Meet Our Faculty

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Doug grew up in central Florida and attended Troy University for his Bachelor’s degree in Bio-medical Science. He also has a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Indiana University. Doug has been overseas working in Christian education for the past nine years. He has been teaching in a classical Christian school in East Asia for the past six years and has been the Academic Principal for a K-12 school for the past two years. 

Doug and Kris were married in 2019 and have two beautiful kids, Lydia and Lemuel. 

Beth is a veteran homeschooler with over 20 years of experience in classical education both in home and cooperative settings. For the past nine years, she has worked at a local Classical Conversations community in several roles: teaching grammar and writing to 9-12 year olds, directing the elementary program, and teaching the senior class. 

Due to her own children’s dyslexia, she has a heart for bright but struggling students.  She has nine years of experience with Orton-Gillingham methodology and was certified as a Barton Reading Tutor in 2021. She hopes to create a learning environment where all students thrive and discover their God-given strengths in spite of their struggles.

Astrid Donovan was born and raised in New Hampshire, but after 20 years traveling the country as a military spouse, now calls Georgia home.  She and her husband Scott share a love of theology, history, and good literature. Astrid graduated from the University of Alaska with a Bachelor’s degree in English Rhetoric, and still loves to read whenever she gets a spare minute. She has been a Charlotte Mason home educator for 9 years, and is excited to share her love of the Humanities with students.

Andrea Crumpacker and her husband Sean have 4 children, and are foster parents to one son. She has been homeschooling their children for eight years.  Andrea graduates April 2024, from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Developmental Psychology.  Her passion and first love is Jesus Christ, and sharing the good news of the gospel with children. She is also passionate about serving children with Special Needs. Through her experience in homeschooling two special needs children with various learning disabilities, she finds that children will grow where they are planted in love, patience, and timing. 

She is looking forward to this new adventure and is praying over the children and families that Rivendell will positively impact. 

1 John 4:19- We love because He first loved us. 

Emily is an energetic military spouse who is passionate about helping others deepen their relationship with God and one another. She and Steve, her husband of 14 years, were both

born and raised in Massachusetts and have recently re-settled from overseas to Midland, GA with their three children. Emily loves teaching and coaching children, and she is excited to partner with Rivendell families to disciple their children in the joy and service of our Lord!

Emily received her Bachelor’s in Education and English Language and Literature from Gordon College and earned her Master of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University. She has been blessed to homeschool her children for the last few years and is looking forward to

bringing new knowledge and experience back to the classroom.

“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you

in Christ Jesus.” 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Amy Jump was born and raised in North Carolina, she has long had a heart to serve God, appreciation for music, delight in children’s wonder, and adventure! Married to her first love for 19 years, they are a seasoned Army family with 5 children. Together they enjoy exploring new areas, hiking, reading, and building community! 

Amy genuinely has a love of learning and carries that joyous atmosphere wherever she goes. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education and a Master's of Education, she has obtained the requirements for a teaching license in both Music Education (k-12) and Elementary Education. Her aim is to present and draw out the good, beautiful, and true in whatever she teaches. Since she has been teaching since 2005, Amy has learned she has a special passion for the family, the classical education model, and a love for Jesus Christ, and is exited to be part of the Rivendell Academy community. 

“The Lord is my strength and my shield my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore, with my song I will praise him.” Psalm 28:7

Marion is a Columbus, Georgia native who has been married to Wesley for over 20 years. They have 5 children and just completed their 18th year homeschooling. She is skilled at teaching all ages and subjects, though literature and American History are her favorite! Marion graduated with honors from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and Finance. She has been a professional photographer for the past 14 years and loves to use her camera as a ministry tool to show the love of Christ and bring Him glory.

Marion understands that there are only a few years to teach students how to be grounded in Truth so that they can be prepared to face the culture and temptations that the world presents. She is excited to assist students to learn how to think for themselves based on what is really true. She is gifted at developing relationships as she’s teaching and creating opportunities to help others go on adventure with Jesus. She is very excited to be a part of this inaugural year of Rivendell Academy and hopes to contribute to making it a school of excellence.

"Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life."-Proverbs 4:13

Amanda Frost is a native of Columbus, GA. After traveling the country with her husband, a 20+

year retirement from the Army landed them back home in Harris County. They have three children and have been blessed to homeschool them for the past three years. Christ, gifting

Amanda with a servant’s heart has led her to mentor and teach children and youth through many different roles for the past 15 years. Across seas, hosting eight Chinese exchange

students to Directing Children’s Ministry, Amanda enjoys educating what is true, good and beautiful. Literature, art history, philosophy and math are just a few passions Amanda is excited to share with her students. 

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, caring for her chickens, and adventures with her family. Amanda is honored to educated students classically through a biblical worldview at Rivendell Academy.

“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth.” Psalm 127:4

Chelsi is a dedicated mother to four sons and pastor’s wife to her husband of twelve years, Tyler. Chelsi grew up in Cincinnati and always dreamed of being a teacher and missionary. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, the Lord led her to marry her husband as he pursued pastoral ministry. During their time at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chelsi earned a Certificate in Ministry through the Seminary Wives Institute. In addition to her education degree, she also holds a teaching certificate with an endorsement in Bible, through ACSI.

Chelsi strives to educate by enabling students to see how God is the source of truth across all disciplines. She hopes that students will feel a personal ownership of the Christian worldview and be able to engage with culture and society knowing that they have received an education that allows them to grow not only in knowledge but also in godliness. She loves being outdoors, studying the Bible, reading good literature, lifting weights, watching documentaries, playing the cello, and embroidering.

Karan Anne is blessed to be a daughter of God, a wife to William, and a mom to four children. She has been walking with the Lord since she was 15 years old and has been serving in ministry alongside her husband since they met in high school. She has been on staff at a couple of churches, worked for local middle and high school youth ministries, taught Humanities to gifted students in the public schools, and has taught at different homeschool co-ops. 

Her current role is being a pastor’s wife, as her husband is the lead pastor at MidTree Church. Karan Anne is excited to use her education degree and her love of teaching with all ages at Rivendell this year.  She enjoys a fun and lively classroom environment and is looking forward to letting kids lean into their creative side as the Art Teacher.

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭2‬:‭10‬ ‭