7th-8th History
Mrs. Grace Weniger graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She then received a Master’s of Education from the University of Virginia in Sports Medicine. For six years, she worked as an athletic trainer at James Madison University while also teaching in the undergraduate program and serving on the eating disorders team on campus. After starting a family she continued to teach part-time at JMU for several years until their third child was born. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and reading a good book. Grace lives in Harrisonburg with her husband and three children, who attend Redeemer. She’s thankful to be part of the Redeemer community and to teach students a biblical perspective on how to care for their bodies and minds.

6th History, 8th Literature and 8th Geography
Mr. Leach graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Design and a minor in Philosophy. His first brush with Classical Christian education was in 2nd grade at Redeemer Classical School. Though it looked very different then, it had that same spirit of fostering deep curiosity, competence, and character that it is known for today. Needless to say, seeds of love for the art of learning and restful contemplation on the good, true, and beautiful were planted deep and early, with the eventual harvest of Mr. Leach's return to Redeemer as a full-time teacher. He is a lifelong student and lover of literature, philosophy, and the other liberal arts, pursuing these studies both during his time at JMU and beyond. Outside of work he loves to read and write for pleasure, be in nature and around loved ones, and play or enjoy music with friends.

7th-8th Logic, 8th Bible
Mrs. Janelle Garman graduated from Grove City College with degrees in History and Christian Thought. After graduating, she spent eight years working in the mental health field before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She first studied logic when attending a classical high school in West Virginia and continued studying formal logic in college. She’s excited to share her love of truth and critical thinking with her students. Janelle and her husband, Tyler, have four children (who all attend Redeemer). Outside of teaching, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family and serving in her church and the local Bible Study Fellowship.

7th-8th Science and 7th Geography
Mrs. Tongen earned her B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and her M.A. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. She is fascinated by God’s eternal wisdom, power, and goodness displayed in His creation. Her first 10 years of teaching were on tennis courts. Alongside her husband, she learned Spanish to have fellowship with more members of their church, care for their community, and to homeschool their six children bilingually. Mrs. Tongen is delighted to display God’s glory with logic school students as they study nature, and research science fair projects.

6th Science
Mrs. Heather Luebben started asking questions at an early age and hasn't stopped yet. Her curiosity carried her to Grove City College where she majored in history and Spanish. After graduation, she returned to the Valley to marry her highschool sweetheart. Heather classically homeschooled their four children until 2023 when the oldest two joined the Redeemer community. She is eager to help students explore the world around them, pursue answers to their questions, and most of all, marvel at their Creator.

6th-7th 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.

8th & 12th Grade Math
Mrs. Lorraine Bryner earned her Bachelor of Science degree in math and chemistry from Waynesburg University and her Master’s Degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from West Virginia University. She’s a retired public and private school teacher with 34 years of experience, and also the proud grandmother of current Redeemer students. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, walking, hiking, kayaking, leading a local book club, and working at her church, the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren in their community garden/food pantry program. She is thrilled to continue to carry on God's work and mission at Redeemer to inspire our youth to become good stewards of the glory and goodness of God and His Creation.

7th-8th Latin
Mrs. Julia Rhodes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS and a Master of Arts in Theology from Wheaton College. She taught Latin and coached soccer at a classical school in Richmond, VA for seven years and spent the next eight years being a stay-at-home mom. She is married to Austin, and they have four children. Julia loves good discussions, almost any form of exercise, and reading to her children. She is thankful to be part of Redeemer and the mission of classical Christian education.

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.

6th Literature
Mrs. Driver earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bridgewater College and a Master of Arts in English from James Madison University. Prior to joining the team at Redeemer, she owned two small businesses before staying home with her two children. Outside of school, you might find Mrs. Driver reading (or re-reading) a great novel, cooking, playing ukulele or being used as a human jungle gym by her kiddos. Brooke is honored and humbled to participate in God's great work at Redeemer. She is excited to instill a love for the written word in the hearts of Redeemer students and — most importantly — to encourage them to love the Lord their God with all their hearts, with all their minds and with all their strength. 

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. In addition, he earned 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, teaching, and publication interests include Reformation literature and history, Shakespeare, 16th-century non-dramatic literature, the history of books as material objects, and the history of reading. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and is the President of the Renaissance English Text 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.