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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Board of Directors

Samuel J. Olsen, II, MD

Board Chairman

Jason Luallen

Vice Chair

Stephen Larson

Secretary

Mike Skiera

Board Member