Faculty & Staff

Kathryn Jones will be starting her sixth year at Legacy Academy. She has her B.S in Early Childhood Development and Business from College of the Ozarks and has loved being a part of the Legacy family. Kathryn is married to Adam and together they have a beautiful baby girl, Eleanor Marie who started preschool in August. She loves being a part of the Legacy community and is passionate about instilling God's word in our students and pointing them to Christ in all things. If you are interested in finding out more about Legacy or talking about donor opportunities/corporate sponsorship please feel free to give her a call or send her an email anytime! 

Miss Thompson has been teaching children for 17 years.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Physiology from College of the Ozarks. She is the youngest child of a single parent and at a very young age learned that hard work and a proper education are necessary to achieve any goal.  She believes every child should be allowed a quality education where they are not told what to think but taught how to think. The most important things in her life are faith in Jesus Christ, family, friends, and her students.

Mrs. Garrison is in her third year at Legacy Academy.  In 2007, she officially entered classical Christian education while homeschooling her seven children.  She has been married to her husband, Darren for 31 years. Her teaching certification is from Southwest Missouri State University with a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She enjoys adding to the curiosity and joy of her students in learning about God and His creation.

Emma Camara has the privilege of teaching third grade. She graduated from a classical christian school which ignited her passion for the Classical Christian Education model. Growing up, art and creativity surrounded Emma and led her to teaching art at Legacy in 2021. The following year, she moved into teaching third grade. She has a passion for writing, and she enjoys reading great books. The summer of 2021, Emma married her husband, Robert Camara. They enjoy hiking and spending their time in the beauty of creation. Most importantly, Emma Camara is a devoted follower of Christ, and she has the honor of loving and serving him!

Mrs. Dunnam is in her third year of teaching at Legacy Academy.  She received a Bachelor of Science degree in English Education from College of the Ozarks and has an Associates of Arts in Teaching degree from State Fair Community College.  She received her Teaching Certification from the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence.  She has been married to Caleb for 13 years and has a 9-year-old daughter. She is thankful to be teaching in a school where a love for learning can be coupled with a deeper understanding of our great God.

Mr. Martin is a graduate from College of the Ozarks and has a minor in Classical Education and is currently pursuing his Master degree through the University of Dallas. He is passionate about teaching history and we are eager to see him excel in his role as our sixth grade teacher. 
Mr. Martin shared, “Studying the past offers us a sense of identity and gives us many experiences to draw from. The goal, then, is to form students into critical thinkers; equipping them with knowledge and human experience. I hope that the study of history can give students a better understanding of the world in which they live, and apply that knowledge and experience to become wise individuals.”