Administration

Robert and his wife, Sheila, began Oak Hill Christian School in 1997. They have seen 7 of their grown children graduate from the school. Their 2 youngest still attend. Robert earned a B.A. in business and Austrian economics at Grove City College and a J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Sheila Key Thoburn has been instrumental in shaping Oak HIll’s classical curriculum. A native of Arlington, she studied Early Childhood Development at Pellissippi State and brings both warmth and whimsy to the classroom. A lifelong lover of books, Sheila also enjoys writing and regularly shares her thoughts on education on the school blog. She is a registered instructor with Institutes for Excellence in Writing and has taught IEW methods for over 15 years.

Abigail Faith Thoburn is our School Office Manager. She earned an A.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture from New Saint Andrews College. Abigail plays violin and loves all sports.

“Mr. Z” teaches high school math and science. He studied molecular biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz and Houghton College. He enjoys tennis, mountain biking, golf, pickleball, swimming, drawing, and painting. He and his wife attend Cornerstone Chapel, and they just welcomed their first baby girl in September.

Mary grew up attending the Christian school her parents started and operated for over 50 years. She is now a valuable part of our team and is encouraged by the positive, nurturing environment here at Oak Hill. Mary attends New Hope Bible Church in Front Royal and she enjoys spending time with her 30 grandchildren!