Saint Mary's Hall Welcomes New Faculty & Staff 2021-2022 Academic Year
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Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
Nancy Lee Archer '16 Rachel Boster
Director of Alumni Relations Form 5 Math Teacher
Nancy Lee Archer ’16 joins the Office Rachel Boster joins SMH as a Form 5
of Community Engagement as Director Math Teacher. Rachel has served in
of Alumni Relations. Nancy Lee served various roles for Northside ISD for the
as a Teaching Fellow last fall. Nancy past 13 years, including Elementary
Lee brings excellent customer service, Math Instructional Support Teacher,
program building, non-profit, and Administrator Intern, Math Staff
communication experiences from her Development Teacher, and Elementary
previous roles. She most recently served Classroom Teacher. She has worked
as the Director of Communications at Aliança International, closely with students, teachers, and administrators to collaborate,
Assistant Editor of the Honors Undergraduate Research Journal at create, and implement curriculum throughout the Lower School
the University of Oklahoma, and as an intern at Texas Parks and grade levels. She was recognized as Campus New Teacher of
Wildlife Foundation and the Ecumenical Center for Religion and the Year in 2009 and Campus Educator of the Year in 2012. In
Health. After graduating from SMH, she earned her Bachelor of addition to teaching, she is a lecturer at The University of Texas at
Arts in English Literary and Cultural Studies from the University San Antonio (UTSA), where she teaches a course in instructional
of Oklahoma. Nancy Lee will oversee our Alumni Program working methods and materials supporting exploration, discovery, and
to connect alumni of all ages to our School, creating a strong alumni development of basic concepts and skills in mathematics from
network, building a Student Alumni Association, and strength- EC-Grade 6. Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisci-
ening the culture of philanthropy and volunteerism within our plinary Studies from Texas State University and a Master of Arts
alumni community. in Education from UTSA.
Fredricc Gerard Brock Hector Cano
Interim Chaplain Physical Education Coach, Director
of Sports Performance & Athletic
Fredricc Gerard Brock joins SMH Mindset, Director of Soccer, Head
as our Interim Chaplain. He currently Coach of Varsity Women's Soccer
serves as a Chaplain, Major in the
United States Air Force Reserves, Hector Cano joins SMH as a Physical
leading a team of 12 Chaplains at Education Coach, Director of Sports
Lackland Air Force Base. He is Lead Performance & Athletic Mindset, and
Pastor and Co-Founder of The Message Director of Soccer and Head Coach
Church and Co-Founder/CEO of of Varsity Women's Soccer. Hector
Fredricc Gerard Brock Ministries. Previously, he served as Senior returns to SMH from Ysleta High School in El Paso, where he
Pastor of the True Light Baptist Church of Grand Rapids, MI, and served as Special Education Teacher and Head Varsity Women's
as associate pastor of student ministires at the Antioch Missionary Soccer Coach. Previously at SMH, Hector served as Director of
Baptist Church of San Antonio. He received his Bachelor of Science Soccer and Head Coach of Varsity Women's Soccer and Sports
in Healthcare Administration from Texas Southern University and Performance Coordinator. He holds more than 12 years of coaching
enjoyed a brief stint as a member of the NFL’s Houston Texans experience, coaching at the U. S. Air Force Academy, club levels in
and the Arena Football League’s Lubbock Renegades. He received Texas and Colorado, and at the semi-professional level in Europe.
his Master of Divinity degree in Theology from George W. Truett Hector retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 20
Theological Seminary at Baylor. He completed his post-graduate years of honorable service. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business
studies at Sankofa Institute for African American Pastoral Leader- Management & Exercise Science from Wayland Baptist University
ship at the Oblate School of Theology. and a Master of Science in Sports Management & Administration
from University of the Incarnate Word.
Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
Rebecca Dias Terran Duhon
Form 7 Math Teacher Speech & Debate Teacher
Rebecca Dias joins SMH as a Form 7 Terran Duhon returns next year as
Math Teacher. Rebecca has been deve- SMH’s Speech & Debate Teacher,
loping curriculum and teaching 7th and focusing on Speech curriculum and
8th grade mathematics, including pre- events. Terran joined SMH earlier last
algebra and algebra, at Barbara Bush school year as our interim Speech &
Middle School since 2015. Previously, Debate coach, after a nationwide search.
she worked at John H. Wood Middle In a short time, he has demonstrated
School and held internships at KIPP his teaching and coaching expertise, his
Camino, Barbara Bush Middle School, and Rice University, care of our students, and his dedication to the school. He recently
where she developed curriculum for Duke TIP students. Rebecca led SMH’s Speech & Debate team to an 8th place Sweepstakes
earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (with a minor in Music) Award at Texas Forensic Association’s state competition. He was
and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University. While also recognized earlier this semester in the Texas State University’s
studying for her masters, she was mentored by Form 8 Math Thank a Teacher Contest for his work with SMH this year. In case
Teacher Jennifer Cordova. A graduate of Holy Trinity Catholic you missed his introduction in the fall, Terran is a former member
High School in Temple, Texas, she is excited to return to the of The University of Texas at Austin (UT) Speech team, a national
independent school environment. award-winning competitor, and has worked as an assistant coach
for the Reagan High School Speech and Debate team.
Chase Hebert Samantha Huls
Form 7 English Teacher Upper School Speech
& Debate Teacher
Chase Hebert joins Saint Mary’s Hall
as a Form 7 English Teacher. Chase Samantha Huls joins SMH as Upper
has served as a Middle School English School Speech & Debate Teacher
Teacher at Founders Classical Academy focusing on Debate events. She has a
in San Antonio for the past three years. background in debate, political science,
At the academy, he was also the Depart- and curriculum design and is a former
ment Leader and developed plans for member of the Central Texas College
grades 7 – 11 and directed the school- Speech and Debate team. She earned her
wide Drama Program. Prior to teaching, Chase was involved in Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and her Master of Education
several touring theater groups, including Sesame Street and Paw in Secondary Education from Texas State University. While at
Patrol LIVE! Tours, and also worked as a tutor. Originally from Texas State, she was a member of the National Academic Advising
the Northeast, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Association and Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in
Humanities from the University of Southern Maine and earned a Education. She worked as an Academic Coach and was recognized
Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. as "Rookie of the Year" and "Busiest Coach." During her undergrad
He has been instrumental in planning for the coming year with years, she participated in competitive extemporaneous speaking,
the Middle School English Department. and she is a former member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
International. Most recently, Samantha worked as a Corporate
Trainer with DHI Mortgage, developing curriculum and internal
training programs. Samantha will join SMH on August 23.
Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
Valerie Lohr Mark McNeill
Coordinator of Student Well-Being, Director of Admission Outreach,
Head Coach of Varsity Field Hockey Varsity Head Lacrosse Coach
Valerie Lohr joins SMH as Coordinator Mark McNeill joins SMH as Director
of Student Well-Being and Head Coach of Admission Outreach and Varsity
of Varsity Field Hockey. Valerie joins Head Lacrosse Coach. Mark joins SMH
SMH from Allegheny College in from Magothy River Middle School,
Meadville, Pennsylvania, serving as where he taught 6th grade math. He has
Field Hockey Head Coach, adjunct served as a loan officer at First Home
faculty, Independent Study Supervisor, Mortgage. Mark is a professional
and Title IX Deputy Coordinator. For USA Hockey, she was a lacrosse midfielder for the Archers LC (Premier Lacrosse League).
Regional Head Coach & Selector and Futures/Nexus National He graduated from St. Mary’s High School of Annapolis and was a
Tournament Head Coach. Valerie earned her Bachelor of Arts in 2010 Under Armour All-America selection. He earned his Bachelor
Political Science and History from Lehigh University and a Juris of Arts in Communication Studies and Management & Society
Doctorate from Penn State's Dickinson School of Law. Valerie is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC),
currently pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health where he played lacrosse and football. He helped lead the UNC Tar
Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University. Playing Heels to the ACC title and a berth in the NCAA quarterfinals.
field hockey and lacrosse at Lehigh, she spent four years at Since graduating from UNC, Mark has spent the last seven years
Dickinson College as an assistant for the Red Devils' field hockey coaching various age groups. Along with his admission’s role,
and women's lacrosse programs. She was named to the Dickinson Mark brings energy and passion to the Athletic Department.
College Hall of Fame. Along with coaching, Valerie will teach
Upper School Health and Wellness.
Kathy Miller Brittany Moses
Comptroller of the Business Office Form 4 Math Teacher
Kathy Miller joined the Business Brittany Moses joins SMH as a Form 4
Office as our Comptroller beginning in Math Teacher. Brittany has served as an
May. Kathy is a seasoned professional elementary school teacher in the North
accountant with in-depth accounting East Independent School district for
experience in both corporate and inde- eight years, and most recently, she served
pendent school settings. She comes to as a 4th grade teacher and grade-level
SMH from San Antonio Academy of chair at Vineyard Ranch Elementary.
Texas, where she served as Senior She has worked with a range of math-
Accountant from 2012-2015 before she was promoted to Account- ematic students, and she helped implement the Hyper Accelerated
ing/Payroll Manager and Human Resources Professional. Before Math program. This program allows students with proficiency in
her career in education, Kathy worked as an Accounting Manager math concepts to advance through the curriculum and make a
at Clear Channel Communications. She also served as a lead solid transition to the Middle School mathematics curriculum and
accountant in several other San Antonio-based businesses through- beyond. She was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2018 and a
out her career, where she helped prepare and analyze financial Trinity Prize Award recipient in 2020. Brittany earned a Bachelor
statements and supported other core functions of the business of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas
operations. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration at San Antonio. A firm believer in Social Emotional Learning, she
in Accounting from The University of Texas at San Antonio. fosters a constructive, safe, and collaborative learning environment
Kathy brings her expansive experience, knowledge, passion, and for students.
positive outlook to SMH.
Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
Stacia Petersen Amy Pozza
English Department Long-Term Upper School History Teacher
Substitute Teacher
Amy Pozza joins SMH as Upper
Stacia Petersen joins SMH as our School History Teacher. Amy comes to
long-term sub in the English Depart- SMH from BASIS Shavano, where she
ment. Stacia joins us from VIPKids in taught in the History Department. She
Beijing, China, where she served as an has taught AP World History, Academy
Independent Contractor working as an Modern World History, AP Compar-
ESL Teacher and leading students ages ative Government and Politics, and
4 to 15 through grammar, reading, and more. She also served as Speech and
composition lessons. She also served as a Co-Op Facilitator with Debate Club Advisor and earned Top
Extraordinary League of Homeschoolers, implementing a PreK Debate Program in the Central Texas District for the previous
program. Previously, she served at Vinings School of the Arts and two years. She was a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at Maine
Lindley Sixth Grade Academy/B.E.S.T. Academy in Georgia. She Maritime Academy, Northern Kentucky University, University of
earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Bradley the Incarnate Word, and The University of Texas at San Antonio.
University, Peoria, IL, and her Master of the Arts of Teaching in She has also worked with BASIS.ed, where she was responsible for
Secondary English from University of Southern California. curriculum design and teacher mentoring. She earned her Bachelor
of Arts in History in the Honors Program from UTSA and her
Doctor of Philosophy in History from Cornell University. She will
also work as a support coach for Speech & Debate.
Deborah Saldana Jody Schwarzlose
Upper School Counselor Upper School Math Teacher
Deborah Saldana joins SMH as the Jody Schwarzlose joins the Saint Mary's
Upper School Counselor. Deborah is Hall faculty as an Upper School Math
a licensed professional counselor who Teacher starting in the fall. Jody was
holds more than 16 years of profes- hired by SMH earlier this year to teach
sional educational experience with a Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus for the
variety of age-level students. She has spring semester. Most recently, she was
served as a counselor at schools in the an AP Calculus consultant for The
North East ISD, Boerne ISD, and National Math and Science Initiative.
Judson ISD. Deborah has experience Previously, she taught mathematics
delivering a campus developmental guidance curriculum to include and computer science at Blanco High School and Johnson High
social skills lessons, conducting group and individual counseling, School, teaching AP Calculus (AB and BC) for 15 years and AP
coordinating and organizing campus assessments and activities, Computer Science for approximately 13 years. Jody earned her
and maintaining records for more than 400 students to ensure Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Texas A&M
goals are realized. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology University and served several years as a reader for AP Computer
and her Master of Education in Counseling and Guidance from Science and a U.I.L. academic coach for nearly 20 years. She has had
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Her counseling philo- much success in number sense, calculator applications, computer
sophy is student-centered and solution-focused. She focuses on the science, and mathematics competitions on the state level. Jody
value of each student, empathizes with their struggles, and supports brings a wealth of teaching experience with her to SMH.
them in discovering and becoming the best versions of themselves.
Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
Tracy Baker Sims Jennifer Spearman
Form 3 Teacher Assistant Director
of College Counseling
Tracy Baker Sims joins SMH as a Form
3 Teacher. Tracy has more than 11 years Jennifer Spearman joins SMH as
of teaching experience and joins us from Assistant Director of College Coun-
The Park School of Baltimore, where seling. Jennifer comes to SMH from
she taught 1st grade. She currently Lake Highland Preparatory School in
teaches in the master's degree program Orlando, Florida, serving as College
at Johns Hopkins University as an Counselor since 2015. She was Assistant
online instructor and teacher mentor. Director of Admission & Transfer
Previously, she taught 2nd grade in Student Coordinator at Eckerd College and a Senior Admissions
the Baltimore City Public School system and 1st and 2nd grade in Counselor at Clemson University. She is a member of the Southern
the Anne Arundel County Public School system. She also taught Association for College Admission Counseling and served as
Lower School students in the Annapolis Community Center for the Sweet Tea Co-Chair, managing a professional development
Empowering Student Success after-school program and the Title college tour for her peers to visit 10-15 colleges. She is the College
I Summer STEM Academy. Tracy earned her Bachelor of Science Fair Chair of the Central Florida Consortium of Private School
in Early Childhood 4th Grade Education and Master of Science in Counselors, collaborating within an 18-school consortium to plan
Education in Educational Psychology from Baylor University. She college preview events for 2,000 students and parents. Jennifer
has extensive experience with curriculum development and imple- earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Master of Education
mentation with a clear focus on the student experience. in Counselor Education from Clemson University. Her energy and
student-centered approach will guide SMH students and families
well throughout the critical college process.
Liz Stockdale Jessica Stone '98
Head of Upper School Director of the Spirit Store
and Textbook Program
Liz Stockdale joins SMH as Head of
Upper School. With an extensive back- Jessica Stone '98 joins SMH as Director
ground in education, she brings a high of the Spirit Store and Textbook
level of experience. Liz served as the Program. She has an extensive back-
Upper School Dean of Students at The ground in non-profit management,
Harpeth Hall School in Nashville, community relations, marketing, and
Tennessee. She was the Student Life retail sales and management. Most
Coordinator and a History Teacher at recently, she served as Community
The Emery/Weiner School in Houston, Texas. She has also taught Relations Director at Mitchell County Hospital District in
and coached at The Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia and Colorado City, Texas. Previously, she worked as Marketing Coor-
Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Liz received dinator for the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital in Sweetwater,
her Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology from Ohio Wesleyan Texas. She also served as both a Business Manager and Sales
University, where she was a four-time varsity letterwoman on the Manager for Dillard’s Department Store in Lubbock for 12 years.
women's lacrosse team and served as team captain. She also received Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Advertising & Marketing
a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Humanities from Wesleyan from Texas Tech University. She is very familiar with the SMH
University; a Master of Education in Independent School Leader- community. She is a member of the Class of 1998 and attended
ship from Vanderbilt University; and she is currently finishing her SMH through Middle School.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy from
Vanderbilt University.
Saint Mary’s Hall Welcomes
New Faculty & Staff
2021-2022 Academic Year
A school will never exceed the quality of its faculty.
Saint Mary’s Hall attracts, cultivates, and retains the best.
To welcome the new faculty and staff to SMH,
email them at the addresses below:
Nancy Lee Archer '16 Kathy Miller
narcher@smhall.org klmiller@smhall.org
Rachel Boster Brittany Moses
rboster@smhall.org bmoses@smhall.org
Fredricc Gerard Brock Stacia Petersen
fbrock@smhall.org spetersen@smhall.org
Hector Cano Amy Pozza
hcano@smhall.org apozza@smhall.org
Rebecca Dias Deborah Saldana
rdias@smhall.org dsaldana@smhall.org
Terran Duhon Jody Schwarzlose
tduhon@smhall.org jschwarzlose@smhall.org
Chase Hebert Tracy Baker Sims
chebert@smhall.org tbakersims@smhall.org
Samantha Huls Jennifer Spearman
shuls@smhall.org jspearman@smhall.org
Valerie Lohr Liz Stockdale
vlohr@smhall.org lstockdale@smhall.org
Mark McNeill Jessica Stone '98
mmcneill@smhall.org jstone@smhall.org
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