Board of Trustees

"I cannot overstate how well Parish has prepared our children for college. The skills learned at Parish have given them confidence to successfully navigate the collegiate landscape as their own advocates."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of 3 alumni (Andrew '12, Sarah '14 and Will '18)
Board Committee: Endowment
Professional Background: Private Investments
Education: Southern Methodist University (BBA - Finance,MBA,MLS)

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Middle and Upper School Students
Board Committee: Facilities and Trusteeship
Professional Background: Software implementation, consulting and graphic design
Education: University of Texas at Austin

"Parish promotes and provides the total education of each student to prepare them for a successful, productive and fulfilling life - a perfect match for our granddaughters."

Relationship to Parish: Grandparent of a Middle School and an Upper School Student
Board Committees: Advancement and Budget & Finance
Professional Background: President - computer software company
Education: University of Texas at Austin

"I love not only the phenomenal community built around the teachers, administration and other parents, but also the willingness the school has to use technology to challenge the status quo to improve education for our children in the rapidly changing world."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower School Students
Board Committee: Endowment
Professional Background: CEO/Advisor/Partner
Education: University of Texas at Austin (BS) and Columbia University (MBA)

"Parish is an inclusive community that nourishes the diverse interests of each child. A student can explore the arts, athletics and STEM simultaneously without feeling the pressure to be placed in one category. Guiding children to lead, to think, to care not just about the Parish community but globally while promoting independence."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Upper School Student
Board Committee: Facilities
Professional Background: Architect
Education: University of Texas at Arlington

"It is thrilling to be among such a dynamic group of people so committed to the education of the whole student. I am always impressed by the dedication of the staff and parents to discovering effective methods to prepare our students for life and leadership in the future."

Relationship to Parish: Trustee
Board Committee: Trusteeship
Professional Background: Public Affairs/Communications
Education: Bard College and Syracuse University

"From the moment that we stepped onto the campus for the first time 8 years ago, we knew that Parish was a very special place. Our family is very grateful to be a part of such a warm, nurturing and supportive community of faculty, staff and parents."

Relationship to School: Parent of Middle School Student
Board Committees: Advancement, Budget and Finance 
Professional Background: CPA, Vice President & Controller
Education: University of North Texas

"Parish allows you every opportunity to own your experience and education."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Middle School Student
Professional Background: Managing Director - Financial Services
Education: Southern Methodist University; Vanderbilt University

"Parish inspires our children to learn and helps prepare them to thrive in an ever-changing world."

Relationship to School: Parent of Lower School Student
Board Committees: Trusteeship 
Professional Background: Human Resources
Education: Miami University; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Benedictine University

"It has been truly remarkable to watch the evolution of Parish from the PreK-6th grade school that I attended on the Hillcrest campus to the PreK-12th grade school with two campuses, impressive STEM and athletics programs, and the new state-of-the-art Noble Family Performing Arts Center."

Relationship to School: Parish Day School Alumnus ('92)
Board Committees: Executive 
Professional Background: Attorney
Education: University of Texas at Austin; St. Mary's University School of Law

"Seeking the best in all persons."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumni
Board Committees: Facilities and Risk
Professional Background: Architect and Attorney
Education: University of Texas

"Parish is the community we never knew we needed. Our boys are receiving an amazing education in an environment that is closely aligned with our values."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Middle School Students
Board Committee: Budget & Finance
Professional Background: Vice President - Information Techology
Education: University of Kansas

"Parish is a thriving, well balanced Episcopal school community where children are encouraged to find and develop their unique areas of passion while building skills necessary to compete rigorously toward college educational ambitions and a successful professional and personal life beyond, with the ultimate goal of maintaining the youthful enthusiasm and appreciation for learning and community which dissipates all too quickly for so many students of today."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumnus (Michael '17)
Board Committee: Endowment
Professional Background: Private Wealth Management
Education: Louisiana State University; University of North Carolina

"The community that surrounds students at Parish is unparalleled. Here, we have found academically challenging classrooms, co-curriculars that spark new interests and most importantly, a place for our girls to grow into educated, service-minded young women."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Middle and Upper School Students
Board Committee: Trusteeship
Professional Background: Corporate Communications, Marketing, Non-profit Administration 
Education: Southern Methodist University

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower School Students
Board Committee: Budget and Finance
Professional Background: Management Consulting
Education: University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University

"Parish continues to impress us with the advanced and personalized education. Equally important is the emphasis on good character and sense of community. To see our son's eagerness to go to school every day brings us relief that he is learning and developing in a nurturing environment."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower School Student
Board Committee: Trusteeship, Budget & Finance
Professional Background: Digital Media & Advertising
Education: University of Texas at Arlington 

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumnae (Samantha '20, Maggie '22)
Professional Background: 
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"Parish intentionally sparks the perfect blend of creativity, innovation, independence and self-realization in its learners, yet underscoring the importance of teamwork and service to the community, while preparing them to confidently lead in today's complex, diverse and rapidly evolving world. Simply stated, they are given the tools to succeed in their life journey."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Middle School Students
Professional Background: Infectious Diseases Physician, Telemedicine
Education: University of Texas Austin, UT Houston Health Science Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Washington University in St. Louis

"The Parish community is family for our kids as well as for us as parents. They say it takes a village to raise children, and we couldn't be happier to have the support of Parish."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower and Middle School Students
Board Committee: Advancement
Professional Background: Financial/Banking
Education: Texas A&M University

"To paraphrase Plutarch: the mind and soul are not vessels to be filled, but fires that Parish ignites."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower School Students
Board Committee: Endowment
Professional Background: Private equity and corporate restructuring
Education: Georgetown University, Southern Methodist University

"Parish provides rigor and focus for our children to learn the important academics and to become strong global citizens, but the school also provides exceptional opportunities for them to find passion in areas they didn't even know existed. To me, that is the true definition of educating the whole child."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Upper School Student  
Board Committee: Trusteeship
Professional Background: Human Resources
Education: Texas A&M University

"Parish is preparing today's student for tomorrow and I love it."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumna (Micah '16)
Board Committee: Risk
Professional Background: Law firm shareholder
Education: Southern Methodist University, Tulane University

Relationship to Parish: Class of 2007
Board Committee: 
Professional Background: 
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"In my decade of experience as a Parish parent, the school has always taken every opportunity to improve itself - from the administration, leadership and faculty to its educational programs, community and campus."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Upper School Students
Board Committee: Facilities 
Professional Background: Attorney
Education: Texas A&M University, South Texas College of Law

"I have been dropping my children off at Parish each morning for six years. Both of my children are genuinely eager and happy every morning when they arrive at school. The kids see the positive attitudes of the administration and faculty the moment they step out of the vehicle in the carpool line and this sets the stage for a nurturing learning experience throughout the day and school year."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower and Middle School Students
Board Committee: Risk
Professional Background: Attorney
Education: Louisiana State University; NYU School of Law

"Parish's mission to prepare students to navigate a complex global society fuels my passion to share my experiences and leverage my network to expose students to real life global issues and interactions."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumnus (Lawson '21) 
Board Committee: Pandemic Task Force, Inclusive Community Task Force
Professional Background: Senior Director, International Digital Marketing
Education: UC Berkeley; UCLA

"At Parish, students are well prepared for future academic success, while learning the importance of character, teamwork and resilience.  For this, we are grateful."

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Alumni (Jack '15, Elizabeth '20) 
Board Committee: Endowment
Professional Background: Principal and Portfolio Manager at an Investment Management firm
Education: Southern Methodist University; Texas Christian University

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Upper School Student
Board Committee: Advancement 
Professional Background: Community Volunteer, Marketing 
Education: Baylor University

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Parish Day School Alumni and Grandparent of Middle School Students

"State of the art programs and curriculum. Look how far we've come!"

Relationship to Parish: Grandparent and Parent to Parish Day School Alumnae
Board Committee: Risk Management and Advancement
Professional Background: Attorney, Mediator, Arbitrator, Adjunct Professor
Education: University of Texas-El Paso; University of Texas at Austin; Southern Methodist University

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Parish Day School Alumni and Grandparent of former Lower School Students

Relationship to Parish: Parent of Lower School Students and Alumnus