Beza Fellows
Our Fellows are faithful leaders in education, culture, and theology who embody the Beza Institute’s mission and convictions. Fellows contribute regularly to our Blog and appear as distinguished guests on our podcasts from time to time.
Jacob Allee
Fellow of Classical Humanities
Jacob Allee is presently serving as a teacher and Upper School Dean at Caritas Christian Classical Academy in Chandler, AZ. He has been serving in classical Christian education since 2014, but he and his wife homeschooled classically for several years before that. Dr. Allee is also the founder of Study The Great Books which produces classical Christian curriculum that is faithful to the Lordship of Jesus Christ for use in classrooms and homes across the country. He is happily married to his wife Susan, and together they enjoy raising four wonderful children. Dr. Allee holds a Ph.D. in Humanities from Faulkner University. His academic research focuses upon the role stories play in developing the moral imagination and the power stories have to pass on and preserve virtue within a society.
David Deutsch
Fellow of Theology & Culture
Rev. David Deutsch serves as the Head of Spiritual Life at Beacon Hill Classical Academy, where he also teaches Bible, Theology, and Oral Rhetoric. In addition to his role at Beacon Hill, Rev. Deutsch serves as a Teaching Pastor at Soli Deo Gloria Church in Camarillo, CA. He has served for over 25 years in pastoral ministry. He is a lover of books and helped homeschool his daughter classically. As a life-long learner, Rev. Deutsch loves to come alongside of students in their pilgrimage with Christ and classical education. He is married to his wife, Teresa, who serves as the Lower School Academic Director and Kindergarten Teacher at Beacon Hill Classical Academy. They have one daughter (who teaches Latin and Humanities at Beacon Hill) and two grandchildren.
Nathan Gill
Fellow of Culture
Nathan Gill holds a Ph.D. from Hillsdale College (2018), and has served as an Academic Dean and high school history teacher in New York. He is a writer as well as a teacher and is fascinated by the history of Protestantism’s engagement with the liberal arts tradition, particularly in New England, the early American republic and the wider Anglo-American world. Dr. Gill loves the scenery, culture and history of the Northeast, and seeks to renew the classical tradition that has long lain dormant there. His work has appeared at Public Discourse, American Reformer, and in various academic publications. He and his wife Madeline have three children.
Sean Hadley
Fellow of Classical Humanities
Sean C. Hadley is a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div., 2017) and Faulkner University (Ph.D., 2023). His writings have been published in outlets such as The Imaginative Conservative, Touchstone magazine, Classis Journal, The Consortium Journal, and The Hemingway Review. He has given conference talks in a variety of settings, including the annual Repairing the Ruins education conference and the annual Spring conference of the Ciceronian Society. Dr. Hadley served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Classical Education Research Lab (University of Arkansas) from 2023-2025, and he is now the incoming Upper School Principal at Trinitas Christian School in Pensacola, FL. Dr. Hadley writes regularly at his Substack, A Southern Knickerbocker.
Joshua Herring
Fellow of Pedagogy & Classical Humanities
Josh Herring holds a B.A. from Hillsdale College, an M.Div. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Faulkner University. He taught humanities courses at Thales Academy for eight years and was active in Thales Academy administration for three years (Dean of Students, Assistant Administrator, and Dean of Classical Education). Today, Dr. Herring enjoys helping Thales College develop a new model of higher education, specifically with attention to shaping future teachers intending to join the classical renewal movement. He and his wife live in Wendell, NC. He is a voracious reader and a regular writer with the Acton Institute, Liberty Fund, and the Federalist. He also hosts The Optimistic Curmudgeon podcast.
David Seibel
Fellow of School Leadership
David Seibel is the Head of School at Arma Dei Academy in Highlands Ranch, CO. He aims to raise up a generation of scholar-disciples who are passionate about learning. Husband to Brooke and father to four children, Dr. Seibel has studied at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ed.D., M.Div.), Marian University (M.Ed.), and Wabash College (B.A.). His dissertation focused on leadership contributions to school growth and maturation using the organizational theory of Ichak Adizes. He is the author of Growing a Classical School: How Unified Leadership and Teamwork Create Sustained Growth.
Kevin Smith
Fellow of Classical Humanities & Theology
Kevin G. Smith holds a B.A. from Multnomah University, an M.A. from Nazarene Theological Seminary, and a Master of Library Science from Emporia State University. He is currently pursuing a Th.M. at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Kevin has over ten years of experience in teaching and administration in classical Christian Upper School and university settings. Kevin also serves several Christian institutions as a librarian. With several research interests, he is currently focusing his studies on the philosophy and practice of education during the Renaissance and Reformation periods. Kevin is married and has a growing young family who enjoy good books, puzzles, and the beauties of the Pacific Northwest. You can find more of his work on his website, Reformed Paideia.
Gregory Soderberg
Fellow of Classical Humanities & Theology
Gregory Soderberg, Ph.D., teaches and mentors students of all ages at Kepler Education, Logos Online School, Redemption Seminary and the BibleMesh Institute. He also serves in various capacities with Christian Halls International, Southeastern University, and the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology (Cambridge). Dr. Soderberg holds a B.A. from New Saint Andrews College, an MA from the University of Pretoria, and a Ph.D. from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He has published articles in a variety of outlets and authored As Often as You Eat This Bread: Communion Frequency in English, Scottish, and Early American Churches. He edited John Brown of Haddington on Frequent Communion, and he currently serves on the editorial board of The Consortium. He posts occasional writings at The SoderBlurb. Most importantly, Dr. Soderberg and his wife have five amazing children. They enjoy hiking, boating, reading, and traveling.
David Stanton
Fellow of School Leadership
David J. Stanton IV is the Senior Director of Alumni Relations at Hillsdale College. In this role, Dr. Stanton advances Hillsdale’s mission and work among its alumni and champions the classical liberal arts tradition embodied at the College. Previously, he served as Headmaster at Oakdale Academy, a classical Christian school in the Metro Detroit region. Dr. Stanton continues serving as one of the founding members and leaders of the Society for Classical Schools in Michigan. Dr. Stanton is married to his wonderful wife Jodie and is blessed with six children. He earned his Ed.D., Ed.S., and graduate certificate in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Dr. Stanton also holds a master’s degree from Central Michigan University and a bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College. He writes at The Classical Patriot and is the founder of Firmum Consulting and Publishing, where he provides mentorship and guidance to school leaders and boards.
Jesse Sumpter
Fellow of Classical Humanities & Pedagogy
Jesse Sumpter is a classical educator who aims to promote a robust liberal arts education founded on God’s Word. He has nearly twenty years of teaching experience in classical education, having taught courses Latin, Greek, Integrated Humanities, and Poetry. Jesse serves as a Department Chair & Lead Teacher for Classical Languages for Logos Online School. He has led workshops at education conferences, including Logos School Summer Training and ACCS Repairing the Ruins. Some of Jesse’s writing has appeared at Kuyperian Commentary and The Imaginative Conservative. He regularly writes about Integrated Humanities and liberal arts education at JesseSumpter.com. Jesse is also the author of A Short Introduction to Abraham Kuyper's Lectures on Calvinism. He holds a B.A. and an M.St. from New Saint Andrews College and an M.F.A. from Seattle Pacific University. Jesse and his wife have a daughter and son, and they live in Moscow, ID. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.