Our Team

Kathryn Jones will be starting her ninth 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 will be going into Kindergarten 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.

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. Fullington has over 8 years of experience in classroom instruction with students in Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Second Grade. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies through Amridge University, and will begin her Master’s in Christian Education in the fall. She shares four children with her husband, Danny. Her true passion is to teach and encourage students, not only in academics, but in their relationship with Christ.

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.
 

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. 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 second 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 first 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 next 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. 
 

Mr. Moore graduated from the College of the Ozarks where he completed a degree in Mathematics and met his Fiancé. They are living in Branson and planned to be married next year. 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 just recently moved to the Branson area. 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 will attend Legacy this fall. As a family, they love traveling and watching movies together. 

Mr. Meyers is a graduate of Culver-Stockton College. He taught for over 33 years in Hannibal, MO.  He now lives here in Branson with his wife Lisa, and they have a grown son. He enjoys reading and spending time with his family and two dogs. 

My name is April Perry.  I am a 55-year-old wife and mother of 3 beautiful daughters. I was born and raised in Branson.  I have been teaching for 32 years with 100 + certificate hours in early childhood education.  I have been employed at Legacy preschool for 4 ½ years. I am so blessed that God has called me to be a teacher of young hearts. 

Matthew 18:2- 5: Jesus says- “He called a little child to Him and placed the child among them.  And He said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the low position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven.  And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes Me.”  
 

There is no greater blessing than to fulfill God’s will in my life by ministering to His children 

Paula has over 25 years in early pre-school education. She lives with her husband in Branson and has a huge passion for the outdoors and all the creatures in it. Paula will be starting her fourth year teaching our three year old class this Fall!