Our Team
Who We Are
Sarah Jo Skinner
Director
Texan by birth, I have lived all over the Lone Star State! A proud product of Richardson ISD, I graduated with a BA in Theology from St. Edwards University. I also have a Masters in Theological Studies from SMU and a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Texas Women's University. I have spent my career serving as an educator in both school and church settings. I am blessed to have served at Epiphany for the last two decades and am both honored and delighted to be entrusted with the gift of The Epiphany School.
Favorite Children's Book: Good Night Moon by Margaret Wise Brown
Kristin Mokry
School Administrator
Born in North Texas, I grew up in the Metroplex. I have lived in Bryan College Station, Austin, San Antonio and have been in Plano for ten years. I obtained a BA in Psychology from Texas A&M and a Masters in Counseling from UTSA. I have been married to BJ for more than 18 years and we have 5 children together.
Hobbies: Reading, gardening and Moms Night Out
Kennedy Scott
Lead Teacher
I am from Austin, Texas and moved to East Texas in 2010. I went to Sam Houston State University where I graduated during the pandemic. I have been working in preschools for five years and have been a lead teacher for three years!
Hobbies: Writing and reading books, painting, sculpting and charcoal art
Kimberly Rivera
Teacher
I was born in Albuquerque, NM and moved to Texas at age 10 and have been in Richardson since. I am certified to teach Early Childhood - 12th grade Special Education and am currently finishing my Student Teaching requirement for Bachelors degree.
Hobbies: Reading, puzzles, arts and crafts and spending time with my family
Favorite Children's Book: No David! by David Shannon
Bushra Hossain
Teacher
I was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh and have lived in Dallas for 19 years. I have an Associates Degree from the University of Dhaka. I have been working with children since 2016! I am also married and have a daughter.
Hobbies: Cooking, sewing and taking care of children
Veena John
Teacher
I am originally from India where I taught for 10 years at the St Joseph Convent School. In 1997, my husband, daughter and I moved to Garland, Texas. I am a trained Kindergarten teacher with a Child Development Associate Credential from Brookhaven College. In total, I have worked with children for 30 years. My passion is to lead every child in a positive and compassionate way.
Hobbies: Gardening, Cooking Indian food
Itzel Carmona-Lopez
Teacher
I am from El Paso, Texas and moved to Richardson in 2021. I attended University of Texas at Dallas where I graduated with a degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology at UTD. I have been working with children for six years as a nanny, an after school and daycare teacher. My parents and two siblings reside in El Paso.
Hobbies: Baking, Cooking, Hiking
Jessica Hall
Teacher
I have lived all over Texas and currently reside in Richardson with my husband and son. I have been working with children since 2010 and have loved it every day!
Hobbies: Cooking, Traveling, Exploring, Spontaneous Adventures
Seher Pishnamaz
Teacher
I was born in Bangladesh and moved to Texas 2016 with my parents and younger sibling. I am planning on pursuing a degree in child psychology and enjoy opportunities to work with young children, getting insight into their behaviors and seeing how incredibly smart and sensitive they can be.
Hobbies: Gardening, Painting and Reading Poetry
Sylvia Embry
Teacher
I grew up in Dallas and attended the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia where I earned a BFA in Interior Design. I have lived in Richardson for 24 years with my husband. We have twin sons who just left for college at the University of New Mexico.
Hobbies: Home and Garden Projects, Traveling
