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.

Dennis Doty

GRAMMAR SCHOOL HEAD

Dennis Doty is from Houston, TX, but worked in schools in Houston, Louisville and Toronto before joining Covenant in 2020. Dennis earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master’s degree in Leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

In 2014, Dennis and his family moved to Toronto to help start a Christian classical school, which became the second Protestant classical school in all of Canada. He helped resource, train and start four other classical schools in Ontario and has been an encourager and consultant of the classical movement throughout Canada.

Dennis loves reading topics in historical fiction, biographies, leadership, education and theology. He enjoys triathlons, golf and early mornings. Dennis and his wife, Alecia, have four children.

Andrew Elizalde
ACADEMIC DEAN & MATH/SCIENCE 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. Additionally, Andrew 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.

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.

Jeremy Martin

director of athletics

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) who attend Covenant.

Hallie Williams

director of student support

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.