Faculty-Staff Directory
Faculty and staff email addresses are formatted as follows:
Priests: fr-firstname@Cistercian.org
Brothers: br-firstname@Cistercian.org
All others: firstInitialLastname@cistercian.org (Kara Dahl is kDahl@cistercian.org)
A
Mr. Phillip Agtarap
Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5446
MHA, ATC, LAT University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Athletic Trainer;
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Elective.
B
Mrs. Breianna Bairrington
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (469) 499-5412
BA, University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Theater Tech Elective (Form V).
Mr. Ricky Barrett
Athletics
Phone: (469) 499-5455
BS Tarleton State University, Stephenville, TX.
Head Coach Varsity Baseball;
Offensive Coordinator Upper School and Middle School Football;
Assistant Coach Middle School Basketball.
Fr. Anthony Bigney , O. Cist.
Form Master, Faculty, Social Studies, Theology
Phone: (469) 499-5448
MTh University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX.
BA Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI.
Form Master (Form IV);
Social Studies (Form I);
Religion (Form IV);
Mr. Jack Bitterman
Faculty, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5400
BA, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS.
Mock Trial Coach.
Mr. Chris Blackwell
Administration, College Counseling
Phone: (469) 499-5403
BS Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO.
Co-Director of College Counseling.
Mr. Adam Brooks
Faculty, English
Phone: (469) 499-5429
M.Phil. University of Dallas, Irving, TX
BA Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI.
English (Form IV);
E-Lab (Form I);
Podcasting Elective.
Mr. André L. Bruce
Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5405
BS Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
DEI Certificate - Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
Assistant Director of Athletics and Physical Education;
Head Coach Varsity Golf;
Head Coach Varsity Football.
C
Br. Jerome Clark , O. Cist.
Faculty, World Languages
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5242
BS University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Latin (Form III)
D
Mr. Jack Dorn
Alumnus, Class of 2005
Administration, Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5451
BA St. Edward's University, Austin, TX.
Director of Athletics and Physical Education;
Head Coach Varsity Basketball.
E
Fr. Thomas Esposito , O. Cist
Faculty, Theology
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5271
SSD, SSL Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, Italy.
STB Pontificio Ateneo Sant'Anselmo, Rome, Italy.
BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Theology (Form VIII).
F
Ms. Clare Frank
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (972) 554-2322
MFA, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.
BA, University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Art (Forms I-II)
Art Electives
Art Club Sponsor.
G
Mr. Greg Graham
Administration, Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5419
MTh University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BS Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Director of Technology;
Head of Computer Department;
Computer (Form II);
Technology Senior Seminar;
Theology and Computer Electives.
H
Mr. Bob Haaser
Faculty, Athletics, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5411
MA North Texas State University, Denton, TX.
BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
History (Form IV);
Genealogy Elective;
Assistant Coach in Middle School Baseball.
Mr. Tim Hamstra
Administration, Athletics
MBA, BA St. Edwards University, Austin, Texas.
Director of Transportation;
Assistant Coach Middle School Football;
Assistant Coach Varsity Baseball;
Head Coach Middle School Track.
Mr. Dennis Harris
Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5438
BA, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
ABA, Blinn College, Brenham, TX.
Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning;
Physical Education (Form II);
Head Coach Varsity Track;
Head Coach Cross Country.
Fr. Matthew Hegemann , O. Cist.
Form Master, Faculty, Theology
Phone: (469) 499-5456
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX
Certificate in Formation, Gregorian University, Rome, Italy.
Form Master (Form II);
Religion (Form III);
Assistant Community Service Sponsor.
Mrs. Lisa Hernández
Faculty, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5439
MA, BA University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
CSL Certificate - Creighton University, Omaha, NE.
Head of World Languages Department;
Spanish (Forms V-VII);
New Faculty Mentor Coordinator.
Fr. Augustine Hoelke , O.Cist.
Alumnus, Class of 2000
Form Master, Faculty, College Counseling, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5443
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Director of Campus Ministry/Liturgy;
Form Master (Form VIII);
Social Studies (Form III);
History Senior Seminar.
Mr. Michael Humphries
Administration, Faculty, Math
Phone: (469) 499-5421
MS University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Director of Summer Programs;
Standardized Testing Coordinator;
Math (Forms I,V).
J
Mr. Jason Joseph
Faculty, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5423
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BA University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX.
Head of Social Studies Department;
Social Studies (Form II);
Government (Form VIII);
Economics (Form VIII).
K
Fr. Christopher Kalan , O. Cist.
Administration, Faculty, Science
Phone: (972) 554-2326
MS Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
BS University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Director of Maintenance;
Assistant to Director of Technology;
Form Master (Form I);
Computer (Form I);
Br. Michael Kattady , O. Cist.
Alumnus, Class of 2001
Faculty, Theology
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5239
BA Columbia University, New York, NY.
Religion (Form II);
Community Service Sponsor.
Ms. Tara Kennedy
Faculty, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5442
MA University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
BA Millikin University, Decatur, IL.
Spanish (Forms V-VIII);
Spanish Senior Seminar;
Cultural Exchange Coordinator.
Dr. Martina Kroll
Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5434
MD, PhD University Ruperto Carola, Heidelberg, Germany.
Head of Science Department;
Science (Form II);
Science Senior Seminar;
Earth and Space Science (Form VIII);
Robotics Sponsor.
Dr. Andrejs Krumins
Phone: (469) 499-5425
PhD University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston, Houston, TX.
BS Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.
Science (Forms V, VIII);
Science Senior Seminar;
Science Club Sponsor.
L
Fr. Philip Neri Lastimosa , O. Cist.
Alumnus, Class of 2000
Administration, Form Master, Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5457
MAT University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BS Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
Head of Middle School;
Form Master (Form VI);
Film Elective;
Physics (Form VI).
Mr. Scott J. Laurange
Faculty, English
Phone: (469) 499-5417
MH, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX
English (Form III, VI);
English Electives;
Informer Sponsor.
Mr. Eric Lewis
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (469) 499-5415
MMSM, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.
BA, University of Dallas, Irving, TX
Music (Forms I-II);
Music Appreciation (Form IV);
Music Electives.
Mrs. Kelly Lipscomb
Learning Support
Phone: (469) 499-5458
M.Ed, BBA Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Learning Specialist.
M
Mrs. Tasia Magill
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (469) 499-5412
BA University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Head of Fine Arts Department;
Fine Arts (Form IV);
Drama Electives.
Br. Nathaniel May , O.Cist.
Faculty, English
Phone: (972) 438-2044-5215
BA, Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA.
English Lab (Form II).
Fr. Paul McCormick , O. Cist.
Administration, Faculty, Theology
Phone: (469) 499-5402
STL Gregorian University, Rome, Italy.
MA, MBA, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Headmaster;
Religion (Form VI).
Mrs. Nancy McGinnis
Library
Phone: (469) 499-5410
MLS Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX.
BS Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX.
Director of Library Services.
Mr. Patrick Mehen
Faculty, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5416
MP University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA St. John's College, Santa Fe, NM.
BA Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.
History (Form V);
Politics Senior Seminar.
Mr. Matt Mercy
Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5435
ME Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN.
BS Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN.
Assistant Coach in Upper School and Middle School Football;
Assistant Coach in Upper School and Middle School Track;
Health (Form III).
Mr. Brandon J. Mills
Administration
Phone: (469) 499-5444
BS University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
Director of Admissions and Communications.
Dr. Grant Mindle
Faculty, Math
Phone: (469) 499-5420
PhD, MA Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.
BA Claremont McKenna College, Claremont, CA.
Math (Form II);
Upper School Quiz Bowl Sponsor;
Middle School Quiz Bowl Sponsor;
Middle School Math Club Sponsor.
N
Ms. Karime Naime
Administration, College Counseling
Phone: (972) 554-2329
MEd University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
BA Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX.
Co-Director of College Counseling.
Dr. Richard T. Newcomb II
Faculty, Math
Phone: (469) 499-5432
PhD University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI.
BA University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Head of Mathematics Department;
Math (Forms IV, VIII)
Math Club Advisor;
Upper School Chess Club Advisor.
Mr. Gary Nied
Faculty, English
Phone: (469) 499-5418
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH.
BA Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH.
English (Forms I, VIII);
English Electives;
Reflections Sponsor.
Br. Kolbe Novey , O. Cist
Faculty, Theology, World Languages
BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Religion (Form I);
Latin (Form I).
Mr. Gregory L. Novinski
Alumnus, Class of 1982
Administration, Faculty, Math
Phone: (469) 499-5413
MS University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
BA Texas A & M University, College Station, TX.
Assistant Headmaster;
Director of Community and Engagement;
Math (Forms III, VII, VIII).
O
Mme. Nancy Obels-Robinson
Faculty, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5441
MBA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BA EDC Paris, Paris, France.
French (Forms V-VII);
French Senior Seminar.
P
Mr. Tim Parker
Alumnus, Class of 1990
Administration, Form Master, Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5436
MS University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
BA Austin College, Sherman, TX.
Director of Facilities;
Form Master (Form II);
Science (Form V).
Fr. Ignatius Peacher , O. Cist.
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5265
JCL Catholic University of America, Washington DC
MArch University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BA St. John's University, Collegeville, MN.
Visual Arts (Form IV).
Dr. Renee Phillips
Licensed Psychologist
Counseling
Phone: (469) 499-5445
PhD University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX.
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
BS Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
School Counselor.
Dr. Thomas B. Pruit
Staff
Phone: (469) 499-5400
PhD, MA, MTh University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BA University of the South, Sewanee, TN.
Development Special Projects.
R
Mr. James Reisch
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (469) 499-5400
BA University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Director of Photography/Video for External Media;
Photography and Filmmaking Electives.
Mrs. Lisa Richard
Administration
Phone: (469) 499-5402
Assistant to the Headmaster;
Registrar;
Dallas College Coordinator.
Fr. Mark Ripperger , O.Cist.
Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5430
MAT University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX.
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Computer Network Manager;
Science (Form III);
FIRST Robotics Coach/Mentor.
Br. Barnabas Robertson , O. Cist.
Faculty, Science
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5231
MS Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
BS Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL.
Physics II (Form VIII).
Mr. Colton Rosseau
Athletics
Phone: (972) 554-2327
MS Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, TX.
BS Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX.
Director of Strength & Conditioning.
S
Br. Charbel Salhab , O. Cist.
Alumnus, Class of 2020
Faculty, Theology
Phone: (972) 438-2044 x5246
BA Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Religion (Form I).
Mr. Peter J Saliga
Faculty, Fine Arts, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5414
MAS, MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
BA Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, OH.
Field Studies Coordinator;
World History (Form VI);
History Elective;
Arts Senior Seminar
Junior Patrons' Guild Sponsor.
Fr. Raphael Schaner , O.Cist.
Form Master, Faculty, Fine Arts, Theology
Phone: (972) 554-2331
MTh, MH, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Form Master (Form V);
Theology (Form V);
Art (Form III);
Art Elective;
Exodus Sponsor.
Fr. Gregory Schweers , O. Cist.
Faculty, Fine Arts
Phone: (469) 499-5426
MA, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Art History, London, England.
Art History, New York, NY.
Renaissance Senior Seminar;
Art History (Form IV).
Mr. Patrick W. Spence
Alumnus, Class of 2008
Faculty, English, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5428
MA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
AB Harvard College, Cambridge, MS.
English (Form V);
Latin (Form IV).
Fr. Ambrose Strong , O. Cist.
Administration, Form Master, Faculty, College Counseling, Theology, World Languages
Phone: (469) 499-5447
STL Accademia Alfonsiana, Rome, Italy.
MTh, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
Head of Upper School
Dean of Students;
Form Master (Form VII);
Head of Theology Department;
Theology (Form VII);
Latin (Form II);
Student Council Sponsor;
Pro-Life Club Sponsor.
T
Mr. Jim Taylor
Faculty, Science, Social Studies
Phone: (469) 499-5453
MA Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX.
MLA Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
BS Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
US History (Form VII);
Science (Form I).
V
Fr. Abbot Peter Verhalen , O.Cist.
Alumnus, Class of 1973
Faculty, English
Phone: (469) 499-5400
MA, BA University of Dallas, Irving, TX.
MA University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
MA University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
English Lab (Form III).
W
Mr. Greg Walls
Faculty, Athletics, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5431
Assistant Coach Varsity Football;
Head Coach Middle School Football;
Head Coach Form IV Basketball;
Head Coach Form IV Baseball;
Physical Education (Form I).
Mr. J.P. Walsh
Faculty, Athletics, Counseling, Health / Physical Education
Phone: (469) 499-5452
MS Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.
BA University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Head Coach Varsity Soccer
Health (Form IV);
Physical Education (III and IV)
School Counselor.
Mr. Aaron West
Faculty, Science
Phone: (469) 499-5437
MS, BS University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX.
Science (Forms VII, VIII).
Ms. Denise M. Williams
Faculty, English
Phone: (469) 499-5424
M.A. University of Dallas, Irving, TX;
B.A. University of North Texas, Denton, TX.
Head of English Department;
English (Forms II, VII).