Mr. Andrew Parker
6th-8th History & Geography
Mr. Andrew Parker earned his Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Maryland. Spending his summers as a camp counselor helped him develop a passion for working with and instructing children. Before coming to Redeemer, Andrew worked with Reformed University Fellowship at James Madison University. In his spare time, you'll probably find him in a coffee shop reading the latest historical biography.
Mr. Ethan Zook
Literature & Science
Mr. Zook has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Biology from Eastern Mennonite University, and a Master of Arts degree in History from Liberty University. He has taught social studies, civics, and economics in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools. In addition, he has worked as a public historian and historic interpreter at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Prior to those positions, Mr. Zook served as an EMT and paramedic in various locations throughout Virginia. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the mountains around his home with his wife and kids, visiting historic sites and museums, reading, and cooking new recipes.
Mrs. Hannah Wiggins
Literature & Latin
Mrs. Wiggins earned her Bachelor of Science in Religion specializing in Christian Counseling from Liberty University. In the past, she has served as a substitute teacher for Blue Ridge Christian School, a literature and writing tutor, and the Director of the Challenge III program for Classical Conversations. Mrs. Wiggins enjoyed a classical education from seventh through twelfth grade. She is excited about sharing her passion for Christ and His narrative with her students at Redeemer.
Mrs. Whitney Collier
6th & 7th Grade Math
Mrs. Whitney Collier studied Elementary Education with a specialization in Math and English at Liberty University. She lives in Harrisonburg with her husband, Ryan, and their two daughters. When not at school, she enjoys running, golfing, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. Whitney’s excited to step back into the classroom to teach math. She hopes to encourage the students to recognize and appreciate the order found in nature and how that reflects the perfection and wisdom of our Creator.
Mr. Richard Popeck
7th & 8th Latin
Mr. Richard Popeck earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics from the SUNY University at Buffalo. He then earned a Master of Arts Degree in Classics [Latin language and Roman history] from the University of Pittsburgh. Richard taught Latin and US History at Franklin County High School for four years. After serving as a meteorological observer and weather forecaster for his uncle, he returned to teaching where he spent 31 years teaching various levels of Latin in Augusta County. Richard grew up in the Finger Lakes area of New York State. He enjoys reading, has a love of languages and words, and looks forward to sharing his knowledge of the classical world with his students.
Mr. Ryan Bever
6th & 7th Bible
Mr. Ryan Bever is the pastor at Grace & Truth Reformed Presbyterian Mission Church in Harrisonburg, VA. Ryan graduated from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh with a Masters of Divinity in May of 2017, and shortly thereafter received a call to serve as pastor at Grace & Truth. He and his wife Betsy have four children: Matthias, Madeline, Maelie, and Mason. The Bever family has enjoyed the transition to the Valley and are hopeful that Grace & Truth will become a well-established local congregation. Ryan has a passion for preaching and teaching God’s Word and looks forward to teaching Bible to Redeemer students.
Dr. Mark Rankin
7th Literature
Dr. Rankin earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, with a concentration in English and Mathematics, and a Master of Arts in English Literature, both from Ohio University. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in English Literature, with a focus on English Renaissance Literature and a Certificate in Medieval and Renaissance Studies, from The Ohio State University. His research and teaching interests include Reformation literature and history, Shakespeare, 16th-century non-dramatic literature, the history of books as material objects, and the history of reading. In 2023 he was elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His hobbies include reading, hiking, coin collecting, pursuing fine food, and travel. He enjoys helping students grow in their ability to think, reason, and communicate clearly.
Mr. John Kidd
8th Bible
Mr. John Kidd graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Science in Mining and Minerals Engineering. For 15 years, John and his wife, Kelly, worked in campus ministry with Cru serving at Virginia Tech, the University of Maine, the University of Virginia, and James Madison University. In 2016, John graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC with a Masters of Arts (Religion) and now serves as the Pastor of Youth Ministries at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg, VA. John and Kelly have two teenage daughters.
Dr. Noel Hendrickson
8th Logic
Dr. Noel Hendrickson earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy (with a minor in Religion) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Originally from California, his undergraduate degree in Philosophy is from San Jose State University. He is currently a Professor and founding member of the Intelligence Analysis Program at James Madison University, which educates students aspiring to be analysts at government agencies, law enforcement organizations, defense contractors, and other major international corporations and consulting firms. As part of this program, he created and now teaches a series of courses in reasoning methodologies, with a specialty in educating people how to assess an uncertain future and to think strategically about it. He has written several books in the field and is passionate about teaching people (of all ages) how to improve their powers of reasoning and to develop timeless intellectual values to engage a lifetime of timely life challenges.
Mrs. Rachel Reidenbach
LS & RS Math & Science
Mrs. Rachel Reidenbach graduated from Grove City College in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. She married her college sweetheart and worked as an engineer at a defense contractor, BAE Systems/Cobham, for seven years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband, Matthew have three children; their family moved to the Shenandoah Valley in 2019 when Matthew took an accounting professor job at JMU. Rachel enjoys reading, biking, swimming, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She is excited to teach physics in an environment where she can highlight God's magnificent order to her students!