At Ad Fontes, we actively engage with parents, guiding students toward excellence in both Christian character and intellect.

Our teaching staff comprises a remarkable team of dedicated academic professionals deeply passionate about Christ, their students, their subjects, and each other. We make a firm commitment to students and families by ensuring our educators embody the values we hold dear.

  • Our Christian teachers and mentors not only align with the AFA Statement of Faith but also demonstrate these beliefs through their life, words, and actions.
  • They bring a contagious passion for learning, possess the gift of teaching, and maintain a teachable spirit that inspires growth.
  • We believe in the power of partnership between educators and parents. Our teachers actively collaborate with parents, recognizing the vital role they play in their children’s education.
  • Moreover, our faculty serves as living examples of servant leadership, resolving conflicts with biblical principles, speaking words that uplift and encourage, and functioning harmoniously as part of a unified academic team.
  • Most importantly, our educators genuinely love children. They approach instruction and discipline with an inspiring blend of firmness and compassion, fostering an environment that nurtures both academic brilliance and personal growth. At Ad Fontes, our commitment to your child’s holistic development is unwavering, shaping a future rich in faith, knowledge, and character.
  • Head of School

    Administrative Staff | Lower School Faculty | Upper School Faculty

    Mrs. Karen Dougherty is the proud mom of a 2019 Ad Fontes Academy graduate. She loves the school so much, she spent 3 years serving as a member of the Board of Trustees and is honored now to serve as the Head of School. She is a graduate of [...]

  • Principal

    Administrative Staff | Lower School Faculty | Upper School Faculty

    Mr. Michael J. Muñiz is an experienced educator in his 19th year of service. Born and raised in Miami, FL, he recently moved from Dallas after serving for 5 years as an educator and administrator at a classical charter school. Mr. Muñiz is currently nearing the end of his [...]

  • Dean of Students, Bible and History

    Administrative Staff | Upper School Faculty

    After having taught classically for six years (five of them at Ad Fontes) and worked with students as a youth minister for three years, Mr. Zachary Rallo is excited to be stepping into administration as Principal of the Upper School. He has taught Literature, Logic, Bible, and Rhetoric at [...]

  • Director of Athletics, College Support, and Student Activities

    Administrative Staff | Upper School Faculty

    Mr. Paul Cameron spent his formative years abroad in Europe as a military kid and missionary. He graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in Business Marketing and an M.B.A. in Public Relations. As the Director of Athletics, College Support, and Student Activities, Mr. Cameron strives to use his [...]

  • Admissions Director

    Administrative Staff

    Megan Allen is a proud mother of three current Ad Fontes students.  She’s married to a retired Navy test pilot and spent the last 20 years moving in support of his career and is happy to now call northern Virginia home.  She and her family enjoy getting out to [...]

  • Admissions Assistant

    Administrative Staff

    Ms. Ellie Houser graduated from Ad Fontes in 2019 and felt led to serve as one of the office managers. She loves working alongside her mom, Mimsie, as well as keeping tabs on her brother Max, a current 11th grader at AFA. Along with working at AFA, Ellie studies [...]

  • Director of Academic and Technology Services

    Administrative Staff

    Mrs. Debra Davis serves as the AFA Administrative Director and previously served as the Upper School Office Manager. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Audiology at the University of Tulsa, a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Speech and Hearing Disorders at Phillips University and an Associates degree [...]

  • Business Manager

    Administrative Staff

    Mrs. Julie Jeffrey is the business manager at Ad Fontes Academy. Prior to her time at AFA, she worked for a government contractor in human resources and accounting. Julie holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento. Julie is married to Terry and has five [...]

  • Marketing Manager

    Administrative Staff

  • Website Manager

    Administrative Staff