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Michelle Caldwell

Head of School
High School Teacher

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Jacqueline Teachey

Senior Academic Director
Junior High & High School Teacher 

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Office Admin Assistant
Student Government Advisor
Website Cordinator

  • B.A. in Business Management from Cedarville University
  • 17 years of running a photography business with my husband
  • Dayton resident for the past 20 years
  • 10 years of experience in the nonprofit sector
  • Began working at DA in 2024
  • Parent of three DA students
  • I love spending time on the water. My favorite food is Thai food. I love to travel and experience new places! 

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Compliance Officer
Biology
Health

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Physics and Calculus
Facilities Coordinator

  • B.S., Chemistry/Physics, South Dakota State University, M.S., Engineering Physics, Air Force Institute of Technology
  • Forty years affiliated with Air Force Research Lab in various capacities, currently Research Technical Advisor in Physics working as a part time contractor employee.
  • Forty years affiliated with Air Force Research Lab in various capacities, currently Research Technical Advisor in Physics working as a part time contractor employee.Father of 2 DA grads, DA teacher since 2006
  • Classes taught at DA:  Formal Logic, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Calculus, Intro to Engineering, Physics
  • Employed at WPAFB since 1984, active duty Air Force, civilian, contractor
  • Oversight and coordination of shared facility with Christ the King Anglican Church, DA's home.
  • I grew up around farms and farm animals.  That's why I'm always looking at the ground wherever I walk.  Can you guess why?

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Office Administrator
Admissions Coordinator

Ed Choice Specialist
Cathedral Drama Teacher

  • Serving nonprofits for the past 25 years in Theatre, Special Events, Education, and Development.
  • Theatre Teaching Artist with Human Race Theatre, Dayton Live, Facets Theatre at UD, Dayton Dance Conservatory.
  • Director and Performer with theatre companies across the US, working alongside premier talent from Disney, Xelias Aerial Arts, Circus Juventas, and American Idol.
  • Dayton Native and DA Parent.
  • DA Staff Member since 2021.

Education

  • B.S.,Counseling, Oral Roberts University 2013.
  • M.A. in Theatre Pedagogy and Drama Therapy, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, In progress.
  • Stanislavski System and Actor Training, Workhouse Theatre and Guthrie Theatre. 

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FACTS Administrator
Testing Coordinator

  • Began at DA in 2022
  • B.S., Psychology, and M.Ed, Park University
  • Classical Home Educator & Private Tutor, 14 years
  • 20 years of human services, mental health counseling, and administration.
  • 15 years in education and training.
  • Taught Spiritual & Emotional Wellness and Career Tech Classes for D.A.
  • Teach Humanities (English, History, Psychology) at an online Christian academy, ongoing
  • I have more hobbies than I can count, including keeping chickens and refurbishing antique Singer sewing machines. I also love wildlife photography and have won two local photography contests, as well as been awarded a private exhibition of my work by the city.

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Receptionist
Attendance Officer
Health Care Provider

  • Graduate of Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver women’s program
  • Parent Liaison for Emerson Academy
  • PTO secretary 1 year, vice president 1 year, and president  2 years

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Business Office Manager

FACTS Coordinator

  • Began at DA in 2023
  • Experienced in bookkeeping services for various businesses - hardware store, construction company, litigation support
  • My son played with DA soccer

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Athletic Director

  • Started at DA in 2025
  • Studied Art Education and Design from Tennessee Tech University
  • Worked in Youth Ministry for 13+ years
  • Parent of 2 DA students
  • I LOVE Ultimate Frisbee - I have a twin brother - I play drums and guitar

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