Beth Featherston, Headmaster

Miss Beth Featherston is passionate about the calling God has placed on her life to encourage and challenge young people to be all He has called them to be, and to train teachers in all aspects of teaching. With more than 20 years in the education field, Miss Featherston brings experience from both the public and private school sectors. She was commissioned as a charter teacher of High Point Prep in 2002, and has served in administration since 2004.

Miss Featherston’s credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Louisiana in Monroe, a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University, lifetime teaching certificates in both Louisiana and Texas, and several education endorsements, such as Gifted and Talented Education and Early Childhood. She has received numerous awards and recognitions during her tenure in education, including Teacher of the Year, Lifetime Texas PTA Member, and Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers/Administrators. Miss Featherston has enjoyed serving both public school districts and private school associations as guest speaker for workshops on various educational topics, and as an accreditation site team member.

Miss Featherston has earned the ranking of First Degree Black Belt with the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, and enjoys tae kwon do classes along with reading and decorating, as hobbies. Her daughter, Gabby, is in high school at High Point Prep, and her son, Brent, and daughter-in-law, Hilary, are the parents of Miss Featherston’s first grandchild, Bailey, who now takes precedence over the aforementioned hobbies! Miss Featherston has been a member of High Point Church since 2000, and has served as a Prayer Partner, Touch Point Leader, and M Power U instructor.

Glinder Alexander, Elementary Principal

Mrs. Glinder Alexander is a native of Dallas and has lived in Texas all of her life.  She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Dallas Baptist University. 

Glinder has always had a passion for the things of God and has always been a teacher at heart.  As she made her mark in the corporate world, the Lord began to stir change in her spirit.  Her plans were to study for the LSAT and gain acceptance into Texas Wesleyan’s Law School, but God had different plans for her.  God had placed the desire to teach in her heart, and in obedience, she answered His call.  Glinder joined the High Point Preparatory Academy family in August of 2007. 

Mrs. Alexander and her husband Eugene have been members of High Point Church since 2002 where she serves as a First Time Guest greeter and a Prayer Partner.  They reside in Arlington and are the proud parents of three wonderful children – Andrew, India, and Gené.

Laura Galindo, Secondary Principal

Mrs. Laura Galindo is a Fort Worth native and was the first in her family to complete a college degree. Mrs. Galindo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with a minor in Business. She holds her Texas State Teacher Certification with Bi-lingual and English as Second Language endorsements, and will complete a Masters of Education degree from Concordia University in May, 2010.

Mrs. Galindo began her teaching career in 1994 in the public school sector, having taught in the Dallas Independent School District, Richardson School District and the Dallas County Community College District prior to joining High Point Preparatory Academy in 2005.

In addition to education, Mrs. Galindo enjoys reading, writing, scrapbooking, baking, and keeping up with the family dogs, Bullet and Sienna. Mrs. Galindo and her husband George are the proud parents of three children, all of whom are High Point Prep students, and members of High Point Church.