Dallas

List of 11 members.

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  Rev Jon Jordan 

  Dallas Headmaster, Theology Department Chair

  Bio

  Jon has worked with Coram Deo since 2010. Before serving as Dallas Campus Headmaster, he served as Dean of Students at the Flower Mound campus. He has taught a variety of Logic and Rhetoric level History, Theology, Latin, 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. 

    

  Jon has found Coram Deo to be a perfect combination of his two callings: academic and pastoral ministry. 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. 

    

  Jon and his wife Vivien have three children, Zoë, Rowan, and Billie. They worship together at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, where Jon also serves on the clergy team. He was ordained a Deacon in February 2019, and a Priest in August 2019. 

   
  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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  Michele Howard 

  Dallas Grammar 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 CDA model, the Howard family helped start the Dallas campus in 2006. Michele then joined the Dallas staff in 2009 as the 3rd grade teacher. In her 10th 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, goodness, and beauty. 

   

  Michele has a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in Business Administration with a specialization in Business Education and a Master’s Degree from Gordon College in Leadership for Classical Christian Schools. 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.  

    

  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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  Jennifer Southerland 

  Dallas Logic Principal

  Bio

  Jennifer Southerland serves as the Logic School Principal at the Dallas campus. She taught for nine years and served in the Curriculum Department for six years before joining the Dallas campus as Logic principal. Mrs. Southerland 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 recently completed a master’s degree in classical school 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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  Tommy McCrory 

  Dallas Rhetoric Principal

  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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  Drew Lott 

  Dallas Athletic Director

  Bio

  Drew Lott joined CDA in 2019 as Head Baseball Coach and is now the Dallas Campus Director of Athletics.
   
  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 has coached successful club baseball since 2000. He has coached high school baseball at Lynden High School, Nooksack High School, and The Covenant School Dallas. He has coached at the collegiate level with Athletes in Action (NYCBL) and Mid America Nazarene University (NAIA). 

   

  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 children that both attend Coram Deo Academy of Dallas. His family worships and serves at Mosaic Church in Richardson, TX.
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  Garrett Smith 

  Dallas College Guidance

  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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  Luke Hatteberg 

  Dallas Dean of Students
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  Ruthanne Wilson 

  Dallas Assistant to the Headmaster
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  Rhonda Hillner 

  Dallas Admissions Coordinator
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  Julie Spurr 

  Dallas Grammar School Assistant
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  Ashley Cating 

  Dallas Logic & Rhetoric School Assistant

  Bio

  This will be my family’s 11th year at Coram Deo Dallas and my 6th year on staff. I will be transitioning from a part-time aide to a full-time upper school assistant. I’m excited to take on this new role, and Lord willing, use my gifts and talents of organization and encouraging others to serve the incredible CDA staff and family. My husband, Ben, and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary this summer, and we have three daughters, ages 11, 14, and 16. Our family attends Northwest Bible Church where we enjoy worshipping, growing, and serving. In my free time, I enjoy being outside (in a hammock, on a trail, in a tent, in a kayak or canoe…), game nights, long walks, working out, reading books, and intentional time with family and friends.