Extend
Parish Extend
Welcome to Extend, Parish’s dynamic after-school program, designed to serve as an extension of your child’s day and curriculum. Extend strives to offer a range of programs for students of all ages and interests. From PreK Extension to traditional Extended Day and specialized Exploration classes, the after-school hours turn into a time for development, discovery, and fun!
📘 Spring Exploration Guide Now Available!
Looking for an easy way to browse and plan Spring 2026 classes? Our new interactive and printable Spring Exploration Guide is organized by grade level and includes class descriptions and embedded registration links. It’s your one-stop resource to see all offerings at a glance and sign up with ease.
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Director of Parish Extend and Summer
Meet Jessica Rodriguez
Jessica is starting her tenth year with the program. As Director of Parish Extend and Summer, she works with our partners to develop a wide variety of classes in academics, arts, athletics and STEM. She is also responsible for parent and student experiences in PreK Extension, Extended Day and Explorations as well as in the Music and Dance Academies. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from SMU.
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Parish Extend and Summer Assistant Director
Meet Brendan Murphy
Brendan joined Parish in 2018 as a Humanities teacher. Over the years, he’s taken on many roles and now helps with Extend’s program administration and daily operations at both the Hillcrest and Midway campuses. Brendan loves making sure students get to their classes, lessons, and activities and that they have a great time while they’re here. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the College of Wooster and his M.A.T. from Brandeis University.
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Parish Extend and Summer Manager
Meet Adrian Sanchez
Having worked with the program in various capacities since 2006, including owning 8Bit Education, which offered some of our favorite camps and classes, Adrian now manages the Hillcrest and Midway campus daily operations of Extended Day and Explorations. Adrian is also responsible for all registration and account details.
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Parish Extend and Summer Assistant
Meet Riley Coleman
Riley, a dedicated Parish Lifer, has been part of the Parish community for 20 years. She began her journey with Extend in 2020, initially as a substitute teacher and staff member, and has been an integral part of the program for nearly five years. Recently, Riley assumed the role of Lower School & Extend Assistant, where she works closely with both divisions to ensure a smooth transition from the school day to after-school care at the Hillcrest campus. From assisting in classrooms to creating engaging activities in Extend, Riley’s influence is felt everywhere. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with a focus on Child Psychology from the University of North Texas.
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