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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

2026-01-19T20:19:55-05:00

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 Mathwin2026-01-19T20:19:55-05:00

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. 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

Mrs. Dee Dee Kintzing

2025-08-22T06:49:24-04:00

Mrs. Dee Dee Kintzing graduated Summa Cum Laude from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in Art Education. She has 30+ years of dynamic and creative teaching experience that she brings to her position. Mrs. Kintzing spent 21 years homeschooling her three children from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation. In addition, she has 3 years of teaching Art in a public high school setting and 15 years of teaching Art and a variety of other subjects to a broad range of K-12 students in several homeschool co-ops. She passionately endorses the importance of art education and [...]

Mrs. Dee Dee Kintzing2025-08-22T06:49:24-04:00

Mrs. Anne Simpson

2025-08-22T06:49:54-04:00

Mrs. Anne Simpson is a Level III certified Kodaly teacher, having completed her certification at the Chenaniah Summer Music Institute at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho. She has spent the majority of her adult life teaching in a classical setting, seamlessly merging her profound love for music and literacy into an amazing and fulfilling career. As a young adult, she lived in Russia and was privileged to gain experience and training with a classical Russian pianist during that time. Raised in a Christian home, she has pursued a relationship with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, from a [...]

Mrs. Anne Simpson2025-08-22T06:49:54-04:00

Mrs. Molly Frost

2025-08-22T07:12:19-04:00

Mrs. Molly Frost has taught in classical Christian schools for more than two decades, including at Veritas Academy (PA) and Oak Hill Christian in Reston. She has a B.A. in Latin from Franklin and Marshall College. She is known as a teacher of great enthusiasm and creativity. In addition to her Latin work, she is also an experienced ballet and gymnastics instructor.

Mrs. Molly Frost2025-08-22T07:12:19-04:00

Mr. Tony Bracewell

2025-08-22T13:38:58-04:00

Mr. Tony Bracewell attended Eastern New Mexico University where he majored in Religion and Chemistry with minors in Biology and Math. Mr. Bracewell earned his MBA from Virginia Tech and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. His experiences include working at Phillips Chemical company as an Analytical Chemist. Chess is one of his  passions. Each winter he hosts a chess club for interested students.

Mr. Tony Bracewell2025-08-22T13:38:58-04:00

Mrs. Katie Chatham

2025-10-15T12:15:32-04:00

Mrs. Katie Chatham, a dedicated mother of four and passionate missionary, brings a wealth of global perspective to her teaching, shaped by her extensive travels across diverse cultures. As a lifelong learner, she is currently pursuing a Master's in Classical Education, deepening her commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and virtue in her students. Her dynamic experiences and nurturing spirit create an inspiring and enriching classroom environment.

Mrs. Katie Chatham2025-10-15T12:15:32-04:00
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