LUIS ARIZPE
Logic and Rhetoric School Classical Guitar, Audio Engineering, Audio Engineer and Videographer
Education: Associate of Arts – San Antonio Community College; Music Composition – University of North Texas
Family: Wife Lynnette, son Diego and daughter Shaia
Why he is at Geneva: “I have been called by God to be here. I find it a high honor to be used by Him to help young people become life-time disciples of Christ for His will and for His glory.”
Interesting tidbit: Luis has recorded three records, made guest appearances on his friends’ records and won songwriting awards.
ANDREW BASLER
Assistant Logic and Rhetoric School Band Director
Education: University of New Mexico
Family: Wife Tamra and step son Jonathan
Why you are at Geneva: “Music was created by God and must be taught in a way that honors and glorifies him.”
Interesting Tidbit: Andrew plays Saxophone as his primary instrument and knows all woodwind and brass instruments!
CRISTIAN BUZAS
Logic and Rhetoric School Choir
Education: Bachelor in Music Education – Tennessee Wesleyan University
Family: Two God-honoring parents and 3 amazing younger sisters.
Why he is at Geneva: “I serve at Geneva as an opportunity to use my God-given talents in music and teaching”
Interesting tidbit: I have gotten to sing with and conduct ensembles all over the US including the Oregon Symphony and Symphonic Choir.
TAYLOR COX
Grammar School Art Teacher
Education: Bachelor of fine arts with all level teaching certification from Texas State University
Family: Husband Andrew, son Garrett (11), daughter Zoey (10)
Why she is at Geneva: “I have been called to teach, and I was led to Geneva by the grace of God. It is a privilege to be here.”
Interesting tidbit: Taylor previously taught at two of the largest schools in NISD.
DANIEL DESALLES
Logic and Rhetoric School Band
Education: Bachelor of Music Education – Berklee College of Music
Family: Wife Destinee
Why he is at Geneva: “The Lord has graciously led me here and I find it a joy to teach and invest in our students at Geneva.”
Interesting tidbit: Daniel has performed with Grammy-winning conductor Arnie Roth at Boston Symphony Hall and enjoys playing tennis.
GRADI EVANS
Grammar School Music Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Music Education – University of South Carolina; Master of Arts in Music Education – University of South Carolina; EdD ABD – Arizona State University
Family: Husband Ric and children Ian, Nathan (Class of 2011) and Mikaela (Class of 2016) plus one granddaughter and a grandson on the way in January 2025!
Why she is at Geneva: “God has led me to Geneva to do a job I love while serving and loving Jesus and His children.”
Interesting tidbit: Gradi is a fourth-generation music enthusiast.
SARAH GACHUPIN
Logic and Rhetoric School Orchestra, Musicology, Sayers House Co-Dean
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Music Education – New Mexico Highlands University
Family: Husband Jesús and daughters Ashlyn Paige and Eunice Rose
Why she is at Geneva: “I am so thankful that I have been led to teach orchestra at Geneva. I feel that Geneva is the place that I am meant to be.”
Interesting tidbit: Sarah has lived in five state capitals: Honolulu, HI; Austin, TX; Columbia, SC; Montgomery, AL; Santa Fe, NM
BECCA KUHLMEIER
Fine Arts Executive Assistant
Education: Bachelor in Music Education – University of Mississippi; Master in Music and Human Learning – The University of Texas
Family: Married to Patrick, daughters Ruthie (class of 2032) and Gracie (class of 2034) and sons Bud (class of 2036), Gus (class of 2035) future eagle Jack
Why she is at Geneva: “God led us to this special community, and opened the door to allow me to teach using my God given gifts!”
Interesting tidbit: “I love college football and the Olympics!”
DANIELLE PATTESON
Logic and Rhetoric School Art, Chaucer House Co-Dean
Education: Bachelor Fine Arts in Studio Arts- Baylor University, Region 20 Teacher Certification, Post Baccalaureate Classes at UTSA
Family: Husband Keith and children Joshua (class of 2026), Aben and Callie Grace (class of 2030)
Why she is at Geneva: God led us here when Joshua was entering Kindergarten. Geneva prioritizes and develops the things my family values including faith in Jesus Christ, a classical education, service, community, and lifelong learning. I am privileged to teach art!
Interesting tidbit: In high school, I played soccer for an all girls school in Virginia. Our mascot was a snail. Fittingly, our motto was Festina Lente. Fans cheered, “Go, Go Escargot!”
BEN VIS
Fine Arts Director, Logic and Rhetoric School Assistant Choir Director & AP Music Theory
Education: Master of Arts in Christian Leadership – Houston Baptist University; Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance emphasis; Bachelor of Music Education – University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Family: Wife Meredith, son Christian (Class of 2026) and daughters Bristol (Class of 2033) and Madeline (Class of 2035)
Why he is at Geneva:“I am at Geneva by God’s grace. I am privileged to serve, support, and nurture the fine arts faculty and students as they fulfill their creative roles as divine image bearers.”
Interesting tidbit: Ben placed in the top 20 in a five-mile race of almost 800 participants.