2026 SPARC National Conference

Melissa Curtis serves as the Director of Auxiliary Programs at The Hockaday School in Dallas, where she leads a wide range of initiatives that enrich the student experience and extend the school’s mission beyond the classroom. She oversees Summer at Hockaday, private music lessons, after-school programs, the campus store, the child development center, and facility rentals, ensuring each program reflects the School’s commitment to excellence, safety, and whole-child development.With a focus on innovation, operational sustainability, and community impact, Melissa has strengthened Hockaday’s Auxiliary Programs into a vital part of the School’s ecosystem. She is deeply invested in building programs that balance rigor with well-being, provide joyful opportunities for growth, and reflect the belief that every student has limitless potential.As a member of the School’s leadership team, Melissa collaborates across departments to support Hockaday’s mission and vision while creating meaningful partnerships with families, faculty, and the broader Dallas community.