Administrative Team

Richelle is the Executive Director and C-Founder of Summit Christian Academy. She is a Colorado native, has a B.S in Business Finance and is a homeschooling mom to her high schooler. After taking the leap, she changed from a "I'll never homeschool" mom to "I will never go back to public school" mom. The academic and spiritual outcomes were dramatically improved, and she realized that it was unnecessary and unhealthy to send children to school 40 hours a week to overcrowded classrooms led by undervalued educators. So, she built the program she couldn't find in hopes that she could reach more families. She wanted to design a core academic program that would help both veteran homeschoolers and new-to-homeschool families be well-supported and find community locally.

Her leadership philosophy places the highest importance on providing a classical program that places equal importance on high academic outcomes, home discipleship and modeling a love for Jesus. She is committed to providing true classical learning, highly qualified teachers to walk along side us, and a culture of Christian community. 

Matthew Weaver, serves as a seasoned Classical Campus Director, leveraging his expertise in classical education and leadership. He received his Masters in Educational Leadership from Covenant College and a Masters of Divinity from Denver Seminary. As Program Administrator at Denver Seminary and former Upper School Principal at North Hills Christian School, he has honed skills in curriculum development, staff mentorship, and strategic vision, ensuring academic excellence and spiritual growth aligned with classical Christian principles. His experience as a High School Latin Instructor underscores his ability to craft engaging, differentiated curricula, fostering a love for learning and intellectual rigor in students. Matthew’s commitment to school community relations and student counseling creates a nurturing, Christ-centered environment that promotes holistic development and academic achievement.

Dr. Jensen is currently an Associate Professor of classical education, literacy, psychology, and literature. She is also a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Literacy Interventionist. Dr. Jensen specializes in developing curricula and providing support for teachers, teacher candidates, schools, and scholars, specifically in how to implement classical pedagogies. Currently, she serves at Colorado Christian University as an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, where she supervises student teachers and teaches courses. She has an extensive background in classical education, leadership, coaching, literacy intervention, dyslexia, and biblical integration to provide teachers with research-based pedagogies that enable them to gain instructional proficiency.

Mrs. Martin is a dynamic Community and Communications Coordinator with a passion for fostering meaningful connections through music and education. With a background in commercial music and extensive experience teaching guitar, piano, and voice, Hazel excels at crafting engaging programs that reach diverse audiences, including individuals with autism, ADHD, and Alzheimer's. Known for their kindness and enthusiasm, Hazel brings a strategic approach to communication, ensuring clear and inspiring outreach in every project. Their ability to mentor and uplift others makes them an invaluable asset in building strong, inclusive community initiatives.

I am a wife, mother of three, and passionate supporter of Christ-centered education. I love building relationships with families and creating meaningful community experiences that help students and parents feel connected and supported. In my role I hope to bring warmth, organization, and a servant-leader mindset to our community. I am deeply committed to faith, family, and fellowship, and I enjoy encouraging others and helping create environments where children can grow academically, socially, and spiritually. I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with families, teachers, and staff to strengthen the Summit Christian community.