Upper Campus Faculty

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.

Mr. Finneas Buck is a humanities teacher at Ad Fontes Academy, where he teaches History, Latin and Logic at the Upper Campus. He studied Government with a specialization in Political Theory at Patrick Henry College and is currently studying for an M. Div. at Cranmer Theological House. He loves learning, but especially learning alongside friends, which is why he's come to love Ad Fontes so much.

Mrs. Linda Mathwin starting teaching at Ad Fontes in 1998. After staying at home full time to care for her three children for nine years, she rejoined the AFA faculty in 2010. She serves as Head of Rhetoric and teaches Senior Thesis, Classical Composition, and Upper level Literature. In addition, she taught 6th grade for three years in Mississippi and Literature/Composition at a local homeschooling co-op for four years. She has her B.A. from Grove City College, where she met her husband, Dave. She enjoys teaching, cooking, reading, and gardening. In additional to teaching Rhetoric, Classical Composition, and Literature, she [...]

A Northern Virginia native, Mr. Schediemantel brings both local roots and a passion for teaching to the classroom. He earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from Liberty University and a Master’s in Church History from The Catholic University of America. He has taught Latin, German, and Greek, and is especially enthusiastic about language learning and helping students discover the connections between languages and cultures. Known to his students as “Mr. S,” his love for language acquisition and history shapes his teaching style, encouraging students to think critically and engage deeply with what they study.

Ms. Audrey Blunt is a graduate of Ad Fontes Academy, and now teaches Composition, Rhetoric, and Literature classes in the Logic and Rhetoric School. She attended the Honors College at Messiah University and received her BA in English, before receiving her Master's in Comparative Literature at the University of St Andrews. In addition to her English studies, she received a minor in French and gained her first teaching experience as an assistant professor of English at the University of Strasbourg in France. Ms. Blunt is passionate (and loves to talk about!) travel, foreign languages, film, and world literature. [...]