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.

Andrew Elizalde
ACADEMIC DEAN, MATH DEPARTMENT CHAIR

Andrew Elizalde earned his B.A. at Depauw University where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude, earned a math major, physics minor, and religious studies minor, and received the H.E.H. Greenleaf award as the most outstanding 2001 graduate of the school’s mathematics program. He later obtained a teaching credential from California State University Long Beach with a professional-clear qualification for his coursework regarding exceptional children and technology integration. His teaching experience includes work in both public and private schools in subjects ranging from 5th grade mathematics to advanced calculus and physics.

His past work in classical education has most notably included reforming mathematics programs and building professional learning communities through meaningful professional development. Andrew is glad to now be serving Covenant Classical School as the Dean of Academics. Additionally, also offers consulting services to classical Christian schools and has been a keynote speaker at both the ICS Math and Science Lyceum and SCL annual conferences. Andrew and his wife Brooke have three daughters and attend Fort Worth Presbyterian Church.

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.

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.

Lana Fields

Admissions Coordinator

Lana Fields attended the University of North Texas where she earned a bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Political Science. Lana has served in several volunteer positions at Covenant and in the women’s ministry at her church. She and her husband, Aaron, have three children Harper, Harrison, and Henry. Lana and her family are so thankful for Covenant and the authentic Christian community it provides.

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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