Our Team

Faculty & Staff

LEADERSHIP

David Seibel

Head of School

As the Head of School at Coram Deo Academy, Dr. Seibel aims to delight in, display, and declare the Gospel through teaching. He and his family attend Cornerstone Bible Church.

David Seibel

Head of School

As the Head of School at Coram Deo Academy, David Seibel aims to delight in, display, and declare the Gospel through teaching, training, and tending the next generation. He is husband to Brooke and father of two current and an additional two future Coram Deo students. David earned his Doctorate of Education from Southern Theological Seminary. David’s Doctoral dissertation focused on the leadership contributions to school growth using the organizational theory of Ichak Adizes, describing how schools mature over time. (Summary here on CDA Blog and here at Basecamp Live Podcast). David also holds an MDiv from Southern Theological Seminary, an MEd from Marian University, and a BA in Economics and Spanish from Wabash College. His family attends Cornerstone Bible Church. In his spare time, he likes to finish in the bottom half in triathlons, hike with family, and do research and writing for the classical schooling movement. Dr. Seibel is the author of Recovering the Lost Tools of Leadership to be published by Classical Academic Press in Winter 2023.

Jason Barney

Principal

Mr. Barney was awarded the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Hillsdale College in 2012. He completed his MA in Biblical Exegesis. He and his family attend The Fields Church.

Jason Barney

Principal

Jason Barney was awarded the Henry Salvatori Prize for Excellence in Teaching from Hillsdale College in 2012. He completed his MA in Biblical Exegesis at Wheaton College, where he received The Tenney Award in New Testament Studies. He previously served as the Academic Dean at Clapham School in Wheaton, IL. He recently published A Short History of Narration and blogs on ancient wisdom for the modern era at www.educationalrenaissance.com. His family attends The Fields Church in Westfield.Fellowship Church.

STAFF

Susan MacKay

Academy Assistant

Mrs. MacKay holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in Hospitality Management. She and her family attend Christ's Community Church in Fishers.

Susan MacKay

Academy Assistant

Susan MacKay holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University with a specialization in Hospitality Management. She worked in hotel operations and sales before transitioning to the financial industry where she held her AAP accreditation for ten years. Upon moving after 14 years of living in Arizona, Susan and her husband Mark sought a school that would provide a classical education for their daughter. Her family attends Christ’s Community Church in Fishers.

Linda Hoyt

Receptionist

Mrs. Hoyt began her professional career as a RN, then worked as a teacher’s assistant at her daughter’s school. She attends Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Linda Hoyt

Receptionist

Linda Hoyt began her professional career as a RN, took time off to raise her daughter and returned to work as a teacher’s assistant at her daughter’s school. She enjoyed working with the children so much that she returned to college and graduated from California Baptist University with a B.A. in Education. She spent the next 14 years teaching second and third grade in a classical Christian school. Linda and her family recently moved to Westfield and attend the Fields Church.

Lower
School

DeeDee Feeney

Junior Kindergarten

Mrs. Feeney has been with Coram Deo Academy in various roles for 14 years. She and her family attend Community Bible Fellowship.

DeeDee Feeney

Junior Kindergarten

Mrs. Feeney has been with Coram Deo Academy in various roles for 14 years. She and her family attend Community Bible Fellowship.

Kristin Hunt

Kindergarten

Mrs. Hunt holds a BA in elementary education from Hanover College. She and her family attend N'Spire Church in Westfield.

Kristin Hunt

Kindergarten

Kristin Hunt holds a BA in elementary education from Hanover College. She spent two years teaching at a missionary school in Mexico City. She has also taught at Christian schools in Indianapolis, IN and Springfield, IL. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and playing piano. She, her husband, and three sons all attend NSpire Church in Westfield.

Julie Kilmer

Kindergarten

Mrs. Kilmer attended Purdue University for her undergraduate and graduate studies in Elementary Education. She and her husband attend Trinity Baptist Church in Westfield.

Julie Kilmer

Kindergarten

Julie Kilmer attended Purdue University for her undergraduate and graduate studies in Elementary Education. Her experience includes serving as a classroom teacher for children ranging from K-4th Grade, a Preschool/Director in Vermont, and a Children’s Minister for a local Indianapolis church. In her free time, she enjoys biking, hiking, and traveling. She and her husband Roger attend Trinity Baptist Church in Westfield.

Helen Park

1st Grade

Miss Park holds a degree in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Global Studies and Learning Science from Purdue University. She attends the Second Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Helen Park

1st Grade

Miss Park holds a degree in Elementary and Special Education with a minor in Global Studies and Learning Science from Purdue University. She attends the Second Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Jennifer Ringenberg

1st Grade

Mrs. Ringenberg graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She and her family attend College Park Church.

Jennifer Ringenberg

1st Grade

Mrs. Ringenberg graduated from Taylor University with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. She and her family attend College Park Church.

Laurel Smith

2nd Grade

Mrs. Smith holds a B.S. in Education from Ball State University and a Master of Arts from Indiana Wesleyan University. She and her husband attend N'Spire in Westfield.

Laurel Smith

2nd Grade

Laurel Smith has a B.S. from Ball State University in Primary Education and a Master’s of Education degree in Curriculum Design and Instruction from Indiana Wesleyan. She has over 25 years of experience in both public and private schools. Second grade is her passion, and she loves opening up children’s minds to all subjects, with an emphasis on phonics and reading, as she is an avid reader. Mrs. Smith has two grown children and three beautiful granddaughters. She and her husband were youth leaders at a previous church for over 25 years. The Smith’s live in Westfield and attend N’SPIRE church.

Amanda Mobley

3rd Grade

Mrs. Mobley graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Music Minor. She and her family attend Harvest Church.

Amanda Mobley

3rd Grade

Mrs. Mobley graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Music Minor. She and her family attend Harvest Church.

Kimberly Warman

4th Grade

Mrs. Warman graduated from a Classical Christian high school and then Hillsdale College with a specialty in English and Classical Education. She and her husband attend College Park Church.

Kimberly Warman

4th Grade

Mrs. Warman graduated from a Classical Christian high school and then Hillsdale College with a specialty in English and Classical Education. She and her husband attend College Park Church.

Julie Griffin

Curriculum Director & 5th Grade

Mrs. Griffin graduated from Pensacola Christian College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She and her family attend Harvest Church.

Julie Griffin

Curriculum Director & 5th Grade

Mrs. Griffin graduated from Pensacola Christian College and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She and her family attend Harvest Church.

Christopher Miller

6th Grade & Spanish

Mr. Miller graduated and received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University where he studied Social Studies Education. He attends Community Bible Fellowship in Westfield.

Christopher Miller

6th Grade & Spanish

Mr. Miller graduated and received his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University where he studied Social Studies Education. He attends Community Bible Fellowship in Westfield.

Deb Molin

Lower School Latin

Mrs. Molin received an A.A. degree in Bible from Arizona College of the Bible and a B.A. in English from Arizona State University. She and her family attend Community Bible Fellowship in Westfield.

Deb Molin

Lower School Latin

Mrs. Molin received an A.A. degree in Bible from Arizona College of the Bible and a B.A. in English from Arizona State University. She and her family attend Community Bible Fellowship in Westfield.

UPPER
School

Aaron Delph

Upper School Omnibus, Math

Mr. Delph holds a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Purdue University and is currently pursuing an MDiv. He and his family attend The Fields Church.

Aaron Delph

Upper School Omnibus, Math

Tori Hickok

Upper School Math & Science

Mrs. Hickok graduated from Maranatha Baptist University with a BS in Secondary Mathematics Education. She and her family attend Pennington Park Church.

Tori Hickok

Upper School Math & Science

Brad Payne

Upper School Omnibus, Actors Guild, & Science

Mr. Payne received a BS in Social Studies Education, and MA in Church History, and an MS in School Leadership from Bob Jones University.

Brad Payne

Upper School Omnibus, Actors Guild, & Science

Garrett Saul

Upper School Omnibus, Latin, & Greek

Mr. Saul graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a B. A. in biblical exposition, and received his MDiv from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is a deacon at Anglican Church of the Ascension in Lawrence.

Garrett Saul

Upper School Omnibus, Latin, & Greek

Doug King

Upper School Biology Lab

Doug King

Upper School Biology Lab

Athletics &
Arts

Trish Sims

Art

Mrs. Sims has been teaching art in the area for 20 years. She and her husband, along with their two grown children, are members of Castleton Community Church.

Trish Sims

Art

Nathan Perry

Lower School Music & Music Studio Teacher- Piano & Trumpet

Nathan Perry

Lower School Music & Music Studio Teacher- Piano & Trumpet

Mr. Perry started playing the piano for church services in middle school and has been on music ministry staff since 1996. He earned undergraduate (cum laude) and graduate music degrees from Butler University, where he studied piano with Martin Marks, Panayis Lyras and Gary Walters. He has been a music educator since 2002 encompassing levels kindergarten through college. In addition to private lessons, he has taught music musical classes of all types, including band, choir and AP music theory. He has music-directed, conducted or accompanied dozens of musicals in Indianapolis and Atlanta theatres. Choirs that he has assisted include Butler’s Jordan Jazz, Indianapolis Children’s Choir, and Circle the State with Song Festivals. Nathan has appeared as piano soloist with the Peachtree Pops Orchestra and was the inaugural winner of the Young Hoosier Pianist Competition. He and his wife, Tamera, have three grown boys. In addition to music, they love to travel the great outdoors. They have visited every state and are currently working towards hiking in every national park.

Danielle Hodges

Physical Education & Athletics

Mrs. Hodges holds a B.A. in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University, where she also played softball as a DH and catcher. Mrs. Hodges and her family attend Pennington Park Church.

Danielle Hodges

Physical Education & Athletics

Mrs. Hodges holds a B.A. in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University, where she also played softball as a DH and catcher. Mrs. Hodges and her family attend Pennington Park Church.

Leslie Camara

Upper School Choir & Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Mrs. Camara and her family attend One Fellowship Church.

Leslie Camara

Upper School Choir & Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Mrs. Camara began studying piano at the age of 7. Her love of choir developed as she sang in both high school and church choirs. She also played piano for all of her high school musicals. Mrs. Camara studied piano performance at SUNY Purchase as well as taking 4 years of private lessons with Daniel Epstein of the Raphael Trio in NYC. Mr. Epstein was a student of Dorothy Taubman and Mrs. Camara incorporates the Taubman technique in her studio. Mrs. Camara has taught private lessons for almost 30 years. She and her husband married while still in college and have 10 children. After homeschooling her children for 23 years, Mrs. Camara taught music at CDA as well as led the two upper school choirs for 2 years. In 2018 she became an Instructional Assistant and the preferred music teacher sub at the Oaks Academy Brookside for 5 years where she learned how to incorporate the “habits of the heart” in her teaching as well as made it her goal to make children feel known and loved in her own private studio.

Missy Dharma

Introduction to Graphic Design Teacher Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Mrs. Dharma graduated from Butler University in 2009 with a B.S. in Elementary Education, Minor in Special Ed. and in 2014 with a M.A. in Effective Teaching and Leadership. She and her family attend College Park Church.

Missy Dharma

Introduction to Graphic Design Teacher Social Media & Marketing Coordinator

Miss Pulliam

Emma Foss

Music Studio Director & Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Mrs. Foss graduated in 2019 from Bob Jones University with a B.S. in Music Education. She and her family attend Noblesville Baptist.

Emma Foss

Music Studio Director & Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Emma Foss thoroughly enjoys working with students and the other teachers at our growing Music Studio. For five years, she taught General Music to K-6th at Coram Deo Academy and led specialized music courses for high school, but she has recently stepped out of those roles to be a mom! Emma has loved playing the piano ever since she was 5 years old and the violin since she was 10. Growing up, her favorite ways to use her musical abilities were in church, the local nursing home, music jams with friends, and competitions, where she placed nationally three years in a row for Classical Piano. She graduated from Bob Jones University in 2019 with a B.S. degree in Music Education. While there, she participated in the BJU String and Symphony Orchestra, traveled nationally to various churches on a music team, and won the BJU Commencement Piano Contest her sophomore year. Her passion for music has grown exponentially now that she gets to share it with her students at Coram Deo Academy. Emma is wife to her husband, Andrew, and a mother of two: Remington and Zoey. Their family enjoys many outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and going on adventures with their two dogs, Ollie and Oakley! Their family also attends and serves at Noblesville Baptist Church.

Patrick Fata

Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Patrick Fata

Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Mr. Fata

Melanie Mashner

Music Studio Teacher - Piano, Cello, & Harp

Melanie Mashner

Music Studio Teacher - Piano, Cello, & Harp

Mrs. Mashner

Angela Pulliam

Music Studio Teacher - Violin

Angela Pulliam

Music Studio Teacher - Violin

Miss Pulliam

Rebecca Schaffer

Music Studio Teacher - Acoustic Guitar & Voice

Rebecca Schaffer

Music Studio Teacher - Acoustic Guitar & Voice

Mrs. Mangold

Carol Frisby

Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Carol Frisby

Music Studio Teacher - Piano

Mrs. Frisby

Erin Vergara

Cross Country Coach

Erin Vergara

Cross Country Coach

Mrs. Vergara

ACADEMIC Support

Lora Dodson

Academic Assistant

Mrs. Dodson holds a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Butler University and a Masters of Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University. She and her family attend College Park Church.

Lora Dodson

Academic Assistant

Lora Dodson holds a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from Butler University and a Masters of Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University. Prior to staying home with her children, she worked in Pike Township and Carmel Clay Schools as a speech-language pathologist. She is passionate about children loving Jesus and becoming lifelong learners. Her family attends College Park Church North Indy.

Carissa Rusk

Academic Assistant

Miss Rusk went to school at Boyce College, the undergraduate of the Southern Baptist Seminary. She earned her BS in Humanities with a built in minor in Theology. She attends Cornerstone Bible Church.

Carissa Rusk

Academic Assistant

Miss Rusk went to school at Boyce College, the undergraduate of the Southern Baptist Seminary. She earned her BS in Humanities with a built in minor in Theology. She attends Cornerstone Bible Church.

Christine Szymczak

Academic Assistant

Mrs. Szymczak graduated Indiana Wesleyan with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She and her family attend Pennington Park Church.

Christine Szymczak

Academic Assistant

Christine Szymczak graduated Indiana Wesleyan with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Prior to staying home to raise her three daughters, she spent 10 years in a variety of teaching positions from Preschool-3rd grade. She loves being in a Christ centered in environment where she can integrate academic learning with student discipleship. She and her husband are members of Pennington Park Church in Fishers.

Kelli Smith

Academic Assistant

Mrs. Smith earned an Associates of Applied Sciences degree from the International Business College. She and her family attend Life Church.

Kelli Smith

Academic Assistant

Kelli Smith earned an Associates of Applied Sciences degree from the International Business College. She enjoys serving in children’s church. She is passionate about children becoming lifelong learners and seeing the beauty in God’s Creation. She and her husband, Matt, have two daughters who will be attending CDA as they grow. In her free time she enjoys learning ASL and holding her cat, George. Her and her family attend Life Church in Noblesville.

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