Teachers & Coursework

Teachers and Coursework

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IB Coordinator

Dr. Kelly Ritchie


IB Counselor

Shannon Rodriguez

IB Counselor

IB Teachers

Caroline Alexander IB English Literature Year 2 & IB Extended Essay Coordinator

IB English and Literature and Extended Essay Coordinator

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Michelle Briggs IB Film

IB Film

Email: mibriggs@dallasisd.org


Tutoring Hours: Tuesday and Thursday Morning


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Slack Channel for communicating

Rhonda Craven IB Math Applications & Interpretations Year 1

IB Math (Year 1)

Email: rmcdonald@dallasisd.org


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David DeLeo IB Psychology and IB Advisory

IB Psychology and Advisory

Email: ddeleo@dallasisd.org


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Caitlin Drott IB English Literature Year 1 & IB Extended Essay Coordinator

Caitlin graduated cum laude from Baylor University's Honors College in 2013. After working at a magazine for a few years, she transitioned to teaching. For the past five years, she has taught subjects ranging from Technical Writing to AP English Language Arts and Composition. She is currently earning her master’s degree from Southern Methodist University's Graduate of Liberal Studies program with an emphasis on English and Creative Writing.

IB English and Literature and Extended Essay Coordinator

Email: cdrott@dallasisd.org


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Dominic Granello IB History Year 1

IB History (Year 1)

Email: dgranello@dallasisd.org


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Cory Hamilton IB Biology and IB Chemistry

Cory graduated summa cum laude from Jarvis Christian College in 2012 and obtained his masters of science in 2018 from UT Tyler Health Science Center in Biotechnology. After years of conducting and publishing research, Cory decided to come back to education. For the past eight years, he has taught many scientific subjects ranging from Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Scientific Research & Design, college-level Anatomy & Physiology, and much more. He always looks forward to students achieving the very best they can in the sciences.

IB Chemistry and IB Biology

Email: corhamilton@dallasisd.org


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Taylor Henry IB Theory of Knowledge

Theory of Knowledge

Email: tahenry@dallasisd.org


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Robert Irby IB Math Applications & Interpretations Year 2

IB Math Year 2

Email: rirby@dallasisd.org


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Rick LaPlante IB Computer Science

Rick spent nearly 20 years as a software engineer and business leader at Microsoft. He held several positions including a software engineer and Group Program Manager on the C/C++ compiler, Development Manager for Microsoft's internal tools group, and Director of Business Development for the .NET product line. Rick was driving force behind the Visual Studio Team System group and as it's General Manager, grew the team from 1 to over 500 employees. Rick still sits on the Board of Directors of several companies and provides business and leadership consulting. He teaches advanced AP Comp Sci A, IB Comp Sci HL, Mobile Application Development, and Game Design & Development courses.

IB Computer Science

Email: rlaplante@dallasisd.org


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Elijah Lopez IB Music

Mr. Lopez is a graduate from the University of North Texas. This is his 8th year of teaching and 4th year as a part of the Woodrow IB team. In addition to his contributions to the IB department, Mr. Lopez is the AP music theory teacher, Director of Choirs, and Music Director for Woodrow’s annual musical stage production.

IB Music

Email: juanlopez2@dallasisd.org


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Marissa Marez IB Dance

IB Dance

Email: mamcconnell@dallasisd.org


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Dr. Nick Mariner IB History Year 2

IB History (Year 2)

Jessie Martinez IB Visual Arts

IB Visual Arts

Email: jessicamartinez2@dallasisd.org


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Dr. Luis Navarro IB French

IB French

Email: lnavarroayala@dallasisd.org


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Mindy O'Connell IB Environmental Systems and Society

Ms. O’Connell graduated with a degree in Geology from the University of Kansas. After working in the energy sector for a few years, she got a Master’s of Arts in Teaching from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has been at Woodrow for 10 years and has taught a variety of sciences over the years. She currently teaches IB Environmental Systems and Society.

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Email: MOCONNELL@dallasisd.org


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Terressa Romero IB Spanish

IB Spanish

Email: TROMEROGONZALEZ@dallasisd.org


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Karen Zotos IB History and Creativity, Action, & Service Coordinator

IB History and CAS Coordinator

Email: kzotos@dallasisd.org


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