Society For Classical Learning

Andrew Elizalde earned his B.A. at Depauw University (Greencastle, IN) where he graduated Phi Betta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude, earned a math major, physics minor, and religious studies minor, and received the annual H.E.H. Greenleaf award as the most outstanding graduate of the school’s mathematics program. He later obtained a teaching credential from California State University Long Beach with a professional-clear qualification for his coursework regarding exceptional children and technology integration. He is currently completing a Master of Arts in Leadership with special emphasis in Classical Education through Gordon College (Wenham, MA) scheduled for completion spring of 2023.

Andrew’s teaching experience includes work in both public and private schools in subjects ranging from 5th grade mathematics to advanced calculus and physics. He has served as both a mathematics department chair and science department chair through critical seasons of textbook adoption and curriculum reform. His pedagogy highlights a thoughtful balance of didactic and dialectic instruction with emphasis on learning through problem-solving.

Since 2011, Andrew has served as a Dean of Academics at two different flagship schools in the classical renewal movement including his current tenure at Covenant Classical School, a K-12 classical Christian school in Fort Worth, Texas. His work most notably includes leading curriculum reform projects and transforming faculty culture through meaningful professional development. While serving as Dean of Academics, Andrew has also simultaneously held an interim position as a divisional head during critical seasons of organizational growth. Additionally, Andrew offers consulting services to classical Christian schools and regularly presents at Society for Classical Learning (SCL) conferences. Andrew and his wife Brooke have three daughters and attend Paradox Church.