Lake Highlands High School 9449 Church Road Dallas, Texas 75238 469.593.1000
Varsity Coach
Melissa Christman
Christman played volleyball at the University of Oklahoma from 1996 to 1999, and has played in Spain, China and Panama, including on a Panamanian National Team in 2005-06. She coached at Raytown (Missouri) South High School before joining the Highland Park coaching staff in 2007. In 2008, the HPHS volleyball team advanced to the state tournament and finished second in 4A.
Coach Christman holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oklahoma and is completing another master's through Southeast Missouri State University. Her teaching experience includes English instruction in Shanghai, China and Panama City, Panama, and Spanish instruction in Raytown, Missouri and Highland Park. She will be teaching Spanish also at LHHS.
Molly Gittemeier
Junior Varsity Coach
After graduating from Lake Highlands High School in 2003, Molly Gittemeier went on to Texas A&M University where she earned a Master's in Education and a BA in English. She has been coaching volleyball and distance track at LH since 2007 and is thrilled to be a part of such a great school and community. Between teaching English and coaching, Molly gets to combine her love for reading, running, and hanging out with teenagers.
Janis Grace
Freshman Girls Basketball/Freshman Volleyball
2nd Year at Lake Highlands High School
Education:
Degrees:
Bachelor of Applied Art and Science
Double Major: Education and Physical Education
Specialized in: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Sociology
University of North Texas
Associate of Art in Education
Coaching Experience:
BCI - Basketball
AAU - Basketball
TAAF - Track and Field
COACHING:
-TAAF National Qualifier in Track and Field
-TAAF Regional Qualifier in Track and Field
-TAAF State Qualifier in Track and Field
Other Accomplishments:
Texas Athletic Amateur Federation State Certified Coach/Instructor - All Sports
Education Enrichment and Athletic League Clinician/Liaison for TAAF
