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 attending Grace). He has over 20 years experience teaching in the Christian school setting and loves sharing a passion for learning and thinking from a Christian worldview, especially in teaching theology, history, and literature (this year he’s teaching New Testament Survey & Philosophy). 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, & Facilities
John DeSario is the Head of Operations, Development and Facilities & also teaches Algebra & Geometry 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 Student Life
As the Director of Student Life, 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 Convenant Church.
Ashley Keith
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 Admissions & Communications at GCCA. Friends since childhood, she and her husband, Chris, married in 2006. They are members at Fairview Covenant 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, theatre, 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 Introductory Logic, Physical Science, & Biology at GCCA. 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.
Jennifer Folegatti
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Academics Coordinator
Jennifer Folegatti teaches Physics, Algebra II, & PreCalculus, as well as serving as the 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 Christ Covenant Church.
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 Latin & Rhetoric Medieval Humanities 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 Systematic Theology, Rhetoric II, Rhetoric III, Greek I, & Greek II 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.
Jacob Ticer
Logic & Rhetoric School Teacher
Jacob Ticer teaches Logic School Medieval Humanities, Composition, & Rhetoric School Modern Humanities 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.
David King
6th Grade Grammar School Teacher
David King has returned to the Lone Star state after forty years in the Northwest. In the 80’s, he attended Texas A&M, but far better than the engineering degree he received during his time there was his coming to the LORD through a close friend. After a couple of years of working and leading a Sunday school class in Shreveport, David married Beth, and they moved to Portland, OR to attend Western Seminary. While pastoring a church plant, the Kings were raising four children. They gave homeschooling a try, but then came along a classical school attempt in their hometown. David was led to help out this fledging school effort, and has since spent over 25 years in education and leadership at ACCS schools. He has taught most classes from Sixth Grade on up to Senior Rhetoric and their Thesis projects.
Jenifer Humphries
5th Grade Grammar School Teacher
Jenifer Humphries teaches 5th grade in the Grammar School at GCCA. A graduate from Dallas Baptist University, Mrs. Humphries lives in Glen Rose with her husband, Robert, and three of their girls, who also attend GCCA. Their oldest daughter is a recent GCCA graduate.
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 be members of 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.
Amanda Hoshauer
4th Grade Grammar School Teacher
Amanda Hoshauer was classically educated (K-12) and graduated from Covenant Classical School in Fort Worth. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to help educate students in a classical school context. Ms. Hoshauer is a huge volleyball fan and has enjoyed coaching a Logic School team for the past few years. Amanda has been a member of Grace Community Presbyterian Church since she and her family moved to Texas in 2011. In her free time, Ms. Hoshauer enjoys game nights, art, volleyball, baking, as well as time spent with family and friends.
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-six years, and they have two daughters. 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.
Brianne Doucet
PreK & Kindergarten Teacher
Brianne Doucet teaches PreK & Kindergarten in the Grammar School at GCCA. She graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in Elementary Education. Previously, Mrs. Doucet taught in a public school for 6 years before taking a couple year hiatus to stay home and relocate to Texas. She lives in Glen Rose and attends Triple Cross Cowboy Church with her husband, Brandon, and their son who attends GCCA. Brianne feels blessed to be led to a community of like-minded believers, where she can share her gifts and partner with families in training up young hearts and minds. In her spare time, Brianne enjoys spending time with family, playing games, watching movies and going on walks.
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 & Math Teacher
Josiah Horton serves as the Music Teacher here at GCCA, as well as teaching Pre-Algebra. 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.
Maureen Benke
Art Teacher
Maureen Benke has been teaching children art for over 40 years. As a little girl, she loved playing “teacher” with her dolls. This early creativity not only inspired her to become an educator but gave her a deep respect for the childhood imagination.
Mrs. Benke earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education inclusive of a minor in Art from Baylor University in 1984, and she also holds a graduate degree in Christian Spiritual Formation. She enjoys worshiping in the Anglican tradition with her husband, with whom she has four kids and five grandkids.
After all these years, she loves looking back to that little girl who just loved setting up the “class” in her 1960s bedroom and remembering that all the joy she’s received from teaching children over the many, many years started in her own imagination. Our imaginations have so much power because we are the very imagination of God, Imago Dei. And that’s why Maureen will always love teaching children art.
Joe Gutilla
P.E. Teacher
Joe Gutilla is a retired educational professional with an extensive background and experience working in Christian schools. He has served as a teacher, school administrator, and coach for over 50 years.
Joe graduated from California State University-Fresno in 1975 with a BA in Physical Education and holds over 60 graduate school credits in education, school counseling, and school leadership.
Joe and his wife Bernadette recently moved to Granbury and live in Pecan Plantation, and are parishioners at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. They have two grown daughters, Lisa and Laura, and two grandsons Maddox and Carson. Joe is an avid golfer and football fan.
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.
Taylor Holland
Administrative Assistant
Taylor Holland attended Hill College where she became a licensed vocational nurse in 2009. She then worked many years in long term care, until being married and having children. She and her husband, Brandon, met in high school and married in 2010. Taylor and her family are members at Lakeside Baptist Church and her two boys attend GCCA. When their children started school, Taylor wanted to be where her kids were. She started as a volunteer and was so blessed by the environment, the children, and staff. She is thankful to have been led to this school and community. Along with her children, she has learned and grown from the education her children are receiving.
Board of Directors
Ike Thomas
Brett Cain (Vice President)
Lucas Folegatti (Secretary)
Ryan Thomas