Lindsay Hay graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and Film, with minors in Marketing and Psychology. After college, she spent 8 years in the Motion Picture Film Industry as a camera technician in Florida, Colorado, and Alabama. When motherhood called, Lindsay fine-tuned her photography skills from home, while homeschooling her children. After preschool teaching, freelance photography, and working as a website administrator, Lindsay found her way to Paragon.

Lindsay runs the day-to-day operations of Paragon, plans and executes school events, and loves including parents in their child’s education. She wears many hats at Paragon and loves the variety of activities that she can share with the students.

​”The opportunity to interact with students during such an important transformational time in their development offers me purpose in my life and a wonderful reason to come to work everyday.” Lindsay will earn her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership in December 2022 and looks to continue to expand her skills at Paragon for years to come. “I love watching the students grow up and helping them with the Paragon journey. There is something educationally fantastic happening here and I feel so fortunate to be a part of it.”

​Lindsay has four children (all of which have attended Paragon) a supportive husband, and a dog named Ketchup.

Lindsay Hay has been a part of the Paragon Team since 2010.

Ryan Jamail was born and raised in Austin, Texas. After attending Paragon from second through eighth grade, he continued competing in athletics throughout high school, where he developed a passion for teamwork, leadership, and helping others grow through sports. He recently completed two years at Texas Tech University, where he studied Creative Media Industries.

Returning to Paragon as a coach is especially meaningful to Ryan because he is familiar with the school’s culture and values and is excited to help the next generation of students have the same positive experience he did.

Kerry Jones has been a part of the Paragon team since 2017. She originally joined as an administrative assistant and registrar, bringing with her over 12 years of experience in teaching and managing in the early childhood education field. Kerry studied Liberal Arts at Lamar State College-Orange and Human Development and Family Studies at Stephen F. Austin State University. Now serving as Paragon Prep’s Director of Enrollment, Kerry plays a key role in welcoming new families and helping students find their place within the Paragon community. “This role at Paragon allows me to connect with families, collaborate with teachers, and engage with children in their love of learning.”

Ms. Josey grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia, and St. Louis before making Texas her home. She attended Texas State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child and Family Development. She has several years of experience working with children in both education and behavioral therapy and currently teaches 2nd grade Math, Science, and History at Paragon Prep.

“I am passionate about creating a classroom where every student feels supported, valued, and excited to learn. I believe every child has unique strengths, and I love helping them discover their confidence and reach their full potential.”

Gloria King comes from a family of educators. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1997. She has twelve years of classroom teaching experience in grades 2, 3, and 5 in both public and private schools. For several years, Mrs. King was a stay-at-home mom with her two children. Her children are young adults now, and Mrs. King has become an empty nester. In her free time, Mrs. King spends time with her family, reads mystery books (usually with her cat in her lap), spends time gardening, and travels. Most recently, Mrs. King traveled throughout Eastern Europe, starting in Istanbul, Turkey, and ending in Budapest, Hungary. She enjoys learning about geography, history, and cultures of countries around the world. Mrs. King is passionate about teaching and providing a safe, caring, and enthusiastic classroom for her students to learn

Melissa was born and raised in Houston, TX and moved to the great city of Austin to attend the University of Texas. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from UT’s Red McCombs School of Business and a minor in Government. Melissa has worn many hats in the education field from substitute teacher/choir director, special education case manager, resource and inclusion teacher, and general education math teacher, teaching 3 different levels of math at a time: Academic, Pre-AP, and Advanced. She has also served on school and district committees and cohorts like AVID, the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE), Technology Cohort I, and Curriculum Writing Cohorts. Melissa has received the honor of being Murchison Middle School’s Teacher of the Year in 2016 and was a Semi-Finalist for Austin ISD’s Teacher of the Year the same year.

Outside of school, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, of which she is the youngest of 9 siblings and the aunt to 21 nieces and nephews (as of 2020). As a lifelong choir nerd, Melissa can be found singing with Austin Women’s Chorus the Tapestry Singers, watching a Broadway show, or performing a math dance in her classroom for her students. Melissa and her husband Dan welcomed their first child, Lucy in September 2018.

Melissa Lype joined the Paragon Team in 2017.

Josh was born and raised in Austin, TX. At age 17 he started working in daycares and summer camps until he graduated from St. Edward’s University in 2011 with a Communications degree. After graduation he sought his place in the world working 2, sometimes 3 or 4, jobs at any given time until a chance encounter led him to join the Paragon coaching staff in 2015.

Since then, Josh has steadily become an increasingly valuable member of the Paragon team. Now, as a certified adult and child yoga instructor, Coach Josh spends his time helping around campus at every available opportunity, sharing his passion for fitness, hard work, and being positive. He loves getting to know each student and making them feel heard, seen, and valued as the unique individuals and people they truly are. He’s also nearly completed his teaching certificate to become an even more valuable asset for your student’s success.

​Josh McBride joined the Paragon Team in 2015.

Ms. McKitrick joined Paragon Prep in January of 2026, bringing with her many years of coordination and management experience of various programs in the public school sector. She brings a passion for people and customer service and loves helping Paragon families and staff alike.

She has been a resident of Austin since 2006. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, movies, traveling with her family, and being outdoors.

TaRon is a native Austinite who brings a rich background in education and the arts to Paragon Prep. He earned his BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, before embarking on a career as a professional performing artist across theatre, music, and dance. Over the past decade, TaRon has dedicated himself to youth development through his work in children’s theatre, program direction, and private instruction.

He joins Paragon directly from a successful four-year role as an afterschool Site Director, where he grew his campus program from a single classroom of 30 students into a thriving childcare community serving 90 children. By designing engaging specialized curricula and activity plans, he drove rapid program growth while maintaining high standards of care. TaRon is passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and leadership in young learners, and he is eager to bring that same energetic, student-centered approach to Paragon Prep.

Outside of work, TaRon is an avid fan of sci-fi and fantasy—always ready for a friendly conversation about Star Wars—and enjoys spending time at home with his cat, Momo, and dog, Daisy!

Mr. Miller has a degree in Early Childhood Education and loves helping young learners grow and explore. Before teaching, he worked as a timber faller across Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. When not teaching, Mr. Miller trains jiu-jitsu and is his happiest outdoors—camping, hiking, or hunting with his wife, Kelly. He also trains and competes in retriever sports with his yellow lab, Quinn, and shares his home with their Great Pyrenees, Sophie.