Dallas

List of 10 members.

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  Jon Jordan 

  Dallas Headmaster, Theology Department Chair

  Bio

  Jon has worked with Coram Deo since 2010. Before serving as Dallas Campus Administrator and Logic Principal, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He also teaches a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History, Theology, and Greek courses.

   

  Jon earned an M.A. in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He also holds a B.A. in History and Education from the University of Texas at Dallas.

   

  After discerning whether to enter pastoral or academic ministry, Jon has found Coram Deo to be a perfect combination of the two. In addition to serving as a place to train the minds and hearts of the next generation of Christian leaders, CDA also provides a place to build relationships that will last a lifetime and beyond. He was ordained a Deacon in February 2019, and a Priest in August 2019.

   

  Jon and his wife Vivien have two children, Zoë and Rowan. They worship together at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, where Jon also serves on the clergy team.

  
  You can see several of his sermons and written works on his website: http://jonjordan.com.

  
  2 Thessalonians 2:8: “with such affection for you we were happy to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.”
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  Tommy McCrory 

  Dallas Asst. Principal Rhetoric School, LS Science Teacher

  Bio

  Tommy McCrory joined CDA in 2022 as the Assistant Principal of the Rhetoric School. Tommy is from the Lake Highlands area of Dallas.  He has a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University, a Masters in Christian Education (focus Educational Leadership) from Dallas Theological Seminary, and has completed Principal Certification program from University of Texas Arlington. After his time at Texas A&M he went to work in the sports industry, however his time serving with Young Life helped lead to a change in career.  This career change led to 5 years as a Youth Director, which is when he began his time at DTS.  While at DTS he realized his love for education and began to move toward a career in this field. 

   

  Tommy has been married to his wife, Meg, for 8 wonderful years.  He has two wonderful daughters and a baby boy coming in September. Tommy and his family attend Watermark Community Church where he and his wife enjoy serving in marriage ministry together. Tommy enjoys spending time with his family and friends, cooking, reading, sports, and running.
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  Jennifer Southerland 

  Dallas Logic Principal

  Bio

  Jennifer Southerland serves as the Logic School Principal at the Dallas campus.  She taught for 9 years and served as the Director of Grammar and Logic Curriculum before joining the Dallas campus. She considers her service at Coram Deo Academy her ministry as she combines her passion for serving CDA families with her love of classical education. She is currently working on her master’s degree with a concentration in classical education leadership.

  
  Jennifer and her husband, Kurt, have been married for 31 years, and have three sons, Ryan, Aaron and Jordan who all attended CDA.
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  Michele Howard 

  Dallas GS Principal

  Bio

  Michele Howard joined Coram Deo Academy as a parent in 2005 at the Collin County Campus when her oldest son started Kindergarten. Because of their love for the biblical worldview in the CDA model, the Howard family helped start the Dallas campus in 2006. Michele then joined the Dallas staff in 2009 as the 3^rd grade teacher when her youngest son started Kindergarten.  In her 10^th year she became the Admissions Coordinator in Dallas while continuing to teach.  Michele is now the Grammar School Principal.  With her background as a former parent, lead teacher, and admissions coordinator, her passion for classical education allows her to collaborate with teachers and parents under CDA’s model.  Michele considers it a joy to shepherd young hearts for Christ and to help foster a love of learning at an early age in truth, beauty, and goodness.

   

  Michele has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Education from Baylor University. She is also a lifetime certified teacher in the state of Texas.  Before staying home with her children, Michele was a corporate trainer and manager for PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree at Gordon College in Leadership for Classical Christian Schools.

   

  Michele has been married to her husband, Rick, since 1996 and have three sons who all attended CDA in Dallas.  They have been actively involved at Watermark Community Church since 1999 and have a passion for mission work and young married couples. 
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  Luke Hatteberg 

  Dean of Students; LS/RS History, Theology, Electives - Dallas
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  Garrett Smith 

  College Guidance; First Grade - Dallas

  Bio

  Garrett joined CDA after moving to Dallas in 2019. Originally from Savannah, Georgia, Garrett moved to the area after marrying his wife, Ria. Garrett and Ria both work at the Dallas campus, where he is the guidance counselor, grammar school teacher, and assistant baseball coach. 

   

  Garrett Received an undergraduate degree in Education from Georgia Southern University in 2015 and is currently working towards a master's in School Guidance Counseling. He found his passion for teaching and counseling while working at summer camps throughout college and fell in love with the classical school model while working at The Habersham School in Savannah. 

   

  Garrett and Ria currently attend Northway Church. They can usually be found in the summer at the lake with their dog Daisy, at baseball game, or catching some trout on the white river! 
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  Drew Lott 

  Dallas Campus Athletic Director

  Bio

  Drew Lott joined CDA in 2019 as the FM Head Baseball Coach and is now the Dallas Campus Athletic Director. 
   
  Drew was born in Portland, OR and raised in Tacoma, WA and Lynden, WA where he graduated from Lynden High School.  Drew then went on to attend Trinity Western University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Human Kinetics and History. He earned his Texas Educators Certificate from Region 10. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Drew Lott coached club baseball from 2000-2019. He has coached high school baseball at CDA FM, CDA CC, Lynden, Nooksack, and Dallas Covenant. He has coached at the collegiate level with Athletes in Action and Mid America Nazarene University. 

   

  Drew sees coaching as a platform for discipleship in the gospel by incorporating prayer and devotional times with each team he coaches. He enjoys teaching athletes how to commit to a team and become a great teammate, how to embrace the hard work required for skill development, and ways to master the mental side of sports.  

   
  Drew and his wife, Laura, have two young children that attend CDA Dallas in 3^rd grade and Kindergarten. His family worships and serves at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX.
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  Mandy Sisco 

  GS Administrative Asst.; Electives- Dallas
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  Rhonda Hillner 

  Admissions Coordinator - Dallas

• Ruthanne Wilson 

  Admin. Asst. to the Headmaster - Dallas