Each student at Cistercian is put under the guidance and care of a Form Master. The Form Master leads his Form from fifth grade through graduation. He is the Form’s academic advisor, guidance counselor, disciplinarian, spiritual director, cheerleader, and caregiver.
The Form Master System, unique in the area, has its roots in European monastic schools. It provides the students at the school with a stable source of support, the parents with a consistent point of contact, and the faculty and staff of the school with an invested partner in education.
Form Masters know their boys. Through daily contact over eight years, they understand each boy’s interests, strengths, weaknesses, and personal and family history. Each boy knows he’s seen, supported, and loved.
2025-26 Form Masters
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);
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).
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.
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. 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. 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. 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.