How we teach

Kim Healy started at The Village School in 2001 as a Kindergarten teacher. As Director of Community Relations, she liaises between our parent association and the school, as she organizes events, meetings, and gatherings that bring our community together. She received her bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. 

Kim is married and her two children are Village alumni. In 2021, Kim became a grandmother for the first time to her grandson, Owen!

LaRetta joined Village in 2020 as the Director of Admissions, Marketing, and Communications. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Communications from Texas Christian University. Before coming to Village, LaRetta worked for a Fortune 200 technology company that brought her to all corners of the world. She shares, "One of my favorite places to work was Shanghai. I've also been fortunate to travel to Morocco, Nice, Berlin, Beijing, London, and many other amazing places across the globe!"

Jennifer Chile joined The Village School in 2021 as the Director of Lower School. Previously, Jen taught Kindergarten at Village from 2012 to 2014. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and her Master of Education degree in International Education Administration from Endicott College. 

Jen's husband is a high school teacher at Village and her twins attend Village Elementary. Jen has been in education for over 18 years and enjoys baking and reading.

Cindy Proske is the Director of Middle School and has been an educator for more than 34 years. She started at Village in 1993 and over her time here has served as a Math Teacher, Math/Science Team Coach, Math Department Chair, Dean of Students, and the Assistant Director of Middle School. She earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Lamar University. 

As a child, Cindy lived in Belgium! Cindy and her husband Charlie enjoy going to Disney parks, road trips, doting on their grandchildren and daughters, cheering on the University of Texas Longhorns and appreciating what life brings their way.

Carl Newman joined The Village School in 2016 as the IB Coordinator. As High School Director, he oversees all high school activities and the well-being of teachers and students alike. Carl has his Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

He has also competed at a semi-professional level in rugby and played in a wedding band for many years. Carl says, "I very much enjoy my time at The Village School! It is a beautiful place to work, and the students are diverse, welcoming, and engaging."

Randy Noll started working at The Village School in 2019 and is the Director of the Residential Life Program. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Journalism and his Bachelor of Arts degree in Physical Education from Southern Methodist University. 

Randy has worked in education for over 35 years; 20 years in education administration and the last 10 years in Residential Life. He has also published two children's books and played soccer both collegiately and professionally.

Randy loves to fish, play cards, is an avid Texans and Astros fan, and likes to make people laugh!