Principal

Lori Jill Keeler is an education professional with over twenty years' experience in classical Christian school administration. She previously served as principal of a classical Christian school in Birmingham, AL, as a founding board member for a classical Christian school in Alabaster, AL, and has developed and taught coursework on grammar school teaching techniques and leadership, available on the Classical U platform. She began her career in the classroom, with teaching experience ranging from elementary to high school in both public and private schools, as well as a homeschool co-op.

Lori Jill has grounded her success in building an exceptional teaching team, establishing an excellent academic program, fostering deep parent partnerships, and prioritizing a gospel-saturated environment.

Lori Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and English Literature from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in Integrated Curriculum and Instruction from Covenant College with a leadership emphasis. She and her husband, Scott, have two sons and daughters-in-law as well as two grandchildren. The Keelers attend Mt. Brook Community Church.

Assistant Principal

Katie, her husband, Marcus, and their three daughters have lived in Birmingham for 13 years and have a deep love for classical Christian education. 

Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education as well as gifted education certification at the University of Mississippi. Following graduation, she taught in a variety of school settings including a Williamson County School in Nashville, Tennessee, a private Christian school, and a homeschool co-op.

She and her husband had the privilege of serving on the founding board for a classical Christian school in Little Rock, Arkansas and remain actively involved today. Most recently, Katie served as the Assistant Principal and Academic Support instructor at a local, classical Christian school. 

Katie and her family are members of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church.