![Connor Cook: Head of Middle School at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cook-Connor-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wilhide-Mackenzie-e1667835682631-150x150.jpg)
Mackenzie Wilhide
Assistant Head of Middle School
![Mary Kate Springmann: Lower School Instructional Coach (Grades 3-4) at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mary-Kate-Springmann-scaled-e1669656223106-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Gomez-Stephanie-e1667837419368-150x150.jpg)
Stephanie Gomez
Administrative Assistant to Head of Middle School
English Language Arts
![Karen Chiao: Preschool Teaching Assistant at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Chiao-Karen-e1667417636845-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Jeter-Kate-e1667835854596-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Larzelere-Sarah-e1667835915464-150x150.jpg)
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 Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Reinhart-Alexa-e1667836004727-150x150.jpg)
Alexa Reinhart
Seventh Grade English and English (H) Teacher
![Chelsea Reynolds: Eighth Grade English Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Reynolds-Chelsea-e1667836054353-150x150.jpg)
Chelsea Reynolds
Eighth Grade English & English (H) Teacher
Mathematics
![Mary Furman: Seventh Grade Algebra 1A and Eighth Grade Algebra 1B Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Furman-Mary-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Loyd-Kyle-150x150.jpg)
Kyle Loyd
Seventh Grade Algebra 1A (H) and Eighth Grade Algebra 1B (H) Teacher
![](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DSC_7976-scaled-e1704380155101-150x150.jpg)
Tony Houle
Fifth Grade Math Teacher
![Rachel Merren: Mathematics Department Chairman at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Merren-Rachel-150x150.jpg)
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 Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Brooke-Stern-150x150.jpg)
Brooke Stern
Sixth Grade Math & Pre-Algebra Teacher
Science
![Linsey Bear: Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/linsey-bear-150x150.jpg)
Linsey Bear
Seventh Grade Life Science Teacher
![Olivia Landry: Fifth Grade Science Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/olivia-laundry-150x150.jpg)
Olivia Landry
Fifth Grade Science Teacher
![Codi Fillmore: Middle School Hogan Fellow at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cody-fillmore-23-24-150x150.jpg)
Codi Fillmore
Sixth Grade Earth Science Teacher
![Janet Atkins: Eighth Grade Physics/Chemistry Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Atkins-Janet-150x150.jpg)
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: Science Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wleczyk-Liz-e1667836706275-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Legeza-Cindy-e1667837769860-150x150.jpg)
![Cynthia Legeza: Seventh Grade Western Civilization Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Legeza-Cindy-e1667837769860-150x150.jpg)
Cynthia Legeza
Seventh Grade Western Civilization Teacher
![Jeffrey Reynolds: Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Reynolds-Jeff-150x150.jpg)
![Jeffrey Reynolds: Sixth Grade Social Studies Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Reynolds-Jeff-150x150.jpg)
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 Chairman at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rogers-Austin-150x150.jpg)
![Austin Rogers: Social Studies Department Chairman at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rogers-Austin-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ruth-Greg-e1667838525794-150x150.jpg)
![Greg Ruth: Eighth Grade American History Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Ruth-Greg-e1667838525794-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dawson-Brooke-e1664813127936-150x150.jpg)
![Brooke Dawson: Seventh and Eighth Grade Spanish 1B Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dawson-Brooke-e1664813127936-150x150.jpg)
Brooke Dawson
Seventh and Eighth Grade Spanish 1B Teacher
![Helmuth Dubon: Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Spanish 1A Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dubon-Franco-Helmuth-e1664813224582-150x150.jpg)
![Helmuth Dubon: Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Spanish 1A Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Dubon-Franco-Helmuth-e1664813224582-150x150.jpg)
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: Spanish Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Hess-Ashleigh-e1667836801565-150x150.jpg)
![Ashleigh Hess: Spanish Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Hess-Ashleigh-e1667836801565-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Villagran-Gloria-e1667836880288-150x150.jpg)
![Gloria Villagran: Fifth Grade Spanish 1A Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Villagran-Gloria-e1667836880288-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sarah-Bello-150x150.jpg)
![Sarah Bello: Visual Art Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sarah-Bello-150x150.jpg)
Sarah Bello
Visual Art Teacher
![Jan Edwards: Yearbook Advisor and Digital Media Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Edwards-Jan-e1667837372698-150x150.jpg)
![Jan Edwards: Yearbook Advisor and Digital Media Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Edwards-Jan-e1667837372698-150x150.jpg)
Jan Edwards
Yearbook Advisor and Digital Media Teacher
![Mike Honn: Director of Maker Education at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Honn-Mike-150x150.jpg)
![Mike Honn: Director of Maker Education at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Honn-Mike-150x150.jpg)
Mike Honn
Director of Maker Education
Mike Honn
[email protected]University of Kansas - B.S.
University of Houston - M.Ed.
At ROBS since 1992
![](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ruth-Courtney-e1667837037266-150x150.jpg)
![](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Ruth-Courtney-e1667837037266-150x150.jpg)
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: Grade 5-8 Music/Choir Director at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shipman-Leigh-e1667837085105-150x150.jpg)
![Leigh Shipman: Grade 5-8 Music/Choir Director at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Shipman-Leigh-e1667837085105-150x150.jpg)
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 and Kindergarten Music Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Williams-Melinda-e1667837152312-150x150.jpg)
![Melinda Williams: Director of Fine Arts and Kindergarten Music Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Williams-Melinda-e1667837152312-150x150.jpg)
Melinda Williams
Director of Fine Arts & Kindergarten Music Teacher
![Erin Woods: Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Grade Bible Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Woods-Erin-e1667837199619-150x150.jpg)
![Erin Woods: Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Grade Bible Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Woods-Erin-e1667837199619-150x150.jpg)
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: Grade 5-8 Theater Arts Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wrobel-Luke-e1667837248229-150x150.jpg)
![Luke Wrobel: Grade 5-8 Theater Arts Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wrobel-Luke-e1667837248229-150x150.jpg)
Luke Wrobel
Grades 5-8 Theater Arts Teacher
Other Faculty
![Stacy Breckell: Middle School Instructional Coach (Grade 5-6) at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Breckell-Stacy-150x150.jpg)
![Stacy Breckell: Middle School Instructional Coach (Grade 5-6) at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Breckell-Stacy-150x150.jpg)
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 and Eighth Grade Bible Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DeSpain-Christi-e1667837326558-150x150.jpg)
![Christi DeSpain: Director of Spiritual Life and Eighth Grade Bible Teacher at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DeSpain-Christi-e1667837326558-150x150.jpg)
Christi DeSpain
Director of Spiritual Life & Eighth Grade Bible Teacher
![Dawn Kelm: Administrative Assistant to Student Services at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kelm-Dawn-e1667837537648-150x150.jpg)
![Dawn Kelm: Administrative Assistant to Student Services at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kelm-Dawn-e1667837537648-150x150.jpg)
Dawn Kelm
Administrative Assistant to Student Services
![Dawn Hanson, Head of Preschool at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hanson-Dawn-e1667416253906-150x150.jpg)
![Dawn Hanson, Head of Preschool at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hanson-Dawn-e1667416253906-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Flores-Irwin-Gabriela-e1667493197532-150x150.jpg)
![Gabriela Flores Irwin: Director of High School Counseling at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Flores-Irwin-Gabriela-e1667493197532-150x150.jpg)
Gabriela Flores Irwin
Director of High School Counseling
![Christa Pryor: Director of Library Services at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pryor-Christa-e1667837669549-150x150.jpg)
![Christa Pryor: Director of Library Services at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pryor-Christa-e1667837669549-150x150.jpg)
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 at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/elizabeth-smith-150x150.jpg)
![Elizabeth Smith: Middle School Counselor at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/elizabeth-smith-150x150.jpg)
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) at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wagner-Tarsy-e1667836187134-150x150.jpg)
![Tarsy Wagner: Director of Learning Support (Middle School) at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Wagner-Tarsy-e1667836187134-150x150.jpg)
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: Science Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wleczyk-Liz-e1667836706275-150x150.jpg)
![Liz Wleczyk: Science Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wleczyk-Liz-e1667836706275-150x150.jpg)
![Liz Wleczyk: Science Department Head at River Oaks Baptist School](https://robs.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Wleczyk-Liz-e1667836706275-150x150.jpg)
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