Ben Emery – Headmaster

Ben lives in St. Thomas Ontario. He is married to Emma and has five children: Tessa, Theo, Thatcher, Tucker, and Talbot. Ben has his bachelor of arts in Christian studies and serves as the Pastor of Discipleship at Crossroads Bible church. He is passionate about classical Christian education and training children up to love and serve God in the world he created.

Jacob Van Gelderen – Middle Grade Teacher

Jacob lives in London, Ontario. He is married to Danielle and has one daughter, Alexia, and another girl on the way, July 2025! He has earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from King’s University College and a Bachelor of Education from Western University. He has three years of teaching experience in public and private-Christian education. Jacob enjoys spending his free time reading widely, watching the Blue Jays with his wife, playing with his daughter, and spending time outdoors. His favourite authors include C.S. Lewis, Augustine, and many of the Puritans. Jacob has a deep love of learning and enjoys seeing students develop that same passion as they grow in their knowledge of God and His creation. He is excited to teach in a classical setting and looks forward to seeing education put under the feet of Christ.