Our Team
Troy Schuknecht
Head of School
B.A. Biology (General Science Teaching Credentials):
Whitworth College
M.Div. Christian Ministry:
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Andrew Elizalde
Upper School Head
B.A. Math (Physics/Religious Studies Minors):
Depauw University
Mathematics Teaching Credential:
California State University Long Beach
M.A. Leadership:
Gordon College
Dennis Doty
Grammar School Head
B.A. Religious Studies:
Oklahoma Baptist University
M.A. Leadership:
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.S. Leadership:
Gordon College
PhD Organizational Leadership:
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (in progress)
Andrea Deale
Chief Advancement Officer
B.S. Journalism (Ad/PR):
Texas Christian University
M.A. Leadership:
Gordon College
Joshua Shirey
Chief Business Officer
B.A. Humanities:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Shelley Fredricks
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
B.A. in Communication:
Biola University
M.A. Organizational Communication:
University of North Texas
Joe Fanning
Upper School Dean of Students & Bible
B.B.S. Math Education:
Hardin-Simmons University
Th.M. Cross-Cultural Ministry:
Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A. Leadership:
Gordon College
Elizabeth Johnson
Upper School Assistant & Registrar
B.A. English:
Franklin and Marshall College
M.L.I.S.:
University of South Carolina
Jennifer Meadows
College Counselor & Testing Coordinator
B.S. Education (Spanish and English Literature):
Kansas State University
M.A. School Counseling:
University of Texas at Tyler
Lori Beck
Assistant Grammar School Head
B.S. Elementary Education:
Abilene Christian University
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction:
Arizona State University
Hallie Williams
Director of Student Support
B.B.A. Interdisciplinary Business:
Tarleton State University
M.E. Educational Leadership & Policy Studies:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Shelby Young
Grammar School Student Support Coordinator
B.S. Liberal Studies (Biology, Psychology & Business Administration):
Oklahoma Christian University
Lana Fields
Admission Coordinator
B.S. History (Political Science Minor):
University of North Texas
Denise Karr
Advancement Assistant
B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science:
Baylor University
Lana Kennedy
Director of Development
B.S. Journalism:
Texas A&M University
Bill Clifton
Director of Facilities
B.S. Agriculture & Interdisciplinary Studies:
Texas Tech University
Dr. Tristan Hurley
Facilities Manager
B.S. Religion:
Liberty University
M.Div. Missions:
Southwestern Seminary
Ph.D. Missions:
Southwestern Seminary
Reagan Hughes
Facilities Coordinator
Jordan Ingle
Facilities Coordinator
Amanda Correa
Facilities Administrative Assistant
B.S. Journalism (Advertising):
University of North Texas
Aimee Sapp
Finance Coordinator
B.B.A. Accounting:
National University
Stephanie Watson
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Allie Owens, RN, BSN
School Nurse
A.D. Nursing:
Collin College
B.S. Nursing:
Texas Tech University
Liz Lyngle
Grammar School Administrative Assistant
Michelle Reid
Upper School Administrative Assistant
Danielle Fuqua
Kindergarten
B.S. Child Development & Family Studies:
University of North Texas
Amanda Leshner
Kindergarten
B.B.A. Marketing:
Tarleton State
Jennifer Rogers
Kindergarten
B.A. Spanish & International Studies:
Baylor University
Elizabeth Kostoff
1st Grade
B.S. Education (Early Childhood):
Northeastern State University
M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction (Literacy Studies):
University of Texas at Arlington
Katie Smith
1st Grade
B.S. Early Childhood Education:
Texas Christian University
Amanda Stephens
1st Grade
B.A. History:
John Brown University
M.Ed. Teaching and Learning:
LeTourneau University
Suzanna Liebelt
2nd Grade
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies:
Texas A&M University
Kim Mitchell
2nd Grade
B.A. Speech Communication/Elementary Education:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Leigh Anne Meadows
2nd Grade
B.S. Early Childhood & Elementary Education:
University of West Alabama
Karise Wright
3rd Grade
B.A. English History:
Southern Methodist
M.A. Apologetics:
Houston Baptist University
Karen McCarty
3rd Grade
B.S. Education (Early Childhood):
Texas Christian University
Kara Grace Talbot
3rd Grade
B.S. Communication Sciences & Disorders:
Texas Woman's University
Lorrie Baker
4th Grade
B.B.A. Accounting:
University of Texas at San Antonio
Anne McCarty
4th Grade
B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies:
Texas A&M University
Jeff Rozanski
4th Grade
B.A. Psychology:
University of Maryland Baltimore County
M.Ed. Educational Administration:
Texas Christian University
Stephanie Boss
5th/6th Grade Literature
B.A. Psychology:
Louisiana Tech University
M.A. Religious Education (Childhood Education):
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Sally Landrum
5th/6th Grade Math
B.A. Mathematics:
The University of Texas at Arlington
M.Bus. Aviation:
Embry Riddle
Shelby Orr
5th/6th Grade Grammar & Composition
B.S. Multidisciplinary Studies:
Texas Tech University
Connor Silkett
5th/6th Grade Dean of Students & History
B.B.A. Finance:
Texas A&M University
Michelle Pettke
3rd-6th Grade Science Teacher
B.S. Genetics:
Texas A&M University
Chloe Jones
Grammar School Latin
B.A. French:
The University of Texas at Austin
M.A. French:
University of North Texas
Meredith Sorne
Grammar School Latin
B.A. Humanities:
Texas Baptist College
Lisa Snyder
Grammar School Foreign Language
B.A. French:
The University of Texas at Austin
M.A. French:
The University of North Texas at Denton
Cody Bertram
Upper School Rhetoric & Senior Thesis
B.A. English:
Texas Tech University
Phil Bassett
Upper School Humanities
B.A. English:
Belhaven University
M.A. English:
University of Dallas
Sarah Boss
Upper School Humanities
B.A. English Literature (Minor in History):
Wheaton College
M.A. English Literature & Linguistics:
Karoli Gaspar University
James Boswell
Upper School Humanities
BJ Journalism (Minor in Classical Studies):
The University of Texas at Austin
Sarah Kate Burns
Upper School Humanities
B.A. in University Scholars (Linguistics, French & Great Texts):
Baylor University
M.A. in Biblical Exegesis and Linguistics:
Dallas Theological Seminary (in progress)
Addisyn Eggar
Upper School Humanities
B.A. Humanities (Minor in Theology & Museum Studies):
The King's College, NYC
Kate Friederichs
Humanities Department Chair
B.A. Religion/Philosophy:
Texas Christian University
M.A. Humanities:
University of Dallas (in progress)
Martin Phillips
Upper School Humanities
B.S. Education:
Corban University
Th.M. Systematic & Historical Theology:
Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Philosophy:
The University of Dallas (in progress)
Jeremy Sturdivant
Theology/Philosophy Department Chair
B.B.A. Business Management Information Systems:
Angelo State University
M.Div.:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.M Philosophy and Theological Studies:
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kady Boden
Math Department Chair
B.S. Mathematics:
Western Oregon University
M.A. Teaching:
Multnomah University
Dr. Todd Reimer
Upper School Math & Science
B.S. Physics:
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Th.M. Bible Exposition:
Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A. History:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D. Humanities:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Kristin Smith
Upper School Math
B.S. Mathematics:
The Pennsylvania State University
Caroline Tate
Upper School Math
B.S. Mathematics (Minor in Education):
Mississippi College
Marcus Foster
Foreign Languages Department Chair
B.A. Classics:
Baylor University
M.Hum. Classics/Theology:
The University of Dallas
Dr. Jason Merritt
Upper School Greek, Senior Thesis, Mock Trial & Alumni Relations
B.A. Bible/Theology:
Global University of the Assemblies of God
M.T.S. New Testament:
Brite Divinity School/Texas Christian University
Ph.D. New Testament:
Brite Divinity School/Texas Christian University
Joshua Porteous
Upper School Latin
B.A. English Literature:
Kansas State University
Master of Theology:
Dallas Theological Seminary
Tyson Watson
Upper School Latin
BESS Health & Fitness Management:
Texas State University
ThM Historical Theology:
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dr. Matthew Ingle
Science Department Chair
B.S. Biology (Cellular & Molecular):
The Master's College
M.S. Natural Sciences:
Loma Linda University
Ph.D. Biology:
Loma Linda University
Masters of Divinity:
Reformed Evangelical Seminary (in progress)
Dr. Jessica Coblentz
Upper School Science
B.S. Biology:
The Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D. Molecular, Cell, and Development Biology:
The University of Pittsburgh
Bill Meadows
Upper School Science
B.S. Biology:
Mississippi College
M.A. Counseling:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. Religious Education:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. Interdisciplinary Science:
The University of Texas at Arlington
Emily Bailey
Director of Performing Arts
B.Mus. Voice:
Moody Bible Institute
M.Mus. Opera:
University of North Texas
Linda Dupont
Grammar School Music
B.S. Communication:
Texas Christian University
Lina Cole
Grammar School Music
B. Mus. Voice Performance:
Texas Baptist College
Master of Music in Worship Leadership:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (in progress)
Ashley Hawkins
Theatre Director & IT/AV Coordinator
B. A. Theatre:
Regent University
B. S. Business (Minor in Accounting):
Regent University
Megan Skeels
Grammar School Art
B.A. English (Minor in Art):
University of Arkansas
M.A. Communication:
University of Arkansas
Millie Watters
Upper School Art
B.F.A. Painting:
Texas Tech University
M.F.A. Sculpture and Post-Studio Practice:
University of Colorado
Jeremy Martin
Director of Athletics
B.S. History:
The University of Texas at Austin
M.A. Athletic Administration:
Grace College
Jonathan Barker
Grammar School P.E. & Varsity Basketball
B.A.A.S.:
University of Texas at Tyler
Dr. Lori Birbari
Athletics Coordinator
B.S. Biochemistry:
Baylor University
M.D.:
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Traci Gray
Grammar School P.E.
B.A. Communications:
Oklahoma Baptist University
Trish Wood
Gatehouse Attendant
Virginia Apple
Recess Monitor
B.A. Exercise/Sport Science:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Adelaide Church
Recess Monitor
Beth Cox
Recess Monitor
Lauren Findley
Recess Monitor
Lauren Groff
Recess Monitor
Sophie Mitchell
Recess Monitor
A.A. General Studies:
Tarrant County College