EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY
The Architects of Excellence
Our educators are more than instructors; they are mentors dedicated to the classical tradition. With decades of collective experience, they foster an environment where intellectual curiosity meets rigorous academic discipline, guiding each student toward true mastery.
The Pillars of Our Academy
The strength of Excelsior Academy lies in our faculty — a dedicated team of scholars and mentors who bring classical rigor to life. Their commitment to academic excellence ensures every student experiences a transformative journey of the mind.
Pastor Kevin Skogen
Headmaster / Theology
Headmaster and Theology lead, providing students with pastoral wisdom and a deep understanding of historical liturgics.
Will Thomas
Classical Literature & Logic
Literature and Logic instructor dedicated to the Socratic method and the exploration of the Western Great Books.
Charlie Proulx
Mathematics & Science
Mathematics and Science lead, focused on revealing the mathematical precision found within natural laws and aesthetics.
Dana Skogen
Humanities & Fine Arts
Humanities specialist fostering a love for classical fine arts and the enduring narratives of historical civilizations.
Reuben Jansen
Classical Languages
Classical Languages scholar committed to the rigorous study of Latin and Greek linguistic structures and literature.
Dr. Glen S. Fisher
Philosophy & Ethics
Philosophy Fellow guiding students through foundational Western thinkers with a focus on classical ethics and inquiry.
The Heart of Your Education
Choosing Excelsior Academy means placing your intellectual growth in the hands of mentors who serve as beacons of classical inquiry. Our educators are the primary reason students achieve profound depth and mastery, transforming the simple acquisition of facts into the true training of the mind.
Guest Speakers – Entrepreneurs’ Class
Nathan Spearing
Entrepreneur & Former Special Operations Leader
Nathan is a former U.S. Army special operations leader with 14 years of service and 12 combat deployments. After leaving the military, he built a bespoke construction company and a financially independent real-estate portfolio. He now hosts the Life on Target podcast, teaching personal agency, leadership, and disciplined ownership in work, family, and life.
Leigh Bortins
Founder, Classical Conversations
Leigh is the founder of Classical Conversations, an international Christian education organization serving families around the world. Trained as an aerospace engineer, she turned her attention to equipping parents to direct their children’s education using a classical, Christ-centered model. She is the author of The Core and The Question and speaks widely on classical education and homeschooling.
Robert Bortins
CEO, Classical Conversations
Robert is the Chief Executive Officer of Classical Conversations, the world’s largest classical homeschooling organization. Home educated in the early days of the program, he later earned a degree in Industrial Engineering and worked in industry before returning to lead the company. Since becoming CEO in 2012, he has guided Classical Conversations through significant growth while keeping its mission rooted in Christ-centered, classical learning.
A Legacy of Mentorship
The strength of our faculty lies in their lifelong commitment to classical excellence. Every teacher is not just an instructor but a mentor, bridging historical wisdom and modern inquiry. Choosing Excelsior means choosing a legacy shift that shapes character as much as intellect.