Welcome

Meet our Team

Dr. Christopher Coy

Head of School

Head Of School

Dr. Coy brings nearly two decades of professional experience at Hyde Park to this role including his most recent service as Upper School Principal. During his tenure as Principal, he has provided an excellent level of Christ-centered leadership in building positive relationships with students, parents, and teachers.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Sociology and master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from Lamar University.  He earned a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Dr. Coy holds certifications as a Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent from the Texas Education Agency.

Dr. Coy and his wife, Heather, have been members of Austin Oaks Church since 2010 and enjoy teaching Sunday School every month.  Their three boys Joshua (11), Dylan (9), and Tyler (7) all attend Hyde Park Lower School.

Executive Team

Renee Becak
Executive Director of Academics
Tricia Dunton
Executive Director of Student Life
Brandon Kauffman
Executive Director of Operations/CFO
Billy Suess
Executive Director of Culture & Community
Kammy West
Executive Director of Advancement

Campus Leadership

Melanie Challberg
Student Support Counselor
Upper School
Lisa Gilbert
LEAP Coordinator
Lower School
Travis Stanford
Student Life Coordinator
Middle School
Valerie Ahrens
Student Support Counselor
Lower School
Kimberly Hanna
LEAP Coordinator
Middle School
Marcia Turner
Student Life Coordinator
Upper School
Debbie Pakes
Student Support Counselor
Middle School
KimMarie Suhr
Principal
Lower School
Aubrey Kirkpatrick
Assistant Principal
Lower School
Sierra Pierce
Principal
Middle School
Jenny Green Kujawa
Assistant Principal
Middle School
Adora Matangira
Principal
Upper School
Alonzo Blankenship
Assistant Principal
Upper School
Ruth Wrubel
Assistant Principal
Upper School

Faculty and Staff

Together, our administration, staff, coaches and teachers are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and are committed to helping students succeed in and out of the classroom.