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 process of analytical rigor and strategic thinking that 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.

DIRECTOR, ACADEMICS

ACADEMIC LEAD

Meghan Payne serves as the Third through Seventh Grade English Language Arts teacher. She holds a degree in Education from the University of North Texas and brings over 15 years of classroom experience, having taught fourth grade ELA for 14 years and sixth grade ELA for one year in Allen ISD. Meghan joined Forms Residency three years ago and is passionate about its unique, personalized approach to learning. She lives in Grapevine with her husband and youngest daughter, Kyla, while her oldest daughter, Rianna, is pursuing a doctorate at TCU. Meghan’s four dogs often make appearances in her students’ creative writing projects, bringing warmth and imagination to the classroom.

LEAD EDUCATOR, SCIENCES & GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES

Angela Jensen teaches Science and Social Studies for students in grades three through eight. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology from Texas A&M and a Master’s in Education from Texas State University. She is certified to teach Pre-K through eighth grade. Angela is passionate about building meaningful relationships and fostering curiosity in her students. She is married to her college sweetheart, and together they have four children—Ashley, Melanie, Nathan, and Connor. In her downtime, she enjoys retreating to her family’s cabin and getting lost in a good book.

LEAD EDUCATOR, EARLY FOUNDATIONS

Ellie Darrough brings 16 years of teaching experience and a degree in Education to her role as the First and Second Grade teacher. Certified to teach Pre-K through fourth grade, she spent 13 years in Mansfield ISD and one year in Frisco ISD before joining Forms Residency three years ago. Ellie is a devoted mother to three children—Olivia, Grayson, and Corbin—and a lively puppy named Archie. Her two sons are current students in the Residency program and are thriving within this close-knit and supportive community.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR, MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS

Erin Baker holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and is certified to teach Pre-K through eighth grade. She brings seven years of teaching experience across a range of subjects, including sixth and eighth grade math, seventh grade science, and self-contained third grade. She also spent a year serving as a Math and Science Interventionist. Erin is the proud mother of two children, Maxwell and Lexi, who currently attend Forms Residency. Outside the classroom and off the soccer fields, Erin and her family love traveling and embracing new adventures together.

CO-DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS

CO-DIRECTOR, ATHLETICS

TECHNICAL STAFF

TECHNICAL STAFF

MANAGER DIRECTOR