About
Head of School and Leadership
Dr. Laura Leathers
The Hockaday Board of Trustees named Dr.
Laura Leathers as the Eugene McDermott Head of School,
effective January 1, 2023.
Dr. Leathers served as the Interim
Eugene McDermott Head of School from July 2022 -
December 2022, and previously served as the Assistant
Head of School for Academic Affairs since 2020. She was
responsible for supporting the Division Heads and the
Dean of Studies, in addition to faculty-led initiatives,
committees, and workgroups. Prior to joining Hockaday, she
spent 16 years at St. Mary’s Episcopal School in
Memphis, Tennessee as the Assistant Head of
School. Laura and
her husband Kevin are the parents of five children,
including Ella (Hockaday Class of 2023).
Dr. Leathers earned a Bachelor of
Arts in Biochemistry and French from Lafayette College
and studied abroad at the Université de Grenoble.
After graduating, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy in
Pharmacology degree from the University of Vermont and
conducted her postdoctoral work as a Research Fellow at
the University of Tennessee Health Science
Center.
Throughout her career, she has been
dedicated to research and has authored numerous
scientific publications, presented at STEM and other
education conferences, and actively participates in
leadership seminars focused on best practices in
girls’ education. Dr. Leathers treasures working
with students and being in the classroom. She has taught
science courses including biology, chemistry, and AP
chemistry, and
continues to teach a section of chemistry at
Hockaday.
Dr. Laura Leathers
"I am a passionate believer in educating girls and young women to be
capable, confident contributors to their communities and the world.
And true to Ela Hockaday’s vision, I believe there is no
better place to do this than at The Hockaday School."
Leadership Team
List of 8 members.
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Laura Leathers
Eugene McDermott Head of School; Science - Upper School -
Nicole Escudero Christenson
Head of Middle School -
Melissa Coyne
Director of Athletics -
Lisa Culbertson '96
Head of Upper School -
Melissa Curtis
Director of Auxiliary Programs -
Laura Day
Director of Innovation and Collaboration -
Jessica Epperson '96
Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives -
Barbara Fishel
Dean of Studies; Science - Upper School
List of 7 members.
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Michelle Goldsmith
Head of Lower School -
Joan Guzman
Chief Operations Officer -
Katie Leto
Chief Financial Officer -
Cyndi Lewis
Director of Enrollment Management -
Randal Rhodus '97
Assistant Head of School -
Sara Stoltz
Director of Communications -
Tracey Tevis
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent
college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas,
Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic
curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired
to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.