Mrs. Annie Leach
9th Latin, 11th Lit., 10th-12th Greek, Senior Thesis
Mrs. Annie Leach graduated from Wake Forest University with a major in English and a minor in education. She and her husband, Bill, are among the founders of Redeemer, and they are increasingly thankful that their five children attended RCS. She relishes the opportunity to share the wonder of words with her Greek, Latin and literature students. Annie has loved helping others improve their writing since her college days. She considers her responsibility to train RCS students to excel in written and spoken communication a great privilege. Annie grew up on Tampa Bay and savors chances to be around water. She also loves making and eating Cuban food, laughing and playing games with her family, and sitting by the fire reading Russian literature.
Dr. Cole Simmons
Literature & Rhetoric
Dr. Simmons earned his PhD from the University of Dallas and his B.A. from St. John's College Annapolis. He has taught political philosophy and history full-time at Baylor University, Ashland University and BISLA College. He was married this past July at the Church of the Lamb.
Mr. Chesterton Cobb
History
Mr. Cobb earned his Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College. He previously taught history, debate, and geography at the King’s School in Kerala, India, and helped lead two education-related start-ups, the Atlantis Fellowships and Surv. In addition to teaching at Redeemer, Mr. Cobb is the Executive Director of the Sinclair House, an academic retreat center in Luray. He and his wife, Zoë, have three sons. Cicero wrote, 'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need'. The Cobbs have both.
Mr. Eric Duvon
Math & Science
Mr. Eric Duvon earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from James Madison University in 2010. Since graduating college, he developed a passion for literature and philosophy through reading Russian novels and the writings of C.S. Lewis. Eric enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking and mountain biking, and reading classical fiction. He lives in Harrisonburg with his wife and two daughters.
Mrs. Rene Leetun
Math & Science
Mrs. Rene Leetun was most recently the Science Department Chair at Grace Christian School in Staunton, where she also taught Math and Physical Science. Prior to that she was a tutor and co-director for Classical Conversations, having helped establish the first CC co-op in the Shenandoah Valley. In addition to her degree from Virginia Tech, she also holds Level 1 and 2 Certification in cognitive brain training with Equipping Minds.
Mr. Aaron Roberts
9th Rhetoric
Mr. Roberts graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He worked in Cancer Research before receiving his Masters of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in 2010. He currently pastors at Covenant Presbyterian Church. He loves the art and science of persuasion and the opportunity to partner with the Redeemer community. He and his wife, Jacey, have four children, and if free-time presents itself, he dabbles in reading, carpentry, music, and hiking.
Mrs. Jacey Roberts
10th Life Skills
Mrs. Jacey Roberts graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She received a dual masters degree of Physician Assistant and Public Health from The George Washington University. She worked as a P.A. in both primary care and ICU settings before relocating to the Shenandoah Valley, taking up her current work in geriatric internal medicine. Mrs. Roberts and her husband have four children attending Redeemer. She enjoys any activity in the sunshine and particularly loves long distance running. Mrs. Roberts is thankful to be able to teach the Life Skills class to further prepare students as capable and thoughtful members of the community for God’s glory.
Mr. Scott Robohn
12th Science
Mr. Robohn graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering, and from Penn State with a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. He has held various roles in the network and telecommunications industry, including technology training, serving as an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, and leading large technical teams. He currently oversees his own technology and management consulting company, which enables him to teach part-time at Redeemer. In addition, Mr. Robohn serves as a Ruling Elder at Christ Presbyterian Church. He and his wife Stephanie have four adult children and three grandchildren. He loves to be outside and is often found out for a walk, a run, reading, or working in his "outdoor office.”
Mr. Kevin Whitfield
12th Greek
Mr. Kevin Whitfield earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University. After which, he completed a Masters of Divinity at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Masters of Theology at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Mr. Whitfield is the pastor at Church of the Lamb. He and his wife, Katie, have four children, three of whom attend Redeemer. They are all delighted to be part of the Redeemer community.