Our Administration Team

  • Betty Starnes

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    B.S. in Special Education from Texas Tech University

    bstarnes@hillcrestschool.org

    Conferences can be scheduled by appointment.

  • Jennifer Ready

    DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

    B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Oklahoma

    jready@hillcrestschool.org

  • Debbie Bakke

    DEAN OF STUDENTS

    M.Ed. from Trinity University

    B.A. in Education from Trinity University

    dbakke@hillcrestschool.org

    Conferences can be scheduled by appointment.

  • Kim Haas

    RECEPTIONIST

    C.R.P.H.T.

    khaas@hillcrestschool.org

Faculty & Staff

  • Peggy Alderson

    LOWER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    B.S. in Physical Education from Texas A&M


    M.A in Reading from University of Texas of the Permian Basin


    Alderson@hillcrestschool.com

    Conference Time:
    9:55-10:45

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  • Kasey Claxton

    LOWER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    B.S. in Child and Family Studies from the University of Texas Permian Basin

    claxton@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 10:45-11:35

  • Tim Edwards

    M.A. in Texas Leadership from Lamar University

    B.S. in Secondary Education-Social Studies from Louisiana State University

    edwards@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 12:45-1:25

  • Kay Eskew

    LOWER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    B.A. in English Literature from University of Texas – El Paso

    eskew@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 12:35-1:25

  • Krista Lynam

    UPPER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    B.A. in Music from McMurry University

    lynam@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 9:55-10:45

  • Lorrie Orosco

    LOWER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    B.S. in Spanish from the University of Texas at Austin

    orosco@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 9:05-9:55am

  • Kristi Petteway

    MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISOR

    B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Special Education from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    petteway@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 1:25-2:15pm

  • Tom Robinson

    MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISOR

    A.S. Mechanical Engineering

    B.A. History

    M.A. In Progress

    robinson@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 1:25-2:15pm

  • Katie Rosser

    UPPER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    M.A. in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    B.S. in Art Education with Special Education from Angelo State University

    rosser@hillcrestschool.org

    Conferences Time: 1:25-2:15

  • Laura Sumner

    EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT

    B.S. Accounting

    sumner@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 8:15-9:05am

  • Delanna Thomas

    UPPER SCHOOL ADVISOR

    M.A. in Mathematics Education from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (in progress)

    B.A. in English with Minors in Mathematics and Public Speaking from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    thomas@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 2:15-3:05pm

  • David Thomas

    MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVISOR

    Ed.S. in Educational Administration Specializing in Reading Strategies from Walden University

    M.A. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    B.A. in English from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    davidthomas@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 2:15-3:05

  • Trudie Thomason

    DYSLEXIA SPECIALIST / TAKE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR

    M.A. in Educational Supervision from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    B.A. in Literature and Theater Arts from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin

    thomason@hillcrestschool.org

    Conferences can be scheduled by appointment

  • David Tilley

    COACH AND MEDIA SPECIALIST

    B.A. in Marketing & Advertising

    tilley@hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 11:35-12:30

  • Kearu Twitchell

    Lower School Advisor

    M.A. in English from Western Governors University

    B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University

    twitchell @hillcrestschool.org

    Conference Time: 9:05-9:55

We are now accepting applications for certified teachers for the 2024-2025 school year.

A Special Education degree is a plus.
Please send a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director at bstarnes@hillcrestschool.org.