Lux Et Veritas (Light & Truth)
Leadership Team
Julie Chhim, Co-Founder/Director of Operations
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Julie was born in Anderson, IN. After graduating from Union University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Learning Foundations (K-8 Specialty). Her thirty (30) years of public, private and homeschool experience, along with her recent position at Union University has positioned and prepared Julie for her role as co-founder and Director o
Julie was born in Anderson, IN. After graduating from Union University with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Learning Foundations (K-8 Specialty). Her thirty (30) years of public, private and homeschool experience, along with her recent position at Union University has positioned and prepared Julie for her role as co-founder and Director of Operations of Crown Classical. She is also the proud mother of four children.
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Sara was born and raised in Medina, TN. She graduated from the University School of Jackson (USJ) and received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8 Specialty) from Lambuth University. With her twenty-six (26) years in both private school classroom and homeschool settings, Sara has a wealth of experience and kn
Sara was born and raised in Medina, TN. She graduated from the University School of Jackson (USJ) and received her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8 Specialty) from Lambuth University. With her twenty-six (26) years in both private school classroom and homeschool settings, Sara has a wealth of experience and knowledge that she is excited to apply to her role as Director of Curriculum Development and co-founder of Crown Classical. Sara is also the proud mother of four children.
Dan Fuller, Director of Marketing
Sara Fuller, Co-Founder/Director of Curriculum Development
Dan Fuller, Director of Marketing
Dan was born in Jackson, graduating from University School of Jackson (USJ) and attending Ole Miss before graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University. Dan’s great-grandfather was a principal, and his grandmother a teacher in Northwest Arkansas, so he understands the val
Dan was born in Jackson, graduating from University School of Jackson (USJ) and attending Ole Miss before graduating with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University. Dan’s great-grandfather was a principal, and his grandmother a teacher in Northwest Arkansas, so he understands the value of an excellent education and the role it plays in growing the next generation of leaders. Dan also owns Stout’s Carpet & Flooring in Jackson, loves his family and enjoys anything SEC sports.
Faculty & Staff
Tammy Valdivia
Tammy Valdivia
Tammy Valdivia
Tammy is a native of Upstate New York, receiving her A.A. In Preschool Education, and her B.A. In K-8 Education from Cedarville University (Ohio). After thirty (30) years of experience in Middle School education, Tammy and her family moved to Tennessee, where she homeschooled her three children. Tammy will be leading the Pre-School progra
Tammy is a native of Upstate New York, receiving her A.A. In Preschool Education, and her B.A. In K-8 Education from Cedarville University (Ohio). After thirty (30) years of experience in Middle School education, Tammy and her family moved to Tennessee, where she homeschooled her three children. Tammy will be leading the Pre-School program for Crown Classical. When Tammy isn’t teaching, she enjoys traveling, reading, playing games, enjoying dark chocolate, drinking coffee and talking of God’s goodness. She also enjoys the company of her husband, two lazy dogs and five very sassy chickens!
Sarah Howard
Tammy Valdivia
Tammy Valdivia
Sarah was born and raised in Jackson, TN. A graduate of Union University with her degree in Music Education, Sarah is in her 8th year teaching, and will be instructing the Summum (5th-8th Grade) House as well Music for all grades. When Sarah isn’t teaching, she loves spending time with her husband Scott, taking care of her goldendoodle an
Sarah was born and raised in Jackson, TN. A graduate of Union University with her degree in Music Education, Sarah is in her 8th year teaching, and will be instructing the Summum (5th-8th Grade) House as well Music for all grades. When Sarah isn’t teaching, she loves spending time with her husband Scott, taking care of her goldendoodle and rabbit, and baking, knitting, and reading. Basically any artistic mediums drive her creativity and makes her heart happy.
Ellie Beam
Ellie Beam
Ellie Beam
Ellie was born and raised in Newark, OH. After high school, Ellie earned her Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Diplomacy from The Ohio State University, followed by a Masters of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Her professional career includes church ministry (children & youth),
Ellie was born and raised in Newark, OH. After high school, Ellie earned her Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) in International Relations and Diplomacy from The Ohio State University, followed by a Masters of Science in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Her professional career includes church ministry (children & youth), family reunification, and after school and summer programs. Ellie is passionate about serving children, home education, and nurturing children and families as they grow in their educational pursuits and faith walks.
Kim Walter
Ellie Beam
Ellie Beam
Kim graduated from Union University with a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, and minors in Spanish and Professional Education. After fourteen years of teaching within the home, Kim is excited to rejoin the classroom at Crown Classical. Kim loves teaching ballet, reading books, dogs, sewing projects and her First Baptist fam
Kim graduated from Union University with a degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, and minors in Spanish and Professional Education. After fourteen years of teaching within the home, Kim is excited to rejoin the classroom at Crown Classical. Kim loves teaching ballet, reading books, dogs, sewing projects and her First Baptist family when she isn’t teaching. And of course, she loves keeping up with her wild and adventurous family of seven.