Meet Our Staff

Maria Murray

Director/Teacher

 (Christian Studies, Russian)

     After earning a Master's degree in Applied Orthodox Theology and working on translations, Maria became a homeschooler and the founder of SNAC in 2017, with the vision of community-based Christian education.

Fr. Aidan Keller

Teacher

(Bible and Saints, Latin, Russian)

   Fr. Aidan serves as a hieromonk at St. Demetrios Monastery. With a degree in Latin and having published books on church history, he is a multi-talented and experienced educator.

Jennifer Davis

Teacher

(Literature, Spanish)

  She has experience as a homeschooling mother of 7 children. She has worked within various co-op programs and has knowledge of working within many different curriculums.

Anna Connour

Teacher

(Junior Kindergarten and

Physical Education)

Stephanie Olsen

Teacher

(Grades K-2)

 Stephanie holds Bachelor's Degrees in Elementary Education and Music. She has taught students from preschool through adults. She has homeschooled her 3 children, ages from 11 to 13 for the past 9 years. 

Victoria Marques

Teacher

(Music)

 Victoria studied Music Education at Evangel University and currently serves as Worship Creative Arts Admin at Chapel Springs Church.

Kristin Milligan

Secretary/Teacher

(Ancient Greece, Psychology, Composition)

With 10 years of homeschooling experience and a degree in Classical Studies, Kristin shares her knowledge and enthusiasm with the students in a caring, engaging manner.

Douglas Wulf

Teacher

(High School Science)

   Douglas Wulf has a BA in physics, MA in English, and Ph.D. in linguistics. He also shares his enthusiasm for learning as a professor and head of linguistics at GMU. 

Bryan Miller

Teacher

(Latin, Math, History, Composition)

   Bryan has an MA and MSSI, a background in teaching history, languages, and liberal arts as well as 12 years of experience in the Department of Defense in senior analytical roles. He and his wife have two children whom they homeschool.  

Karen Ward

Teacher

(Geometry, Art)

Karen homeschooled her three children (now adults), has taught art, nature journals, algebra, geometry, and iconography in homeschool co-ops, small private schools, and group classes for adults and children.

Samuel Henshaw

Teacher

(Mathematics)

     Samuel just finished an undergraduate degree in mathematics and is now studying for a master’s in nuclear engineering. He has a background in teaching and tutoring and is well experienced in working with children.

Priscilla Saboe

Treasurer

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For over 30 years, Priscilla served the Social Security Administration. Since her retirement, she has been doing accounting for a couple of non-profits.

Nadine Thola

Teacher

(Art, Science)

Nadine is a studio artist and has taught art and iconography since 1986 in churches and schools. Her icons adorn several churches. She has earned a BA and a Master's and is currently pursuing her doctorate of Education Curriculum.

Mary Hernandez de Carl

Teacher

(Algebra)

     Mary is a high school math teacher with 8 years of teaching experience. She has a passion for working with children and helping them to develop a deep understanding and appreciation of mathematics.

Heidi Lewis

Preschool

Liz Dickinson

Teacher

(Government)

 Liz holds an MA in International Policy Studies and a BA in Russian and Political Science. A former intelligence analyst, she now serves as the Virginia Executive Director of a conservative political training organization. She has 7 children, ages 3 to 22, all of whom have been homeschooled from the beginning. She has a passion for getting teens excited about our political process.

Ruairi Murray

Teacher

(High School Literature)

 Ruairi has a degree in Management and has been working for the U.S. Health and Human Services since 2010. He also studied at Christ the Savior Seminary and serves as a Subdeacon at Nativity of Our Lord Orthodox Church. Ruairi has enjoyed working with teens in various ministries.