Leadership

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Shane Arnold, PhD

Head of School

After serving several as senior pastor for several churches in North Carolina and Tennessee, Shane Arnold now serves as the Head of School at Christ's Legacy Academy, where he has also served as a board member and teacher.  Dr. Arnold is passionate about training students to connect the Lordship of Christ to every day life.  He holds a Master of Divinity and PhD. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  More importantly, he has been a husband to Kim for over 20 years and father to Joshua, Lucas, and Abby.

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Faculty

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Kim Arnold

Executive Assistant

Kim Arnold has served CLA in various capacities.  From serving as a teacher's aide to filling the role of school cook and mom, Kim's passion to serve others is evident in all she does.  Mrs. Arnold attended Tennessee Technology school in Athens, TN.  She is married to Shane Arnold, and has three fantastic kids, Joshua, Lucas, and Abby.

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Randy Brock

College and Career Consultant | ACT Prep
Mr. Brock has served CLA since its founding as a full time instructor, Headmaster, and part-time instructor of mathematics in grades 9 through 12.  He currently serves CLA 's high school families as a College and Career Consultant and ACT exam prep resource and provides math enrichment coaching to CLA students.  Mr. Brock is a high honors graduate of the United States Coast Guard Academy (class of 1977) holding a B.S. degree in Mathematical Sciences.  
 
Mr. Brock believes deeply in the time proven classical Christian education model because it teaches "with the grain".  This model employs ever progressing education techniques which match the maturity and intellectual curiosity level of the student as she/he progresses through the various stages of maturing.  Mr. Brock's favorite Bible verse pertaining to why mathematics works is found in Colossians 1:17, and he love's the true freedom found at CLA to teach our students why mathematics works!!!  Soli Deo Gloria!!!    
 
Mr. Brock and his wife Kay have two married children and five grandchildren. 
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David Park

Dean of Students | Bible

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Anna Collins

Logic School Math & Science | Rhetoric School Spanish

Miss Collins earned a Bachelor’s of Science from Lee University in Middle Grades Education with an emphasis in math and history.  Also having had the opportunity to live in Central America for a time, she is privileged to share her experiences with the students by teaching high school Spanish. She values the opportunity to teach at Christ’s Legacy Academy primarily for its Christ centered mission in offering students with a classical education.  She is thankful to teach at a school where families as well as faculty are able to flourish because of the supportive community and joyful environment that Christ’s Legacy provides.

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Nick Dalbey

Athletic Director | Physical Education | Logic School Keyboarding

Mr. Dalbey was born and raised in the small rural town of Ellsworth, Iowa.  Throughout his childhood he has moved to several different states.  One of the greatest being Virginia, because that is where he met his wife Sarah.  There is only one last destination Nick and Sarah look forward to most.  They came to Tennessee to further their education at Lee University.  Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree from Lee University in the summer of 2010 in Telecommunications with a focus on screenwriting and video editing.  He has worked at CLA for nine years and coached basketball for six of those years.  His greatest reward is that he gets to do all his work as unto the Lord.

"Christ’s Legacy Academy has been an amazing fit for what I hold true in my walk with Christ.  As a Christian, I wanted an environment that I could be free to live out my faith and openly share that on a daily basis.  Christ’s Legacy Academy began to grow on me as I continued to hear about the school.  I fell in love with the idea of the classical method immediately.  It is a place where learning is engaging and focuses on the whole person.  As education begins to steer toward test scores primarily, this school brings a breath of fresh air to those dying in the world’s system.  Everyday I am blessed to be uplifted by the laughter, joy, and songs being sung in the different classrooms.  This, to me, makes this place more than just a school.  It truly is a place that I look forward to get up and go to everyday and not just another job that simply pays the bills."

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Amanda Dockery

Logic School Grammar, Literature, & Latin | Rhetoric School Literature
Amanda Dockery has earned a BA in Literature and MS in Education both from the University of Tennessee. She is in her 15th year of teaching and currently teaches literature and grammar to both our Logic and Rhetoric students.  She loves that she gets to teach classic literature while providing biblical integration, the positive atmosphere and having the freedom to be creative with her lesson plans.When she is not found in the classroom teaching, you can find her spending time with her family. She is married to Larry Joe and is the mother of two sons, Jacob (17) and Brant (11). Their family also consists of their two Toy Poodles, Fonzy and Teddy. 
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Brittany Duggan

Grammar & Rhetoric School Fine Arts | Logic School Literature & Bible

Mrs. Duggan teaches 7th and 8th grade Bible and Fine Arts related classes.  She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Music Education from Bryan College and her Master’s of Education in Classroom Teaching from Lee University.  This is her 11th year teaching and her 8th year at CLA.  Mrs. Duggan attends First Baptist Church of Athens with her husband John and their three daughters, Lauren, Mia, and Emily. She is involved with the choir and orchestra programs at her church in addition to other musical endeavors within the community.

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Travis Haun

Logic School History, Logic, & Bible | Rhetoric School History & Wellness

I earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee, and after working as an Archaeologist for a brief time I transitioned from Archaeological work into the museum field. While working as curator of collections, I was asked to head the educational programming for my museum. It was during this time at the museum when I began graduate studies in business leadership at Tusculum College, was married, and adopted my oldest son. Not long after adopting my oldest, my wife and I knew we wanted something different for his education. We found CLA, a new school, as yet to open, holding summer informational meetings. After attending one of those meetings I volunteered to help in any way I could. I believed with my work in the museum field locally and in Nashville, and with my contacts from various art and instructional fields, I could be of use to the the school. A member of the board had other plans and contacted me about teaching. With much prayer and deliberation I came to teach at CLA in August of 2009, the first year of operation.

I love teaching at CLA. I am where God has sent me and truly feel this is a calling. I have the most amazing coworkers as well. In my time at CLA, I’ve seen my, now three sons mature physically and spiritually. I believe CLA is a huge part of their growth. CLA is doing an amazing work, and everyday striving to take that work farther and make it even better. I consider my self a lucky man to be able to have the coworkers I have, work with the families and students I am entrusted with, and know my own family is ministered to by CLA.

Outside of school I spend most of my time reading, playing with my boys, and looking for any excuse to be in the outdoors. I love spending time in God’s wonderful creation.

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Karen Hall

Third Grade Teacher
Karen Hall earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Louisiana and a Master of Arts in Education from Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tn. This is her 16th year of teaching. She has taught 7th, 5th, 1st, Pre-K, and 3rd grades. She is married to Ronnie Hall and has two daughters - Ashley Hall Tucker (Justin) and Amber, and is “Mimi” to Aria Jade. Karen loves living in this wonderful community and being a part of a Christ centered school. 
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Sherri Kennedy

Academic Dean
Sherri Kennedy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Tennessee Wesleyan University, and her Masters of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  She has taught for 27 years, and is currently serving as the Academic Dean at CLA.  Mrs. Kennedy enjoyed teaching fourth grade at CLA prior to taking on her new role.  She enjoys working with the CLA teachers, helping them to be even more successful in the classroom.
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Micki Key

THRIVE Director

Micki Key is a kindergarten teacher and THRIVE instructor.  She began her career at Christ’s Legacy Academy (CLA) in 2016.  Prior to working at CLA, Mrs. Key taught in both McMinn and Hamilton County, and has over 12 years of teaching experience.  She received her B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and also received her M.A. degree in Reading and Literacy from Walden University. 

Why CLA?  I firmly believe that God led our family to CLA as we were preparing for the start of our children’s educational path.  God also opened the door for me to teach at CLA, as well, and we are so grateful for both opportunities!

Why I love teaching?  There are so many things I love about my job!  I love who I work with, and that my own children are here with me each day.  I love working with the children and families God places in my class each year, and enjoy watching them learn and grow into followers of Christ.

On a personal note…

Mrs. Key and her husband, Brian, have two children, Lucas and Sullivan.  She enjoys spending time with friends and family, beach vacations, boating and lake time, and reading.

 

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Dovie Moses

Dovie Moses is a seasoned educator with 16 years of teaching experience. This is her fifth year teaching Upper Level Literature, Rhetoric, and Grammar at Christ’s Legacy Academy.  Mrs. Moses attended Middle Tennessee State University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree with a major in English. She has also been the Director of Children’s Ministry, Children’s Choir Director, and teacher at her local church for 12 years. Mrs. Moses has been incredibly blessed to be a wife and mother for the past 20 years, and she and her husband, Brad, feel highly-favored by the Lord to have been given stewardship of 7 beautiful children.

God purposefully lead our family to CLA five years ago.  During that time, He has continued to bless the work of our hands as we have followed Him in obedience.  God is present in our school every day. We feel Him. Others see Him through the love we have for each other.

Parents ask the question, “What is Rhetoric class?”  My response is: our goal is for students to know what they believe, why they believe it, and to be able to persuade others of those truths with eloquence and love.  It is my pleasure not only to teach students this important life skill, but also train disciples of Christ to defend their faith.

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Jamie Neaton

Second Grade Teacher


B.S. Human Development K-8 elementary education from Lee University
Masters in Educational Administration from Pensacola Christian College
 
This is my fifth year teaching second grade at CLA. Since I began serving in Christian education twenty years until now, I have always loved the fact that we put Christ as the foundation of each subject. I not only teach Bible as a subject, but I also incorporate it throughout the day. I also like the classical approach and curriculum at CLA. 
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DeeDee Parson

Kindergarten & First Grade Instructional Assistant
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Mica Trammell

Fourth & Fifth Grade Literature, Grammar, & History

I currently live in Athens, TN with my husband, son, and our three dogs.  I received a Bachelor's of Arts in English Literature and a Master's of Arts in Teaching  from Lee University.  One of the many things I enjoy about teaching at CLA is the class size.  Having a small class allows me to get to really know each student individually.  I get to know everything from their hopes and dreams, to strengths and weaknesses, to favorite candies and sports teams.  Our classroom is our family.  

 
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Amy Veale

Amy Veale

Logic School Science | Rhetoric School Math & Science

Amy Veale is a Logic and Rhetoric teacher in the areas of Science and Mathematics.  She was born and grew up in Savannah, Georgia.  She received a Bachelor's of Arts in Social Science from Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa, minoring in Psychology.  Mrs. Veale developed the Learning Resource program at St. Andrews School, an International Baccalaureate, college prep school, in Savannah.  The past two years, she taught high school Mathematics and Science at Knoxville Christian School in Farragut.

She is married to Norman and they have five adult children and one grandchild, Lincoln.  They moved from Savannah to Englewood 2 1\2 years ago.  They love the mountains, hiking, and enjoying the beautiful world given by God!  They attend Englewood First Baptist Church and are excited to be a part of the CLA family!  Mrs. Veale truly enjoys inspiring students to love and have a passion for math and science!!

I love teaching at CLA!  The administration is supportive and encouraging.  Staff meetings are a time to pray for one another and worship God.  It is a great privilege to be able to share the Lord everyday with my students and have discussions about the things He is doing in our lives.  To be able to pray with and for our families is a JOY!  I believe that it is imperative to teach our students how to be successful, independent, life-long learners.  I want them to be able to succeed in life socially, academically, but most importantly, spiritually!  God is good, all the time!

 

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Laura Wade

First Grade Teacher

My name is Laura Wade and have been married almost twelve years. I have three energetic boys, ages eleven, six, and three. 
I attended Cleveland State Community College and recieved my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I then attended Grand Canyon University's online program and received my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Edu. 
I am beyond blessed to get to love on my first grade littles every day  and teach with God leading my way. My favorite thing about CLA is to be able to partner with families to work together in building a strong foundation in Christ and education. 

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Karen Axley

Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Axley earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Alabama University in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Development. She is married to Dan and they have three adult children and one grandson, Carter. 

I love that I can teach and integrate the Bible into my lessons! I enjoy the family atmosphere at CLA!
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Ellen Whitfield

Receptionist

Hello! My name is Ellen Whitfield. I'm your CLA receptionist. I have been married thirty-one years and my husband and I have two grown sons.

 
Tennessee has been our home for twelve years although we are transplants from the Gulf Coast. We decided to exchange the yearly hurricanes for the four seasons.
 
I left the banking sector many years ago to enter Christian education for our children's sake. Believing spiritual matters are of greater importance than worldly matters. Previously I worked several years at West Florida Baptist Academy.
 
I've been blessed to work at CLA for the past six years. I understand each family is unique, and few have the opportunity to work in education. However, please know each of your children are viewed as being priceless and truly it is a privilege to be a small part of instilling Christian values.
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Board of Directors

Samuel J. Olsen, II, MD

Board Chairman

Jason Luallen

Vice Chair

Stephen Larson

Secretary

Mike Skiera

Board Member

Gil Balch

Board Member