas A&M University - B.S.
Lamar University - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2015
Greg Ruth
Eighth Grade American History Teacher
Greg Ruth
[email protected]Augustana College - B.A.
University of Chicago - M.A.
Loyola University Chicago - Ph.D.
At ROBS since 2021
Spanish
Brooke Dawson
Seventh and Eighth Grade Spanish 1B Teacher
Kiara Allison
Pre-1A and Spanish II (H) Teacher
Kiara Allison
[email protected]Texas A&M University - B.A.
Texas A&M University - M.Ed.
Vanguard University - M.Th.
At ROBS since 2024
Helmuth Dubon
Grades 6-7 Spanish 1A Teacher
Helmuth Dubon
[email protected]Universidad Pedagogica de El Salvador - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
At ROBS since 2021
Ashleigh Hess
Spanish Department Head and K-8 Spanish Instructional Coach
Ashleigh Hess
[email protected]Oklahoma Christian University - B.A.
American University - M.A.
Bellevue College - Translation & Interpretation Certificate
At ROBS since 2021
Gloria Villagran
Fifth Grade Spanish 1A Teacher
Gloria Villagran
[email protected]Universidad Francisco Marroquin - B.S. Administration
Universidad Vicente Rocafuerte - B.S.
Rice University - Paralegal Certificate
International Iberoamerican University - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2014
Fine Arts & Electives
Sarah Bello
Visual Art Teacher
Jan Edwards
Yearbook Advisor and Digital Media Teacher
Mike Honn
Director of Maker Education
Mike Honn
[email protected]University of Kansas - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 1992
Courtney Ruth
Orchestra Director
Courtney Ruth
[email protected]University of Missouri - B.M.
University of Missouri - M.M.
University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory - D.M.A.
At ROBS since 2020
Leigh Shipman
Grades 5-8 Music/Choir Director
Leigh Shipman
[email protected]Stetson University - B.M.E.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - M.M.
At ROBS since 2013
Melinda Williams
Director of Fine Arts & Kindergarten Music Teacher
Erin Tate
Grades 5-7 Bible Teacher
Erin Tate
[email protected]Texas A&M University - B.A.
Fuller Theological Seminary - MATM
At ROBS since 2019
Luke Wrobel
Grades 5-8 Theater Arts Teacher
Other Faculty
Jonathan Barnhill
Middle School Learning Specialist
Jonathan Barnhill
[email protected]Midwestern State University - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2024
Stacy Breckell
Middle School Instructional Coach (Grades 5-6)
Stacy Breckell
[email protected]University of Missouri Columbia - B.S.
Avila University - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
American College of Education - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2021
Christi DeSpain
Director of Spiritual Life
Dawn Kelm
Administrative Assistant to Student Services
Dawn Hanson
Campus Minister & Eighth Grade Bible
Dawn Hanson
[email protected]Dallas Theological Seminary - Master of Biblical & Theological Studies
Howard University - Ph.D.
At ROBS since 2011
Gabriela Flores Irwin
Director of High School Counseling
Christa Pryor
Director of Library Services
Christa Pryor
[email protected]Miami University - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.S.
At ROBS since 2011
Elizabeth Smith
Middle School Counselor
Elizabeth Smith
[email protected]New York University - BFA
University of Houston - MSW
At ROBS since 2023
Tarsy Wagner
Director of Learning Support for Middle School
Tarsy Wagner
[email protected]Texas A&M University - B.S.
Neuhaus Education Center - Dyslexia Certification
University of St. Thomas - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2007
Liz Wleczyk
Middle School Instructional Coach (Grades 7-8) & Science Department Head
Liz Wleczyk
[email protected]University of Houston - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2021
