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Mrs. Karen Dougherty

2025-08-21T15:02:18-04:00

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 Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts/Theatre with a minor in Business Management. She and her family have been members of Sterling Presbyterian Church for almost 30 years. Mrs. Dougherty dares you to love this place as she does. [...]

Mrs. Karen Dougherty2025-08-21T15:02:18-04:00

Mr. Michael Muñiz

2025-08-27T14:10:06-04:00

Mr. Michael J. Muñiz is an experienced educator in his 20th 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 pursuit of a PhD in Leadership Studies at Dallas Baptist University. He has published numerous chapters in books exploring the intersection of pop culture and philosophy. Outside of work, Mr. Muñiz is a devoted family man. He is married with three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with [...]

Mr. Michael Muñiz2025-08-27T14:10:06-04:00

Mr. David Mathwin

2025-08-22T21:47:49-04:00

Mr. Dave Mathwin has taught at Ad Fontes since 1998. He lives in Midland with his wife Linda and their three children, John, AJ, and Keris. In past years he taught a variety of subjects but now concentrates on teaching History at the Upper School. Mr. Mathwin's website, A Stick in the Mud, has his weekly overviews of his 8th-12th grade History classes, as well as book reviews and other articles.

Mr. David Mathwin2025-08-22T21:47:49-04:00

Mr. Erik Landstrom

2025-08-22T13:36:07-04:00

Mr. Landstrom is in his 14th year as a Classical educator, and his eighth (non-consecutive) year at Ad Fontes Academy. His passion for Classical education began during his time at Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia, where he discovered teaching as a vocation. After graduating in 2012, he started teaching K-6 music & drama at AFA, before transitioning to the 5th-grade classroom the following year. In 2019, he discerned a calling to ministry in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, moving with his family to lead an Anglican parochial school in an underserved community just outside Philadelphia. In the summer of 2024, Mr. Landstrom, along with [...]

Mr. Erik Landstrom2025-08-22T13:36:07-04:00

Mrs. Susan Smith

2025-08-27T14:04:58-04:00

Mrs. Susan Smith has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from MIT, and has taught in the Upper Campus at Ad Fontes since 2008. She has taught every mathematics class from Pre-Algebra to AP Calculus BC, as well as the Logic course, a Latin course, and a few science courses. She enjoys the harmony between the creative options for teaching and the rigor required to master concepts needed in upper-level classes. Her three youngest children are AFA alumni.

Mrs. Susan Smith2025-08-27T14:04:58-04:00

Mrs. Megan Allen

2025-08-22T21:49:37-04:00

Mrs. 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 explore the area while finding local coffee shops.  She is excited help guide prospective families in the application process of becoming apart of the Ad Fontes Academy community.

Mrs. Megan Allen2025-08-22T21:49:37-04:00

Mrs. Mimsie Houser

2025-08-22T07:00:44-04:00

Mrs. Mimsie Houser graduated from Grove City College with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and holds a Master's in Education and Post-Master's as an educational specialist from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also a certified school psychologist. While studying at IUP, she taught undergraduate courses and worked at IUP's Student Support Center where she implemented accommodations for undergraduate students with special learning needs. Being the wife of an often on-the-move army dentist, she has worked in multiple diverse school settings as a teacher, tutor, and therapist for students of all ages. Special interests include curriculum development, study [...]

Mrs. Mimsie Houser2025-08-22T07:00:44-04:00

Mr. Paul Cameron

2025-08-22T06:59:42-04:00

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 experiences and knowledge to enhance the development and spiritual growth of our students.

Mr. Paul Cameron2025-08-22T06:59:42-04:00

Mrs. Janet Cooper

2025-08-22T21:50:48-04:00

Mrs. Janet Cooper currently teaches Latin for 4th-6th grades and assists with administrative needs. She has served at Ad Fontes for 20 years as the first-grade teacher (4 years) and as Lower School Principal (15 years). She is a graduate of the University of Chicago with a BA in philosophy and has three grown children, all of whom are graduates of Ad Fontes.

Mrs. Janet Cooper2025-08-22T21:50:48-04:00
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