The Selwyn Difference

Leadership

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THE SELWYN DIFFERENCE:

LEADERSHIP

DEBORAH HOF

Head of School

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 110
Email: dhof@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Southern California; California Teaching Credential from the University of California at Berkeley; Master of Science in School Administration and Psychology from Pepperdine University

Year Appointed: 2016

PAUL MIGNINI

Director of Finance and Operations

Phone: 940-382-6771 x120
Email: pmignini@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Finance and Computer Science from Boston College; Master of Business Administration from Duke University

Year Appointed: 2015

JESSICA BROWN

Director of Admissions

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 135
Email: jbrown@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Fort Hays State University; Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Fort Hays State University

Year Appointed: 2017

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KATIE KINDER

Head of Middle School
5th & 6th Mathematics

Phone: 940-382-6771 x205
Email: kkinder@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Austin College; Master of Arts in Teaching from Austin College

Year Appointed: 2014

MYIESHA DUFF

Head of Lower School
4th Grade

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: mduff@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University; Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of Alabama

Year Appointed: 2020, 2025

MELODY BICKHAM

Head of Upper School
Science Teacher

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 440
Email: mbickham@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry minor, University of North Texas; Science Composite Texas Certified 8-12; Master of Science in Secondary Education and Biology, Texas A&M-Commerce; Board Certified Cognitive Specialist

Year Appointed: 2008

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LISA BILES

Curriculum Coordinator
7th & 8th Humanities

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 480
Email: lbiles@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Texas; Master of Education in Special Education from the University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2006

MELISSA MURPHEY

Head of Specials
Library and Technology Integration

Phone: 940-382-6771 x330
Email: mmurphey@selwynschool.com

Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts Studies from the University of North Texas; Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2016

DASHONNA JACKSON

Administrative Assistant | Front Desk

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 100
Email: frontdesk@selwynschool.com

Year Appointed: 2024

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CHAD MARGO

Facilities Coordinator

Phone: 940-382-6771, ext. 160
Email: cmargo@selwynschool.com

Year Appointed: 2023

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Because we believe in the mission, community, and educational environment that make up Selwyn, we dedicate our time and resources to furthering its mission. As a Texas independent school, Selwyn is governed by a Board of Trustees, a group of individuals committed to nurturing Selwyn and making decisions that will help the well-being of the school and the children we educate here. You can contact the Selwyn Board of Trustees at any time.

Board Chair

Mathew Brown

Board Members

Elizabeth Keller
Darcy Loveless
James Parker
Michael Rubenstein
Alan Stucky