Faculty
Glenn Hoshauer
Head of Academics & Discipleship
Glenn Hoshauer is the Head of Academics & Discipleship at GCCA. He is a native of PA (but proud Texan for 10 years) and earned a B.A. from Grove City College, an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law (obviously having too much time on his hands!). He and his wife, Laurie, have been married since 1992 and have four children (the youngest two attending Grace). He has over 16 years experience teaching in the classical Christian school context and loves sharing a passion for learning and thinking from a Christian worldview, especially in teaching theology, history, and literature. The Hoshauer family are members of Grace Community Presbyterian church in Fort Worth. Mr. Hoshauer enjoys various games (Settlers of Catan, anyone?!) and discussions of theology (especially Biblical Theology).
John DeSario
Head of Operations & Development
John DeSario is the Head of Operations, Development and Facilities at GCCA. John has 14 years of ministry/pastoral experience and 20 years of educational experience. Most recently, John was the lead planter and senior pastor of a reformed Baptist church in Montrose, Colorado. John has a B.S. in Mathematics ('96) as a Yeager Scholar at Marshall University, which included study at Exeter College in Oxford University and a Th.M ('09) from Dallas Theological Seminary. John has taught middle/high school math in inner-city Dallas, developmental math at Eastfield College, and served as an instructor/dean/assistant headmaster/headmaster at the Geneva School of Boerne, a classical Christian school. John and his wife, Debra, have been married for 20 years and have three children who attend GCCA. John enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, riding his Harley, and watching Ohio State football.
Anne Thomas
Director of Logic & Rhetoric Schools
As the Director of Logic and Rhetoric Schools, Anne Thomas oversees the administration of GCCA’s mission, vision, philosophy, and goals, particularly for grades 7-12. She is there to help protect and sharpen school culture in a multitude of areas, from classical academic fidelity to creating purposeful extra-curricular activities for the older students.
Mrs. Thomas and her husband, Ryan, both grew up in Granbury and married in 2006. When starting their family, Anne left public education to be a stay-at-home-mom. During that time, she learned of and fell in love with classical Christian education and was a founding family with the startup of GCCA in 2012. Mrs. Thomas served on the Board of Directors for 10 years before transitioning to work on campus. She enjoys planning events, attending conferences, and helping out with their family’s sod farm. Anne & Ryan are members at Fairview Baptist Church.
Ashley Keith
Director of Grammar School
Director of Admissions & Communications
A Granbury native, Ashley Keith holds a B.A. in Church History from Baylor University and serves as the Director of Grammar School, Admissions & Communications at GCCA. Friends since childhood, she and her husband, Chris, married in 2006. They are members at Fairview Baptist Church and are blessed with four children who all attend GCCA. Her years as a church administrator, teacher in Christian schools, and director of Classical Conversations solidified her love for serving God’s Kingdom through administrative support. Mrs. Keith loves music, writing, seeing God’s glory in nature, and sipping coffee with her husband on their front porch swing.
Audra Cain
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Audra Cain currently teaches Pre-Algebra, Introductory Logic, and Anatomy & Physiology. Mrs. Cain holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M University, as well as a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from UT Southwestern Medical School. She is married to Brett, and they have five children who all attend GCCA. Mrs. Cain loves to spend her spare time in inductive Bible study with other ladies and reading all she can.
Jared Causey
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Mr. Jared Causey teaches Composition and Medieval Literature at GCCA. He is married to Amy Causey, and they have one daughter named Ellie Mae. Jared and his family live in Fort Worth, TX, in the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student housing. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from McNeese State University, a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological, and a Master of Theology degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is pursuing a Research Doctorate in Church History and Historical Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lord willing, his dissertation will focus on the early figures in the Holiness Movement. Jared and his family attend Graceview Baptist Church in Burleson, Texas, where he serves as a Pastoral Assistant.
Jennifer Folegatti
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Logic & Rhetoric School Academics Coordinator
Jennifer Folegatti teaches Intermediate Logic, Algebra II, & Physics, as well as serving as the Logic & Rhetoric School Academics Coordinator at GCCA. Jennifer and her husband, Lucas, attended Texas A&M University, where Jennifer graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. She and Lucas have been married since 2005 and have three daughters who all attend GCCA. Their church home is All Saints Presbyterian in Fort Worth.
Mrs. Folegatti loves to fill the minds of students with the beauty and order of God’s creation by teaching math and science from a Biblical worldview. She also really enjoys reading, inductive Bible study, traveling, spending time on the lake, and working on home renovation projects with her husband!
Andrew Helms, Ph.D
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Andrew Helms teaches Ancient, Medieval, & Modern Literature as well as Latin at GCCA. Growing up in Fort Worth, TX, Dr. Helms received a classical education which ignited an interest in studying philosophy and literature from a Christian worldview. He studied at Union University, Texas A & M University, and University of Notre Dame, receiving his doctorate in 2016 in medieval philosophy. Dr. Helms has taught several humanities and philosophy courses at Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, and at the University of Texas at San Antonio, including Medieval World and Medieval Philosophy, Ethics, and World Religions.
In his free time, Dr. Helms reads, plays team trivia, plays violin, and takes long bike rides in the hill country. He is married to AmyRose, who has degrees in vocal pedagogy and sacred music, and loves to bake fresh bread. They are members at Grace Bible Church in Granbury, TX. Together they are raising a lively, independent bunny named Beatrix.
Colby Jones, Ph.D
Rhetoric School Teacher
Dr. Colby Jones teaches, Greek, Rhetoric, Systematic Theology, and Senior Thesis for GCCA’s Upper School. Originally from Tuscaloosa, AL, Dr. Jones has been a Texas resident since 2012. He earned a BA from Southeastern Bible College (where he met his wife Sarah), an MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and an MDiv and PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to GCCA, Dr. Jones taught Biblical Studies courses for several years at Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College. He and his wife are also active members of Redeemer Church (White Settlement, TX), where they have been members since 2013. When Dr. Jones isn’t reading books on Biblical Studies, Theology, and (of course) Greek, he enjoys more than anything hanging out with his wife and 4 kids. He also enjoys Alabama football (Roll Tide), and engaging in super-nerdy discussions about obscure details from The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars.
Ryan Ray
Logic School Teacher
Mr. Ryan Ray teaches Old Testament Survey at GCCA. He is the husband to Haylee and father to Drew, Ella-Kate, Scarlett, and Piper. The Ray family has been in Hood County since late 2016. Mr. Ray was born and raised in Northeast Louisiana where he met his wife, Haylee. Ryan graduated from West Ouachita High School in 2003. Ryan and Haylee have four children, three of which are enrolled at GCCA. They are members of All Saints Presbyterian Church in Forth Worth, Texas. Ryan enjoys winning at Mario Kart against his children, though it rarely happens.
Jacob Ticer
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Jacob Ticer teaches Historical Theology, Medieval History, & Ancient History for the Logic & Rhetoric Schools at GCCA. Jacob was born and raised in the Arlington-Mansfield area , where (in the 8th grade) he met his wife. He and his wife, Oakley, have 3 children and live right outside the city in Glen Rose. Mr. Ticer holds a BBA in Finance from UT Arlington and is currently pursuing an MA in Religion from IRBS Theological Seminary. Mr. Ticer and his family are members at Oak Crest Baptist Church. Jacob is a lover of the Psalms and English Breakfast tea.
Tyler Turner
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Mr. Tyler Turner teaches New Testament Survey, Algebra 1, Geometry, and Earth Science in the Upper School at GCCA. He is married to Bethany, with four children: Phoebe (4th), Eve (2nd), Ezra (K), and Eliza Ruth. Tyler graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a B.B.A. in Music Business. He and Bethany moved to Fort Worth in 2010, then served as missionaries in the Middle East for almost four years, then returned to the Fort Worth area in 2020. He is currently studying at Reformed Evangelical Seminary to earn a Masters of Divinity, and is being mentored to potentially enter into pastoral ministry. Tyler and Bethany are so thankful to join the wonderful community at GCCA.
Benjamin Smyth
6th Grade Grammar School Teacher
Benjamin Smyth was born and raised in Eastern Pennsylvania. Mr. Smyth holds a Bible Certificate and a Bible Diploma from Word of Life Bible Institute, a B.S. of Interdisciplinary Studies of Religion and Education from Liberty University, and is currently working on an M.A. in Christian Apologetics. He also serves as the Youth Director at First Baptist Church, Newark, TX.
Mr. Smyth met his wife, Destiny, at Word of Life Bible Institute and moved to Texas after graduating. They have been married for three years, and Destiny is currently a stay-at-home mom to their two young sons, with one more on the way. In his free time, Mr. Smyth enjoys reading, board games, taking walks with his wife, and playing with his sons.
Jenifer Humphries
4th Grade Grammar School Teacher
Jenifer Humphries teaches 4th grade in the Grammar School at GCCA. A graduate from Dallas Baptist University, Mrs. Humphries lives in Glen Rose with her husband, Robert, and their four girls, who also attend GCCA.
During her time as a home educator, Mrs. Humphries learned about classical Christian education and fell in love with its beautiful and natural way to learn. Over the years, she has found herself drawn toward all things related to classical Christian education and loved seeing her own education redeemed while teaching her girls.
Her family is blessed to attend Grace Community Church in Glen Rose where they are learning and growing in Christ. She has clearly seen the transforming power of God’s Word and loves participating in the Bible Reading Challenge with her family. If you check the stack of books on Mrs. Humphries’ nightstand (or her Audible library) you will find books on Christian motherhood, lots of children’s literature and books on classical Christian education.
Julie Monroe
3rd Grade Grammar School Teacher
Julie Monroe teaches 3rd grade in the Grammar School at GCCA. Mrs. Monroe attended Texas A&M University as an undergraduate followed by admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband, Ian, met during college and were later married in 2006. After many years of a rewarding veterinary career in South Texas, Mrs. Monroe feels even more blessed to have the opportunity to partner with Christian parents in teaching their children. She is very grateful that the Lord led their family to GCCA and to be surrounded by fellow like-minded believers. The Monroes have two daughters, the youngest of which attends GCCA. In their spare time, they enjoy camping, hiking, reading, swimming, and just being together.
Emma Duke
2nd Grade Grammar School Teacher
Emma Duke teaches 2nd grade in the Grammar School at GCCA. Throughout her entire education she received a full homeschool experience. Miss Duke grew up in the heart of a small town called Madisonville, TX, where her greatest joys were found playing in the rain or simply being with family. Miss Duke is extremely excited to be at GCCA and to be surrounded by fellow like-minded believers. Outside of day-to-day life, she loves serving her church family either through babysitting or helping moms with household tasks.
Aimee Hutchings
1st Grade Grammar School Teacher
Aimee Hutchings graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, along with an Early Childhood Endorsement. Mrs. Hutchings considers it a joy to serve as the 1st Grade teacher at GCCA. Previously, she taught for 5 years in a public school before taking a hiatus to become a stay-at-home mom. Mrs. Hutchings has been married to Jacob for twenty-three years, and they have two daughters who attend GCCA. As a family, they are very active at Lakeside Baptist Church. Mrs. Hutchings loves spending time with her family traveling and exploring national parks, but when given a bit of free time, you will often find her curled up with a good book.
Jenn Grant
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Grant has taught at GCCA for five years, but has been involved with the mission of the school, in varying capacities, since its opening. She has a passion for teaching, especially little ones! One of her favorite things is watching the world open up to a child who is learning to read! She herself loves books very much, along with dogs and coffee. Her family attends Mambrino Baptist Church where she uses her gifts to teach her most favorite thing: Jesus!
Mona Dolan
P.E. Teacher & Pre-K Teacher
Mona Dolan was born and raised just outside of Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Asbury College with a Degree in Christian Ministries/Missions. Mrs. Dolan and her husband, Mark, have been married since 2006 and moved to Granbury in 2014 in order to serve on staff at a local Baptist church. Mrs. Dolan has served her family as a stay-at-home mom and is currently also the Athletics Administrator, Pre-K teacher, & P.E. teacher for our Grammar students. The Dolans have three sons: Gannon, Lincoln, and Malachi, all of whom attend GCCA. In her free time, Mrs. Dolan enjoys running, exercising, playing games with her family, hiking, water activities, and ministering to women.
Catherine Moore
Grammar School Academics Coordinator
Catherine Moore graduated from Tarleton State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After many years teaching at GCCA, she now serves as the Grammar School Coordinator. She and her husband, Ryan, have four boys who all attend GCCA. As a family, they enjoy skiing, swimming, and traveling. They've even traveled as far as Japan!
Brianna Hurt
Teacher’s Aid & Administrative Assistant
Brianna Hurt is on staff as a Teacher’s Aide & Administrative Assistant. Ms. Hurt grew up in Granbury, began attending GCCA in 2015 and graduated in 2023. She has known since sixth grade that working at GCCA was her dream. Ms. Hurt enjoys reading, going on walks, swimming, fellowshipping with friends and family, and listening to music. Along with her family, she attends All Saints Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth.
Faith Hurt
Mentor Teacher
Faith Hurt is a Mentor Teacher in the Grammar School at GCCA. Graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education from New Mexico State University in 2001, Mrs. Hurt initially taught within the public school system in the 3rd, 4th, and 7th grades, then served as the 1st Grade teacher at GCCA for many years. She and her husband, Justin, have been married since 1998 and have four children who all attend GCCA. Members of All Saints Presbyterian in Fort Worth, their family initially homeschooled and joined GCCA in 2015.
Josiah Horton
Music Teacher
Josiah Horton serves as the Music Teacher here at GCCA. Mr. Horton grew up as a pastor’s kid and spent most of his childhood in Lockhart, Texas. He holds a B.M. in Church Music and Worship from Howard Payne University and a M.M.C.M. with an emphasis in Voice Pedagogy from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
At Howard Payne Mr. Horton met his wife, Elizabeth, who teaches 1st grade at Poolville Elementary. Together they have an infant son named Oliver. Mr. Horton currently serves at Friendship Baptist Church in Weatherford as the Minister of Music and Worship.
Sarah Torres
Fine Arts Teacher
We are grateful to have Sarah Torres serving as our GCCA Art Teacher! Though she was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sarah considers herself a “Granbury native” having moved to Granbury, TX when she was very young. The second-born of four children, Ms. Torres graduated from a private Christian school in 2012. Sarah has two daughters, Wren and Alice. She has been an active part of our GCCA community since her oldest daughter was enrolled in 2016. Sarah and her children are members of Colleyville Presbyterian Church. As an artist herself, Sarah is passionate about fine art and wants her students to experience and understand art as the Lord intended - as a model of truth, beauty, and goodness.
Susie Weertman
Business Administrator
Mrs. Susie Weertman is the Business Administrator and accountant for GCCA. Mrs. Weertman graduated from the State University of New York, and she is a licensed CPA. In 1998, while in the midst of successful careers in the corporate world, the Lord called her and her husband, Jack, to step away from their careers and serve Him in northwest Cambodia. During their 20 years there, their ministries included Bible training programs, which led to opening and administering a Bible school. Because of the postwar poverty, they opened and managed a children’s home for 30 orphaned and castoff children. They also developed and implemented church-based children’s ministries. After returning to the states, Mrs. Weertman has volunteered her accounting skills at her church and nonprofit organizations. She also cares for her mother. Mrs. Weertman enjoys using her gifts and talents serving GCCA management, teachers, and families. She enjoys walks with Jack and gardening, and loves messaging and video calls in the mornings with her Cambodian grandchildren.
Board of Directors
Ike Thomas
Brett Cain (Vice President)
Lucas Folegatti (Secretary)
Ryan Thomas