Our Team

Kathryn Jones will be starting her tenth year at Legacy Academy. She has her B.S in Early Childhood Development and Business Administration 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 girl, Eleanor Marie who will be going into First Grade in August and they recently welcomed their baby boy Lincoln Archer who was born in March! 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. Kathryn is deeply committed to the classical model of education and the paideia of God, training the whole child in mind, body, and spirit so that every student grows in wisdom and virtue with the purpose of glorifying God! 

I am privileged to be the new Director of Operations.  I joined Legacy as Preschool Director in November of 2023. I moved to the Ozarks from Texas where I served as the Assistant Director of FBC Mother’s Day Out for ten years.  I am the wife of a retired Army veteran and Mom of three.  I received my degree from Texas State University in 2019 and have strived to be a life long learner in order to provide excellent support and care for our students and their families.  My relationship with Christ began when I was five years old and I hold the Scriptures sacred with one of my favorite passages being Mark 10:14 where Jesus says,  “....Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” My heartfelt desire is to create an environment, through support and encouragement, where our students and their families are introduced to the Kingdom of God and know the Father and His great love for us.  
 

Mrs. Armstrong graduated from College of the Ozarks in 2025. She has worked many years in childcare through local camp facilities and is excited to begin her first year as a kindergarten teacher. She enjoys running, painting, and playing games such as rook with her husband Karsten. Mrs. Armstrong is passionate about helping young students develop the skills they need to be well-rounded adults who are able to see God's order in the world through math, read and write literature that cultivates deep thought through phonics, and see the fingerprints of a loving Creator through science. 

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. Chinn graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and masters degree in Reading Education from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri. For over 31 years, she taught mostly in pre-k to 2nd grade in Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Missouri in both public and private Christian schools. She and her husband, Daniel, have been happily married for 36 years. They spent this summer as missionaries to rural churches on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. They have 4 grown children. Though she became a Christian when she was 7 years old, Christ continues to cultivate His Spirit of what is true, good, and beautiful in her life only through his grace and strength.
 

Mrs. Stahler graduated from College of the Ozarks with an Early Childhood and Elementary Education degree and will be starting her second year at Legacy! She lives with her husband here in Hollister, and enjoys spending time with family.

Blair graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato and has taught for 9 years. This will be her third year at Legacy. She is married to Paul and has one son, Brennon. She loves to read and spend time with her family when she is not working.

Mr. O’Bryan is from St. Louis, MO and he has 20 years of experience teaching in Christian education, as well as 40 years involved in children's ministry. He enjoys coffee every Saturday morning at White River Coffee Co. owned by his brother. He occasionally goes hiking with his wife on the many trails around Branson, enjoys fossil hunting, and is an amateur astronomer.

Mrs. Simpson graduated from College of the Ozarks with a BA in English. She homeschooled for over 12 years, with the majority of those years following the Classical style of education. She has been married to her husband, Jason, for 22 years and they have 5 children, ages 4-19! This is her second year at Legacy and she is looking forward to all this school year will have to offer. 

Mr. Martin graduated from College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Classical Education. Mr. Martin will be starting his fifth year at Legacy this year! He frequents the many scenic trails and walkways around Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake and loves some good coffee from Vintage Paris. He lives in Branson with his wife, Adeline. 
 

Brooke Williams grew up in Fort Worth, Texas where her parents provided her with a homeschool education, along with her two younger brothers. She moved to Branson to attend College of the Ozarks where she studied English and Classical Education. She is excited for her first year of teaching this year, and being able to learn more about Christ and share His truth with students. 

Mr. Moore graduated from the College of the Ozarks where he completed a degree in Mathematics and met his wife. He grew up in a small Christian town in Oklahoma where his family ran a camp for deaf kids and teens from all over the state. He hopes to inspire the next generation of students to have a love for the Lord and grow in their strengths in academics. 
 

Mr. Walker and his family moved to the Branson area a year ago. He has 10+ years of classroom & coaching experience with middle & secondary students and a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Louisiana Tech University. He also has a Master’s of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and 11+ years of experience in college ministry. His wife Amanda is a new faculty member at C of O in the Christian Ministries department. They have three kids who attend Legacy. As a family, they love traveling and watching movies together. 

Mr. Camara has lived in the Branson area for over 20 years and was educated in the classical model from grades 6-12. He is a graduate of College of the Ozarks where he majored in psychology and worked as a college writing assistant. He is entering his second year at Legacy Academy alongside his wife, Emma, who is entering her sixth year with the school. They have two lovely children. Mr. Camara has a passion for classical education and longs to bring his students to a deeper love and understanding of language, writing, and literature as a means of knowing God more fully. 

Coach Flanagan graduated from College of the Ozarks with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Coaching. She has a deep passion for glorifying Christ through physical activity and seeks to honor Him by helping strengthen the minds and bodies of her students. Coach Flanagan recently married her husband, Quincy, this past March. Together, they enjoy cheering on the Chiefs and Royals, spending time with their Golden Retriever, Murphy, and growing in their faith through God’s Word. She is excited for the future of Legacy Athletics and looks forward to being part of its continued growth!