CDA Collin County is a classical Christian school in Plano, established in 2004. The Collin County Campus currently serves over 520 students attending grades PreK through 12.
Students in grades PreK-4 are at the grammar stage of learning with a focus on breaking new concepts down to the required fundamental skills or facts and mastering them through memorizing jingles, chants, and songs. Read More..
Logic
Students in grades 5-8 are moving through the Logic stage of learning. During this stage, they study the relationship of facts they learned at the grammar stage and how they fit or work together. Read More..
Rhetoric
Students in grades 9-12 are striving to master the Rhetoric stage of learning. This stage requires students to articulate their learning through oral and written expression. Read More..
Chapel
Grammar, Logic and High School students and teachers have chapel services once a month. The purpose of chapel is to bring students together for a time of corporate worship and a message that focuses on the greatness of God and His work in our lives in a way that would be applicable to Coram Deo students. This time is designed to heighten our awareness of Christ and integrate Him more into our everyday lives.
Parent Community
In Collin County we have several ways for parents to be involved and build community with the teachers and each other. The best way to do this is through the PTF, Parent Teacher Fellowship. The PTF serves CDA in three primary ways. First, they serve as a volunteer base for many of the activities that happen in the classrooms, such as Room Moms, class parties, and Hot Lunch service. Secondly, they help equip the school through fundraising. They strive to make our fundraisers fun for the students, but also easy on the parents. Our most successful is the Hot Lunch program. We use caterers, like Chick-fil-A, that the children like, and the parents look forward to not having to make a lunch one day a week! Lastly, and most importantly, our PTF organizes a monthly prayer meeting to pray for the school – students, faculty and administrators. If you are an enrolled family at the Collin County campus, you are already a member of the PTF, so come and join us!
Dust off the clubs and grab 3 friends or get the family together and come play as a foursome in the 5th edition of the Collin County Scramble Golf Tournament. This year's tournament will be played on March 31st at Firewheel Golf Club on the Lakes Course. There will be awesome food from Desperados Mexican catered in for lunch and lots of fun guaranteed.
This event is a great community builder and raises support for our athletics department and our teams. So, if you are interested in sponsoring the event or buying a foursome or individual spot, go to the link below and make it happen! All the funds raised go to support our amazing student-athletes!
I’d like to personally thank everyone for their help these past few months with event and games setup/tear down. The help I’ve received from our students and parents alike has been such a blessing to me. I am really impressed with your servants' hearts and attitude to bless our school with your service by the simple act of stacking chairs or folding up lunch tables, for example. The work I (and Coach Koop) do in Facilities is considered a support service position and is typically behind the scenes, but it is very important for any organization to operate efficiently. I like to think of my job as a good anchor holding up a beautiful piece of art for all to see. Few people think about the anchor, but if it wasn’t for the anchor, the art would be on the ground and could possibly get trampled on (especially in our hallways 😊). The anchor holds strong, day in and day out never wanting accolades or praise but desires to hold something else up for all to see. This school and her staff are beautiful. My hope is that I will continue to hold her up for the all the world to see her beauty as she (CDA) continues to serve our Lord. May God continue to bless you and your families as you serve Him with your whole heart.
For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 ESV
Happy Friday to all! CDA Athletics is looking for some help in identifying potential coaches for our Baseball, Softball & Track programs for this upcoming season. We do have assistant coach positions available and and awesome student-athletes waiting to hang on every word and instruction given.
Expectations for Coaching Candidates: - Love Jesus and actively growing in their relationship with Christ - Active in their home church - Prior playing and coaching experience - Desire to contribute time & talents to mentor/disciple our Coram Deo students - Have a flexible normal work schedule allowing them to work as stipend/part-time coaches
So, if you are interested or know someone who would be, please reach out to Athletic Director, Josh Nokes (josh.nokes@coramdeoacademy.org).
During the break, some of our 4th grade boys met to discuss the Green Ember Books hosted by Mrs. Alicia Hays. Please click to read more details of their time together. This is what CDA is all about!
If you are looking for information on the Logic schedule or the Logic PE program please look here. I have put together some information and FAQ that may be helpful if you are deciding what you would like to do in the 23/24 school year.
Stephanie Garland has been a parent at CDA since 2003, a teacher since 2007, and an administrator since 2013. After her eldest daughter had a particularly difficult year in public school, God directed her and her husband to Coram Deo Academy through, of all things, a nationally syndicated radio program. They enrolled their children at CDA and have never looked back!
Before teaching at CDA, Stephanie was a stay-at-home mom for thirteen years, which followed five years of teaching English and French in public high school. She attended the University of North Texas, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees in Secondary Education.
Stephanie lives in Carrollton with her husband Greg, and they have three daughters.
Jason Stults
College Guidance & Interim RS Principal & RS History - CC
Mr. Stults graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Language. He was very involved in the College Ministry at Indiana Ave Baptist Church in Lubbock as well as Campus Crusade for Christ. After graduation, Mr. Stults was accepted to George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University to pursue an advanced degree to continue serving in College Ministry. During this time Mr. Stults joined the Strickland Scholars program at Baylor University and began working toward a Master of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction which he completed in May 2001. In the following years Mr. Stults taught Junior and Senior English, served as an assistant Golf Coach, and joined the Coram Deo Academy team in 2008.
Mr. Stults has been involved in Education for 20 years, 13 of which have been with Coram Deo Academy. Mr. Stults has taught various levels and courses to include 5th Grade, 6th Grade English, Algebra I, Geometry, AP US History, and American Literature. also coached various levels of basketball at the school for 8 years. Mr. Stults currently teaches Medieval and Renaissance Literature and AP European History. Additionally, he currently serves as a technology liaison, House Leader (ARC), and College Guidance Counselor.
Mr. Stults is married to Amanda, and they will celebrate their 13th anniversary this year. They have two children, Piper (10) and Drake (6), both of whom will attend Coram Deo Academy. The Stults family attends Denton Bible Church where Mr. Stults is involved in Discipleship and AWANA.
Nathan Hudler
Dean of Students & Interim LS Principal; RS Science - CC
Nathan Hudler is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a degree in Mathematics and Education. He was involved as a small group leader with the campus ministry Chi Alpha. After two years teaching Geometry in the public school system, Nathan decided to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, and graduated with a Master of Theology with a focus in Christian Education in 2013.
While finishing his degree, Nathan joined the Coram Deo faculty in the fall of 2012. The following school year, Mr. Hudler became a full-time faculty member, and has taught a variety of classes over the years including Physics, AP Chem, Physical Science, Life Science, Theology, and Theology 2. In addition, Nathan also serves as the Dean of Students, the senior class advisor, and faculty advisor for the House of Newton.
Nathan married his wife, Angela, in 2006. They have 3 children- Owen, Dylan, and Logan. Owen and Dylan attend have both attended Coram Deo since Pre-K. The family attends Providence Village Church where Nathan is finishing his preparation to become an elder.
Joda Crow
Admissions Coordinator - CC
Joshua Nokes
CC Campus Athletic Director & Football & Softball Program Director
Josh Nokes joined Coram Deo in 2018 by way of Savannah, GA, where he served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Savannah Christian Preparatory School. Additionally, he coached football and wrestling while teaching Advanced Placement United States History, and oversaw the consolidation and integration of the middle school athletic program within the SCPS Athletic Department. During his time there, the school had the highest ranking athletic department in Savannah.
Josh is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a degree in Secondary Education and a Masters in Business Administration. After college, Josh spent several years in discipleship ministry with K-Life Ministries in Fort Worth before beginning his teaching career in Carrollton. At Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, he developed an Advanced Placement American History program that saw a pass rate increase from 5% to 82% while also working as an assistant football coach with the team who made two state championship appearances and as head coach to the softball team who appeared in the semifinals. At The Covenant School of Dallas, he was the Athletic and Facilities Coordinator and was charged with preparing the football program to move from 6-man to 11-man football. In 2013, he had the privilege of being a part of the staff that won the TAPPS state championship in 6-man football. In addition, he served as the head baseball coach at Covenant, taking the team to the playoffs in his final year at the school.
Outside of a love of sports and developing young men and women for Christ, Josh is passionate about spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their young team of boys: Beckett, Tate, Archer, Wilder and Silas. Other interests include cycling, reading, fly fishing, the great outdoors and serving with his wife at Mercy Presbyterian Church.
Rhonda Messick
Administrative Assistant to the Campus Administrator - CC