Mrs. Jennifer S. Mognett STUDENT AFFAIRS COORDINATOR We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Jennifer Mognett to the Ascent Classical Academy team as our Student Affairs Coordinator. Mrs. Mognett was born in Massachusetts, raised in New Hampshire, and has lived in North...

Mr. Philip Loftis THIRD GRADE We are excited to welcome Mr. Philip Loftis to the Lower School faculty at Ascent Classical Academy as a 3rd Grade Teacher. Mr. Loftis is a dedicated educator with years of classroom experience and a deep appreciation for the formative...

At the core of classical education is a commitment to reading the great books – works that have shaped Western civilization and continue to influence how we think about the world, ourselves, and our communities. These texts, written across centuries by philosophers,...

Ms. Nikki BelcherKINDERGARTEN Many families will recognize Ms. Nikki Belcher (formerly Mrs. Dixon) from her outstanding work as Registrar. This year, we are thrilled to reintroduce her in a new capacity – as a Kindergarten Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy....

Mrs. Sarah Couto FIRST GRADE We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Sarah Couto to the Ascent Classical Academy Grammar School faculty as our new First Grade Teacher. Originally from New York, Mrs. Couto has spent the last 13 years living and working in Massachusetts,...

Mr. Mike Higginbotham CAMPUS BUSINESS MANAGER As we continue to grow as a school community, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Mike Higginbotham as our new Campus Business Manager at Ascent Classical Academy. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Higginbotham...

Mrs. Sarah GualterosUPPER SCHOOL LATIN AND SCIENCE We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Sarah Gualteros to the Ascent Classical Academy Upper School faculty, where she will be teaching both Latin and Science. Originally from Indiana and raised in Greenville, South Carolina,...

Dr. John Althoff SPECIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR Ascent Classical Academy is pleased to welcome Dr. John Althoff as our new Special Services Director, a role that supports our mission to serve the whole student with care, clarity, and excellence. Originally from Grand...

Ms. Maria Bagley UPPER SCHOOL HISTORY AND GRAMMAR We are pleased to welcome Ms. Maria Bagley to the faculty at Ascent Classical Academy, where she will teach Upper School History and Grammar. Originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Ms. Bagley recently earned her...

Mrs. Christina Holzer DEAN We are pleased to reintroduce Mrs. Christina Holzer, who continues her leadership role as Dean at Ascent Classical Academy. Originally from Louisville, Illinois, Mrs. Holzer brings a rich background in both classroom instruction and...