Mr. Max Crean brings with him the experience of serving as headmaster for the inaugural year of the Knights of Our Lady Classical Scholars Program in Kalamazoo.
Mr. Crean has received his bachelor's degree in Theology and Theatre from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and his masters in Sacred Theology from the International Theological Institute in Trumau, Austria. Additionally, he has cultivated three years of experience ministering and teaching as a Director of Religious Education and Youth Ministry for St. Joseph's Parish in Battle Creek.
Now he looks forward to meeting and serving the CASG family in the joyful encounter with Christ, who is Truth.
Dr. Torres entered the Catholic Church in his freshman year of college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned his BS in Mathematics in 2011. He then taught high school mathematics in South Louisiana for three years until God called him to Graduate School. He completed his PhD in 2020 and taught Math at Victoria College in Texas for 2 years before moving to Michigan. Dr Torres currently teaches Math and Choir at the Chesterton Academy of St George.
Born and raised a Catholic, here in Jackson Mi, Anna graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids , Mi in 2015 with a Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Biology.
After working for a few years in the medical field, Ms. Hendrickson felt called to a change of career. Through prayerful discernment and direction she made the decision to become a teacher of science.
She is a true believer that the sciences reveal God's love for us and she loves sharing that idea with her students.
Ms. Monahan is coming to Chesterton Academy of St. George after having completed her Masters in Classical Education this spring from Hillsdale College. Possessing a bachelors in Humanities from Ave Maria University.
Ms. Monahan has built up experience substituting and tutoring Latin at Hillsdale Academy the last few years and looks forward to bringing her experience to a full time classroom.
Ms. Monahan has always been drawn to teaching but did not seriously consider it until she first heard about classical education while attending a Chesterton school gala. She is excited to have the opportunity to teach literature, a subject about which she is passionate, in a way that integrates with the faith.
Mr. Tibbetts is coming to us after living in Vienna, Austria the past few years.
A graduate of the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, Mr. Tibbetts has been teaching history remotely online for schools here in the United States. Currently working on his Masters in educational leadership at Benedictine College, Mr. Tibbetts is excited to work in person with high school students in the Fall.
He brings with him a love and deep passion for history, having brought creative and exciting hands-on lessons into his classrooms.
In addition to teaching History, Mr. Tibbetts will be taking on the role of Dean of Students.
Having earned his BA in Liberal Arts from Wyoming Catholic College in 2014, Mr. Carter moved to Ann Arbor in 2015 with his wife, Alena. There, he tutored for St. Augustine's Homeschool Enrichment Program for 7 years, teaching literature, Latin, history, philosophy and the scriptures, among other subjects. Now, he has brought his pedagogical joy and skill to bear to the Chesterton Academy of St. George, where he teaches the humanities. Mr. Carter recently completed a Master of Arts in Systematic Theology and Sacred Scripture from Christendom College's Graduate School.
Mr. Lomas brings over 25 years of experience and many skills to our growing school including Principal (St. Mary Williamston), Teacher, Director of Enrollment (U of D Jesuit), Director of Admissions and Financial Aid (U of D Jesuit), Athletic Director (U of D Jesuit High School), and Management Team member (Shrine, U of D Jesuit) with proficiency in Principles and Techniques of Fundraising (IUPUI).
Most recently, he served seven years as the principal of St. Mary Catholic, classical school in Williamston.
In his spare time, Mr. Lomas resides on a small, gentleman’s farm in Williamston where he has raised sheep, pigs, chickens and a dog named Scout. He is a gardener and likes to get his hands dirty.
Born and raised in Jackson, John Paul completed his bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan where he also met his wife, Valerie. Following graduation, he earned his license as a real estate salesman. As a Realtor, he found joy in the process of building relationships with people and helping them achieve the dream of owning their own homes.
John Paul will be taking on a number of responsibilities in this role, including event planning and coordination, marketing, meeting with donors, and leading fundraising efforts.