Great leaders don’t set out to be in charge. They set out to make a difference. Perhaps that’s why ROBS is known for its thoughtful and forward-thinking academic program. Its leaders are both masters of their craft and students for life, forever modeling the growth mindset promoted throughout the curricula.
Originally founded as a mission of River Oaks Baptist Church more than 65 years ago, the School’s Christian identity remains a cornerstone for decision-making by the Board of Trustees, Administrative Team, teachers, and staff. Through a cyclical and collaborative strategic planning process, the Board sets the strategic direction of the School. The job of implementation lies with the Head of School and Administrative Team.
Accreditations from both the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Accreditation Commission of the Texas Association of Baptist Schools (ACTABS) demonstrate the leadership’s ability to govern effectively, to operate efficiently, and to successfully fulfill our stated mission.
“Culture starts at the top, as the saying goes, and it explains a lot about our School. From the Board of Trustees to our very youngest learners, our common purpose lies in one persistent question: How can we be better?”
Head of School Leanne Reynolds
Administrative team
Leanne Reynolds
Head of School
Leanne Reynolds
lreynolds@robs.orgUniversity of South Carolina - B.S.
College of Charleston - M.A.
The Citadel - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2012
Deborah Harper
Associate Head of School for Advancement
Deborah Harper
dharper@robs.orgUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - BSN
At ROBS since 2009
Todd Herauf
Associate Head of School for Academics
Todd Herauf
therauf@robs.orgUniversity of North Texas - B.S.
University of North Texas - M.S.
University of North Texas - Ed.D.
At ROBS since 2016
Paul Mayhew
Associate Head of School for Operations
Dawn Hanson
Head of Preschool
Dawn Hanson
dhanson@robs.orgDallas Theological Seminary - Master of Biblical & Theological Studies
Howard University - Ph.D.
At ROBS since 2011
Amy Womack
Head of Lower School
Amy Womack
awomack@robs.orgTexas A&M University - B.S.
Stephen F. Austin - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 2007
Connor Cook
Head of Middle School
Connor Cook
ccook@robs.orgTexas State University - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
University of Houston - Ed.D.
At ROBS since 2019
Brian Mahabee
Director of Education Technology and Innovation
Brian Mahabee
bmahabee@robs.orgUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham - B.S.
Teachers College, Columbia University - M.A.
At ROBS since 2017
Kealey Johnson
Director of Admission
Melanie Hightower
Director of Human Resources
Melanie Hightower
mhightower@robs.orgDuke University - B.A.
University of Texas at Austin - J.D.
At ROBS since 2009
Meghan Blanton
Director of Marketing & Communications
Paige Martin
Director of Development
Paige Martin
pmartin@robs.orgUniversity of Southern California - B.A.
University of Southern California - M.S.
At ROBS since 2007
Chris Baltazar
Director of Safety and Security
Chris Baltazar
cbaltazar@robs.orgGrambling State University - B.S.
Capella University - M.S.
At ROBS since 2018
Board
Gail Stewart
Chair
Jarod Bonine
Kristy Bradshaw
Brian Bravo
Jaime Casas
Josh Davis
Angie Gildea
Mignon Gill
Scott Hill
Jacques Hodges
Chair Emeritus
Terry Huffington
Emeritus
Jakeen Johnson
Mark Jones
Brandt Leibe
Tracy Livingston
Butch Mach
Mike Poe
Leanne Reynolds
Head of School, Ex-officio
Dax Sanders
Katie Stanton
Jenny Webster
