
Austin Miller is the head boys tennis coach and Social Studies teacher at Holland Hall. Although he’s an Oklahoma native (Shattuck in western Oklahoma), Miller graduated from Carlsbad High School in New Mexico in 2010. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Mexico in 2015 and three years later there, he earned a Master of Arts degree. In 2024, Miller got his PhD in History from Southern Methodist University. He’s a big fan of English writer and philologist J.R.R. Tolkien and a self-professed Lord of the Rings nerd.
“I want to build a tennis program at Holland Hall that emphasizes hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship. Tennis is a wonderful game for developing mental, physical, and intestinal fortitude, and unlike most sports, it can be a lifelong pursuit. I hope that for my players, tennis becomes something of a guide to life that will help them develop the mindset and skills to navigate the challenges the world will throw at them. It’s also a ton of fun!”
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Sarah Smith

Holland Hall Chaplain Sarah Smith joined Holland Hall in 2023 after coaching at independent schools in Oklahoma City, then leading her own parish, before spending time at the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma.
She holds degrees from Notre Dame and Vanderbilt.
A sixth-generation Oklahoman who graduated from an independent school, she is uniquely qualified to teach religion courses and offer pastoral care at Holland Hall.
Christy Utter

Christy serves as the Middle School Chaplain in addition to her role as head field hockey coach. A 1992 graduate of Holland Hall, Utter coached at the University of Louisville and Brown before returning to Holland Hall.
She holds degrees from the University of North Carolina and the University of Louisville.
Her mission as a chaplain is simple: Helping students to understand the consequences of their choices, helping them to develop a strong moral compass, and guiding them as they lead of life of loving others with compassion, no judgment, and understanding and appreciating the differences in others.
Kristin Lees

Kristin serves as the Primary School Chaplain and is instrumental in teaching the Second Step curriculum, which promotes social and emotional skills in children. The program fosters and builds skills related to empathy, communication, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.