Academic Staff & Directors
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Betsy Strawn
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMICS AND CURRICULUM, SPANISH EDUCATOR
Betsy brings more than a decade of experience across K–12 education, curriculum design, and instructional leadership. Now in her 12th year in the field, her work spans classroom teaching, coaching educators, and building rigorous, standards-aligned academic programs.
She has served as a secondary Spanish, Reading, and ESL teacher, as well as an Instructional Coach and Professional Learning Specialist. Betsy holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Business and Spanish, along with K–12 teaching certifications in Spanish and English as a Second Language.
In public education, Betsy taught students across proficiency levels, coached teachers, developed curriculum, and led professional learning initiatives. Most recently, she taught Spanish at Melissa ISD, where she worked with advanced learners and designed an International Baccalaureate (IB) Spanish curriculum aligned with high academic expectations. She has also worked with Carnegie Learning, a K–12 curriculum publisher, supporting schools nationwide in the implementation of research-based instructional materials aligned to state standards.
Beyond traditional school settings, Betsy founded and operated My Bilingual Tot for nine years, a language acquisition company serving PreK–12 students and adult learners through small-group instruction and private tutoring. The program partnered with private schools and Northwest ISD to deliver language enrichment at scale.
Betsy’s work is grounded in instructional clarity, curriculum coherence, and the belief that strong systems enable both students and educators to perform at their best.
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Megan Payne
ACADEMIC LEAD
Meghan brings more than 16 years of classroom experience in upper elementary and middle school education, with a focus on English Language Arts and Social Studies. She holds a degree in Education from the University of North Texas and has spent 16 years teaching students in grades four through six.
She is certified by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification as a Generalist (EC–4), in English Language Arts and Reading and Social Studies (grades 4–8), and in English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental (EC–8).
Meghan joined Forms Residency three years ago and has become a key contributor to its individualized, student-centered learning environment. She is deeply aligned with the program’s personalized academic model and is committed to helping students develop strong literacy skills, historical understanding, and independent thinking. She will continue serving as the Language Arts and Social Studies teacher this upcoming year.
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Angela Jensen
LEAD EDUCATOR, SCIENCES & GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Angela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A&M University and a Master’s degree in Education from Texas State University. She is certified to teach Pre-K through eighth grade and brings a broad, interdisciplinary perspective to her teaching.
She began her career in public education, working in individual and small-group intervention, tracking student progress, and supporting learners across all subject areas from kindergarten through sixth grade. Since joining Forms Residency, Angela has taught first and second grade before transitioning into Science and Social Studies instruction for grades three through eight.
Angela’s teaching is grounded in curiosity, relationship-building, and conceptual understanding. She is particularly effective at helping students connect ideas across disciplines and develop confidence in problem-solving and scientific thinking. She will serve as the Math and Science teacher for grades three through seven in the upcoming year.
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Ellie Darrough
LEAD EDUCATOR, EARLY FOUNDATIONS
Ellie brings 16 years of teaching experience and a strong foundation in early childhood and elementary education. She holds a degree in Education and is certified to teach Pre-K through fourth grade.
Before joining Forms Residency three years ago, Ellie spent 13 years teaching in Mansfield ISD and one year in Frisco ISD. Her classroom experience spans foundational literacy, numeracy, and early cognitive development, with an emphasis on building confidence, curiosity, and independence in young learners.
Ellie is known for a hands-on, experiential approach to teaching that connects academic concepts to real-world understanding. She designs lessons that actively engage students and foster a genuine enjoyment of learning, creating a classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and eager to grow.
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Ronald Hogsett
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Ronald Hogsett applies a first-principles approach to education and development, shaped by his studies at Georgetown University, Syracuse University Madrid, and St. Charles University Prague, and culminating in a master’s degree from the London School of Economics. The LSE motto, “Eager to Know the Causes of Things,” defines his intellectual philosophy, driving his pursuit of deep understanding, structured problem-solving, and innovation.Before leading Forms Residency, Ronald built expertise in corporate finance at NEC, a Global Fortune 500 company, where he led the Deal Desk, designed corporate credit risk algorithms, and managed FP&A and Treasury operations. However, his success stems not from industry experience but from the analytical rigor and strategic thinking he now applies to education and player development.
Under his leadership, Forms Residency is more than a school- it is an institution designed to develop independent thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders. He believes that mastery is cultivated through structured learning, high expectations, and an environment that demands excellence. His vision is to prepare students not just for success in the classroom, but for leadership in an evolving world.
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Mindy Hogsett
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER
Technical Staff
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Ana Bruni
RESIDENCY DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS
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Thomas Sousa
PRIMARY RESIDENCY, TECHNICAL STAFF
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Steve Trejo
UPPER RESIDENCY, TECHNICAL STAFF
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Courtney Fisher
PRIMARY RESIDENCY, TECHNICAL STAFF
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Ron Hogsett
MANAGING DIRECTOR