Rhonda Hyde

ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

Originally from the Bronx, New York, Dr. Rhonda Hyde attended Yale University where she earned her B.S. degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. At Harvard, she earned her Ph.D. in Neurobiology by studying the genetics of behavior using the model organism C. elegans.  After graduate school, Rhonda accepted a post-doctoral research position at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where she contributed to research involving the genetics of lipid metabolism. She is currently an AP Biology teacher and one of four Instructional Coaches at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep.

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Although I enjoyed research, I’ve always been drawn to teaching. I’m grateful for the dozens of inspiring, dedicated teachers who helped me along my own intellectual and personal journey. In 2013, I transitioned to a high school teaching career. I enjoy helping students get excited about science, but more importantly, I strive to help them develop the character traits to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

In my free time, I like reading and baking.