Faculty & Staff
2023/2024
Dr. Fiona Barker
Headmistress; Instructor: High School Recitation Dr. Barker moved to New Orleans in 2009 to be married and start a family. After eleven years at home with her four children, she began to wonder what plans Our Lord might have for using the education she brought with her to parenting: a B.S. in Chemistry and French from the College of William and Mary and a doctorate in Philosophy from St Louis University ("Connatural Knowledge and the Cogitative Power: a Thomist account of Culture"). During her nine years of graduate study, Dr. Barker had discovered the richness of the classical liberal arts tradition and changed the course of her philosophical studies from the History and Philosophy of Science to Ancient and Medieval Ethics. It was then she discovered the dictum that "the best things do not diminish when shared" and found joy in sharing the truths of logic, ethics, and human nature. It is her hope that her knowledge and love of the great classical education tradition will be of service to Logos Academy. Dr. Barker loves classical music and is an amateur violinist. The Barker family are parishioners at St Patrick's Church. |
Ms. Virginia (Ginger) Crawford
Grammar School Instructor: Kindergarten Ginger has life long experience with young children, first as a baby sitter, then in church teaching Vacation Bible School and Sunday School; and most recently as Director/Teacher of Mt. Olive Lutheran Preschool for 44 years. An Elementary Education Major, she obtained a BA Degree from Tulane University, and in later years, returned for additional courses in Early Childhood. After 44 years, she is transitioning to Kindergarten, having taught several Logos children. Post university, she worked for Tulane in Placement of graduating seniors, and externships for medical students. The Saturn V Program at Michoud afforded opportunities for women and she began working for The Boeing Company (building the first booster stage; Chrysler the second stage; and North American Rockwell the third stage). Beginning in the Personnel Department, she was promoted to Personnel Representative, working with Engineering, Finance, and Industrial Relations Departments. Upon a transfer of the Employee Relations Counselor to another location, and taking Management courses developed by LSUNO for Boeing, she became Employee Relations Counselor. As such she witnessed Stennis Facility testing, and a visit to the Space Center in Houston. When the birth of a son revealed the necessity for open heart surgery in several areas, she became a stay at home mom with two sons. With a strong faith and prayers, God guided the doctors to a successful surgery, for which I daily thank Him 51 years later. A member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, she is thankful for the blessings she has received and salvation by grace through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Having taught in Texas, New Orleans, and Metairie, She is pleased to transition to Kindergarten and the opportunity to continue answering the calling God gave her. |
Mrs. Annie Delaughter
Grammar School: Kindergarten Annie received her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Hearing Science from Delta State University in 2009. She married her husband Matthew the same year. They moved to Louisville, KY that summer where Matthew started his seminary education. During their years in Louisville, she served in the children's ministry at their church, along with nannying for multiple families. After moving to New Orleans in 2015 to plant Immanuel Community Church, she began homeschooling their oldest son in kindergarten. For the next few years, she homeschooled their three children until they began their education at Logos where they are today. Prior to Logos she was a Classical Conversations tutor for four years. |
Mrs. Hope Roberts
Grammar School Instructor: 1st Grade; House System Administrator Hope Roberts received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Orleans in 2007 when in the same year, she married her husband Kurt Roberts. She taught Kindergarten for two years in St. Charles Parish then took a break when she had their first child. For the next few years she homeschooled her four boys until they began their education at Logos where they are today. Prior to Logos she was a teacher at a local co-op and a Classical Conversations tutor for two years. Hope was also the Children's Church Coordinator and directed the Vacation Bible School each summer at their local church, Lakeview Christian Center where they have attended since they were children, and she is currently leading the women's ministry. |
Mrs. Kristen Koenig
Grammar School Instructor: 2nd Grade Kristen earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University in 2004 and then an M.A. in Elementary Reading and Literacy from Walden University in 2008. She taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in the public schools in Kentucky before her oldest child was born and she then became a stay at home mom. When her oldest daughter was in Kindergarten, she began homeschooling and has had the privilege of homeschooling her four daughters for the past eleven years. During this time, she has primarily used the Memoria Press curriculum and she is looking forward to teaching this same curriculum to the second graders at Logos. She is excited for all of her children to have an opportunity to attend Logos this year! Kristen has been married to her husband, Josh, for 19 years. They moved to New Orleans in 2016 to help plant Immanuel Community Church where they are currently members. |
Mrs. Stephanie Maltzahn
Director of Administration; Registrar; Grammar School Instructor: 3rd Grade Stephanie earned a B.S. in Elementary Education, K-8, English & History add-ons, from Mississippi College and went on to teach various grades in both public and private schools. In 2005, she married Eddie Maltzahn. Once their oldest daughter was school age, Stephanie began homeschooling and has since been homeschooling their 4 children. Her family participated in the Classical Conversations program where she was a tutor for 3 years. She is thrilled to have her four children attend Logos Academy. Stephanie and her family attend Lakeview Christian Center in New Orleans. There she directs LHEA homeschool co-op and teaches in children's ministry. She loves spending time with her family enjoying Saints & Pelicans games, trips, and game nights. |
Mrs. Jennifer Haynes
Grammar School Instructor: 4th Grade Jennifer Haynes received a bachelor’s degree in education for grades nursery school through eighth grade from Loyola University New Orleans. She is also Montessori certified for ages 3 – 6. She taught in the Montessori preschool at Ascension of Our Lord in Laplace for 7 years before homeschooling her three children from 2009 to 2019. During this time, the family was a member of Agnus Dei Catholic Homeschool Association where she was secretary for one year and president for two years. She also organized and taught in a co – op, tutors, and babysits. The Haynes family belongs to St. Jerome Catholic Church where she volunteers to teach religion to third through fifth grade children. |
Mrs. Virginia Borne
Instructor: Music, 5th & 6th Grade Latin Virginia is originally from Alabama’s Gulf Coast where she grew up participating in every singing opportunity afforded to her. She started singing in choirs when she was 11 and by the age of 15 was cantoring in her local churches. She served as a chorister/cantor at the Cathedral Basilica of Mobile in her early twenties while she was also earning her paralegal degree. In 2009 she moved to Metairie, LA to be with her husband and start a family. After the birth of her first son she decided to go to the University of New Orleans to earn her B.A. in Vocal Performance. Her second and third son were both born while she was finishing her degree. Virginia has performed onstage at Tulane Summer Lyric, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, and Rivertown Theaters. She serves as a chorister at St. Benilde parish but still cantors around the city for other religious services. In addition to homeschooling her children Virginia has served as a lead in summer camps, vacation bible schools, and has taught music to all ages. Her hope is to foster a love for music in every child she teaches. “Where words fail, music speaks” - Hans Christian Anderson |
Ms. Eva Garcia
Instructor: 5th, 6th, & 7th Language Arts, Math 6 Eva Garcia earned her Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from Loyola University New Orleans and her Master of Arts in English from Tulane University. She has privately tutored students from elementary level to college levels for several years and tutored students in home school programs. She has lived in New Orleans since 2014 when she, with her parents and 8 younger siblings, moved together as a missionary family. She is a parishioner of Blessed Francis Seelos Catholic Church. |
Mrs. Wendy Zaeringer
Parent/Teacher Liaison; Instructor: 5th Grade Classical Studies, 5th Grade Christian Studies, 5th Grade Recitation Wendy Zaeringer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from the College of Santa Fe. In the year 2000 she moved from New Mexico to the New Orleans area and taught several years in public schools in Louisiana. After marrying, she took a break to have her four children and began homeschooling them, which she has done for the past 10 years. Even though she has lived in New Orleans for over 20 years, she still considers herself a Southwest girl, but is thankful to live and raise her children among the rich culture and history New Orleans. Mrs. Zaeringer and her family are members of Lakeview Christian Center. |
Mr. Murphy Whitman
Instructor: Math 5, Algebra, Geometry, 6th & 7th Grade Classical Studies Mr. Ken ‘Murphy’ Whitman Murphy earned his B.A. in Elementary and Special Education from Nicholls State University and received his Master’s degree from the University of New Orleans. His specific areas of certifications are working with Mildly Handicapped students with Mental Retardation, Socially Maladjustment and Emotionally Disturbances, and Learning Disabilities. He taught and Directed the Learning Disability Program at DeLaSalle High school for 29 years. Murphy moved on to teach the next 10 years at St Therese – Holy Rosary Academy, a Kindergarten – high school for students with mild handicapping conditions. Here Murphy was the Director of the ‘Jump Start’ program which was a career development program that prepared high school juniors and seniors for career opportunities after high school graduation. Murphy just completed two years of teaching at St Matthew Catholic school in River Ridge, La. Murphy has taught Middle School Social Studies, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Financial Math, Spanish, Entrepreneurship, Customer Service, Microsoft, Career Success, Study Skills, Paes Lab (an individualized basic work-skills program). Murphy believes that every day teachers have the opportunity to change lives! |
Mrs. Brandy Monnerjahn
Instructor: 5th, 6th, & 7th Grade Science, Math 7, Biology Mrs. Brandy Monnerjahn earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Nichols State University and has taught in “brick and mortar” schools as well as homeschooled for 25 years. She also has an Associate’s Degree from Bethesda Bible College and has served as a Children’s Pastor at Victory Church for 20 years. She has been married for 27 years, has 3 adult age children, and owns a Christian dance school. She loves to teach about God's creation and enjoys seeing the expression on a student's face when they gain understanding of a new concept. |
Mr. Greg Trumbach
Instructor: 6th, 7th, & High School Christian Studies, High School Recitation, American History, Anatomy Brother Greg is a native of metro New Orleans. In 2008 he planted the church he pastors in Slidell with his wife and 4 kids. Previously, he worked as an Occupational Therapist for over 10 years. He has a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and a Master of Divinity from NOBTS. During his 30 years of bi-vocational ministry, Brother Greg has homeschooled his kids, done short term missions, and worked in various Christian educational settings. He has discovered the richness of celebrating spiritual disciplines and changed the course of his ministry experiences from para-church and church planting work to Bible college and history education. It is his hope that his knowledge and love of youth group ministry will be of service to Logos Academy. Brother Greg loves expository teaching and helps to lead worship at his church. The Trumbach family serves Christian Fellowship for the Nations Church, a multicultural and interdenominational congregation. |
Mrs. Donna Gremillion
Instructor: High School Literature Donna Gremillion has always had a passion for Christian education. After graduating college with a business degree, she married Vince, her husband of 37 years. She started homeschooling her oldest son Michael when he was four years old, saying she would just take it one year at a time. She didn’t quit homeschooling until 22 years later when her fourth and youngest daughter graduated from high school. During her time homeschooling, she started and taught at a classical co-op for ten years at the middle and high school level. She loves to travel with her family in her spare time. As she has gotten older, she has lost her passion for cooking, but definitely not for eating. |
Mr. Joseph McDaniels
Instructor: High School Composition Mr. McDaniels holds a Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary (St. Louis, MO) and is ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He pastors Woodland Church in Algiers and has served in church ministry for eight years. This is his second year teaching at Logos where two of his three children attend. He is married to Rachel. |
Mr. Brewer Arnoult
Instructor: 7th Grade & High School Latin Brewer Arnoult promotes a contemplative life, sacred music, and the traditional expression of the Catholic faith. He earned a B.M. in Music Performance: Guitar Concentration from William Carey University. While earning his M.M. in Music Theory and Composition at UL-Lafayette, he taught at the university, assisted the Director of Choral Activities, and personally discovered "the traditional Latin Mass." He discerned the priesthood for four years and finished Spirituality and Philosophy I at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary (FSSP) in Denton, NE, where he experienced a Thomistic formation, a rigorous Latin immersion, and the 1962-rite Mass and Divine Office daily. Between years of seminary, he worked at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Covington as sacristan, substitute catechist, and choir director. He still conducts their choir and men's schola weekly. |