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...

Mr. Brian Jones PHYSICAL EDUCATION As we prepare for the new school year, we are pleased to welcome back Mr. Brian Jones, who is returning for his second year as a Physical Education Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy. Mr. Jones is originally from Clover, South...

Ms. Crystal Harker SECOND GRADE We are pleased to introduce Ms. Crystal Harker, who joins Ascent Classical Academy this year as a Second Grade Teacher. Originally from a small town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ms. Harker brings a rich background in both academics...

Mr. Mitch O’Regan THIRD GRADE We are excited to welcome back Mr. Mitch O’Regan, who begins his first full school year as a Third Grade Teacher at Ascent Classical Academy. Originally from Iowa and raised in Hawaii, Mr. O’Regan earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary...

In recent years, high school has increasingly become a race toward college credit. Dual enrollment, AP courses, and early graduation programs promise an accelerated path to a degree, often framed as the highest goal of secondary education. At Ascent Classical...

Mrs. Jenna Vogel FOURTH GRADE We are delighted to welcome Mrs. Jenna Vogel to the Ascent Classical Academy faculty, where she will serve as a Fourth Grade Teacher for the upcoming school year. Originally from Union, South Carolina, Mrs. Vogel moved to Rock Hill in...

Ms. Madeline Taylor TEACHING ASSISTANT We are delighted to welcome back Ms. Madeline Taylor, who continues her work at Ascent Classical Academy as a Teaching Assistant. Ms. Taylor joined our faculty in January 2025, supporting our kindergarten classroom with kindness,...

Ms. Brenda Delgado RECEPTION We are excited to welcome Ms. Brenda Delgado to Ascent Classical Academy, where she will serve as our new Receptionist and a welcoming first point of contact for students, families, and visitors. Originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina,...

Ms. Isabel Pozzo ART TEACHER We’re pleased to reintroduce Ms. Isabel Pozzo, who returns to Ascent Classical Academy as our Art Teacher. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Ms. Pozzo holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media from UNC Charlotte. She joined our...

Mr. Stuart Shepherd PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER We are excited to welcome Mr. Stuart Shepherd to Ascent Classical Academy, where he will serve as our new Physical Education Teacher. Mr. Shepherd is originally from Rocky Ford, Colorado, and brings a strong academic and...