Academy Faculty and Staff
Kathryn Jones will be starting her eigth 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 Pre-K 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!
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.
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.
Ms. Bart graduated with a Master's degree in teaching and has been in the education space for over 10 years. Her passion is to ignite a love of learning and to inspire her students to step into challenges with bravery! Science is her favorite subject to teach and she loves teaching in the grammar school grades because of how inquisitive students are during this age.
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. Garrison is in her fourth 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 33 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.
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 one of our sixth & seventh grade teachers.
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.”
Ms. Carey graduated from College of the Ozarks with a Bachelor of Arts in English and History. She went on to receive her Master’s in English. Ms. Carey was a professor at the University of Arkansas and is excited to move back to the Branson area! She will teach 6th-8th grade Literature, 6th grade Latin, 7th grade Math, and 8th grade Composition.