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Meet Our Team
- Meet Our Principal
- Administration Team
- Office Staff
- Counselor
- Nurse
- Teachers
- Literacy Media Specialist
- Cafeteria Staff
- Custodian Staff
Meet Our Principal
Zenaida Martinez

Phone: 972-794-2404
Email: zaviles@dallasisd.org
Chargers,
Welcome back to another exciting year at Chapel Hill Preparatory School. I hope this message finds you and your families well. As the principal, I am delighted to have all of you back in our vibrant and engaging learning environment.
First and foremost, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you for your continued support. Our dedicated team of educators has been working diligently over the summer to prepare engaging and meaningful learning experiences for our students. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages intellectual growth, creativity, and personal development.
Throughout the year, we will focus on a rigorous academic curriculum for our core subjects, In addition to effective instruction, we will foster a strong sense of community, where every member of our crew feels valued and empowered through the implementation of our house system. Extracurricular activities for students to explore theri interests and develop new skills will be available both during and after school. We believe that a well-rounded education shape well-rounded individuals.
I encourage you to stay actively involved in your child’s education. Together, we can create a supportive network that strengthens the school-home-community partnership. Open communication is vital, and I am always here to listen, address concerns, and collaborate on initiatives that enhance our students’ educational journey.
As we embark on this new school year, let us embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, demonstrate kindness and empathy, and encourage one another to reach new heights. With a positive attitude and strong community spirit, I am confident we will have an exceptional school year.
I look forward to working alongside you and witnessing the accomplishments and milestones of our amazing students.
Warm regards,
Zenaida Aviles Martinez
Chapel Hill Preparatory Principal
Administration Team
Our Administrators
Assistant Principal
Leslie Walton

Phone: 972-794-2430
Email: lewalton@dallasisd.org
Assistant Principal Walton brings more than 20 years of valuable experience in education to the leadership team at Chapel Hill Preparatory. With a strong educational foundation, Mrs. Walton obtained her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from THEE Jackson State University. Desiring to develop her leadership skills, AP Walton completed her Master's in Administration and Supervision, and later her Principal's Certification from Lamar University. In her role as Assistant Principal, Mrs. Walton collaborates closely with the school principal to oversee and manage all instructional programs and campus-wide operations. This includes ensuring proper attendance and addressing truancy issues, effective management of controllable assets, implementing campus behavior management strategies, and offering vital support through the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Student Support Teams. As a lifelong learner, Mrs. Walton is deeply committed to the continuous growth and development of both students and staff members. She believes in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every individual can thrive.
Trustee
Executive Director
Office Staff
Counselor
Counselor: Dr. Kari E. Stewart

Phone: (972) 749-4723
Email: kastewart@dallasisd.org
Hello Charger Family,
I’m Dr. Stewart, the school counselor for Chapel Hill Preparatory School. As a certified school counselor with 10 years of experience in elementary education, I have worked closely with students, families, and educators to promote academic success, emotional well-being, and positive behavior. My approach emphasizes building trust, teaching resilience, and providing students with tools to thrive both in and out of the classroom. I am particularly skilled in implementing age-appropriate social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, facilitating small group and one-on-one counseling, and responding effectively to student crises. I look forward to building a relationship with you this school year.
Nurse
Nurse: Mary Duyck, BSN, RN

Phone: 972-794-2405
Email: mduyck@dallasisd.org
It is our goal to promote the health and well-being of your student so they may be academically successful but we need your help. If your student has a serious or chronic medical condition, food allergies, or the need for medication to be administered at school, please visit the clinic and speak with the nurse.
All students must show proof of required immunizations or be in the process of completing them. If you receive a notice of non-compliance, please get your student up to date as soon as possible. Students without proper immunizations are subject to exclusion from school. You can find details about the immunization requirements here.
Consider enrolling your student in School Based Telehealth! Enrollment must be done yearly. If your student becomes ill at school with things like an ear infection, rashes, strep throat or flu, they can be seen by a medical provider at Children's Medical Center via the Telehealth monitor in the clinic. The provider can diagnose and prescribe treatment without you having to leave work and take your student to a doctor's office. If you have insurance, the cost is the same co-pay you have at any other provider. Medicaid visits are completely covered. If you do not have insurance, the maximum cost is $50, and there are discounts available. Follow this link to find our more and enroll: School Based Telehealth Enrollment
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and successful school year!
Mary Duyck, MSN, RN
School Nurse
Chapel Hill Preparatory
Teachers
Our Teachers
PreK
PreK3: Gabriella Orozco

PreK4: Adriana Paredes

PreK4: Abigail Coriolan

Email: absmith@dallasisd.org
Mrs. Coriolan, originally from Trinidad and Tobago, has over 15 years of experience in the education field. She pursued her postgraduate studies in Mexico, where she lived for a decade, enhancing her global perspective on teaching. A passionate educator, Mrs. Coriolan strives to positively impact her students' lives through engaging and innovative methods. Outside of teaching, she enjoys singing, loves butterflies, and finds joy in storytelling.
Kinder
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
3A: Carolyn Taylor

3B: Pere Valls

Email:
pvalls@dallasisd.org
I am Mr. Valls, and I’m originally from Barcelona, Spain. This is my third year teaching at Chapel Hill. I speak English, Spanish, and Catalan—a language spoken in a small region of Spain called Catalonia. I enjoy sharing my culture and languages with my students.
3C: Sofie Arguiji

4th Grade
4A: Suzanne Paiz

4B: Adriana Soto-Vasquez

Email: asotovazquez@dallasisd.org
This will be my 12th year in education and I'm a W.T. WHITE graduate! Go Longhorns!
4C: Milly Serrano-Fritz

Email: mserranofritz@dallasisd.org
I love being a bilingual teacher, I truly believe our children are our future and creating a better future through their beautiful personalities is my passion.
5th Grade
6th Grade
SPED
TRACES 1: Keesha Graves

TRACES 2: Xiao Fang Zeng

Inclusion: Grace Banks

Inclusion: Abby Hroch

email: ahroch@dallasisd.org
This is my first-year teaching and I'm very grateful to be at Chapel Hill Preparatory. My favorite things are taking my dog on walks and watching the WNBA.
Dyslexia: Suhaila Sashak
Email: ssachak@dallasisd.org
This is my 5th year as a Dyslexia Interventionist. I love what I do and am excited to see my students grow and create a love for reading!
Speech: Sophy Thomas

Speech: Kimberly Shaner

Specials
Art/Music: Candace Smith

email: cansmith@dallasisd.org
I am entering my 13th year of teaching and have been at Chapel Hill since 2013. I have taught grades 1-3, enjoy teaching art, and have now added Music to my repertoire. I enjoy creating spaces and avenues for students to allow their creativity to shine and have a moment to relax and be themselves.
Physical Ed/Health: Jose Valdez

Orchestra: Amanda Chen
TAG: Jessica Hageland

Email: jhageland@dallasisd.org
Hi! I’ve been a teacher for 16 years and this is my first year as a Charger! My favorite thing in the world is hanging out with my husband and our 2 sons ... and of course, our 2 dogs!
Our classroom motto is: Process over product! Progress over perfection!
Support Staff
Literacy Media Specialist
Literacy Media Specialist: Serenity Tran-Solis

Phone: 972-794-2452
Email: stran@dallasisd.org
Mrs. Tran-Solis was born in Vietnam and migrated to the United States in 1997. She grew up in a low-income and high-needs community; therefore, when she decided to go into education, she wanted to serve high-needs communities. She grew up primarily in California and moved to Texas in 2016 to teach students. In her free time, she loves to read, cook and walk/play with her chipoo, Artemis. Mrs. Tran-Solis is super excited for this new year as she will be encouraging students' love of reading in the library.























