Board of Directors

Shane Arnold, Ph.D.

Shane and his wife Kim have three children and reside in Athens, TN. Dr. Arnold received a Ph.D. from Southeastern University in North Carolina and is currently the Senior Pastor at Double Springs Baptist Church.

Samuel J. Olsen II, M.D.

Sam and his wife Rachel have been married thirteen years and have five children, ages 8, 6, 4, 2, and a newborn.  Sam is a physician in Etowah, TN and Rachel is a stay-at-home mother.  They have lived in Athens for several years and are excited to see how God is moving in this work of starting a Christ-Centered Classical school. Dr. Olsen currently serves as chairman of the board of directors.

Crockett Shamblin

Crockett and his wife Lori are residents of Athens, Tennessee. They have been married for thirteen years and have two children. Crockett is a sales representative with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in Knoxville, Tennessee. Lori is a homemaker and teaches in-home bible studies to youth and young adults in the area.