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 since 2013. I earned a BA in Psychology from Texas A&M and a Masters in Counseling from UTSA. I have been married to BJ since 2005 and we have 5 children.
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
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
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
Bala Massey
Teacher
I am originally from India and have been living in Dallas for 20 years. I have a Bachelor of Art in Education and a Masters of Art in Education. I am a certified Montessori teacher and taught Montessori for two years prior to joining The Epiphany School.
Hobbies: Cooking, spending time with family and friends, and participating in church activities.
Enrique de la Cruz-German
Teacher
Born and raised in California, I moved to Texas with my mom and my sister in 2020. I graduated from Plano Senior High School in 2024 and began working in Plano ISD as a paraprofessional. I have been working with children for two years and love it! I am also pursuing a degree in Education.
Hobbies: Listening to music
Jasmer Blair-Spence
Teacher
I am originally from Hazelhurst, Mississippi but currently reside in Dallas, Texas. I began working in childcare more than 3 years ago and absolutely love it! I also have 4 children of my own,
Hobbies: Cooking, bowling, going to the movies or comedy clubs.
Tay McDaniel
Teacher
I grew up in Dallas, Texas with my parents and my brother. I moved to Virginia where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology before returning to Dallas. I have been working with children for nearly three years!
Hobbies: Reading, listening to podcasts, going for walks and shopping
