Meet Our Team

Matushka Abigail Genig earned a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Valparaiso University in Indiana and has been a teacher for over 20 years...

Abigail Mallin holds a BA in English Literature and an MA in Creative Writing. Her master’s thesis was a novel in prose-poetry which explored the bo...

Allie Grayshon is an educator with extensive experience with diverse learners, including those with learning differences. Her teaching philosophy emph...

Dr. Alexander Titus is a learner, educator, translator, and Church historian, specializing in the Byzantine and medieval Western periods. He holds a B...

Alison Haley has been contributing to Christian education for two decades and has earned a dual Master’s degree – a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instr...

Alison Grace Johansen is a Scholé Academy instructor, tutor, and host of our poetry club. While tutoring in grammar and writing, she is teaching Clas...

Alivia Ragan received a BA in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Bible minor from Cedarville University. She taught Pre-K for 3 years and second ...

Allen Rushing has always loved story, and that love only grew when, at the age of 14, the Lord saved him. Since then he has joyfully studied the trut...

Amanda Reeves has a BA in Greek and Latin from Stanford University, where she received recognition in her department for both her enthusiasm for the c...

Amy Morgan is Scholé Academy’s Writing & Rhetoric and Well-Ordered Language Department chair. She earned her BA in liberal arts at St. John’s Co...

Amy Travis holds a BA in psychology and religious education with additional training in behavioral modification, counseling, and missions. She has li...

Anastasia Wilkinson holds a BA in Russian and an MA in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. After homeschooling her childre...

Andrew Lindsey has been an educator since 2005, with an M.Ed. from Georgia State University, and an M.Div. and Th.M. from the Southern Baptist Theolo...

Andy Newman calls western Nebraska home, that borderland where Midwest and West shake hands. There he has taught literature, composition, history, jo...

Angelique Chaverri holds an MSEd in special education from Missouri State University and a BA in psychology from Southwest Baptist University. Angeli...

Anna-Maria Tsikhlakis went to high school in Athens (Hellinikon), Greece. In 2007 she completed her certificate in Modern Greek language studies from ...

Anni Hollenbeck holds a Master of Science in Deaf Education and has accumulated 17 years of teaching experience at schools for the Deaf. She fostered...

Annice Hoffman holds a BA in Anthropology from Penn State University. As a young adult, curiosity and a desire to find her neighbor in the wider worl...

Anthea Shirk earned a BA in English Education from Cedarville University in 1996. Her love of teaching was ignited in Taiwan as she rubbed shoulders w...

Ash White holds a BA in English and Theatre from Mary Baldwin University, and has taught literature, writing, and logic at the middle and secondary le...

Audrey Merrell earned a B.A. in Biology and Linguistics from Swarthmore College. She is currently pursuing graduate studies in Classics at Villanova ...

Mrs. Audrey Rushing grew up in Chile until age 12. After graduating from Covenant College with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Music, Biblical/Th...

Ava Nelson earned a BA in Linguistics from Washington State University as well as a Masters in Teaching. She found the classroom to be the true vocati...

Brandon Jones earned his degree in Secondary Education in 2002 and now resides in Oklahoma with his wife and their five adopted children. He is deeply...

Brenda Tchoundjo holds a Master’s in Teaching and Learning with Technology (MATLT) from Ashford University and is certified in Teaching English as a...

Brian Phillips is the pastor of Holy Trinity Reformed Church (CREC – Concord, NC), teaches Humanities at Oaks Classical Christian Academy, and write...

Caeli Lanzilotti lives in Northern VA with her husband and two-year-old son. She is passionate about the Liberal Arts and pursuing a life fully realiz...

Caridad Legere was born and raised in Guatemala City. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Caridad worked in different indu...

Catherine “Cat” Wise has loved to read since before she started school. Raised in a military family, she attended public school in Italy and then ...

Charity Jacobson is always ready for an adventure, whether it be a walk in the rain, taking a last-minute 2-day tour of Norway, or being taught by Uk...

Charlotte Odum received a classical education at St. John’s College, earning a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. She then pursued graduate studies ...

Chris Hall has a BA in Philosophy from Gettysburg College and an MAT in Elementary Education from Towson University. He has been a classroom educator ...

Christian Herring holds a B.S in History from Western Carolina University, an M.Div from Hood Theological Seminary, and a Th.M in Church History from...

Christina Royals embarked on her journey as an educator in 2005, earning a B.S. in Middle Grades Education with certifications in ELA, Math, and Gifte...

Christine Seaward was born and raised in central California. She received her B.A. in Liberal Arts and earned her elementary teaching credential at C...

Chris Marchand (pronounced mar-shan) is a music pastor and priest within the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), serving in Peoria, Illinois. He...

Dr. Christy Anne Vaughan holds an Ed.D. from Liberty University in Educational Leadership. Her doctoral dissertation, published in February of 2020 th...

Cindy Barker has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Midwestern State University and a M.Ed. in Education Administration from Lamar Universit...

Claudie Thompson is an experienced and awarded teacher of 34 years. With a B.S. in Special Education and endorsements in History and Physical Educatio...

Courtney Chancey loved pondering icons as she and her husband Denton began their Orthodox Journey several years ago. She loves how each one tells a st...

Daniel Moore has loved the study of history for as long as he can remember. The running joke in his family of eleven is that he knew exactly what he w...

Dan Monroe, tutor, took a B.A. in Religious Studies (University of Oregon, 1986). On a trip to Singapore in 1989, he had the opportunity to teach Engl...

Danielle (Dani) Adams, a graduate of Hillsdale College, holds a BS in Biochemistry and a minor in Jazz Music. Mrs. Adams has worked in various educati...

Danielle Bartko is an experienced Math and Science teacher, and Orthodox Church Cantor and Choir Director. She taught in public schools and a Montesso...

David Rosentrater was homeschooled through high school and received a BA in Humanities from Messiah University. In between high school and college, h...

Mrs. Dixie Hacker holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Secondary Education with an emphasis in Mathematics. She has over 30 year...

Dustin Finch’s love for Greek began in the Fall of 2008 at Williams Baptist College (Walnut Ridge, AR), where he was later honored with the Zonderva...

Edward Kotynski, Chair of Latin Department, grew up as a missionary kid in Indonesia, where his parents were Bible translators. He attributes his lov...

Presvytera Eleni Kallaur holds her Dyslexia Practitioner Certification in the Wilson Reading System–a Tier 3 Structured Literacy program based on ph...

Elijah Turrell is a Liturgical Artist from Seattle, WA. He holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Traditional Arts f...

Elizabeth Kaufman holds a M.Ed. and earned her BA in Spanish from Hope College with minors in Music (piano performance) and Elementary Ed.. A missio...

Emily Cook is a lifelong lover of literature, seeking insight into the complex beauty of the world and the One who made it through well-written storie...

Emily Kashin holds a BA in Primary Education from the University of North Florida. She was homeschooled K-12 in the classical tradition and previously...

Eric Robinson has a MFA (Master of Fine Arts) degree in printmaking from Iowa State University and a BS in secondary math education from Western Gover...

Dr. Erin Moulton has a deep love for education and has been teaching in some capacity for over two decades. She holds a PhD in Slavic linguistics from...

Erin Osadchuk holds a BA from Biola University in English, and is a Perpetual Member of the Torrey Honors College. She has experience as a multi-subje...

Esther Deiana was born and raised in a little town by the sea, in the island of Sardinia (south of Italy). Growing up in a land of ancient traditions ...

Francie Longshore has taught Latin, humanities, writing, and logic to middle schoolers, high schoolers, and undergraduate college students for over fi...

Dr. Fransell Riley, Chair of Math Department spent most of her career working as a quantitative analyst. She earned her PhD in mathematics from the U...

Gabriel Quinodoz began his teaching career in January 2020 as an Assistant Teacher at Main Line Classical Academy. He soon went on to serve as a Middl...

Father Gabriel Souza was ordained to the Holy Priesthood by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of blessed memory in February of 2021. He currently ser...

Grant Gombert grew up in the Hill Country of Texas where he received a Liberal Arts education and raised sheep in the town his ancestors helped found....

Hannah Barry started tutoring Latin in 8th grade and has never stopped. Homeschooled up through high school, she received her undergraduate in Classic...

Hannah Graves earned her BA at Wyoming Catholic College where she gained a love and respect for the great outdoors. She then pursued an MA in Scriptur...

Hannah Maybrook, known to her students as Madame Maybrook, is an educator based in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York. She holds a ...

Heather McCoy holds a BA in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Art from California State University, Northridge and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruct...

Helga Maier has taught high school and middle school reading, writing and literature for many years. Since joining the classical movement a number of ...

Ibrahim Chalhoub is a dedicated math educator with over six years of experience in both in-person and virtual settings. Rooted in a family of educator...

Iulia Cutright was born and raised in communist Romania and came to the United States to continue her graduate studies. Her Bachelor's degree in civil...

Jacob Voyce brings over two decades of experience in Christian education, excelling in roles as both teacher and administrator across various private ...

Fr. James Sweeney is a priest of the Anglican Province of America and serves as an assisting priest at St. Barnabas Anglican Cathedral in Dunwoody, Ge...

Jamie Terral has been teaching math and science in variety of settings including private Christian education, online tutoring, community college, and...

Jasmine McCormick resides in southwest Florida with her husband and five children. She holds bachelor’s degrees in biology and nursing and a master�...

Jennifer Armstrong has a B.S. in English and an M.A. in Student Affairs Administration from Ball State University in Indiana. She is a homeschool mom ...

Jennifer Breidenbach holds a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art. She has experience in homeschool c...

Jillian Strecker has a BA in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville, a MA in Russian literature from University College London and is cu...

Jimmy Schambach holds a Master of Divinity from Regent University, and a BA in theology and philosophy from Evangel University. Currently, he works a...

Joelle Riethmiller believes true education impacts the body, mind, and soul of an individual through all subject areas and promotes personal and virt...

Jonam Walter received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Physics from Haverford College and an M.S. degree from the University of Illinois at ...

Dr. Joseph Lanzilotti began teaching with Scholé Academy in 2024. He ​h​olds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Theology from the Pontifical ...

Josiah Robinson is a chemical engineering student at the University of Iowa. He finds great value in helping others gain deeper understandings of math...

Jovana Zaremba is a professional musician and voice teacher of over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in music from Stetson University of DeLa...

Dr. Joylynn Blake obtained her BA in philosophy and a Master’s degree in theology from Regent College, in Vancouver, Canada. The Blake family of s...

Julie Boudreaux holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary English Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Before joining Scholé Acade...

Kara Lobley enjoys finding answers and imparting those discoveries to everyone. This passion for truth inspired her to earn her bachelor’s degree in...

Karen Morrisette earned both her BS and MS in English Education from Millersville University, PA. She has taught high school English for 30 years and ...

Kassiani Newman has a Masters in Teaching from the University of New Hampshire with a background in Language. She taught secondary school for more th...

Kate McSharry holds a BA in French from Western Washington University and studied history, art, and literature at the Centre International D’Etudes...

Kate Weise has worked as a teacher or school administrator for the last 15 years and has experience working with students from early childhood to the ...

Kathleen McAuley graduated from Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas, with an unsatisfied interest in dyslexia. About thirty years later, after raising ...

Kelley Kohout has been teaching in some form for 26 years. She earned her bachelor of science in education from Cameron University in Oklahoma, with c...

Kellie Tandilyan graduated from a Classical Christian high school in rural Montana before matriculating to Hillsdale College to study Classical Langu...

Kelly Hensley graduated from Georgia College and State University with a BS in Mathematics Education. She completed her MA in Secondary Mathematics Ed...

Kevin Schultz started his teaching journey as a ski instructor on the slopes of Crystal Mountain in Washington. He went on to earn a BA in Psychology ...

Kirsten Fortier holds a BA in Education from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan. The bulk of her experience comes from 18+ years of classica...

Kristin Edwards-Kubrina (Kristina Robertovna) has been teaching Russian and literature for over 10 years. She has an M.A. in International Affairs fro...

Lara Wald earned a BS in biomedical chemistry from Oral Roberts University and a PhD in chemistry from Oklahoma State University in 2003. For fifteen ...

Laura Pavlik holds a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics as well as an M.Ed. in Science Education. She taught science in the public school system for fou...

Lauren Della Piazza Hartke is a third generation teacher, raised by parents who instilled in her a passion for history and literature. She graduated ...

Leigh Ann Rowlands, MPA is an experienced classical Christian homeschool and private school teacher, with over 16 years’ experience teaching Latin t...

Mrs. Lindsey Knott lives, with her husband Alex and their three small sons, on a quiet green corner of a big North Florida town. Not too long ago, she...

Lisa Jacobson has been in education since 1983 when she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Music Therapy. Raising and homeschooli...

Luke Batty is a professional scientist, with a B.S. and M.S. in Biochemistry from UCLA and a Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology from Yale University. Ori...

Luke Arredondo, PhD, is the Executive Director of the St. Brendan Center for Evangelization and Spirituality in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. ...

Madeline Garcia was born and raised in Guatemala, a place that instilled in her a deep appreciation for learning, resilience, and community. Attending...

Madison Johnston holds a B.A. in History from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Humanities with a concentration in classical education from the Univ...

Presbytera Maria Koulianos, Principal, has been an educator for over 25 years, loving every minute, with vast experiences in both public and private ...

Maria Sider-Rose began painting icons over 30 years ago when she came back from Russia and the Baltics (as a student and Fulbright Scholar) Once back...

Maria Tsiaklides lives in the St. Louis, Missouri area with her husband, their two-month-old baby boy, and two cats. A lover of books, writing, classi...

Maria Welch holds a B.A. in Classics from Kings College London, and a PGDip in Theology from Oxford University. Maria only really fell in love with La...

Marissa Davidson was born and raised in NY state. She met her husband while attending college, where she studied Education. After completing her maste...

Marv Retzer, Chemistry Instructor, began teaching in 1977. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Grace College, a Master ...

Matthew Davenport earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University with a second major in Philosophy. After working five years with the ...

Melana Salsbury holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature from the University of Washington and a Master’s degree in Teaching. She has over 12 ...

Melissa Browne holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Waterloo, Ontario, and is certified TESL Instructor. She taught private...

Melissa Williams graduated from Southern Nazarene University where she majored in Early Childhood Education and minored in Elementary Education. She h...

Michael Conklin teaches Mathematics and Humanities at John Adams Academy, a classical charter school in Northern California. He is married to Jennifer...

Michael Roberts holds a master’s degree in painting from the New York Academy of art. He has been teaching students of various ages for over 20 yea...

Milica Savic was born in Belgrade, Serbia. At the age of six she immigrated to the United States with her parents and younger brother. Growing up in s...

Mindi Popovich-Schneider knew from the time she was seven years old that her future career would involve books. She received her BA in English with a ...

Monika Minehart, Chair of Aquinas House of Studies, a military spouse and mother of five, has been working in Catholic religious education for over 15...

Morgan Moore has been teaching ever since she learned how to explain to her younger siblings the difference between an adjective and an adverb. As a h...

Nancy Parcels is a homeschool mom that has been educating for more than 20 years. She began tutoring while in college and continued to tutor privatel...

Natalie Dignoti earned a Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education (Social Studies Cognate) and Master's of Arts in Cross-Cultural & International...

Natalie Mott is a devoted educator, faithful Orthodox Christian, and enthusiastic hobby crafter. From a young age, she knew two things with unwavering...

Nathan Dickinson, incoming Chair of the Canterbury House of Studies, holds a M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and currently serves as...

Nate Hostetter is a graduate of Messiah University (2021) where he received his BA in Spanish Education (K-12) and his certification in TESOL (Teachin...

Father Nikolai Meyers is a native of Southern California. He holds a bachelor of arts in Bible and cross-cultural ministry from Manhattan Christian C...

Father Noah Bushelli is grateful to be married to a living saint, Khouria Elizabeth, who homeschools their 7 marvelous children. He met his wife at a...

Parker Moore is himself a homeschool graduate, the first of his eight siblings, having graduated high school in 2013. As he is fond of saying, he was ...

Paul Klauke received a BA in Mathematics from Holy Cross College, where he was elected to the Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society and played footb...

Paul Laywell has four decades of teaching experience and has taught everything from seventh-grade Earth Science to Advanced Placement Biology and Chem...

Fr. Paul Murray is a 2021 graduate of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, earning his Master of Divinity and Certificate in Byzantine Music...

Perlita Martorana had a curiosity for natural sciences and a fascination with the miracles of the human body since childhood. She received her B.S. in...

Peter Belfry has a range of teaching and tutoring experience in a variety of subjects and age levels from kindergarten through to adult education at t...

Phaedra Shaltanis, Chair of the Humanities Department, has taught in private and classical schools for over 25 years and has educated her four child...

Rachel Greb teaches 12th grade Humanities at Veritas School in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to joining the faculty, Mrs. Greb had administrative and teac...

Ramona V. Saridakis Bean, a first generation Greek-American, born in Vero Beach and raised in Palm Beach County, Florida. After finishing at Cardinal...

Rebekah Furubotten holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a Creative Writing emphasis from Western Washington University and is a lover of li...

Reny Bake was born and raised in Guatemala. The daughter of a Dutch-Indo father and a Guatemalan mother, she split her time as a child between Guatema...

Khouria Rima Zaffaran is an experienced Arabic and Byzantine music teacher, with over 30 years experience in education, teaching students from element...

Samuel Walter received a Bachelor of Arts degree at Haverford College, and a M.M. and M.M.A. from the Yale School of Music. During his time at Yale U...

Dr. Sandra Lewis holds a B.S. in Chemistry from The College of William and Mary, an M.S. in Chemistry, and a Ph.D. in Biology from Rice University. A ...

Sara Silkwood is an illustrator, designer, and educator with a BFA in Illustration from Syracuse University. She has taught in a variety of settings, ...

A homeschool graduate with a BA in English Literature from Geneva College, Sarabeth Schuck loves engaging in discussions of history, theology and phil...

Sarah Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and a Masters of Divinity. Her specific areas of study are the Ancient Near East and Bronze ...

Sarah Wolf has been teaching for over 15 years. She holds a BA in 7-12 English and History Education and an MA in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction...

Shannon Rush passionate about helping people learn! She loves the puzzle of trying to figure out what is causing the disconnect or locating the gap in...

Sherry Joslin earned her BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Arkansas and holds a MA in Science and Religion from Biola University. S...

Stephanie Jones has been teaching in some capacity for over a decade and has a deep love for Christian education. She graduated in 2002 with a double...

Susie Kim is a passionate and curious scientist with a growing love for biology and education. She holds a B.S in Biology from Wheaton College (IL) an...

Tamara Davault is a native Texan who loves Biology. She graduated from the University of Texas Permian Basin with B.S. degrees in Biology and Chemist...

Father Timothy Hojnicki was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He is a 2002 graduate from the University of Delaware, where he received his MDi...

Tisha Frost has been teaching in a variety of settings over the last 20 years after following one of the best pieces of advice she was ever given, “...

Tracey Beers earned a B.S. in Computer & Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1996 and an M.Ed. in Christian Education from Re...

Tyrone Benson loves language and studied classical languages throughout his undergraduate and graduate careers. He holds a B.A. in Bible and Educatio...

Vincent Capone has taught for the past nine years at Greystone Academy, a small Christian school in Newtown, Pennsylvania for grades 7-12. He earned a...

Since she was a little girl, Vixie Friedman always wanted to be a teacher and lined up her dolls and stuffed animals to compose her classroom. That dr...