Paige Watkins graduated with a BA from Baylor University. She taught French and English in high school before discovering a love for entrepreneurial ventures. As founder and CEO, she ran University Laundry, a membership-based campus service, for seven years. After selling to Proctor and Gamble, she transitioned to full-time focus on family life and homeschooling. 

In 2016, she co-founded and directed a homeschool cooperative program for two years where she taught history and literature. Her passion for spiritual formation through education continued to grow while also serving as a children’s and women’s bible study teacher. 

In 2018, she blended her love for children, passion for human flourishing and knack for creative enterprise by co-founding Classical School of Dallas. After serving as Board Chair for six years, she now leads Classical School as Executive Director. She is committed to pursuing Beauty, loving the True, and recovering the Good through the ancient paths of Classical Christian Education. She and her husband Nathan enjoy mountain adventures and mountain towns, quiet mornings with coffee for two and sunrises in East Texas. Her three bright-eyed and lively children can often be found riding bikes somewhere in Lake Highlands. She and her family attend Watermark Community Church.

Kara Borrett holds a B.A. in Historic Preservation with a minor in Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She brings a love for order, beauty, and thoughtful detail to her role supporting the daily operations of the Classical School of Dallas. Kara and her husband, Matthew, have been married for 15 years and have three children currently attending CSD. She enjoys freshly milled baking, antique shopping, conversations with friends, and exploring new places with her family. Her family are members of Junius Heights Church in Lakewood.

Christie Craddock holds a B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University, and an M.S. in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. Prior to embarking on a journey of classically educating her own children, Christie served as a Speech/Language Pathologist, delivering speech and language therapy to children in both public and private schools. Christie has been at Classical School of Dallas since the doors opened in August of 2018, first teaching PreK and then 1st grade before joining the Leadership Team in 2021. She adores young learners and counts it one of her life’s greatest joys to shepherd her students and learn alongside them. Additionally, Christie enjoys experiencing God’s beauty and creativity through the fine arts and loves teaching dance at Dallas Ballet Center. Christie is passionate about Christ-centered, classical education, and is grateful to the Lord for giving her the opportunity to teach at Classical. She and her husband, Kyle, have four children, all of whom attend Classical. She enjoys rainy days, hot cups of tea, excellent literature, lifelong friendships, and anything she gets to do with her family. She and her family attend Eastside Community Church.

Eric Jimenez holds a B.A. in Art Education from The University of Akron and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary. Prior to relocating to Dallas for seminary, he taught English in South Korea for six years. It was in Seoul that he met his wife, Kayla, a West Texas native.

His primary passion as an instructor is biblical literacy. Related passions include biblical archaeology and geography, cultural contexts, and hermeneutics.

For the past two years, Eric has taught Bible to Logic students at Trinity Christian Academy, where he enjoyed helping students develop a deeper understanding of Scripture and a love for God's Word. Eric previously taught at CSD as a Grammar School Instructor from 2019-2022. He is excited to return to the school that spurred his pursuit of Christ-centered education, serving in a new role. Eric and Kayla are members of Centerpoint Church in Mesquite.

Tyler Kemper holds a B.A. in Dramatic Production from the Academy of Arts Conservatory in Taylors, South Carolina. He is pursuing a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a graduate certificate in classical education from the University of Dallas. His wife is also a Christian school teacher, and they share a desire to help young people grow for the glory of God. They currently live in East Dallas and attend Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Tyler enjoys carpentry, reading, and directing one-act plays in his spare time.

Collin McGee holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture from New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho and is currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Dallas. He was classically educated from kindergarten through college, and discovered his penchant for teaching after a few years constructing and renovating houses. He is the father of four strapping young boys, one beautiful girl, and the husband of Lizzie, a lovely and kind artist. His family attends All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth and enjoys riding bikes, hiking, listening to Gabriel Faure records, and playing soccer together.

Amber Timbrell worked in childcare and as a personal assistant for fifteen years before joining the staff at Classical. She is grateful for the opportunity to apply her knowledge and experience to the role of Campus Director. Amber values time with her family and co-teaching her daughter, Sydney. She married her husband, Dylan, in 2008; they were blessed by the gift of adoption in 2014. They both enjoy serving at the school, whether it’s during lunch or hosting a book party. Amber looks forward to greeting your families everyday with joy! She and her family attend New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church.

Andrew Weak graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Music Education. Prior to coming to Classical, Andrew taught music in a public school for 16 years to 6th-12th graders. For 14 of those years, Andrew led as Head Band Director and eventually Fine Arts Team Lead at Apollo Junior High. He has presented a number of pedagogy clinics for music conventions in San Antonio and Chicago and for the Ministry of Education in Singapore. In 2016, Andrew was honored to be awarded the Richardson ISD’s Secondary Teacher of the Year, and the City of Richardson went on to name a day after him.

Andrew has always enjoyed working with his hands, whether it be Lego, playing piano or clarinet, home-remodeling or photography. Even more, Andrew loves teaching and has a heart for students. He is excited to serve the Classical community while also having time to invest in his role as husband and father. He and his wife Michelle have been members of Watermark Community Church since 2012 where he serves on the worship team. They have 3 kids, all of whom attend Classical.

Janay Wilborn holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Janay spent seven years on a Dallas-area church staff as a ministry director and has been a professional Christian speaker since 2012. Janay and her family have been a part of Classical since 2019, and in 2024 she joined the staff as the Primer Dean and New Teacher Coach. In 2026, she stepped into the role of Lower School Director while continuing to be Home Teacher to her daughter and son, who are students in Upper School here at Classical.

A lover of theatre, music, games, and books, Janay can be found relaxing with an engaging book, laughing with cherished friends, and soaking up sweet moments with her family. Janay and her husband, Maurice, have been married since 2009 and serve at their home church, All Saints Dallas.

Christian Young holds a B.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin and an M.St. in Classical Christian Studies from New Saint Andrews College. He has taught at Classical since 2018 in various grade levels and joined the administrative team in 2020. He and his wife, Morgan, live in the Casa View neighborhood of east Dallas with their three children, the oldest two of whom attends Classical. They are members Eastside Community Church.

James Alongi holds a B.S. in Christian Elementary Education from Calvary Bible College in Kansas City, Missouri and was a Bible camp counselor for fifteen years, sharing Jesus with youth and training staff in care groups. He is currently studying for a Ph.D in Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary after graduating with a Th.M in New Testament and Intercultural Ministry. He most enjoys studying the Gospels, having trusted in Jesus Christ at a young age after his mother read a children's Bible to him about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus and led him to ask God for salvation from sin and death. He regularly prays for revival in DFW and looks forward to how the love of Christ shown at Classical School of Dallas furthers that purpose. James attends City Church International in East Dallas.

Narina Arutyunyan, originally from Southern California, holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. She has called Texas home for the past six years and is a member of Trinity Bible Church of Dallas. In her free time, she enjoys attending concerts and cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Grace Aubert has taught math and science at Classical School of Dallas since 2018.  She holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Physics from LeTourneau University and a Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She and her husband Hector have three children at Classical and they attend Northwest Bible Church in Dallas.  Grace loves spending time with her family outdoors, gardening, and code breaking.  She has a passion for teaching how math is woven throughout the arts and sciences. It is her desire to teach math and science in a way that reflects the character and consistency of the Creator, and constantly point students to an amazing God!

Christian Baxley holds a B.S. in Mathematics from Dallas Baptist University and is currently working on an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary. Having taught a slew of upper school classes during the 2024-25 school year, he is so excited to once again work with his Classical family. Like his father, Christian loves asking questions and aims to foster a conversational classroom in which inquiry drives learning and context frames beauty. During any given class period, Christian can definitely be found swapping stories, sharing laughs, and growing in Christ-likeness with his students.

When not donning a bow tie, Christian can be found joking or singing psalms with his wife, Rebecca, or sharing life with his beloved family, friends, and church community. Christian loves to swim for some reason... maybe he just thinks goggles are cool. And he has the pleasure of shepherding the youth at his lovely church, Cristo Rey, where he often fumbles through Spanish conversations with eagerness and love.

Jenna Bredenhoeft is the mother of three girls and a graphic designer. She owns the stationery & design firm Bred & Butter Paper, and her merchandise has been sold in Paper Source and other retailers across the country. She also runs East Dallas Art Club, where she hosts classes and camps for kids. Before launching her businesses, Jenna worked as a freelance designer, a Communications Manager at Southwest Airlines, and a high school English teacher. She desires to help students cultivate a love of the arts and see how art ties into the larger story of God's creation. She attends Eastside Community Church with her husband Philip and three daughters. Jenna enjoys traveling, hiking, and frequenting the local library.

Patrick Camp holds a B.A. in General Studies from the University of Louisiana Monroe and is pursuing a Masters Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was born and raised in West Monroe, LA until he moved to Dallas in August of 2023 to begin a 10 month residency in the Watermark Institute at Watermark Community Church, where he is currently a member and serves in the college ministry. He is an avid pickleball player, plays the drums and was in the drumline in college, and loves discussing anything to do with history or political sciences. 

Julianne Cassetta holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and Special Education from Grove City College in Pennsylvania and M.A. degrees in Christian Education and Apologetics & Evangelism from Dallas Theological Seminary. A former homeschooler and missionary kid, she experienced firsthand the transformative impact of a Christ-centered, family-oriented education, and now loves to bring that gift to other families. Outside of school, her favorite thing is to build fellowship with believers through prayer, music, good food, stories, adventures, and great conversations. Julianne attends Northwest Bible Church.

Jovin Coon earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Criswell College and is pursuing an M.A. in Classical Education at the University of Dallas. Passionate about helping students love what is true, good, and beautiful, he is grateful for the opportunity to teach within a Christ-centered classical school. Outside the classroom, Jovin enjoys reading, studying New Testament Greek, exploring theology, playing spikeball and pickleball, and spending time with friends over good conversations. He is a member of Citizens Church in Plano.

Nancy is proud to have earned a B.A. in German from Rice University, a Master's degree in Christian Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Christian Education from New Covenant University in St. Augustine, Florida.

She recent relocated to Dallas, having moved to be closer to family after working and ministering in Hannover, Germany, since 2001. It is good to be home in Texas, although Nancy misses her European adventures.

Nancy lives in East Dallas and attends All Saints Dallas. Her passion is prayer and helping others see that loving God can be a delightful adventure filled with joy and fun.

Nancy is excited to be teaching again, as she has more than 30 years of experience teaching both Special Education and English as a Second Language to young children. For the past eight years, she counseled troubled German youth in an institutional setting.

Nancy loves creating visual art in pastels and finds great joy in meeting new friends wherever she goes.

Sarah Duckett brings a wealth of experience to our preschool program along with a passion for education and a heart for children. As an ABA certified instructor, Sarah has a deep understanding of the unique needs and learning styles of children. Sarah dedicated most of her 20s to teaching from various platforms where she nurtured young minds and helped lay the foundation for their love of learning and the Lord. As a mother and Classical Co-Teacher, Sarah understands the importance of creating a warm, Christ-centered learning environment for students. Her family has felt incredibly blessed to be a part of the Classical community. Sarah, her husband Joey, and her daughter Sadie, enjoy traveling and exploring nature and God’s beautiful designs. Sarah loves building deep relationships and especially treasures her role as mom, wife, and friend! Their family is completed by two furry pups who add an extra dose of love and dog hair to their lives! With her genuine love for children, Sarah feels very honored to teach our school's youngest minds and hearts! She and her family attend Eastside Community Church.

Liz Dunaway holds an Associate of Science degree from Collin College and has continued her education through certifications in EMT, Texas Master Gardener, and Thermography.

She considers herself to be a jack of all trades but master of none, with her interests primarily being in the domestic arts. Liz enjoys cooking soup, growing her own food, caring for her ducks, all while marveling at God's incredible creation. She never tires of learning about the things God has made and giving Him praise for them.

Liz was raised in a Christian homeschooling family alongside her three siblings from Pre-K through 12th grade. She attended a classical-model co-op during her high school years, where her love for classical education began.

A longtime resident of the McKinney area, Liz enjoys life on her family's small 2.5 acre homestead. She attends Reformation Church in Allen, where she serves in childcare and helps with church potlucks.

Timothy Fisher holds a BA in Ancient Greek and Theology from Tübingen University in Germany and is pursuing a an MA in Bible Translation from Dallas Theological Seminary. Originally from North Carolina, his family moved to Russia when he was young. After finishing university in 2020, he moved back to the US and met his future wife, Winnie, later that year. The two got married in 2022 and moved to Dallas the following year. Timothy and Winnie attend Grace Bible Church and are passionate about reaching the lost; they are hoping to serve in Bible translation after graduating. Timothy loves reading, going for walks with Winnie, learning languages, and playing the guitar.

Chesley Garcia holds a B.A. in History from from Texas A&M University. A dedicated educator who began her teaching career in 2nd grade in public schools, she paused to care for her growing family. During this time, she remained engaged in education through tutoring at Classical Conversations and subbing for various schools and grade levels. Returning to the classroom, Chesley taught across multiple grade levels (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) at the Classical School of Dallas. Married to Josh, Chesley is a devoted wife and mother of four boys, balancing her passion for teaching with her commitment to family life. She and her family attend Lake Ridge Bible Church.

Mallory Goerk is a devoted educator and artist with a deep love for both family and the creative process. She holds an M.F.A. in Sculpture as well as dual B.F.A. degrees in Drawing and Watercolor, complemented by a minor in Business Management. Over the past eight years, she has taught a wide range of art courses, guiding students through multiple mediums with enthusiasm and care.

Mallory is married to a fellow artist and teacher, and together they are raising three children. When not working, she soaks up every moment she can chasing her kids around the home and garden in her own little Eden, building Lego cities, pouring over scripture and literature with her husband, and sipping coffee all day long. A lifelong learner and nurturer, she brings warmth and intentionality to everything she does.

The Goerk family attends All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.

Abigail Grace graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with bachelor’s degrees in Studio Art, the Plan II Honors liberal arts program, and a minor in Business. She spent the first five years after graduation working in business, where she gained experience in operations, management, and communications before transitioning into education.

As a child, Abigail's father called her "a girl who turns over rocks." She has always been curious about the arts, the sciences, logic, and, most importantly, the foundation of her faith. Her love of learning naturally extends to teaching. In the past, Abigail has taught students from kindergarten through tenth grade in summer art camps, private art lessons, ACT tutoring, and volunteer classes at For the Nations Refugee Outreach. She hopes to cultivate thoughtful students who search, question, and delight in discovering the truths God has revealed through His Word and His creation.

In her free time, Abigail enjoys roller skating, thrifting, adding to her personal cookbook, snuggling her beloved cat, and visiting her parents in North Dallas. She has attended New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church since she was 11 years old and now serves as a youth leader and ministry team leader for young adults.

Morgan Grice holds a B.A. in International Languages with emphases in Spanish, Italian, Latin, Catalan, and Swahili from Cameron University, with a minor in English Literature. Originally from the Great Plains of Oklahoma, she moved to Texas to pursue further studies in Theology at Redeemer Seminary Dallas.

Morgan has served in education for the past twelve years and has spent the last ten years teaching both high school and college students. She is passionate about awakening students to the Living Person of the Father, Jesus, and the Spirit and delights in helping them discover the power of Story and the hope of Redemption.

An avid reader and writer, Morgan especially enjoys poetry and fairy tales. She cares deeply about cultivating the Imagination and loves finding creative expression in fashion and interior design. Morgan attends the Anglican Church of the Resurrection and looks forward to becoming more involved in a local parish community.

Katie Griffin holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Tyler and an M.S. in Chemistry from Southern Methodist University. Before joining the faculty at CSD, she worked in an inorganic chemistry research lab under the mentorship of Dr. Anindita Das.

Katie believes God to be the first and greatest Scientist, the One who leads us as we explore His beautiful world with diligence and curiosity. She is passionate about sharing her love for chemistry both at CSD and as an adjunct instructor at West Coast University and Southern Methodist University.

In her free time, Katie enjoys playing with her son, Simon, shooting film photography with her husband, Caleb, cooking and sharing meals with friends, visiting national parks, and savoring a quiet cup of coffee on the porch. She and her family are members of New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church, where she serves by teaching Sunday school for toddlers.

Jared Gwozdz holds a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Arizona Christian University and is currently pursuing a Master of Theology degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is passionate about handling the Word of God truthfully and using it to build up the body of Christ. He enjoys playing card games and going on mini adventures with his beautiful wife, Emily. He and his wife live in Dallas and attend Lakepointe Church in Rockwall.

Sarah Hargis holds a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M Commerce and has taught in a variety of settings, always with a heart for nurturing the whole child - mind, body, and spirit. Sarah believes deeply in the value of holistic education, where academic excellence, spiritual formation, and creativity are woven together. Her love for theatre and the arts has found a vibrant outlet both in the classroom and on stage. In addition to her work at school, she directs seasonally with Bright Lights Theatre, where she helps young performers grow in confidence, character, and craft. Sarah and her husband, Justin, are blessed with three wonderful children. Their family worships together at Watermark Community Church.

Emma Hargrove holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in News Media from the University of Alabama, where she also served as a cheerleader.

Originally from Chicago, Emma attends All Saints Anglican Church and is passionate about her faith in Christ. She enjoys theology, philosophy, and literature, with Dostoyevsky counting among her favorite authors. She also stays active through fitness and sports, especially rock climbing, and finds joy in serving children.

Anita Hawkins holds a B.A. in Music and an A.A. in Bible from Central Bible College. Anita was born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, where her parents pastored a church for many years. Living outside of Washington D.C. gave her access to an amazing city full of history, education, and the arts. After college, she was called to be a missionary to the Middle East and served there for nearly 25 years with her family. She has four beautiful children, now grown, and is blessed with five grandchildren. She loves to cook, enjoys music and singing, and can't get enough of traveling overseas and learning about new cultures and languages. She attends First Baptist Church in Sunnyvale with her husband, Roy.

Sarah Hendricks holds a Bachelor of Music from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. She is passionate about learning about God, her family, the education of children, language and the power of words. Along with being a long-time teacher, Sarah is a professional singer, published author, and homeschool mom.

She is married to John, also a classical educator, and is the mother of three growing boys. Sarah lives in Garland and attends St. Laurence Anglican Church.

Grace Herr holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Arts in English for Secondary Education from Western Governors University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Theology with an emphasis in Media Arts and Worship from Dallas Theological Seminary. Grace grew up attending and later teaching at Trinity Christian Academy in O’Fallon, Missouri - a school which holds the same parent-teacher model and classical education values as CSD.

She is passionate about raising up Christ-following leaders in the next generation through biblically based creative expression, and finding ways for students to grow closer to the creator in ways they can relate to. Grace attends Watermark Community Church, and serves in their children's ministries. In her spare time, she enjoys coordinating weddings and events for family and friends, as well as painting, reading, and spending quality time with loved ones.

Nissi Isaac holds a B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Education from Texas Woman's University. She taught Algebra 2 in a Texas public school for five years and continues to share her love of math by tutoring high school students and college learners at Collin College. Outside the classroom, Nissi enjoys reading Biblical fiction, playing the piano with her baby nephew, and cherishing time with her family. She is a proud aunt to two nephews, gifted by her older brother and younger sister. Nissi serves as the lead vocalist at Upper Room Heavenly Assemblies of God, where her father pastors and her mother, a nurse, is an active evangelist.

Jena Kern holds a B.S. in Nursing from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and has over 20 years of experience in healthcare. A former critical care nurse with expertise in emergency medicine and trauma, she also served in the ICU during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout her career, she has taken on various supervisory and educator roles, sharing her knowledge and experience with both healthcare providers and members of the community.

For more than 13 years, Jena worked at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine (IEEM), a renowned research institution. As the primary Research Nurse and Research Coordinator for the Thermal and Vascular Physiology Lab, she contributed to studies funded by the National Institutes for Health (NIH), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). In this capacity, Jena collaborated on research projects that advanced the understanding of human physiology in extreme environments, co-authoring work that was published in scientific journals. She also played a vital role in the IEEM’s Neuromuscular Disease Clinic, providing specialized nursing expertise and education to patients.

Jena was a Classical mom from 2019 to 2026 and previously served as a third-grade teacher on campus. She also volunteers with the Discovery Institute, a science and faith organization. Jena and her family currently attend One Church in Conway, Arkansas, and enjoy living in a rural community about 20 minutes away.

Kelsey Kirkland holds a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University. She is married to Taylor and they have two kids who attend Classical. She has spent the last five years teaching PreK, and, prior to becoming a mom, she was a middle school math teacher and tutor. Kelsey and her family attend Eastside Community Church. She enjoys spending time with her family, birdwatching, and a good sunset. She is so thankful the Lord brought her family to Classical!

Jamie Klepfer holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from Texas State University and is a past preschool teacher and Pre-K teaching assistant, as well as a substitute and after-school care teacher for Pre-K through 6th grade. Jamie is passionate about fostering a love of learning in young minds and training young hearts to love what is good, true, and beautiful.

Jamie was born and raised in Dallas in the Kessler Park neighborhood and is an active member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church, where she volunteers in the children’s ministry and with their ministry partner, West Dallas Community School, as a tutor.

Jamie is also very active in the community. She is a proud member of The Junior League of Dallas and has had the pleasure of serving on various young professional boards over the years. In her free time, Jamie enjoys re-reading the classics for her book club, playing tennis and golf, and spending lots of quality time with her family.

Reno holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and the Arts from the University of St. Andrews in the United Kingdom. Although he has spent some time working in the film industry, in 2011 he found that Classical Education is the perfect arena to channel his passions. He is the father of six amazing sons and quietly attends St. Seraphim Orthodox Cathedral. His interests include family, film, cooking, and live music.

Ketrina Lemley holds a B.S. in Biology and a B.S. in International Studies from The Ohio State University. She is a certified Life Architects Associate and has been trained to help families approach College and Career decisions from a vocational discipleship model. Ketrina is enthusiastic about helping students discover their God-given abilities and how these combine with a students’ faith, interests, goals, and family values to explore pathways to consider after graduation from Classical School of Dallas. Ketrina’s Guidance Counseling style is joyful, relatable and intentional. Ketrina and her family attend Eastside Community Church where she serves as a worship leader and songwriter.

Jessica Lohr holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Liberty University. A retired professional ballet dancer, she has spent the past twelve years teaching ballet to students of all ages, cultivating a joyful and nurturing environment where they can grow both artistically and personally. In addition to her dance career, Jessica has experience in case management and leading children’s support groups through her background in social work.

She is an active member of Antioch Dallas Church and finds joy in spending time in nature, creating Christ-centered art, and being with her family. Jessica is grateful for the opportunity to invest in the lives of students at the Classical School of Dallas.

Jes Lonergan holds an Education degree from Texas A&M University. Jes and her husband Brian own Caliber Athlete. Caliber strives to develop athletes physically for their sports and spiritually for their lives. She is excited to use her passion for athletics and discipleship as she serves Classical as the Athletic Coordinator. She and her family attend Northwest Bible Church.

Hannah earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Professional Sales from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She brings a background in marketing, administration, and nonprofit ministry, with a heart for serving others through thoughtful organization, collaboration, and communication.

She enjoys building systems that help teams thrive and believes meaningful work begins with strong relationships and a shared mission. Hannah is especially passionate about Christian education and discipleship and is excited to support a school community that seeks to cultivate wisdom, character, and a lifelong love of learning.

A Franklin, Tennessee native, Hannah enjoys reading, pursuing creative projects, and creating spaces where people feel known and connected. She is a member of Watermark Community Church, where she is actively involved in various ministries. Hannah is honored to join the Classical School of Dallas and looks forward to serving students, families, and faculty with excellence and joy.

Hannah McEwen holds a B.S. in Victim Studies from Sam Houston State University. She comes to CSD after four years of teaching sixth grade in public schools. She is passionate about helping students grow in both knowledge and character and is excited to point students toward Christ at CSD through the good, true, and beautiful.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, needlepointing, and trying new recipes. She married her husband, Alex, in 2020, and together they are raising their son, Lochlan, who will turn one in August. Hannah and her family live in Lake Highlands and attend New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church.

Liz McGee holds a B.A. in Liberal Arts from New Saint Andrews College. She enjoys painting, baking, and gardening, and especially cherishes time spent with her husband, Collin, and their four boys and one girl hiking in the mountains and exploring rivers. Her family worships at All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.

Rylee Millhouse holds a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University. Prior to that, Rylee graduated from a classical christian school. She and her husband David moved to Dallas in 2020 after serving overseas with Cru. Rylee taught 2nd grade at Classical from 2021-2025. She now serves as an Upper School Science Teacher and also supports administration as an Executive Assistant and Upper School and House Coordinator. Rylee delights in helping students to live with a Biblical, Christ-centered worldview especially in the sciences and in building strong relationships with Classical families. Outside of teaching, Rylee enjoys spending time outdoors studying nature, traveling, and doing crafts! Rylee and David are members of Eastside Community Church, where they serve as Home Group Leaders.

Sarah Morrison holds a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Tyler. She is enthusiastic about gathering people for fellowship, service, discussion, and good food. She enjoys reading, trying new recipes, spending time outdoors, especially near water, and hopes to complete a knitting project larger than socks someday.

Prior to teaching full-time, Sarah worked in the hospitality industry, served as a substitute teacher, and worked as a personal organizer. After joining the teaching staff at a charter school in Austin, she discovered a love for working with students. She delights in helping learners grow according to their strengths while building the skills, character, and wisdom necessary for success. Classical Christian education has played a significant role in her life, and she strives to encourage students to dedicate themselves fully to Christ and pursue lives of faithful service.

Sarah has been married to her husband, Caleb, for seven years. Together they have lived in Tyler and Austin while Caleb completed his law degree and clerkships. They are excited to make East Dallas home and look forward to becoming part of a local church community.

Taylor Nagel was classically educated beginning in middle school under the faithful instruction of her mother, who continues to homeschool her younger siblings. She went on to graduate from Veritas Press Scholars Academy, where her love for learning and the classical tradition deepened.

From an early age, Taylor felt called to teach - often gathering her younger sisters to play “school.” That love led her to pursue a Certificate in the Great Tradition of Education through Kepler Education during her senior year of high school. Since then, she has gained hands-on experience by assisting and interning at two classical Christian schools in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Taylor enjoys reading and collecting well-loved books, creating beauty through hand-lettering, sewing, and crochet. She is a member of All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, where she worships alongside her parents and six younger siblings.

Soli Deo Gloria - To God alone be the glory.

Spencer Nix holds an M.S. in Neuroscience and Applied Cognition from The University of Texas at Dallas. He is the owner of a private coaching gym in Dallas now in its eighteenth year, and has spent more than 20 years coaching people through fundamental behavior change. His work centers on the gap between what people know they should do for their health and what they actually do, using behavior change strategies rather than simply providing more information. He also writes about health, behavior change, and performance.

Outside of work, he enjoys surfing, snowboarding, and has practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu for over a decade. Spencer and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters at Classical.

Pam Nogueira comes to Classical by way of her three grandchildren who attend the school. She moved to Richardson to be closer to family and is very blessed to live with them and their parents, Zach and Casey, and to be a part of their everyday lives. Pam has spent several years observing the Classical method in action and is excited to become a contributing member of the community. She loves learning, teaching, and being part of a team that is truly mission-driven. Her background as a massage therapist for 30 years has deepened her love of meeting people of all ages and stages, listening to their stories, and educating them on how to remain healthy and mobile throughout life.

Pam enjoys an active lifestyle. She loves walking, cycling, weight training, reading, learning new things, meeting friends at local coffee shops, and having authentic conversations about the Christian faith, as well as health, longevity, and well-being. Pam attends Mosaic Church in Richardson and volunteers in the Kids Ministry nursery. She also has a son, Daniel, who lives in Wisconsin with his wife, Nenly, and their two young daughters. Pam's hope is to be a positive role model for the students and a great support to the staff and parents at Classical.

Denise Olson holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, graduating magna cum laude from Texas A&M University–Commerce. With more than twenty-five years of experience in both Christian and public education, she is passionate about classical Christian education, cultivating virtue and godly character, and partnering with parents as the primary educators of their children. Denise has served in a variety of educational roles, including preschool teacher, elementary teacher, Bible teacher, and school administrator. She considers it a joy to cultivate in young learners a love for what is true, good, and beautiful.

Mrs. Olson and her husband, Greg, are blessed with two grown children and three wonderful grandchildren who also attend the Classical School of Dallas. They live in Combine, Texas, and are members of Lakepointe Church, where they enjoy serving and growing in their faith.

Jenna Peck holds a B.A. in English and History from Southern Methodist University  and an M.A. in Literature from UT Dallas. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. She grew up in Long Beach, California, but headed to Texas for college and graduate school, after which she taught English at a public high school for four years. She is passionate about literature, theology, and history, and considers herself a lifelong learner. She is thrilled to teach at Classical School of Dallas and share her enthusiasm for learning and Jesus with her students. She loves hosting gatherings for her community in Dallas, and is often found baking, knitting, reading, or playing board games. She is working on designing and publishing a Jane Austen themed card game! Jenna attends Eastside Community Church. 

Stephanie Pickett holds a BA in Geography and English Literature and a B.Ed. from the Universities of Pune & Mumbai, India. She has taught the humanities for over 20 years and loves opening her students eyes to the wonder of the world, its history and language and how it all connects to Jesus and His saving grace in their lives. Stephanie is a former homeschool mom and has tutored other homeschoolers from her church home, City Church International. She enjoys going on long walks with her husband, traveling to new places with her family, hanging out with friends, and reading and dabbling in arts and crafts.

Natalie Pocta holds a B.S. in General Business from the University of North Texas. Before becoming a mom, she worked for five years as a Benefits Administrator for a national building supply distributor, where she developed a strong foundation in organization and a passion for efficiency. Her love for creating order - whether through Microsoft Excel or neatly labeled containers at home - makes her a natural fit for her role as our Staffing Coordinator. She especially enjoys building relationships and finds great joy in helping families feel connected and at home within the CSD community.

Natalie and her husband of 19 years, Graham, have been part of the Classical School of Dallas community since 2019. This year marks the first year all four of their children will be attending CSD. Their home is lively and full of life, with a Scotch Collie and an axolotl that the family enjoys caring for together.

In her free time, Natalie loves taking road trips with her family to explore God’s creation - always making sure it includes time spent in a body of water. She also enjoys listening to audiobooks. Natalie is actively involved in a Bible study at and serves in the children’s ministry at her church, Providence Presbyterian Church.

Annie Raine holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. She is passionate about cultivating community and values spending quality time with family and friends.

Annie and her husband were married in 2012 and are proud parents of two boys. Together, they serve on the board of South Garland Little League, where Annie is the league's Event Coordinator. For the last three years, she has taught preschool.

A Garland resident, Annie and her family attend Spring Creek Church, where she served as a Community Group Leader for five years.

Sally Robbins holds a B.A. in Communications from Bethel University and a Graduate Marketing Certificate from Southern Methodist University. Before joining Classical School of Dallas as Communications Executive, she served in a variety of marketing and communications roles across both the non-profit and corporate sectors—including nearly a decade leading the Brand Department of a financial firm.

In 2020, Sally launched her own brand and marketing consulting firm, where she has supported clients across a wide range of industries.

Sally loves using her brand, marketing and communication skills to foster camaraderie and spirit within the CSD community. She is passionate about the collaborative aspect of CSD, and enjoys helping staff, students and families feel more connected and informed through community-building initiatives.

Sally and her husband, Alex, have two sons, and she has served as their home teacher since their family joined CSD in 2019. In her free time, she enjoys lattes from LDU Coffee, cooking, baking, hiking, and spending time in the mountains. The Robbins family are members and home group leaders at Eastside Community Church.

Kaylee Horn holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Redlands. Originally from Monterey, California, she was classically homeschooled for four years before returning to public school to pursue dual enrollment.

Kaylee resides in Richland Hills with her two dogs, Percy and Pudge. She attends The Hills Church in North Richland Hills and enjoys spending her time reading, exploring the outdoors, and appreciating God’s creation.

Meredith Rooker earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University and her Master of Science in Nursing with Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certifications in both Primary and Acute Care, from The University of Texas at Arlington. She has served as a pediatric nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner for more than 20 years, caring for children and adolescents with a wide range of medical needs. Meredith is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Education at Arkansas State University. She looks forward to transitioning into nurse education to equip the next generation of health care workers. She believes that learning is a lifelong pursuit and seeks to grow in her understanding of God's creation and His calling on our lives.

Meredith and her husband, Matt, have been blessed with four children who attend Classical. They live in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas and are active members of Watermark Community Church.

Michelle Schroeder holds a B.S. in Human Development from Texas Tech University. After a career as a Professional Organizer, she managed a local discipleship ministry where she edited books, Bible studies, and marketing communications. Michelle fell in love with Classical School of Dallas as a home teacher and joined the staff soon after her son’s first school year. She is passionate about equipping young minds to discover and revel in the beauty of God’s created world!

Michelle and her husband, David, live in Lake Highlands with their son, Henry, and their two dogs, Goose and Choo Choo. They are members of Northwest Bible Church, where Michelle serves in the elementary classrooms. When not teaching, Michelle enjoys trying new recipes, reading, embroidery, walks with friends, and playing board games with Henry.

James Sciandra holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.Ed. from Texas A&M University. He has spent the past 11 years teaching at the high school and middle school levels, where he has taught subjects including Engineering Design, Aerospace Engineering, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Photography, and Digital Media. James has also coached SkillsUSA and Robotics teams, earning first-place finishes and helping students advance to state-level competitions.

Outside of teaching, James is passionate about music and aviation. He has played the trombone since sixth grade, was a member of the Texas A&M Basketball Pep Band, and continues to perform with the North Texas Dallas Trombone Choir. He is also a pilot and actively serves as a flight instructor after earning his pilot's license in 2022.

James has been married to Shannon since 2020, and they have a daughter, Shiloh, and a dog named Kowe. He enjoys spending time with his family, taking his daughter to the zoo, and serving with his church family at Northwest Bible Church.

Felisa Welkener holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Wheaton College, where she also enjoyed taking Spanish and psychology classes and leading an evangelism team in Chicago on the weekends. Felisa has a passion for teaching children about God's Word and God's world in many settings, from the classroom to tutoring to random teachable moments with her nieces and nephews! She also enjoys reading and talking about theology, the art of hospitality, and traveling to see family and friends all over the United States and the world. Felisa attends Cornerstone Presbyterian Church.

Robin Smith holds a B.S. in Psychology with an emphasis on Life Span Development from Middle Tennessee State University. Currently, Robin studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, hoping to learn all she can to be the best equipped she can be as a teacher, volunteer, and lay leader in whatever context she is in. Robin attends Dallas Bible Church, where she volunteers with their youth ministry as the youth group audio-visual production team leader.

Lindsey Smitham holds a B.S. in Sociology from Texas A&M University and an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Amberton University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with experience counseling women and children from a biblical perspective. Lindsey is passionate about advocating for children and families, having previously served as a foster care case manager, where she worked alongside foster families and community partners to support vulnerable children.

Lindsey and her husband, a first responder, have three young children, two of whom attend Classical School of Dallas. They live in Richardson and are active members of Parkway Hills Baptist Church. As both a counselor and a mom, Lindsey finds great joy in helping children grow in wisdom, biblical character, and a love for learning. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking sourdough, reading, and listening to podcasts. She is grateful for the opportunity to partner with families in discipling and educating the next generation for God's glory.

Abby Spencer holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Moody Bible Institute. Prior to becoming a mom, she taught at a private classical Christian school in the Dallas area for four years. Abby is grateful for the privilege and opportunity to shape the hearts and minds of the students at Classical. Abby is married to Luke and a mama to three young boys. When she’s not in the classroom, Abby enjoys spending time outside with her boys, reading, and trying out new recipes. She and her family attend Centerpoint Church in Mesquite. 

Dylan Timbrell brings a unique blend of discipline, dedication, and heart to everything he does. A former baseball player at Odessa Junior College, Dylan went on to serve in Corrections for 15 years in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department. Today, he applies that same work ethic and attention to detail in his role with The Kirkpatrick Group.

At the Classical School of Dallas, Dylan serves part-time as a porter, where he takes great pride in ensuring the campus is set up each day to support the school’s mission. He considers it an honor to contribute behind the scenes so that students and staff can thrive in an environment that’s ready and welcoming.

Outside of work, Dylan cherishes time with his wife, Amber, and their daughter, Sydney. Whether it’s going through a catechism, a family board game night, a strong cup of coffee, or a visit to a classic car show, he finds joy in life’s simple pleasures and meaningful moments. Dylan and his family are members of Park Cities Presbyterian Church.

Stef van Meerveld holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary and an MBA from the University of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. He is licensed by the United States Soccer Federation (“B” license), United Soccer Coaches (Advanced National), and the Dutch Soccer Federation KNVB (UEFA B and Futsal II). With over 30 years of experience in both coaching and playing, Stef has worked at all levels of the game across more than 30 countries.

He met his wife Christy (CJ) in Ohio in 2002 while serving in a soccer ministry. Now married with three children—Summer, Brooke, and Hunter—they live in Murphy, Texas, and attend Gateway Church’s Plano Campus. After playing second-division soccer in the Netherlands, he felt called in 2001 to join Ambassadors Football, a global soccer ministry, which led him to move to the United States. His journey in ministry has taken him across the globe and throughout the U.S. In 2020, he and his family settled in Dallas, where CJ is originally from.

While in Dallas he has had soccer coaching experiences and positions at Baylor (Women's ID Camps), SMU (Women's ID Camps), DBU (Women's Assistant Coach), PCA (Head Coach Varsity Girls), CSD (Soccer Eloquium) and Ambassadors Football ministry programming.

He loves spending time with his family, enjoys the outdoors and being close to  the water.

Life verse: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians. 12:9)

Melissa Vanderhey and her husband Josh have lived in Dallas for the past 15 years. They have four kids, two of whom attend Classical. Melissa was the Development Director for a local non-profit until becoming a full-time home teacher at Classical in 2019. Raising kids in Dallas has led her to find all the adventures and fun the city has to offer! Her love of exploring and coordinating has served her well as the Field Trip Coordinator for Classical. Melissa and her family live in the Lake Highlands area and attend Eastside Community Church, where she previously worked as the Elementary Team Lead.

Traci Velasquez holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and a Master's in Licensed Counseling from Amberton University. She brings ten years of teaching experience in Humanities to high school students in Plano ISD, along with two years teaching third grade at CSD. In addition to her work in the classroom, Traci has spent several years counseling teenagers in both private school and private practice settings.

Traci has been married to her husband, Carlos, for six years, and they have a son named River, affectionately called "Rio." When she's not changing diapers or preparing lessons, you can find Traci with her nose in a book, sipping copious amounts of caffeine, spending time with family and friends, or planning a getaway to the mountains with Carlos and Rio.

The Velasquez family attends Northway Church in Dallas.

Deborah Waterman holds a Music Education degree from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ and a Choral Conducting Degree from Southern Methodist University and additional training in the Kodaly Method and Musikgarten. She currently teaches the Musikgarten program for the music department at Park Cities Presbyterian Church and has been doing so for over 20 years. Deborah has grown up in church and community choirs and has continued that tradition by being a part of the Park Cities Presbyterian Church choir for many years and has sung with the Dallas Symphony Chorus. She has also taught general music education in Irving public schools and preschool music at Providence Christian School in Dallas. Deborah is married to Robert and has three almost-grown children whom she had the pleasure of homeschooling for the duration of their schooling experience. The Waterman family are members of New St. Peter’s Presbyterian Church in Dallas. 

Katie West started her ballet training at the age of four. She studied ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theater at Dallas Ballet Center for twelve years under the direction of Judy and Brent Klopfenstein. She continued her dance training at Colin College with Tiffanee Arnold. She also took courses in biblical studies at The Criswell College in Dallas. She has been teaching dance at Dallas Ballet Center for seventeen years, and she has choreographed several musicals in the Dallas area. She loves being a mom to her four children and is thankful to partner with Classical to educate them! She and her family attend Watermark Community Church.

William West grew up in Dallas and spent two years at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland before transferring back home to complete his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Dallas.

He and his wife, Katie, began dating in high school and married in 2005. Together, they have four children, all of whom attend Classical School of Dallas. William is a devoted husband and father who enjoys watching his children dance, exploring the world of musical theater, and tuning in to Jeopardy! whenever he gets the chance.

The family worships together at Watermark Community Church.

Robbie Zeske holds a BFA from North Texas State University (now UNT) and a teacher’s certification with a specialization in Fine Arts from the University of Dallas. Born and raised in Dallas, she used swimming as her main form of physical and emotional therapy while recovering from an automobile accident as a child. During her 18 year career teaching middle school and high school art, she had the opportunity to revive a swim team at a local private school, spending nine years building a small team into a strong program that offered a competitive sport and a life skill for hundreds of students. During this time, she spent summers working with swimmers at small community pools and country clubs. Finding this to be something she had passion for, she felt driven to start her own USA swimming club.

In 2020, Robbie took over a legacy team and swim academy from her mentor and childhood coach. Since then, she has left the art room and has dedicated her days exclusively to sharing the joy of swimming to children of all ages. Through relationships formed in this program, Robbie became the first swimming coach at Classical in 2023.

Coach Robbie has three grown children of her own as well as two adult bonus children and is enjoying the most wonderful gift God can give, grandchildren! She still loves to create art and can often be found with her pup named Cash. Her favorite activities are finding God through nature while hiking, backpacking or bird watching. She attends St. Joseph's Catholic Church.