Our Team

Craig Hefner, Ph.D.

Head of School

Wheaton College
Ph.D. Systematic Theology

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
M.Div

Cedarville University
B.A. Biblical Studies and Theology

Jordan Leman

Director of Operations & Athletics

Gordon College
M.A. Leadership (in progress)

Cedarville University
B.S Mechanical Engineering

Franklin Norton

Director of Advancement

Gordon College
M.A. Leadership

Marshall University
B.A. Advertising and Public Relations

Jonathon Wylie, Ph.D.

Dean of Academics

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D. Hebrew and Old Testament
M.A. Hebrew and Old Testament

Wheaton College
B.A. Ancient Languages and Biblical Archaeology

Rebekah Shaffer

Lower School Head

University of Dallas
M.H. Classical Education

Pensacola Christian College
B.S. Elementary Education

Brooke Welch

Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Marshall University
B.A. English
B.A. Public Relations

Jennifer Wayne

Office Manager

Shane Artrip

Dean of Math & Science & Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Marshall University
M.A Mathematics

Texas State University
B.A Mathematics

Hannah Wayne

AfterCare Director

Jocelyn Jasko

Academic Support Director

Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed. Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. Education

Martha Richardson

Academic Support Director

Marshall University
M.A Literacy Education
B.A Elementary Education

Katie Craft

Kindergarten Teacher

Crown College of the Bible
M.A Christian Education (in progress)

Ohio University
B.A Early Childhood Education

Kelly Ellis

Kindergarten Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Elementary Education

Willa Midkiff

Kindergarten Teaching Assistant

Katie Roberts

First Grade Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Elementary Education

Marsha Bolinger

First Grade Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Elementary Education

Mindy Stanley

First Grade Teaching Assistant

Marshall University
M.A Early Childhood Education
B.A Elementary Education

Susan Brooks

Second Grade Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Elementary Education

Abigail Ray

Third Grade Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Elementary Education

Cassie Beckner

Fourth Grade Teacher

Marshall University
M.A. Literacy Education
B.A. Elementary Education

Beth Butcher

Fifth Grade Teacher

Marshall University
M.A Early Childhood Education
B.A Elementary Education

Julie Tritz, Ph.D.

Sixth Grade Teacher

National University of Ireland-Dublin
Ph.D. Rural Development

Iowa State University
M.S. Agricultural Education and Extension Education
B.S. Agricultural Business

Erin Eddins

Lower School Physical Education Teacher

Northern Kentucky University
M.A. School Counseling

Marshall University
B.A. Psychology

Kristen Alves

Strings Teacher

Johns Hopkins University
M.M. Violin Performance

Rice University
BMus. Violin Performance

Matt Waller

Lower School Fine Arts Teacher

Marshall University
B.F.A. Visual Arts

Júlio Alves, D.M.

Classical Guitar Teacher

Indiana University
D.M. Guitar Performance and Music Literature

Johns Hopkins University
M.M. Guitar Performance

University of Brasília
B.M. Guitar Performance

Stephanie Day

Latin Teacher

Marshall University
B.A Latin
B.A Humanities

Lara Donahoe

Director of Performing Arts

Alderson Broaddus University
B.A Music Education

Leigh Bucklad

Mathematics and Science Teacher

University of Central Florida
B.S. Elementary Education

Travis Huffman

Science Teacher

Marshall University
M.A Teaching
B.S Biological Sciences

Erika Arivett

Rhetoric Teacher

Marshall University
M.A English Composition and Rhetoric

Morehead State University
B.A Art

Adam Stephens

Humanities and Theology Teacher

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
M.A. Christian Leadership

Marshall University
B.F.A. Theatre

Cody Warta

Humanities & Theology Teacher

University of St. Andrews
Ph.D. Analytic and Exegetical Theology (in progress)
M.A. Analytic and Exegetical Theology

Seattle School of Theology and Psychology
M.Div.

Moody Bible Institute
B.A. Bible
B.A. Applied Linguistics

Paula Lucas, Ed.D.

Mathematics Teacher

West Virginia University
Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics

Marshall University
M.A. Elementary Education
B.A. Elementary Education

Janet Simpkins

Academic Support Teacher

Marshall University
B.S. Cytotechnology