Administration & Faculty

Eric Cook

Head of School

Eric Cook is from Lexington, Kentucky, but worked in schools in Ohio and Virginia before joining Covenant Classical School in 2009. Eric earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education from Transylvania University, and a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from Northern Kentucky University. He has taught history, political science, psychology and philosophy in public schools, and served as an assistant principal for several years. In 2006, Eric felt called to join the classical Christian school movement and became the Middle and Upper School Head at Faith Christian School in Roanoke, Virginia. In addition to his leadership roles, Eric taught apologetics, theology, philosophy of religion, and served as thesis director.

Eric serves as the Executive Director for the Society for Classical Learning. The Society is a national organization that exists to “foster human flourishing by making classical Christian education thrive.” Eric is excited about the work God is doing among classical Christian schools across the country and is honored to serve the movement. He speaks and writes about classical Christian education in a variety of contexts, but is most honored to lead a growing and thriving K-12 school in Fort Worth.

Eric is a voracious reader and a true lifelong learner, with special interest in the areas of philosophy, theology, education and history. He is a passionate educator who enjoys golf and a good cup of coffee. Eric and his wife, Liz, have six children: Haydon, Olivia, Grant, Cole, William and Lincoln.

Lori Beck

Interim Grammar School Head

Lori Beck is a native to Fort Worth. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Abilene Christian University in 2002. Before returning to the teaching field after time off to raise her family, she completed her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Her past teaching experience includes both public and private education in grades 1, 2 and pre-kindergarten. Lori served as pre-k department head during her time at a local, private preschool.

Lori began her career at Covenant in 2018 teaching first grade, but her commitment to classical Christian education began when she and her husband, Micah, chose CCS in 2012 for their three daughters.

Lori is eager to serve the Covenant community as Interim Grammar School Head. She Looks forward to building relationships with each family represented at Covenant in order to support, shepherd, and love the students in her care.

In her free time, Lori enjoys spending time with friends and family over a meal (that she did not cook!) or discovering new places in Fort Worth to make memories with her family.

Hallie Williams

Student Support director

Hallie Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at Tarleton State University where she received Phi Eta Sigma and Delta Mu Delta honors and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She also earned her master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Hallie has over a decade of experience in the area of support services, as a teacher and in the administrative role. She formally served as a specialist in special education in a large urban district where she coached general and special education teachers in best instructional practices to meet the unique needs of their student population. She has served in the role of math specialist and has taught a variety of special education classes, English Language Arts, history, business and technology courses.

The Lord led Hallie and her family to join Covenant as Director of Student Support in the summer of 2016. Hallie’s husband is the lead pastor at Solid Rock Church in Fort Worth where they have served since 2003. They have two boys, Hudson and Calvin, who attend Covenant.

Lana Kennedy

DEVELOPMENT direcTOR

Lana is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. She has worked in the non-profit world for several years, with much of that time focused on donor relations and fundraising. She finds joy in her work and her strengths include developing meaningful relationships and connecting with those who share similar passions. Her door is always open and she is eager to meet all of the Covenant families and hear their stories. 

Lana and her husband, Jared, live in Aledo and have three children starting at Covenant this year. She has a fun story on how her family landed at Covenant (ask her about it!) and is eager to see how God will use her as an instrument to continue the amazing work being done here. 

Lana and Jared are longtime members of Parker County Cowboy Church and enjoy teaching Sunday School and fellowshipping with their Wednesday night groups. In their free time, they love spending time outdoors as a family- hiking, fishing and exploring. Lana loves canning homemade jams and jellies and she can’t pass a garage sale or antique store without stopping. She delights in her morning coffee dates digging into God’s word and is awe-struck by the beauty and wonder of the Lord’s grace and faithfulness. 

Jeremy Martin

Athletic director

Jeremy Martin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in History with an Education minor. He earned a USATF Level II certification, along with his Certified Athletic Administrator certificate, from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. He is working toward a master’s degree in Athletic Administration from Grace College.

Jeremy has served in the athletic department for classical Christian schools for more than 10 years, spending the last two years as the athletic director of a classical Christian school in Tennessee. He has been part of multiple TAPPS state championship teams in football, basketball and track & field events.

Jeremy and his bride, Lindsay, have three boys (Knox, Noah and Luke). Both his eldest attend Covenant, and the youngest is eagerly awaiting his turn.

Andrea Deale
COMMUNICATIONS coordinator

Andrea Deale graduated from Texas Christian University, where she earned a degree in Journalism with an Advertising/Public Relations emphasis. After years of work

in corporate communications, production, marketing, fundraising and special events, she is excited to serve the Covenant community. In her free time, Andrea enjoys cooking, reading (historical fiction is a favorite), traveling and volunteering with the school musical and her church’s youth drama ministry. She and her husband, Gabe, have two daughters who attend Covenant and a dachshund named Ollie.

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