Faculty & Staff

Excellent teachers love their subject, their students, and the toil of the day and above all else love the Lord with all their hearts. At Arma Dei Academy our faculty is united in mission and vision. Our teachers exemplify Christ by the pattern of their lives in and out of the classroom, love and know children, and are gifted and equipped to teach.

Administration

Head of School

Dr. David Seibel

Dr. David Seibel hails from Indiana, where he played baseball at Wabash College and studied Economics and Spanish. Upon graduation, he joined the Indianapolis Teaching Fellows and earned a Masters of Education from Marian University while teaching and coaching in public middle and high schools. He also holds a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Education from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Growing a Classical School, a regular contributor to Classis and the Beza Institute, and a former consultant with the Association of Classical Christian Schools. After serving as a head of school in Indiana for seven years, Dr. Seibel is joining Arma Dei in 2025 along with his wife, Brooke, and their four children. He enjoys reading, hunting, golfing, and deepening family worship.

Facilities & Operations Manager

Mr. Ben Alton

Mr. Alton is a Georgia native who moved to Colorado to enjoy a change of scenery for the next adventure the Lord has in store. Mr. Alton holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration from the University of West Georgia. Working as a metal fabricator for the last 6 ½ years, he realized how much he enjoys physical labor and utilizing his hands-on skills to serve as the Facilities Manager at Arma Dei.

In his free time, Mr. Alton enjoys spending time outdoors, especially backpacking, camping, and playing cornhole. He is passionate about black coffee, college football (Go Dawgs) board games, country music, woodworking, fixing his motorcycle, and making new friends.

Director of Admissions

Mrs. Jillian Bielamowicz

Mrs. Bielamowicz is passionate about helping families discover the lasting value of a classical Christian education at Arma Dei Academy. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a master’s degree in Accountancy from Wake Forest University. As a CPA, she spent several years working at large public accounting firms before stepping away from her career to focus on raising her two daughters with her husband Graham. As a Colorado native, she is thrilled to be back in her home state after living abroad in London for the last two years.

Mrs. Bielamowicz is honored to serve the school community while welcoming new families to Arma Dei. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, traveling, and cheering on Auburn football with her family.

Technology Manager

Mrs. Megan Billinger

Mrs. Megan Billinger received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver. After working for Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Solutions as a project manager for Department of Defense implementations, she became a stay-at-home mom and later homeschooled her children. Eager to contribute to the work being done at Arma Dei Academy, she joined the staff to assist in all things technical. Additionally, she teaches Rhetoric math and computer science.

Megan and her husband, Erik, have three children that attend Arma Dei. She enjoys studying the word of God, playing golf, CrossFit, and spending time with her family.

Dean of Collaborative Learning Program

Mrs. Tifany Borgelt

Born in Schleswig-Holstein to a German nurse and Japanese American serviceman, Mrs. Borgelt’s favorite pastimes include reading, learning, eating, and exploring God’s creation. For the last 17 years, she has filled multiple professional roles within the classical Christian homeschool community, beginning in 2008 when she and her husband embarked on the adventure of a lifetime by classically educating their two daughters from elementary through high school.

Today, Mrs. Borgelt is deeply grateful for the opportunity to support families who feel led by God to classically homeschool. She is passionate about co-laboring alongside parents to equip their children with the classical liberal arts so that they might become articulate ambassadors of Christ who winsomely and intelligently engage the world around them to the glory of God.

Mrs. Borgelt holds a BA in Communications from Pepperdine University and briefly studied in their Master of Divinity program before moving to Nashville to work in the Christian music and publishing industry. Today she resides in Parker, Colorado where she continues to explore God’s creation with her friends and family.

Director of Institutional Advancement

Mr. Michael Butler

Mr. Butler is passionate about being used by the Lord to advance the mission of the academy, in whatever form that takes. Focusing on donor relations and special projects, he meets regularly with potential giving partners to share the school’s mission and vision for the future. Believing that fundraising can be done for God’s glory, he shares what we believe as a school with anyone who will listen, and trusts God to take care of the rest.

Mr. Butler holds a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Florida, and a Master of Arts in History from Arizona State University. After working in college sports for a few years, he transitioned into education and worked in academic support before coming to Arma Dei where he initially taught Grammar Science and Library. He met his now-wife at new teacher orientation in 2023. She teaches kindergarten, and he will occasionally pop into her class to show students how to draw Snoopy.

Dean of Academics & Dean of Logic School

Mr. Josh Catron

Josh Catron is passionate about partnering with students, parents, and teachers so that children can grow confidently in their identity as children of God and in their abilities into joyful, flourishing individuals who seek to glorify and enjoy God in all they do.

Mr. Catron earned his BA in Economics and MS in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University. He became an educator when he joined Teach for America after working as an industrial engineer for Anheuser-Busch InBev. After three years of teaching various math classes, serving as department chair, and coaching football and track & field on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, he moved to Colorado to work as a math teacher and football coach at an urban charter high school. Most recently, Mr. Catron served as an academic interventionist, math teacher, football, and track & field coach at Valor Christian High School. He is now in his seventh year serving as Dean of Academics and Dean of the Logic school at Arma Dei Academy.

Josh and his wife, Chelsea, live in Parker with their three children, Bear, Calla, and Nina. They enjoy cooking together, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Katie Coats

Mrs. Coats moved to Castle Rock, Colorado after graduating from Harding University in 2021 with a BA in Art and Graphic Design. Katie served as a Marketing Coordinator for two years, where she implemented her design skills to create visually compelling and effective marketing materials. Having been immersed in a Christian education setting during her formative years, Katie looks forward to contributing her expertise to further the mission of providing exceptional, faith-based education.

Outside of work, Katie enjoys reading, anything art related, spending time with her husband, Blake, and their two dogs, Wrangler and Rowdy, as well as family and friends.

Dean of Rhetoric School & Chaplain

Dr. Aaron Denlinger

Dr. Denlinger holds degrees in History and Theology from Colorado Christian University (BA), Westminster Seminary California (MA), and the University of Aberdeen (PhD). Prior to coming to Arma Dei in 2016, he spent seven years in higher education, teaching church history, Latin, and theology at the University of Aberdeen (Scotland) and at Reformation Bible College (Florida). He maintains an active hand in higher education today, serving as an online instructor in historical and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Pennsylvania) in addition to his role at Arma Dei. Both in his role as Dean of the Rhetoric School and as Chaplain at Arma Dei, Dr. Denlinger is passionate about seeing students grasp their identity as adopted children of God on the basis of Christ’s work for them and learn to reflect that identity in all that they do.

Dr. Denlinger and his wife, Louise, have three children who are students at Arma Dei. Outside of school, he can be found reading, writing, camping, paddleboarding, cheering for the Phillies, lobster fishing in the Moray Firth, and creating mythical kingdoms in a reckless effort to maintain his own children’s sense of wonder, delight, and enchantment at the magical world that God has made.

Director of Performing Arts & Chapel Coordinator

Mrs. Heather Eddy

Mrs. Eddy studied opera and art history in Italy and Austria, where she performed professionally before God called her to share her love of performing arts with students. She has directed K-12 choral and instrumental music programs, musicals, worship, and kids ministry, and given private voice and piano lessons for over 20 years in Denver. Classical education shaped both of her daughters, cultivating their deep love for learning, Truth, and beauty. She is excited to bring these skills, her passion for Christ, and for classical education to join God’s work at Arma Dei.

Mrs. Eddy holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance (cum laude) from DePauw University, a Master of Music in Education from the University of Northern Colorado, and completed additional graduate work at New England Conservatory and Denver Seminary. She was a founding member of a classical charter school in Lakewood, CO where she taught for six years. There, she witnessed the impact of classical education in fully cultivating the God-given potential within every student. Mrs. Eddy enjoys working with students of all ages, building a joyful community, and developing the voices and hearts of her students. Her husband Ross and daughters Grace and Ellie love to travel, camp, laugh, make music, hike, build sets, cook for friends and family, and serve children together. Mrs. Eddy praises God for every beloved student and the beautiful, thriving and grace-filled community at Arma Dei. It is an honor to pursue Christ and His glory and create beautiful music together!

Receptionist

Ms. Niki Hyde

Ms. Hyde has over 45 years of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, and trauma response to national and international tragedies. In addition to co-founding two children’s grief programs, Ms. Hyde wrote and trained professionals on a curriculum focused on grief, trauma, domestic violence, exploitation, and elder abuse. She holds a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling, an MS in Health Services Administration, an MA in curriculum development and instruction and is a Certified Christian Mental Health Coach and a Certified Christian Grief and Trauma Coach.

Ms. Hyde has observed the positive impact that classical Christian education has on her grandsons attending Arma Dei Academy. She is hopeful that she can play a small role in helping to equip the next generation with deep roots in wisdom and knowledge of how Christ would desire them to respond to the culture and world around them.

Ms. Hyde is a proud grandma of eight beautiful grandchildren whose many activities bring much delight. She also enjoys spending time with the Lord, family, and friends, reading, traveling, and walking her little dog.

Dean of Grammar School

Dr. Janine Knedlik

Dr. Knedlik loves learning new things and was a student for many years, studying history at the University of Pennsylvania (BA and PhD) and the University of Guelph (MA). She arrived at Arma Dei in 2019 after finishing her PhD program and helping found the first classical Christian school in San Francisco. She is passionate about educating children classically from a biblical worldview and challenging them to grow into the young men and women God desires them to be. Since joining Arma Dei she has served in a variety of capacities: as a first grade and Latin teacher, as a curriculum developer, and as the Accreditation Director. Dr. Knedlik is now in her fourth year of using her gifts, talents, and passion for classical Christian education to lead the School of Grammar. She also has the opportunity to teach her first passions, history and literature, to tenth-grade students in the Rhetoric School. She especially loves partnering with other Christian parents as they shepherd the hearts and minds of all of Arma Dei’s students, from the youngest to the oldest.

Athletic Director, Movement Teacher, & School Nurse

Mrs. Tatum Lehman

Mrs. Lehman, a Colorado native, has been a part of the Arma Dei community since 2016. Witnessing God’s fingerprints within the smallest details of the lives of students then gently reminding them of this beautiful truth is her sincere passion.

Tatum earned her BS in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma and brings 19 years of diverse medical experience to her role. Now in her tenth year as School Nurse, she cares for students with compassion and a deep desire to see them thrive as followers of Christ. A former college athlete with 12 years of coaching experience, Tatum helped launch the Cross Country and Track programs at the start of the Rhetoric School at Arma Dei Academy. As the Athletic Director, she combines her love for athletics and discipleship by encouraging students to pursue excellence as servant leaders and lifelong athletes. Her contagious joy and creativity also shine in the Grammar School, where she leads weekly movement classes that foster both physical growth and community.

Tatum and her husband Eric have four kids and love helping them and others experience the fullness of Christ. They love to hike and fish, travel to new places, and embrace adventure. A rich conversation over a good meal with old and new friends is their favorite pastime.

Business & HR Manager

Mr. William J Martinez III

Mr. Martinez earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Colorado, is a Colorado-licensed CPA, and holds a CGMA certificate from the AICPA.

For over 30 years, Mr. Martinez served in diverse financial leadership roles. After nearly ten years in public accounting at a mid-sized CO CPA firm, he spent the next twenty years in the oil and gas and automotive industries as well as owning his own business consulting firm. Throughout his career, Mr. Martinez has worked as a consultant and board member with numerous nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Mr. Martinez began his time at Arma Dei in a part-time consulting role in July 2020 and joined the school full time in March 2024.

Bill and his wife, Angela, have two children, Bella and Alex. Bill enjoys working out, traveling and Denver Bronco football games.

Receptionist

Ms. Ruth Pederson

Ms. Ruth came from Minnesota, where she worked for the Minnesota school district for 31 years. She tried retirement but missed the daily interactions with staff and students, which is why she is once again sitting in a receptionist chair. She moved to Colorado to be close to her three grandchildren, who have all left to go off to college. So….while missing her grandchildren, she has adopted the children at Arma Dei Academy.

Ms. Pederson is excited to see where God is leading Arma Dei in the years to come. She loves walking into the buildings and feeling the presence of God’s favor.

Rhetoric Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Diana Stuckey

Mrs. Diana Stuckey received her bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from Southwest Baptist University and her master’s degree in Management of Technology from Regis University. Those degrees served her well during her nearly 25-year career as a Project Manager at Lockheed Martin. Shortly after God led her family to Arma Dei, God also led her to “retire” to become more available for her family. Looking for opportunities to be a good steward of her time and skills, Diana spent many hours volunteering at Arma Dei. She is excited to be part of the Arma Dei Rhetoric team to serve faculty, students, and families.

Director of Marketing, Communications & Events

Mrs. Janell Turner

Mrs. Turner joined Arma Dei Academy in the fall of 2021 and faithfully served as an Administrative Assistant for two years before stepping into her current role as Director of Marketing, Communications, and Events. With a strong background in administrative operations, event planning, creative design, and photography, she is passionate about using her talents to advance the mission and vision of Arma Dei.

She studied athletic training, a field within sports medicine, at North Park University in Chicago, where she developed a strong foundation in healthcare, teamwork, and communication. In her current role, Mrs. Turner leads strategic communication efforts across print, digital, and video platforms, helping bring the stories of the academy to life. She also oversees the planning and execution of events that foster connection, celebration, and a deepened sense of community across all areas of the school.

Janell and her husband, Jordan, have two children, Wyatt and Lilia. She enjoys playing basketball, exploring the outdoors, swing dancing, and spending time with her family.

School Resource Officer

Deputy Jordan Buss

Deputy Buss has lived in Colorado for the majority of his life, graduating from Woodland Park High School in 2010. He met his beautiful wife, Becca, in 2019, and they were married in 2022. In 2018, he began his career with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, where he initially worked in the detentions facility and was a member of the Special Operations Response Team. Currently, he serves as one of the lead Defensive Tactics Instructors at DCSO.

In 2020, he transitioned to the School Resource Officer (SRO) unit, primarily working in an elementary school setting. He is set to obtain the title of SRO Practitioner later this year, a distinction that requires three years of experience as an SRO and over 180 hours of specialized training.

Deputy Buss is eager for the opportunity to serve as the SRO at Arma Dei Academy and looks forward to building a strong and supportive community with students, staff, and parents.

Preschool Teachers

Preschool Director

Mrs. Brittany Conklin

Mrs. Brittany Conklin grew up in Colorado, is married to her husband Travis, and has two children Kylah and Mitchell.

Mrs. Conklin attended Arapahoe Community College and the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she received an Associate of General Studies/ Associate of Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Group Leader Certificate, and Early Childhood Education Director’s Certificate.

Mrs. Conklin loves children and wants to provide a loving, caring, safe, and Christ-centered program for all children entering the preschool doors. She desires that their first school experience be so memorable that they are filled with excitement and are ready to learn when they enter the elementary grades.

Assistant Preschool Director

Mrs. Kelli Tenneson

Mrs. Tenneson has had her teaching certificate since 1989 and her Colorado directorship since 1999. Kelli was a preschool teacher, assistant director, and director of a large preschool in the Littleton area for 28 years and was in a leadership role for over 16 years. In 2015, she retired to take care of her granddaughter but was asked by her daughter Brittany to walk beside her and help start the Arma Dei Academy Preschool. Mrs. Tenneson loves the new preschool and believes it to be an excellent school and opportunity to teach children about God. She has been married to her husband Mike for 48 years. Mike is a retired Lieutenant from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Department. Mrs. Tenneson, a mother of two and grandmother of three, believes there is no better job than working with children and being a grandmother!

Three Year Old's Teacher

Ms. Marnie Barclay

Ms. Barclay grew up in the Denver metro area. She gave her life to the Lord on her first day of college. After spending a few years in North Carolina attending Davidson College and working in Dallas as a Paralegal, Ms. Barclay returned to Colorado to earn her Master’s in Accountancy at the University of Denver. While raising her children, she worked as a tax accountant and substitute teacher. Now a Retired CPA, Ms. Barclay has directed her energy to nurture the Lord’s most precious treasures at the preschool.

Ms. Barclay’s family is at the heart of her life. She has three grown children, two sons and one daughter, two of whom are married. Her greatest joy is that they all love and are walking with the Lord. She also has three sisters and seven nieces and nephews in town, and the family gatherings are growing every year! When not taking classes to further her knowledge of classical Christian education, Ms. Barclay enjoys running with her three-year-old golden retriever, gardening, reading, doing home renovation projects, playing tennis and golf, hiking mountains, and watching SEC College Football.

Three-Year-Olds Teacher

Mrs. Elyse Jackl

Mrs. Jackl grew up in Arizona but fell in love with Colorado, where she attended CSU and earned a Human Development and Family Studies degree. Mrs. Jackl and her husband have two children, and a dog. They moved to Highlands Ranch in 2019, and she joined the staff at Arma Dei in the fall of 2022. Mrs. Jackl loves caring for and helping children grow to achieve milestones and considers it a tremendous blessing to spend time with children in a Christ-centered environment.

Mrs. Jackl enjoys spending time with her family at home, in the garden, in the mountains, or at the pool. In her spare time, she loves to try new recipes, read a book, or attempt to sew.

Three-Year-Olds Teacher

Mrs. Kerri Smith

Mrs. Kerri Smith grew up in the state of Texas. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Sam Houston State University. Mrs. Smith taught in elementary schools in Oklahoma and Texas for five years before having children of her own. While living in Midland, Texas, she was the children’s ministry director for Redeemer Midland Church until her husband’s job brought them to Colorado seven years ago. She co taught prekindergarten at Front Range Christian School and this will be her fourth year as the lead 3s teacher at Arma Dei. One of her passions is instilling a love of school and learning in little ones. It is the absolute best to watch curiosity ignite! She has two amazing kids who attend Arma Dei, Owen and Mae. When not at school, Mrs. Smith loves spending time with her family, going on hikes with her dogs, and reading a good book with a cup of coffee.

Four-Year-Olds Teacher

Ms. Abigail Tornow

Ms. Abigail Tornow grew up in California before moving to Colorado with her family. She attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, graduating with her Bachelor of Science. She studied Health Sciences, Educational Psychology, and Biology. While at Baylor, she spent time at Talitha Koum Nurture Center, a therapeutic learning environment. At Talitha Koum, she learned and applied self-regulation techniques and supported early brain development for children’s future success in all aspects of life.

Ms. Abigail has previously been a volunteer and substitute at Arma Dei Preschool and is excited to return for her second year in the 4s classroom as lead teacher. She is passionate about guiding young children in their first experiences at school and instilling a lifelong love of learning! Outside the classroom, she loves reading, paddleboarding, spending time with friends and family, and hiking with her dog, Ivy.

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Emily May

Mrs. Emily May grew up in the state of Florida. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education at Florida State University and then proceeded to earn a Master’s degree in Reading Education at the University of South Florida. She taught elementary school for five years and married her husband, Arthur. Mrs. May and her husband decided to move to Colorado where they have currently lived for twelve years. She has three energetic children who attend Arma Dei, Madelyn, Benson, and Hayden. Mrs. May loves spending time with her family and being a part of the Arma Dei Academy Preschool.

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Barbara Tornow

Mrs. Barbara Tornow is thrilled to be part of the Arma Dei family, where learning centers around Biblical teachings and the love of Jesus. Her passion has always been for the youngest learners. She has been in Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Tornow began her teaching career as Lead Teacher at a Therapeutic Preschool in California. She then ran a home daycare center while raising her girls. Before coming to Arma Dei she spent several years teaching Preschool at a learning center in Littleton. Having returned to teaching in the classroom, Mrs. Tornow finds the enthusiasm of young learners contagious and is excited and challenged to make learning the best it can be for each child. When not planning curriculum, Mrs. Tornow loves reading, crafting, hiking, or enjoying a cup of coffee!

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Bella Martinez

Ms. Bella Martinez grew up in Elizabeth, Colorado, and recently graduated from Colorado Christian University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has a deep passion for working with children and finds great joy in watching the Lord move in their hearts and lives. Through a teaching internship and coursework focused on child and adolescent development, Ms. Bella discovered her calling to serve and nurture God’s children in the classroom. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, swimming, and getting lost in a good book.

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Maria Martins

Maria Martins was born in El Salvador and adopted at the age of five. She was raised in Colorado Springs and went on to earn a degree in Human Resources from Bob Jones University. Maria has had a passion for working with children since high school and is thrilled to be back at Arma Dei Preschool.

She lives in Castle Rock with her husband and daughter, who is currently a student at Arma Dei Academy. In her free time, Maria enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Bella Metzinger

Ms. Isabella Metzinger was born in Texas but her family moved to Colorado shortly after and she’s lived here ever since! In 2022 Ms. Metzinger joined a seven month missionary program called Youth With A Mission that brought her to Italy, Albania, Austria, and Egypt. During this time, she held a variety of childcare programs for all ages, and then was asked to work with schools teaching children English and early education. When Ms. Metzinger returned to Colorado, she worked at a school in Denver called Mountain View Academy for about eight months as a lead toddler teacher. While working there, she completed training and got her certification for early education and care. Ms. Metzinger then worked at the Goddard school in Highlands ranch for a little over a year as their lead preschool teacher. She is so happy to be joining the Arma Dei staff and feel so blessed to work in a Christ centered environment! Miss Metzinger’s passionate about providing a loving, joyful environment where children can fall in love with learning and Jesus! In her free time she enjoy’s hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with friends and family!

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Sara McVey

Mrs. Sarah McVey completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from Regis University in 2007, and received a Colorado Teaching License in Early Childhood Education that same year. She absolutely loves being in the classroom with young learners and has over eight years of teaching experience in preschool, junior kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade. She has been blessed to teach mostly in Christian schools where she finds great joy in sharing the love of Jesus with the children in her classes every day.

Mrs. McVey lives in Parker with her husband and children. As a Colorado native, she is thankful for all four seasons and the wonderful sunshine. While she loves the mountains, Mrs. McVey also enjoys traveling with her family to spend time near the ocean.

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Kathy Potter

Mrs. Kathy Potter is married to Doug and has three grown children. She has enjoyed working at Arma Dei Academy for the last six years as a receptionist and for the last three years as a teacher’s assistant in preschool. She is excited to share her love of God with the 3’s class each day. Kathy loves working with Arma Dei Preschoolers, spending time with family and friends, walking, reading, and crafting.

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Kristine Silby

Mrs. Kristine Silby is a Colorado native who grew up in the Denver-metro area. She received a Bachelor’s degree from Liberty University in Elementary Education along with certifications in Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies. After graduating, Mrs. Silby taught 2nd grade in a private Christian school in the Denver area for several years before getting married and moving to Nashville, TN with her husband. There she earned her Master’s degree in Learning and Instruction from Peabody College at Vanderbilt University and went on to teach multiple elementary grades in a local public school system. A job change for her husband brought them back to Mrs. Silby’s hometown where she tutored for a while before eventually teaching 4th grade in an online school. Mrs. Silby values all of the experience her diverse background has afforded and is thrilled to be back in the education field. She has two wonderful children who attend Arma Dei Preschool. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Silby’s true passions are spending time with her amazing family, playing piano, window shopping, and volunteering at her church.

Grammar School Teachers

Dean of Grammar School

Dr. Janine Knedlik

Dr. Knedlik loves learning new things and was a student for many years, studying history at the University of Pennsylvania (BA and PhD) and the University of Guelph (MA). She arrived at Arma Dei in 2019 after finishing her PhD program and helping found the first classical Christian school in San Francisco. She is passionate about educating children classically from a biblical worldview and challenging them to grow into the young men and women God desires them to be. Since joining Arma Dei she has served in a variety of capacities: as a first grade and Latin teacher, as a curriculum developer, and as the Accreditation Director. Dr. Knedlik is now in her fifth year of using her gifts, talents, and passion for classical Christian education to lead the School of Grammar. She also has the opportunity to teach her first passions, history and literature, to tenth-grade students in the Rhetoric School. She especially loves partnering with other Christian parents as they shepherd the hearts and minds of all of Arma Dei’s students, from the youngest to the oldest.

Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrichment

Mrs. Lydia Butler

Mrs. Butler moved to Colorado shortly after graduating from Hillsdale College in 2021 with a BA in Religion. She taught first grade for two years at a classical school, where she discovered a love for teaching children how to read. The only thing missing was the freedom to share God’s heart with her students, which is what led her to join the community at Arma Dei. In her third year at Arma Dei, she is looking forward to welcoming a new class of kindergarteners and sharing her love of learning with them. When she is not at school, you can find her laughing with her husband, honing her coffee-making skills, or baking everything sourdough.

Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrichment

Ms. Amy Walker

Ms. Walker decided she wanted to be a teacher when she was ten years old and now spends every day doing what she loves: using stories, songs, and exploration to introduce children to the wonders of the world God has created. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University and has over 20 years of grammar school classroom experience. Miss Walker first moved to Colorado in 2002 and taught in the Highlands Ranch area for a dozen years before God moved her to the Gulf Coast of Florida for almost a decade, where she discovered classical education, much to her joy! She is thrilled to be back in Colorado, close to her family, and now part of Arma Dei.

Outside the classroom, Miss Walker enjoys curling up with a good book, playing board games with family and friends, and attending live fine arts performances.

1st Grade

Mrs. Caitlin Barlow

Mrs. Caitlin Barlow was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming where she attended the University of Wyoming and received a BA in Elementary Education. Mrs. Barlow has taught Kindergarten, first, and second grades in both the Dallas area and in Louisville, KY, where she and her husband Andy helped plant Fellowship Church of Louisville. After 15 years at Fellowship Louisville, the Barlows moved to Denver, where the Barlows continue life in ministry at Fellowship Denver Church.

Mrs. Barlow has 4 children, 3 of whom will be attending Arma Dei in the upcoming school year. Prior to this upcoming year, Mrs. Barlow has had the joy of being home with her children. She enjoyed homeschooling her children for 2 of those years, as well as regularly teaching in the Children’s Ministry at both Fellowship Louisville and Fellowship Denver. Most recently, Mrs. Barlow was a regular substitute teacher at her children’s school, teaching any grade K-5 on any given day.

Mrs. Barlow enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and especially loves to watch her children play sports and support them in their various activities. She also enjoys reading, baking, gardening, occasional training for road races, and watching the Broncos. She is excited to join the Arma Dei family!

1st Grade

Mrs. Cindy Holden

Mrs. Holden is a native of Colorado but spent fifteen years on the east coast, where she and her husband taught in Christian schools. The beautiful, purple mountains’ majesty of Colorado called the Holden family back to “God’s country.” She enjoys spending as much time as possible with their seven grandchildren.

Mrs. Holden is a graduate of Eastern University in Wayne, PA, with a Bachelor of Arts. Her love of children and passion for teaching through a biblical worldview lens led her away from the business sector and into early childhood education. Last Spring, Mrs. Holden completed her 12th year at Arma Dei Academy with twenty-five previous years of classroom experience ranging from preschool to the fourth grade. Mrs. Holden feels blessed to be a part of the Arma Dei Academy faculty.

2nd Grade

Ms. Annie Salinger

Ms. Salinger, one of five children brought up in a wonderful Christian home, was born and raised in Haifa, Israel, until her family moved to Washington in 2013. In May 2025, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado Christian University with a B.A. in Elementary Education, with specializations in Cultural/Linguistic Diversity, Biblical Studies, Social Studies, Reading, and Literacy. By God’s providence, she was able to complete her student teaching residency at Arma Dei Academy, which turned out to be a perfect fit. Not only is she passionate about teaching children, but she also enjoys God’s creation through activities such as running, hiking, playing tennis, and she even enjoys keeping up with her Hebrew.

“O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days” Psalm 90:14.

2nd Grade

Mrs. Darlene Walsh

Mrs. Darlene Walsh was born in Ontario, Canada, and grew up primarily in Southern California where she received her BA in Speech Communication at California State University, Fullerton.

Mrs. Walsh began her career as a K-5 teacher over 20 years ago in a private Christian school and spent 16 years working in Littleton Public Schools. She has four adult children whom she was blessed to homeschool for some of their elementary years and is also the proud grandmother of three Arma Dei students.

Mrs. Walsh is a passionate educator dedicated to partnering with students, parents, and the school to help her students succeed. She was thrilled to return to her Christian education roots in 2022, when she joined Arma Dei Academy. She loves the opportunity to lead students in their walk with the Lord, teaching them to love God with all their hearts, souls, minds, and strength as they pursue academic development.

3rd Grade

Ms. Chantel Edwards

Ms. Edwards spent a handful of years on the mission field before the Lord called her into education full time. She spent a few years teaching adult ESL classes for a nonprofit, then worked as a paraprofessional in Littleton Public Schools. She received her BA in Elementary Education with a minor in Linguistics from MSU Denver and her MA in Teaching and Classical Christian Education through Templeton Honors College. Ms. Edwards is thrilled to be in the world of classical Christian education in order to raise up 1 Timothy 4:12 students and orient them toward the Good, True, and Beautiful. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys coaching cross country and track, competing in running and triathlon races, volunteering with local ministry, and reading any quality historical fiction book she can get her hands on.

Pob peth gyda Duw, dim heb Dduw ~ All things with God, nothing without God

3rd Grade & Grammar Math Lead

Mrs. Emily Winter

Mrs. Winter completed her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Coursework in 2005. As a lifelong learner, she has continued her education and holds her Elementary Education K-6 Teaching Credentials in California and Colorado and a Math Endorsement in Colorado. Most recently, her formal studies have taken her deeper into the beautiful world of math. There is nothing she loves doing more than teaching children about God and His well-organized world, and she is thrilled to partner with parents in teaching children what it looks like to love God and bring glory to Him.

Having received a Christian education through homeschooling and attending Christian schools, Mrs. Winter firmly believes the truth of God’s word offers us all that we need to love and respect each other. To find wisdom, we must seek it out from the Word of God, for which there is no substitute.

Mrs. Winter grew up in California but moved with her family to Colorado when her children were young. She and her husband Jeff have three children (Hannah, Morgan, and Nathanael), and she is thrilled to be a part of the Arma Dei community.

4th Grade

Mrs. Jen Lewicki

Mrs. Lewicki started her teaching career at a classical school in Virginia many years ago, teaching a combination 3rd/4th grade class. Since then, she has had many teaching experiences including homeschooling her three children, teaching ESL and working in various schools. Mrs. Lewicki earned an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University and considers herself a life-long learner, listening to podcasts and reading books about classical education. She has been blessed to have traveled through Europe and enjoys bringing history to life in the classroom. She and her husband Mark love to spend time in the great outdoors throughout the year: hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and snowshoeing. Two of her adult children live in the Denver area and her youngest is a sophmore at Auburn University. She is excited to start her second year at ADA and seeks to bring joy and wonder into the classroom while challenging the students to grow in godly virtues.

4th Grade

Mrs. Rachel Senia

Mrs. Rachel Senia has spent almost all of her life on the West Coast, mainly in California, but most recently in Washington state. She grew up attending Christian schools and believes what Romans 12:1 says, that the Christian life is a battle of the mind as it needs transforming constantly. She believes that a classical Christian education is one of the best ways to keep from being “conformed to this world” to glorify God.

Mrs. Senia graduated from The Master’s College with a Bachelor of Science, and she has spent almost 20 years teaching in Christian schools. She loves partnering with the families of Arma Dei Academy as they take on the most precious and challenging task of training their children.

5th Grade

Ms. Baylee Prather

Ms. Prather was born and raised in Colorado and is proud to call herself a native Coloradan. She recieved her BA in Elementary Education with a concentration in Applied Developmental Psychology from MSU Denver. Most recently, she earned a Master of Arts in Teaching Classical Education degree from Eastern University. Ms. Prather is dedicated to helping students deepen their personal relationship with Jesus and encouraging them to embrace their full identity in Christ. She is so excited to begin her third year at Arma Dei!

When she’s not teaching, Ms. Prather loves to spend time with her family and friends, paddleboard in the reservoirs, and go to the mountains. Additionally, she loves to hang out with and train her two dogs, Missy and Milo! Ms. Prather is looking forward to helping the next generation grow up to be champions for Christ.

5th Grade

Mrs. Emily Steele

Mrs. Emily Steele grew up in Fargo, North Dakota where she was the oldest of three children. Growing up, she loved playing golf with her family and baking cupcakes. Mrs. Steele graduated from Colorado Christian University with a BA in Elementary Education with specializations in Cultural/Linguistic Diversity, Biblical Studies, Social Studies, Reading, and Literacy. After graduation, Mrs. Steele decided to make Colorado her home, and she is now in her third year of teaching fifth grade. She is also excited to be the head women’s golf coach this year and share her passion of golf as a platorm to share the Gospel.

Mrs. Steele enjoys baking, playing guitar, and going for walks with friends. Her and her husband enjoy golfing together, hiking, exoloring new coffee shops, and spending time with family. Mrs. Steele is passionate about students becoming more like Jesus every day and glorifying Him!

5th Grade Math

Mr. Walt Stroessner

Mr. Stroessner was born in Brooklyn, New York but raised in Aurora, Colorado. He earned his BA in Education and History from Regis University and an MA in Secondary Education from the University of Colorado in Denver. Mr. Stroessner began his teaching career in the Aurora Public School system, where he taught middle school math for seven years, followed by 23 years of teaching math at Cresthill Middle School in Highlands Ranch. Though recently retired from Douglas County School District, Mr. Stroessner is thrilled to join Arma Dei Academy, where he will continue inspiring students through his passion for math and love of the Lord.

Mr. Stroessner and his wife have two grown children: a son who is enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Colorado in Boulder for electrical engineering and a daughter who is beginning her third year of college at the University of North Dakota where she is majoring in commercial aviation. Mr. Stroessner loves to travel and hike, citing Moab in Utah as one of his favorite places to visit.

1st-3rd Grade Character Development & Outdoor Adventure

Mrs. Holly Cory

Mrs. Cory graduated from Covenant College in Lookout Mt., TN, with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, English, and Physical Education. She helped start a thriving Christian School in Boca Raton, Florida, and has taught for over thirty years in K-6 Physical Education, middle school core subjects, and many different electives.

Mrs. Cory is passionate about God and helping students discover the joy of learning inside and outside the classroom. Teaching our youngest students, Mrs. Cory introduces them to the wonders of God and his creation. She desires all students to reflect God’s character as they pursue him and use their given abilities to invent and create. When she is not teaching, Mrs. Cory can be found hiking, paddle boarding, or spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Art

Mrs. Sarah Davidson

Mrs. Davidson has been an artist for over fifteen years. She received her formal training in California through Natomas Charter Performing and Fine Arts Academy, the Oxbow School, and American River Community College. She gained experience through local showings, selling her work in open markets, and creating numerous commissions. In 2020, Mrs. Davidson taught art at another local classical Christian to K-12 students, and joined Arma Dei in 2024. She is excited to be used by God in renewing young minds toward a Christian perspective on art, encouraging students to think and work like artists to His glory. She desires all Arma Dei students to understand that art is not mere self-expression but a powerful way to communicate God’s truth in beauty, affect culture, and be winsome for Christ.

In addition to working as an artist, Mrs. Davidson was a professional sign language interpreter for over ten years, remains fluent in ASL, and loves Deaf culture. She also started a small plant nursery in her family’s driveway. But her absolute favorite moments are very laid-back, spent with her six children (five of whom attend Arma Dei!) and her very patient husband in Englewood, CO.

Latin

Mrs. Sara DeYoung

Mrs. DeYoung graduated with a BA in English, and her passion for books and learning has continued to this day. She and her husband, Josh, began homeschooling their children in 2013 using a Christian, classical curriculum after she entered remission from her battle against cancer. Their oldest is currently in the nursing program at Cedarville University in OH, and their youngest graduated from homeschooling in May of 2024. Since 2017, Mrs. DeYoung has held several roles within the classical Christian homeschooling community. As a lifelong learner, she continues to sharpen her understanding and application of the classical method through various classical training programs.

3rd-5th Grade Science

Mrs. Julia Hodges

Mrs. Hodges grew up on a farm in North Texas, where she was raised alongside her eight siblings and many dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and the occasional donkey. She graduated from Hillsdale College with a degree in English Literature and Biochemistry and immediately moved to Colorado to teach at a classical charter school (and to enjoy the mountains!). After a year working with autistic children doing clinical ABA therapy for the past year, Mrs. Hodges has returned to teaching and is thrilled to be in her second year at Arma Dei.

Outside of school, Mrs. Hodges and her husband enjoy exploring coffee shops, playing card games, climbing mountains, and finding new dinner recipes to add to their current favorites.

Movement Assistant

Mrs. Tessa Johnson

Mrs. Tessa Johnson earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Baylor University, where she also met her husband, Matt. They married in 2013 and later returned to her home state of Colorado, where she worked in the tech industry before joining her family’s HR and recruiting firm and earning her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.

The Johnsons joined the Arma Dei community in 2020 when their oldest daughter entered kindergarten. Shortly after, the Lord called their family to a season of life and ministry in Thailand. There, Mrs. Johnson classically homeschooled her two oldest children, growing in admiration for Arma Dei’s teachers, staff, and Christ-centered curriculum. Their time overseas was filled with cultural discovery—learning a new language, enjoying Thai cuisine, and serving in an international church while faithfully praying for their local community.

Upon returning to the United States, Mrs. Johnson was grateful to enroll all three of her children at Arma Dei. She now considers it a privilege to serve as the Assistant Movement Teacher, helping Grammar students grow in strength, skill, and teamwork while learning to glorify God through physical activity. Outside the classroom, she enjoys studying God’s Word, spending time with her family, traveling, and exploring His creation through volleyball, swimming, biking, skiing, and working out.

Music

Mrs. Catherine Kochie

Mrs. Kochie received her Bachelor of Music Education from Stetson University in Deland, Florida, where she studied cello as her primary instrument. After graduating, she taught Kindergarten through eighth-grade general music at Pinewood Christian Academy and led the children’s choir program at Pinewood Presbyterian Church. Combining her love of music and missions, Mrs. Kochie worked at the International Community School in Bangkok, Thailand, teaching elementary music, middle school orchestra, and coordinating their weekly chapels. She studied choral conducting and music pedagogy at the Kodaly Institute in Kecskemét, Hungary. Mrs. Kochie is passionate about teaching the Word of God through music and building community through group singing and music-making. She loves traveling, playing board games and being outdoors with her dogs Bartok and Bella. She is excited to return to Arma Dei Academy for a 7th year along with her husband Michael Kochie and to teach Grammar Music.

Athletic Director, Movement Teacher, & School Nurse

Mrs. Tatum Lehman

Lower Grammar Support Teacher

Mrs. Satoko McCoy

Mrs. Satoko McCoy was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, where she is licensed to teach kindergarten and elementary school. Mrs. Satoko also holds her Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) diploma and has taught for more than 30 years in both Montessori and non-Montessori environments in Japan and the United States.

Satoko and her husband have a 18-year-old son. They love to camp, paddleboard, kayak, hike, swim, and ski as a family. While Mrs. McCoy loves the mountains, she misses the ocean! She loves children and is thrilled to be able to support teachers and students in her new role in the Grammar School after three years in Arma Dei’s preschool.

Versatile Teacher

Ms. Lauren Pagnard

Ms. Pagnard joined Arma Dei in the fall of 2020 and taught a variety of courses during her tenure. She enjoys literature and history and seeks to enrich her learning experience through the great works and outdoor exploration. When she is not teaching, Ms. Pagnard is often scuba diving and working with several nonprofits on introducing scuba diving to veterans with PTSD.

Ms. Pagnard graduated with a BA in Communication Studies from Colorado State University and an MA from Regis Jesuit University. She spent several years teaching high school English at a local high school before joining Arma Dei’s team. Ms. Pagnard is passionate about imparting the truth of God’s word to students through historical evidence and logical reasoning

1st & 2nd Grade Science

Mr. David Reimer

Mr. Reimer was born and raised in beautiful and adventurous Whitefish, Montana. After high school, he attended Northwest Nazarene University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Sensing a shift in his vocational calling, Mr. Reimer went on to serve for eight years—first as a worship pastor and then as a church-plant leader—in the Boise, Idaho area. During that time, he also earned a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and developed a growing passion for discipling and mentoring youth and children.

After eight years in full-time, church-based ministry, Mr. Reimer began to intentionally explore his long-standing interest in teaching by serving for several years as a guest teacher in a variety of public schools. Desiring to be part of an educational environment that deeply integrates a Christian worldview and is committed to the formation of the whole person, he and his wife prayerfully made their way to Colorado and to Arma Dei Academy.

Mr. Reimer enjoys spending time with his wonderful wife, Hannah, and their two sweet children, Lily and John. When time and energy allow, he loves engaging in outdoor adventures—harkening back to his Montana roots.

Grammar Latin & Rhetoric Greek

Ms. Maddie True

Ms. True comes to Arma Dei Academy from a classical Christian school in Bulverde, Texas. Her love for languages began in the third grade at a classical Christian school, she earned a BA in Biblical Languages from Mississippi College, and she is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Classical and Christian studies. She desires to pass along this love by creatively engaging students in the classroom and helping to form their God-given cognitive skills of problem-solving and inferential thinking through the study of Latin and Greek. During her spare time, she enjoys playing cello, reading, crocheting, and spending time with friends and family.

Logic School Teachers

Dean of Logic School

Mr. Josh Catron

Josh and his wife, Chelsea, live in Parker with their three children, Bear, Calla, and Nina. They enjoy cooking together, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.

Student Culture Lead, Bible, & Latin

Mr. Michael Kochie

Mr. Michael Kochie received a Bachelors in Biblical & Theological Studies from Reformation Bible College and a Masters of Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary Orlando. During his education, he worked in the PCA as a youth director while completing his pastoral internship. He brings to Arma Dei over a decade of studies and teaching experience in language and theology.

Michael is married to his wife Catherine, and they moved back to a familiar area in coming to Arma Dei. Michael graduated from Thunder Ridge High School and knows the culture and needs of Highlands Ranch and Douglas County.

Student Culture Lead & Humanities

Ms. Danielle Saba

Miss Saba was born and raised mostly in Georgia (Go Braves!) with a few years spent in Virginia. She graduated Cum Laude from Kennesaw State University with a BA in English studies and a minor in Film Studies. After graduating, she spent a school year abroad teaching children of various ages in North Africa. Upon returning to America in 2012, Miss Saba began attending graduate school at Georgia State University to pursue a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language. In the same year, she also started teaching at a private classical Christian school as the 4th-grade teacher. Miss Saba graduated from GSU and received her Master’s degree in 2014. Upon graduating, she has been teaching a wide variety of grade levels– from kindergarten to 11th graders– and has developed a zeal for classical Christian education and engaging students in the discovery of truth, goodness, and beauty. She moved out to Colorado in 2019 to begin teaching at Arma Dei and has been delighted to be part of this school ever since.Though being in the classroom with her students is one of her absolute favorite things, Miss Saba also enjoys traveling, playing board games, baking, biking by rivers, hammocking with mountain views, and hanging out with brothers and sisters in Christ. Soli Deo gloria!

Humanities

Mrs. Amity Connor

A proud Hoosier at heart, Mrs. Amity Connor was born and raised in Indiana and remains a devoted fan of all Indiana sports teams. She earned her B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies with minors in Spanish and Sociology from Indiana University, followed by an M.A. in Special Education from the University of Colorado.

Mrs. Connor began her teaching career serving students with significant behavioral and learning needs in a variety of settings including Denver Public Schools, private residential facilities, and Colorado Springs School District Eleven. Her passion for literacy led her to earn certification in the Barton Reading and Spelling Program, which she now uses to support students through private instruction, helping many unlock the joys of reading.

After homeschooling her daughter for several years and leading co-ops with other homeschooling families using the classical model, Mrs. Connor found that she was redeeming her own education as she focused on highlighting God’s truth, beauty, and goodness in all academic subjects. She recently returned to the classroom as a Literature teacher at a local classical homeschool program, rekindling her love for teaching in a group setting. This year, she is thrilled to join the Arma Dei community—especially alongside her children, Eleary (10th grade) and Asher (6th grade).

Mrs. Connor has been touched firsthand by the redeeming love of God and is looking forward to the opportunity to bring a biblical worldview to the forefront of the classroom.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys paddleboarding, traveling, being near water, capturing God’s creation through photography, and spending quiet moments reading or journaling in a local coffee shop. Most of all, she values connecting with friends and family.

Bible

Dr. Aaron Denlinger

Latin & Science

Mrs. Sara DeYoung

Director of Performing Arts & Chapel Coordinator

Mrs. Heather Eddy

Humanities

Mrs. Linda Koyamatsu

Mrs. Koyamatsu grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a bucolic region close to Valley Forge and Washington’s Crossing. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University, then moved across the country to Manhattan Beach, California. She completed her Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum Development at California State University while teaching fifth and sixth grades over a seven year period in Los Angeles. After getting married, she moved to Orange County, CA where she taught sixth grade for five more years. This was a class designed for academically advanced students who applied for entry from all across the district. Over the next seven years, God blessed Mrs. Koyamatsu and her husband with three dear daughters. She began teaching sixth grade within their private Christian school. She became intrigued with an area hybrid Christian school where students attended school twice a week and homeschooled the remaining days. She shifted her own daughters into this school model untilthey entered high school. It is here she learned about classical education and the trivium; she soon joined the staff of this hybrid school teaching seventh and eighth grades.

Since moving to Colorado four years ago, Mrs. Koyamatsu has been teaching fifth-grade humanities at an area Christian school close to her youngest daughter’s high school. This daughter is now off to college, and Mrs. Koyamatsu is excited to join Arma Dei Academy and resume teaching at a school that embraces the classical education model. She is convinced it provides the richest, most rewarding education for students, for it acquaints them with their Maker and nurtures a deep, meaningful relationship with Him while developing their academic gifts and talents to be used for the glory of God. It connects students to their human heritage all the way back to Creation, revealing to them how God has been moving through time to redeem mankind to Himself. It grounds them in truth and girds them with confidence to step out into the world as ambassadors for Christ.

Outside of school, Mrs. Koyamatsu enjoys camping, reading, taking long walks along Colorado trails when it is not grasshopper season, and traveling to see relatives scattered all across the continent. She remains in contact with many of her former students and their families. She is grateful to God for the family of God and derives deep joy from these relationships.

Math

Mrs. Lauren Lueders

Mrs. Lueders grew up in Grapevine, Texas. She graduated with her BS in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas. She met her husband, David, while in college and got married in May 2020. Mrs. Lueders taught two years of math to logic students at Coram Deo Academy, a classical Christian school in Dallas, Texas. She is excited to begin her second year at Arma Dei inspiring a love of learning in the students under her care. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Lueders loves spending time in God’s creation with friends and family.

Science

Mrs. Kate Matott

Mrs. Matott was raised in Highlands Ranch, CO and loves the beautiful changing seasons of our state. She attended Metro State University, where she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English and an emphasis on elementary education. Over the last seven years she has put teaching on hold to be a stay at home mom to her four wonderful children. After seeing the incredible education her own children are receiving at Arma Dei, she felt it a true honor to contribute to the learning of other students at the school. Mrs. Matott is excited to be teaching sixth grade Life Science along with 8th Grade Earth Science and showing students the true wonder of all that God has created for us!

When not teaching, Mrs. Matott enjoys running marathons! She loves spending time with her husband (JJ) and their four children!

7th & 8th Formal Logic

Mrs. Taylor McCallum

As a lover of great books, seminar-style learning, and the liberal arts, Mrs. McCallum is excited to teach History, Theology, and Formal Logic to Rhetoric and Logic students. Mrs. McCallum is naturally inclined toward the classical Christian model and has enjoyed incorporating principles of classical pedagogy in her classroom.

With a degree in International and Religious Studies from the University of Arkansas (Go Hogs!), Mrs. McCallum moved to Denver in 2018 to obtain her Master’s in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary. She has since worked for her church in Denver as the Director of Kids Ministry and taught Humanities in other classical settings.

Outside of teaching, Mrs. McCallum enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, and running with her family (husband, Mark, and son, Cooper). She also loves gardening, reading for fun, and exploring new recipes!

Versatile Teacher

Ms. Lauren Pagnard

Art

Ms. Sarah Phippen

Sarah Phippen pursued oil painting and bronze sculpture through the Ryder Atelier, foundry work, the ASLD, and workshops with many notable artists. Her work is represented by galleries and collected across several states. In addition to teaching skills based art classes, she also enjoys foraging, gardening, and has aspirations as a children’s book author/illustrator.

Math

Mr. Jason Pranaitis

Mr. Pranaitis was born and grew up in Colorado. In 2001, he received his first undergraduate degree at Grove City College in Grove City, Pennsylvania, earning a BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education, with an emphasis in Spanish and a minor in Religion. After working in the teaching field as an early childhood teacher and adult education teacher, he returned to school, earning a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy from the Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2020. Mr. Pranaitis came to Arma Dei in 2025 to teach mathematics.

When not scrutinizing math papers or encouraging significant student explorations of Aristotle’s categories of quantity, quality, and relation, Mr. Pranaitis enjoys reading Henry and Mudge with his youngest nephew; beating his head over contemporary works in analytic Christian philosophy on the exercise bike; and pondering deep ideas from the past from Plato, Aristotle, and above all Holy Scripture. He leads a small choir at his church and doggedly practices his piano, flute, and trumpet, ever striving to walk in the footsteps of those who have cherished vague glimpses of beauty from afar, as they earnestly await its overwhelming eternal embrace upon the return of their Savior.

Bible & Logic

Mr. David Reimer

Math

Mr. Walt Stroessner

Mr. Stroessner and his wife have two grown children; a son who is completing his PhD program at the University of Colorado in Boulder for electrical engineering and a daughter who is in her final semester of college at the University of North Dakota where she is becoming a pilot. Mr. Stroessner loves to travel and hike, citing Moab in Utah as one of his favorite places to visit.

Rhetoric School Teachers

Dean of Rhetoric School

Dr. Aaron Denlinger

Dr. Denlinger holds degrees from Colorado Christian University (BA), Westminster Seminary California (MA), and the University of Aberdeen (PhD). Prior to coming to Arma Dei in 2016, he spent seven years in higher education, teaching church history, Latin, and theology at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and at Reformation Bible College in Florida. He keeps an active hand in higher education, serving as Adjunct Professor and Online Instructor in historical and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) in addition to his role at Arma Dei. Dr. Denlinger views education as a process of rightly ordering students’ thoughts and affections, resulting in individuals who will properly understand this world and their roles in it and will love all that is genuinely true, good, and beautiful. His overarching passion is to see students lay hold of their fundamental identity as adopted children of the True King on the basis of Jesus Christ’s person and work and to pursue that identity in lives that concretely reflect the sacrificial love and character of their Heavenly Father. At Arma Dei, he pursues that passion both in his role as Dean of Rhetoric and as Chaplain. In his capacity as Dean of Rhetoric, he is likewise committed to seeing Arma Dei’s Rhetoric program become a rich educational experience. Dr. Denlinger and his wife Louise have three children who are students at Arma Dei. Outside of school, he can be found reading, writing, translating old Latin books into English, camping, paddleboarding, lobster fishing, and creating mythical kingdoms in a reckless effort to maintain his own children’s sense of wonder, delight, and enchantment at the magical world that God has made.

College Counselor

Mrs. Trish Anderson

Mrs. Anderson grew up in Littleton, Colorado, and loves to call Colorado home. After graduating from Arapahoe High School, she attended the University of Colorado, Boulder, for her undergraduate studies. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary, with training to work both in private practice and school settings.

Mrs. Anderson has nearly a decade of experience in college counseling. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Rhetoric students at Arma Dei and considers it a privilege to walk alongside them as they navigate the college application process and the call God has on their lives after they graduate.

In her free time, Mrs. Anderson delights in time with her husband and her four children. She loves to swim, bike, run, hike, read, and write. She also enjoys traveling, working in her garden, and cooking.

9th Grade Literature

Mrs. Karen Asher

Mrs. Karen Asher holds degrees from George Fox University (Interdisciplinary Studies in Writing/Literature and Family & Consumer Sciences) and the University of Phoenix (MA in Secondary Education). Over the past decade, Mrs. Asher has taught English, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Math to 5th through 12th-grade students. As a fervent lover of Jesus, she loves studying literature with students through both historical and biblical lenses. She is passionate about cultivating exceptional writers in her classroom and loves seeing students grow in their understanding and skill. When she is not teaching, she enjoys writing music, leading worship with her husband Jacob, serving in their church, and trying to keep up with their two boys, Isaac and Caleb.

Math & Computer Science

Mrs. Megan Billinger

Megan and her husband, Erik, have three children that attend Arma Dei. She enjoys studying the word of God, playing golf, CrossFit, and spending time with her family.

Art

Mrs. Bethany DeVries

Mrs. DeVries was born and raised on the outskirts of Chicago before attending Hillsdale College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and English Literature and became a follower of Christ. She relocated to the Denver area to participate in a year-long discipleship/internship program at a Christian residential treatment center for struggling teens, moved on to work as a house manager for a local hospitality ministry, and then joined Young Life staff in central Denver for five years. During this season, she also worked for two years as a classroom para with profoundly and severely disabled high school students in DPS. After her time with Young Life, Mrs. DeVries maintained a small art business for several years with the intent to glorify God through the beauty of art, eventually setting it aside to focus on being a mom. Now in addition to teaching art in the Rhetoric school, she enjoys spending life with her wonderful husband, Lyle and three children (Haddon, Merrielle, and Everett). When she gets a little downtime, Mrs. DeVries savors a good browse: books of all kinds, gardens, thriftstores, historic rabbit holes, cheese platters.

Mrs. DeVries deeply loves Jesus Christ, and is full of gratitude that she gets to create and teach art within the Arma Dei community. She endeavors to use visual arts to help illuminate Biblical truth, and delights to see her students grow in skill and confidence as Image bearing co-creators.

Director of Performing Arts & Chapel Coordinator

Mrs. Heather Eddy

Mock Trial

Mrs. Sarah Gillis

Mrs. Gillis earned her BS in Business from Colorado State University and her law degree from the University of Denver. The highlight of law school for Mrs. Gillis was clerking for a judge, which piqued her interest in litigation. She has since spent her career litigating and helping clients through trying times. Mrs. Gillis also volunteers for a Christian Legal Aid clinic, which includes the opportunity to take on Pro Bono cases.

Mrs. Gillis is a Colorado native who loves cooking, soccer, the Broncos, and everything outdoors, especially hiking and skiing. She and her husband, Rob, have three daughters and have been part of the Arma Dei community since 2017.

Science

Dr. Kristen Holderness

Dr. Holderness received her BS in Pharmacy and Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Colorado. She practiced as a Clinical Pharmacy Instructor at the University of Colorado Drug Information Center. While in that role, she mentored students and provided medication and formulary management support for the medical staff at University Hospital. Dr. Holderness left academia to work for Thomson Micromedex® where she managed content creation for several drug information products and developed drug information products for mobile platforms. After 13 years in the medical field, she became a stay-at-home mother to her three children, the oldest of which was part of Arma Dei’s inaugural graduating class in 2025. Through her involvement as a parent and volunteer, Dr. Holderness has become passionate about the profoundly positive impact of classical Christian education and is excited to utilize her skills to impact the students and families of Arma Dei Academy for the glory of God.

Bible

Mr. Evan Kim

Mr. Kim grew up in Aurora, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado Denver where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Biology. After a stint in research and education, he pursued a Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary and received a call to serve as pastor of a church in Kansas City. Since then he returned to Colorado and is currently pastoring at New Life Mission Church of Colorado.

Since joining the Arma Dei faculty in 2022, he is excited to continue growing in his knowledge of classical Christian education while teaching students about God’s works of creation, providence, and redemption in His son Jesus Christ. Moreso, he is thankful for the opportunity to love and serve God’s children.

10th Grade Humanities

Dr. Janine Knedlik

Dr. Knedlik loves learning new things and was a student for many years, studying history at the University of Pennsylvania (BA and PhD) and the University of Guelph (MA). She arrived at Arma Dei in 2019 after finishing her PhD program and helping found the first classical Christian school in San Francisco. She is passionate about educating children classically from a biblical worldview and challenging them to grow into the young men and women God desires them to be. Since joining Arma Dei she has served in a variety of capacities: as a first grade and Latin teacher, as a curriculum developer, and as the Accreditation Director. Dr. Knedlik is now in her fourth year of using her gifts, talents, and passion for classical Christian education to lead the School of Grammar. She also has the opportunity to teach her first passions, history and literature, to 10th-grade students in the Rhetoric School. She especially loves partnering with other Christian parents as they shepherd the hearts and minds of all of Arma Dei’s students, from the youngest to the oldest.

Math, Apologetics, & Performing Arts

Mr. Justin Langley

Mr. Langley was born in Denver and was raised just north of Chicago. He earned his BA in Mathematics at Greenville University, where he also studied music composition and drama. In 2018, he returned to his home state of Colorado and completed an MA in Apologetics and Ethics at Denver Seminary.

In addition to teaching and tutoring a variety of subjects, Mr. Langley has enjoyed working with students in youth and camping ministries. He loves the piano, reading, carpentry, and nerdy board games. He especially loves his wife Heather and two young children (Rowan and Ezra).

Math & Science

Mrs. Lauren Lueders

Mrs. Lueders grew up in Grapevine, Texas. She graduated with her BS in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas. She met her husband, David, while in college and got married in May 2020. Mrs. Lueders taught two years of math to logic students at Coram Deo Academy, a classical Christian school in Dallas, Texas. She is excited to begin her third year at Arma Dei inspiring a love of learning in the students under her care. Outside the classroom, Mrs. Lueders loves spending time in God’s creation with friends and family.

Humanities & Bible

Mrs. Taylor McCallum

Outside of teaching, Mrs. McCallum enjoys skiing, hiking, camping, and running with her family (husband, Mark, and son, Cooper). She also loves gardening, reading for fun, and exploring new recipes!

Humanities, & Creative Writing

Dr. Clayton McReynolds

Dr. McReynolds was born in California but grew up primarily in the potato-blessed land of Idaho. He was homeschooled K-12 before earning his BA in Literature at Patrick Henry College. As a result of those educational experiences, he has a deep appreciation for both the possibilities of homeschooling and the rewards of a Christian liberal arts education.

Dr. McReynolds earned his PhD in English Literature from Baylor University in 2021. During and after earning his degree, he taught courses in writing and literature at Baylor. His research focuses on the phenomenology of the novel (i.e., how do we cause novels to happen in our minds), and he relishes every opportunity to explore literature and history in the light of God’s love with his students. This is his third year at Arma Dei, and he has loved teaching the wonderful students God has blessed him with here.

In his free time, Dr. McReynolds writes short stories and novels as if his life depended on it. He also enjoys reading everything from philosophy to literary classics to sci-fi and fantasy, watching good (and bad) films, hiking and playing games with his wife Holly, and petting his cat Athena (who is less wise than her name might imply).

Spanish

Mrs. Ethel Medina

Mrs. Medina was born in Guatemala and grew up in a wonderful Christian home. After spending some time in the United States as a teenager, she returned to Guatemala and obtained a bachelor’s degree in elementary education while also attending business school. Mrs. Medina spent several years working as an Administrative Assistant in the Projects office of Boeing International.

After visiting and falling in love with Colorado, she and her husband, Oscar, moved from California with their three sons, Oscar Jr., David, and Joshua. Mrs. Medina comes to Arma Dei Academy with over 20 years of teaching immersion Spanish programs to Colorado students from preschool through high school. She loves to spend time with her three sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys traveling, reading, sharing her culture, and, above all, sharing the love of God.

Versatile Teacher

Ms. Lauren Pagnard

Grammar Latin & Rhetoric Greek

Ms. Maddie True

Yearbook

Mrs. Janell Turner

Janell and her husband, Jordan, have two children, Wyatt and Lilia. She enjoys playing basketball, exploring the outdoors, swing dancing, and spending time with her family.

Humanities

Dr. David Vanderpoel

Dr. Vanderpoel served for 20 years at Trinity Christian School of Fairfax, Virginia. He retired in 2023 as Head of School Emeritus. He received a B.A. in history from Wheaton College, a M.A. in European history from Adelphi University, an M.A.R. from Westminster Seminary in Philadelphia, and a Ph.D. in Early Modern Europe from New York University. He served for twelve years as the Senior Pastor of New Hyde Park Baptist Church on Long Island, NY. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Adelphi University and Patrick Henry College.

He and his wife, Cyndi, moved to Highlands Ranch in 2024 to be near their grandsons.

Personal Finance

Mr. Eric Walters

Mr. Walters graduated Magna Cum Laude from Columbia University and has multiple professional designations and affiliations. He is the Managing Partner and co-Founder of Summit Hill Wealth Management and loves his work. He’s helped affluent clients protect and grow their wealth through financial planning and investment management since 2006. Prior to founding Summit Hill Wealth Management Eric was a Senior Director and Team Leader at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and helped lead their Rocky Mountain region. Mr. Walters is excited to utilize his financial expertise to help Arma Dei’s Rhetoric students understand the principles of personal finance and investing.

Collaborative Learning Program Teachers

Dean of Collaborative Learning Program

Mrs. Tifany Borgelt

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 1st Grade

Mrs. Anna Austin

Mrs. Austin was in her thirteenth year of teaching in Jefferson County Public Schools when the first of her two sons stepped onto the scene. Having received her Bachelor’s Degree from Colorado Christian University in Liberal Arts with an Elementary Education Emphasis and her Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix in Curriculum and Instruction, she has pursued teaching for over twenty years.

Mrs. Austin’s passions surround stories: reading, having adventures (creating stories), digging into God’s Word, and getting to know the stories of those God puts in her path. She spent seven summers as a volunteer backpacking guide with Young Life, one summer in Kenya at a Christian children’s home, and many summers playing baseball in the backyard with her boys. She and her husband are “almost Colorado natives” and love watching their sons grow.

Mrs. Austin highly values bringing all of life into the bigger picture of God’s story. She is excited to partner with families at Arma Dei Academy as they raise their children in Jesus’ name for the glory of the King.

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 3rd Grade & Academic Support Specialist

Mrs. Julie Bohn

With almost 40 years of education experience, Mrs. Bohn has taught preschool through fourth grade in Christian schools, preschool through sixth-grade special education in public schools, private NILD educational therapy, and at the college level in the teacher education department of Cairn University. She has a BA in special education, an MA in elementary education from the University of Iowa, and an MA in early childhood education with a special education licensure from the University of Colorado Denver. For seven years Mrs. Bohn was a missionary, training churches in the US and internationally on including individuals with disabilities in worship, discipleship, and service. Loving travel and missions, she has continued to take short-term trips. Since Mrs. Bohn is passionate about helping children sufficiently learn the foundational academic skills to succeed throughout their academic careers, her time at Arma Dei Academy has been focused on the younger grades and academic support. Shepherding children’s hearts toward Jesus and inspiring children to become lifelong readers and learners are her favorite parts of teaching. In her spare time, Mrs. Bohn enjoys reading, working in her bird, butterfly, and bee garden, and birdwatching.

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, Kindergarten

Ms. Kaitlin Buletti

Ms. Buletti grew up in California as a teacher’s kid with a love of learning and a joy for working with young children. She moved to Colorado for college, and throughout her college years, as well as during her year abroad in West Africa, she worked as a coach and tutor. Upon graduating from Colorado Christian University in 2018 with a BA in Communication, she chose to continue in the work she loved and began her career as a teacher. She is passionate about providing an education that fosters love for God and wonder over His creation, and a classroom where young students can develop socially, emotionally, spiritually, and academically into the little boys and girls that God has created them to be. She is grateful for the years she has had the opportunity to teach in Arma Dei’s preschool and traditional programs and is overjoyed to be a part of the growing Collaborative Learning Program now! When she is not in the classroom, she can be found curled up reading a good book, outdoors enjoying Colorado’s mountains, or traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Collaborative Learning Program Art & Science Teacher

Ms. Aubrey Donhowe

This is Ms. Donhowe’s third full school year serving the families and students of the Collaborative Learning Program. She graduated with a bachelors of science from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. After a bit of travel, she moved back to her home state of Colorado and began teaching as an aid at Arma Dei. Last year, Ms. Donhowe joyful served as the 3-8th grade science specialist and K-2 art specialist and is ecstatic to be given this opportunity to add 3-5th grade art in the coming school year. Nothing brings Ms. Donhowe more joy than to see students enjoying themselves as they discover the wonder and beauty of science and nature through the lens of an awesome and loving creator.

In her free time, Ms. Donhowe enjoys travel, fly-fishing, and anything outdoors, as well as sharing meals with friends and family and slow evenings spent with music and a great book.

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 6/7th Grade

Mr. John Funk

Mr. Funk is a fully devoted follower of Christ and a joyous recipient of His grace. He strives to model power through meekness and servant-leadership to his wife, Cassie, and two boys, Branch and Fisher.

Mr. Funk attended Baylor University, where he enrolled in the Honors College and earned a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. His love of coaching and investing in the lives of young people led him to Teach For America in Dallas/Fort Worth. This experience opened his eyes to the God-given passion for inspiring a sense of awe and wonder in students on their educational journey that he looks forward to continuing in the Collaborative.

Mr. Funk, himself, marvels at God’s awesome wonders through continuous learning. He has challenged himself to read a new book every month and has done so for over 105 consecutive months! Currently, John endeavors to become a successful sportsman, speak Spanish, and seize every second with his sons.

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 4th Grade

Mrs. Karen Hein

Mrs. Hein graduated from Santa Clara University in California with a degree in Journalism and Marketing. She worked in public relations and marketing in the technology industry before retiring to become a full-time mom and homeschool teacher. In 2005, Mrs. Hein was introduced to classical Christian education and faithfully followed this philosophy to educate her two sons at home and with local Christian homeschool co-ops. When the Hein Family homeschooling adventure ended, Mrs. Hein opened The Hein Academy and taught literature, writing, grammar, history, and geography to homeschooled students from second grade to high school. In 2014, Mrs. Hein and her husband relocated to Colorado where she discovered Arma Dei Academy and has enjoyed teaching at various grade levels. In 2021, Mrs. Hein returned to her homeschooling roots through the Collaborative Learning Program where she delights in partnering with families to discover the joy of learning as a lifestyle while sharing the unconditional love and the saving grace of Jesus.

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 5th Grade & Executive Administrative Assistant

Ms. Cassy Lefever

Ms. Lefever is thrilled to be back at Arma Dei Academy for her second year teaching 5th grade in the Collaborative Learning Program! With a joyful heart and a passion for both teaching and growing young hearts in Christ, she considers it a true blessing to be in the classroom. Ms. Lefever graduated Cum Laude from the University of Dayton in 2021 with a degree in Early Childhood Education, and she’s been working with children ever since—something she truly feels called to do.

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers!), she moved to Colorado two years ago and has loved every minute of exploring her new home. When she’s not teaching, you can probably find her trying out a new coffee shop, reading a good book, volunteering at her church, or soaking up the Colorado sunshine. Ms. Lefever is passionate about creating a classroom where Christ is at the center, curiosity is encouraged, and learning is filled with joy!

Collaborative Learning Program Music Teacher

Mrs. Leah Ross

Mrs. Ross has taught music at Arma Dei since 2014 and loves working with the grammar school students and the Arma Dei Grammar Chorale. She writes children’s praise music and enjoys putting Scripture to music.

Mrs. Ross grew up overseas and in Wyoming. She earned Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Elementary Education from Louisiana Tech University. She taught kindergarten and fifth grade as well as K – 8th gifted and talented students in Maryland before moving back to the Rockies with her young family.

Together, Mrs. Ross and her husband, Kevin, the Missions Pastor at Church of the Front Range, have traveled all over the world to build partnerships with other churches and ministries in Europe, India, and Nepal. She feels a special calling to prayer and loves to encourage others in their faith. One of her favorite Scriptures is Psalm 145:3- 5, “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty – and I will meditate on your wonderful works.”

Collaborative Learning Program Teacher, 2nd Grade

Ms. Emma Sage

Ms. Sage is excited to return to Arma Dei Academy as a 2nd grade teacher in the Collaborative Learning Program. She is passionate about classical Christian education and is committed to helping students grow in knowledge, character, and faith. Ms. Sage graduated from Colorado Christian University with a BA in Liberal Arts and an emphasis in Elementary Education. Since then she began teaching 2nd and 3rd grade, worked as a summer camp director, and as an aid in the classroom. For the 2025-2026 school year, Ms. Sage will be working as an assistant volleyball coach for the rhetoric girls team at Arma Dei Academy.

Ms. Sage was born and raised in New Mexico. She grew up hiking and camping with her family and loves to continue that here in Colorado. She also enjoys thrifting and finding new coffee shops and restaurants with her friends.

Academic Support

Lead Academic Support Specialist

Dr. Debra Letsinger

Dr. Debra Letsinger, a Texas native, moved to Colorado in 1984 when her husband entered the Denver University School of Law. She worked as a legal assistant for a judge at the law school and then at a law office to support her husband through law school. Colorado has been home since, except for 1990-1993, when she and her husband moved to Los Angeles for his job and she worked as a Special Education teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District in Venice, California.

Dr. Letsinger received her BA in Mildly Handicapped from Harding University, a Master of Education with an emphasis in NILD Educational Therapy from Regent University, and she achieved a PhD in Special Education from Regent University in 2022. She is a Professionally Certified Educational Therapist with the National Institute of Learning Development (NILD) with over 25 years of teaching experience in the public and private sectors, including 20 years as an NILD Educational Therapist. God called Dr. Letsinger to serve and love students with disabilities at age 15 when she taught the deaf children in Sunday School. Since then, most of her work and ministry have involved working with children, including serving as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator at her church, teaching students with special needs in public school self-contained classrooms, a classroom teacher in a Christian school, an NILD Educational Therapist in a Christian school, and a private practice NILD Educational Therapist. God opened the door to Arma Dei in 2019 when Dr. Letsinger was hired to support students with learning needs and build an Academic Support program. Dr. Letsinger’s love for students with disabilities has led her to encourage other teachers in the field by serving as dissertation chair for Special Education and Christian Education Leadership doctoral students at Regent University as part-time adjunct faculty. Dr. Letsinger’s passion is to open doors to Christian education for struggling learners! She finds it a joy to provide academic support and therapies for students who struggle in their learning, guiding them into being successful, independent learners. God created our brains with the ability to change, and He has the last word.

Dr. Letsinger has three grown children who live in three different states: California, Oregon, and Alaska. Her favorite activities are 4-wheeling in the mountains in her Jeep Wrangler with her husband, Wendell, or riding in their 1986 Corvette Stingray convertible on the country roads in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin during summer break. Some of Dr. Letsinger’s favorite moments are reading a good book and spending quiet time with the Lord, especially on her back deck in Illinois while watching and listening to the many different types of birds.

Academic Support Specialist

Mrs. Beth Bowe

Mrs. Bowe grew up in the midwest, but has lived in Colorado for over twenty years. She received a BA in Communications from Colorado Christian University in 2003. She worked for Coors Brewing Company (when it was family owned) and then for Jefferson County Human Services before she felt God calling her to persue a career in teaching. She received a Master in Special Education from University of Phoenix in 2014. Since then, Beth has served as a special educator in public and private schools. She is Orton Gillingham certified in reading and math, and trained in Reading RX through the National Institute of Learning Development (NILD). Her passion is to help students gain academic confidence while pointing them to Christ. She loves to work at a christian school where she can pray with and for her students. Outside of Arma Dei, Beth enjoys hiking and biking in the mountains, reading, and traveling with her husband, Patrick and their two sons.

Arma Dei Academy

Raising Academic Standards

Welcome!

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Commitment, Teamwork, Perseverance, and Self-Discipline

Parent Community

Faculty & Staff

Head of School

Dr. David Seibel

Facilities & Operations Manager

Mr. Ben Alton

Director of Admissions

Mrs. Jillian Bielamowicz

Technology Manager

Mrs. Megan Billinger

Dean of Collaborative Learning Program

Mrs. Tifany Borgelt

Director of Institutional Advancement

Mr. Michael Butler

Dean of Academics & Dean of Logic School

Mr. Josh Catron

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Katie Coats

Dean of Rhetoric School & Chaplain

Dr. Aaron Denlinger

Director of Performing Arts & Chapel Coordinator

Mrs. Heather Eddy

Receptionist

Ms. Niki Hyde

Dean of Grammar School

Dr. Janine Knedlik

Athletic Director, Movement Teacher, & School Nurse

Mrs. Tatum Lehman

Business & HR Manager

Mr. William J Martinez III

Receptionist

Ms. Ruth Pederson

Rhetoric Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Diana Stuckey

Director of Marketing, Communications & Events

Mrs. Janell Turner

School Resource Officer

Deputy Jordan Buss

Preschool Director

Mrs. Brittany Conklin

Assistant Preschool Director

Mrs. Kelli Tenneson

Three Year Old's Teacher

Ms. Marnie Barclay

Three-Year-Olds Teacher

Mrs. Elyse Jackl

Three-Year-Olds Teacher

Mrs. Kerri Smith

Four-Year-Olds Teacher

Ms. Abigail Tornow

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Emily May

Junior Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Barbara Tornow

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Bella Martinez

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Maria Martins

Preschool Assistant

Ms. Bella Metzinger

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Sara McVey

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Kathy Potter

Preschool Assistant

Mrs. Kristine Silby

Dean of Grammar School

Dr. Janine Knedlik

Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrichment

Mrs. Lydia Butler

Kindergarten & Kindergarten Enrichment

Ms. Amy Walker

1st Grade

Mrs. Caitlin Barlow

1st Grade