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
Stephanie Gomez
Administrative Assistant to Head of Middle School
English Language Arts
Katie Jennings ’12
Fifth Grade English Language Teacher
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
Joyce Toombs
Fifth Grade English Literature Teacher
Joyce Toombs
[email protected]University of Houston - B.S.
University of St. Thomas
At ROBS since 2005
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
Mathematics Department Chair, Seventh Grade IMAGe 1 (H) and Eighth Grade IMAGe 2 (H) Teacher, and Registrar
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
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
Martha Beltran
Sixth Grade Earth Science Teacher
Martha Beltran
[email protected]Universidad Nacional de Colombia - B.S.
University of Texas at Austin - M.A.
At ROBS since 2019
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 Chair & 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
Helmuth Dubon
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade 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
Sixth Grade Spanish Pre-1A Teacher, Eighth Grade Spanish 2 (H) Teacher, and Spanish Department Head
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 Woods
Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Grade Bible Teacher
Erin Woods
[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
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 & Eighth Grade Bible Teacher
Codi Fillmore
Middle School Hogan Fellow
Dawn Kelm
Administrative Assistant to Student Services
Brian Mahabee
Director of Innovation and Innovation Instructional Coach (Grades K-8)
Brian Mahabee
[email protected]University of Alabama at Birmingham - B.S.
Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
At ROBS since 2017
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 (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
