Leadership, Faculty, and Staff

Our Leadership

Nathan Carr

Headmaster
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Stephen Taylor

Associate Headmaster/COO
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Faculty and Staff

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Melanie Adair

Teacher Aide
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Jenny Adel

Culture & Events Coordinator
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Dhante Aguirre

Latin
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Janey Akagha

Music
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Alexis Akard

Aide
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Wendyle Andrews

Choir
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Ashley Antosh

Science
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Allie Arnold

Curriculum and Bus Coordinator
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Jillian Barr

PreK3
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Elaine Bastos

Orchestra
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Vicki Bates

Aide
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Kayla Batson

PreK
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Nathan Carr

Headmaster

The Headmaster leads The Academy by casting and safeguarding its vision, and shaping and developing The Academy’s culture, staff, and curricular offerings. Mr. Carr began serving at Providence Hall in 2006, teaching secondary school math and science, functioning as Upper School Development Director and then Provost before becoming Headmaster for The Academy. He is married to Sarah, and they have six children. Mr. Carr’s introduction to and subsequent love of great books occurred in the Western Civ classroom at Oklahoma Baptist University. After graduation from the University of Central Oklahoma, Nathan enrolled at Reformed Theological Seminary and earned a Masters of Arts in Religion. He has also completed post-graduate work at the University of Toronto’s Wycliffe College, is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church, St. John’s of Oklahoma City.

Stephen Taylor

Associate Headmaster/COO

Mr. Taylor joined The Academy team in 2019, and has served in a variety of teaching and administrative roles for over 15 years. He earned his B.A. at Gordon College, his M.Ed. from Lesley University, and was first introduced to classical Christian schools while studying Renaissance Art in Orvieto, Italy. In addition to his passion for Christian education, he serves on the board of directors for Tyndale House Foundation and the Alumni Advisory Council at Gordon College. He and his wife Emily have three children, Ellena, Corin, and Magdalene, and love spending time as a family, exploring the outdoors, reading, and playing games.

The Assistant Headmaster serves as the Chief Operating Officer, marshaling resources in support of the daily and long-term needs of The Academy. The COO sets and achieves annual goals and priorities in accordance with the organization’s strategic plan and in alignment with Board priorities. The COO ensures competing strategic priorities are well-balanced to optimize mission support and delivery.

Melanie Adair

Teacher Aide

Jenny Adel

Culture & Events Coordinator

Jenny has a bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in Secondary Education. She has traveled to every continent except Antarctica!

Dhante Aguirre

Latin

Dhante Aguirre has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from University of Oklahoma. Dhante enjoys drawing, creative writing, and cooking.

Janey Akagha

Music

Alexis Akard

Aide

Alexis holds a Bachelor of Business Management from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Business Management with a concentration in Data Analytics. In her free time, she enjoys running, reading, sewing and time with her family.

Wendyle Andrews

Choir

Wendyle completed a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education from Oklahoma State University and is currently pursing a Master of Arts in Christian Education at Dallas Theological Seminary. His hobbies include teaching private voice lessons, traveling, musical theatre, and reading.

Ashley Antosh

Science

Ashley earned a BS in Health and Exercise Science from University of Oklahoma. She enjoys travel, woodworking and reading.

Allie Arnold

Curriculum and Bus Coordinator

Allie earned a BS in Applied Mathematics from University of Central Oklahoma and taught math a Dialectic and Rhetoric levels for many years.  In her free time, she enjoys crochet, reading, and learning about engines and mechanics.

Jillian Barr

PreK3

Jillian holds a BS in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma Christian University. In her free time, she enjoys embroidery, gardening and crafting.

Elaine Bastos

Orchestra

Vicki Bates

Aide

After graduating from high school, I attended a Bible institute where I heard the gospel. Accepting Christ as my Savior has been the most blessed experience of my life. Reading, jogging, and teaching Sunday School are a few of my interests.

Kayla Batson

PreK

Kayla Batson graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Oklahoma Christian University. She enjoys discovering classical literature, drinking coffee and gardening.