10th & 12th Greek, 11th Literature & 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.

10th-11th Rhetoric, 12th Literature & 12th History
Dr. Simmons earned his PhD from the University of Dallas and his B.A. from St. John's College (Annapolis). His previous experience includes teaching political philosophy and history at Baylor University, Ashland University and BISLA College. Dr. Simmons is active in his community as a director in the Elkton Historical Society, where he helps plan events and manages the Society's small library. He lives in Elkton with his wife and son, and he and his family attend Church of the Lamb.

10th Literature
Mrs. Dorman was born and raised in Miami, FL, and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, but has been living in the Valley on and off for over 20 years. She and her husband, Travis, have four children, who all attend Redeemer. They live in Elkton with 20ish chickens and one new puppy. At the top of her favorites list: volleyball. She loves to play it, coach it, watch it, and talk about it. She also enjoys an evening rainstorm, a walk in the woods, Southern writers, and movie nights with her kids. She also has enjoyed reading The Aeneid and Meditations in preparation for teaching them at Redeemer.

9th - 11th 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.

10th-12th Math & 10th Chemistry
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.

9th Geometry & 11th Biology
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.

9th Physics
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!

12th Physics
Mrs. Laura Whittaker earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics from Clemson University in 2009. She taught Physics and Astronomy at Turner Ashby High School in Bridgewater for 12 years and is currently on staff with Covenant Presbyterian Church working as ministry support. Laura loves teaching physics and is excited to be a part of the Redeemer faculty. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys long distance running, spending time with her husband and three children, and a good cup of coffee.

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.

12th Greek
Bio coming soon.