Administration

Mary Alligood

Office Administrator
OH Since 2001

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 with her husband. Outside of work she enjoys spending her time with her 33 grandchildren!

Sarah Jenkins

Administrative Assistant
OH since 2025

Sarah Jenkins has a great eye for detail that she uses to capture moments around school on camera as well as keeping things organized behind the scenes. She graduated summa cum laude from Davis College in New York and has spent over ten years serving in youth ministry. Her diligent work ethic is an inspiration to students and staff alike. She and her husband have four children who all attend Oak Hill.

Robert Loren Thoburn

Founder, Headmaster
OH Since 1997

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. Christ Church DC is their home church. 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

Curriculum Coordinator
OH Since 1997
IEW Registered Instructor
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.