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  • Rachel Anderson

    Kindergarten

    Phone: 940-382-6771
    Email: randerson@selwynschool.com
    Degrees:Bachelor of Science in Child Development, minor in Psychology, Texas State University; Master of Science in Family and Child Studies, Texas State University; Early Childhood Education Director Certificate; Early Childhood Interventionist Credential

    Year Appointed: 2023

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Laura Anderson

7th & 8th Mathematics

Phone: 940-382-6771 x460
Email: landerson@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering, South Dakota School of Mines; Master of Business Administration, Southern Methodist University

Year Appointed: 2022

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Melody Bickham

Upper School Science

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

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Blaze Bishop

Athletic Director
Physical Education

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 490
Email: bbishop@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology, Texas Tech University; Associate of Arts and EMT Certification, McLennan Community College

Year Appointed: 2022

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Hana Chelberg

Upper School Humanities

Phone: 940-382-6771 x450
Email: hchelberg@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with German minor, Eckerd College; Master of Arts in International Conflict Analysis, University of Kent at Canterbury; Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certified

Year Appointed: 2022

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Rhonda Clark

5th & 6th Humanities
7th & 8th Science

Phone: 940-382-6771, x270
Email: rclark@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University; Master’s classes, Gifted and Talented, University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2022

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Tre Daniels

Early Childhood

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

Year Appointed: 2023

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Myiesha Duff

Head of Lower School
2nd 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


     
  • Lauren Galloway

    Early Childhood Lead Teacher

    Phone: 940-382-6771
    Email: lgalloway@selwynschool.com
    Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Dallas Baptist University

    Year Appointed: 2025

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Michele Italiano

4th Grade

Phone: 940-382-6771 x 250
Email: mitaliano@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, National University; Learning Handicapped Credential, Emotionally Disturbed/Behavior Disorder Certificate, and CLEAR Resource Specialist Certificate, San Diego State University

Year Appointed: 2023

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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

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  • Jason Kitchen

    Outdoor Education

    Phone: 940-382-6771 x380
    Email: jkitchen@selwynschool.com
    Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Health Science and Exercise & Sport Science, Texas Tech University; Texas Teacher Certifications in Middle School Science, High School Biology, High School Health, and All Level Physical Education; Texas Parks and Wildlife Instructor Certifications and NASP Archery Instructor Certification.

    Year Appointed: 2022

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Benjamin Knapp

Music

Phone: 940-382-6771, x205
Email: bknapp2@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Music Education, Wheaton College; Master of Music in Choral Conducting, Michigan State University; K-12 Music Teaching Certificate, State of Michigan

Year Appointed: 2022

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  • Shellie Lackey

    Reading Specialist

    Phone: 940-382-6771
    Email: slackey@selwynschool.com
    Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Reading from Texas Woman’s University.  Texas certification to teach PK-8. Licensed Dyslexia Therapists, Certified Academic Language Therapists

    Year Appointed: 2021

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Andrea LeSueur

Kindergarten

Phone: 940-382-6771, x640
Email: abates@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in History and English, University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2023

Donna Lewis

1st Grade

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: dlewis@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education from Texas Woman’s University

Year Appointed: 2025

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Jennifer Livas

Early Childhood Director and Teacher

Phone: 940-382-6771, x610
Email: jlivas@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, University of North Texas; Early Childhood Education Director Certificate

Year Appointed: 2022


     
  • Ashlyn Locke

    Early Childhood

    Phone: 940-382-6771, x620
    Email: alocke@selwynschool.com
    Education: Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, University of North Texas; Texas Trauma-Informed Care Certificate; Yoga Instructor 200, RYT 200; TBRI Practitioner

    Year Appointed: 2023

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Shea Mallett

PK-6th Art

Phone: 940-382-6771 x320
Email: smallett@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design, University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2009

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  • Connie Miller

    5th & 6th Science

    Phone: 940-382-6771 x 200
    Email: cmiller@selwynschool.com
    Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Education, Auburn University; Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Auburn University

    Year Appointed: 2008

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  • Melissa Murphey

    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

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Amy Pace

Lower School Social Emotional Learning

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: amy.pace@selwynschool.com
Education: Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis, University of North Texas; Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Year Appointed: 2023

Cari Patnode

3rd Grade

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: cpatnode@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Master of Arts in Education from Pepperdine University; Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Ripon College

Year Appointed: 2025

Donald Place

Lower School Spanish

Phone: 940-382-6771, x470

Email: dplace@selwynschool.com
Degrees:

Year Appointed: 2024

Jennifer Rimbey

Lower School Aide

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

Year Appointed: 2021

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  • Maria Sanabria

    Middle & Upper School Spanish

    Phone: 940-382-6771, x470

    Email: msanabria@selwynschool.com
    Degrees: Bachelor of Science from Universidad Metropolitana; Art History from Universidad Simon Bolivar; Masters in Art Museology, Universidad de Madrid

    Year Appointed: 2019

Ryan Sotelo

Upper School Math

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: rsotelo@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Master of Science in Physics, Western Illinois University; Bachelor of Science in Physics, Western Illinois University

Year Appointed: 2025

Tiffany Stenger

Early Childhood & Drama

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: tstenger@selwynschool.com
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts, University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2024

Chris Teal

Jazz Band & Early Childhood Music

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: cteal@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Master of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media, Eastman School of Music; Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance, Whitworth University

Year Appointed: 2024

Shaye Watson

7th-12th Art

Phone: 940-382-6771
Email: swatson@selwynschool.com
Degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of North Texas

Year Appointed: 2025

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