Instructor(s)

Cohort Leader

Andrew Elizalde

Andrew Elizalde earned his B.A. at Depauw University where he graduated Phi Betta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude, earned a math major, physics minor, and religious studies minor, and received the H.E.H. Greenleaf award as the most outstanding 2001 graduate of the school’s mathematics program. He later obtained a teaching credential from California State University Long Beach with a professional-clear qualification for his coursework regarding exceptional children and technology integration. His teaching experience includes work in both public and private schools in subjects ranging from 5th grade mathematics to advanced calculus and physics. Over the past decade he has served as an Academic Dean to two flagship schools in our movement: Veritas School in Richmond, VA (2010 – 2014) and Covenant Classical School in Fort Worth, TX (2014 – Present). His work in classical schools most notably includes reforming mathematics programs and building professional learning communities through meaningful professional development. Additionally, Andrew offers consulting services to classical Christian schools and has been a keynote speaker at SCL annual conferences. Andrew and his wife Brooke have three daughters (5th, 7th, and 10th grade) attending CCS and our regularly attending members of Fort Worth Presbyterian Church. In Andrew’s spare time he enjoys backpacking, bluegrass, and books.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Academic Dean Cohort Overview

    • Our Online Life Together

    • Cohort Member Introductions

    • Let's Get Started...

  • 2

    Open Forum

    • General Discussion Thread

  • 3

    Mar 29, 2021 | Hiring and Keeping Good-Fit Teachers

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Virtual Meeting

    • Next Actions

    • Supporting Resources

    • Continued Discussion

  • 4

    Apr 19, 2021 | Project and Change Management

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Virtual Meeting

    • Next Actions

    • Supporting Resources

    • Continued Discussion

  • 5

    May 17, 2021 | Curriculum Design and Reform

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Virtual Meeting

    • Next Actions

    • Supporting Resources

    • Continued Discussion

  • 6

    Jun 14, 2021 | Self-Care and Personal Boundaries

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 7

    Jul 26, 2021 | Onboarding New Teachers

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 8

    Aug 23, 2021 | Distinctly Classical and Christian

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 9

    Sep 13, 2021 | Navigating Organizational Tensions

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 10

    Oct 11, 2021 | Observing and Evaluating Teachers

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 11

    Nov 15, 2021 | Supporting Exceptional Students

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 12

    Dec 13, 2022 | Critical Friends and Lesson Study

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 13

    Jan 17, 2022 | Building and Investing in Faculty Culture

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion

  • 14

    Feb 21, 2022 | Admissions Assessment and Placement

    • Preview

    • Assignment

    • Meeting

    • Actions

    • Resources

    • Discussion