Live Oak Classical School is an independent, Board-led institution. The Board of Directors consists of 12 members who represent a diversity of professional and denominational affiliations. The Board’s responsibility is to safeguard the mission of the school and to secure a Head of School who oversees daily operations and leadership. The Administrative Team consists of Alison Moffatt as Head of School, Allison Buras as Head of Curriculum and Student Life for Grammar School, Casey Goff as Dean of Logic/Rhetoric and Student Life and Carolyn Still as Dean of Logic/Rhetoric Curriculum and Instruction, as well as Frank Alexander as Chief Financial Officer.
President – William deGraffenried is a teacher of English at Chilton High School. He has taught at Chilton for 18 years. Prior to teaching, William was a residence hall director at Baylor and a health club Athletic Director. William is married to Julie who is an Assistant Professor for the Department of History at Baylor. William and Julie have 3 children. Will is a Grammar 5 student at Live Oak, Reece is a Grammar 3 student at Live Oak, and Rhynn is 3 years old.
Vice-President – Dennis Tucker, Jr currently is the Associate Dean for Academic Affair at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. He is also Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures. Before coming to Baylor, Dennis was Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Ouachita Baptist University. Dennis is married to Tish who is one of Live Oak’s G3 teachers. They have 3 daughters, Hannah LII, Sarah G6, and Hope G4.
Secretary - Steve Willis is a partner with Willis Design Group. Previously he was the President of First Central Credit Union in Waco. Steve is married to Betsy who is a senior lecturer at Baylor University. They have three grown children, Bryan, Blake, and Wendy. They have been blessed with 2 granddaughters and one grandson. Steve and Betsy are members of First Baptist Church Waco
Treasurer – Frank Alexander, CFO at Live Oak Classical School. Frank is married to Linda and they have two grown sons.
Julie Zakhary is a stay at home mom and a part time bookkeeper for Live Oak. Previously Julie was a CPA in public accounting and the private sector. She is married to Yost Zakhary who is the City Manager for the City of Woodway. They have twin daughters, Lauren and Emily, who are Rhetoric III students at Live Oak and will be a part of Live Oak’s first graduating class.
Anndrea Stamey is a full time stay at home mom. She has worked in public accountancy in both Waco and Natchitoches, Louisiana. She is married to James who is Associate professor of Statistics at Baylor University. Anndrea homeschools her two boys Will and Matthew.
Felipe Garcia is the Program Manager of Navy programs at L-3 Communications. Prior to this position, Felipe was the Navy Finance Manager for L-3 Communications. Felipe is married to Sharla and they have a daughter, Aleena, who is a Rhetoric II student.
Jeff Wallace is the Senior Director of Investment Operations at Baylor University. He is an attorney, CPA, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and has previously been employed as an executive officer in the investment and banking industry in both Mississippi and Louisiana. After graduating from Baylor, he began his career at Arthur Andersen and Co. in Dallas. Jeff is married to Debbie and they have four children: Will, G6, Lauren G4, Renee, G3, and Jill, a homeschooled 1st grader.
Rob Baker is a partner in JoCo Builders, Ltd. which is a residential construction company in Waco. He previously as Vice-President of Davis Iron Works which is a structual steel fabricator and distributor. Rob is married to Ashley and they have children, Kathryn G5, Karley G3 and Janey who is 4 years old.
Jennifer Daily is married to Roy and together they own Himes Service Company. Jennifer serves as the General Manager. Jennifer is very involved as a volunteer at Live Oak. Jennifer and Roy have one daugher, Taylor, who is a Logic III student.
Jeremy Counseller is Professor of Law at the Baylor University School of Law. He previously worked at Bracewell and Patterson as an attorney. Jeremy is married to Jennifer and they have 3 children, Jack is in Grammar 5, Brett is in Grammar 2 and Kate is 3 years old.
David Stringer is Department Head of Safety & Equipment with Texas Meter & Devices. David is married to Robin and they have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. Three of their children attend Live Oak; Natalia is a LI student and David and Jonah are Grammar 6 students.
Ex Officio member – Head of School Alison Moffatt Before helping found Live Oak, Mrs. Moffatt graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University with a BA in English and from Texas A&M with an M Ed in Administration. She worked as Assistant Director of Admissions at Rice University and taught leadership and student development classes at Dallas Baptist University and the University of Dallas. Alison has classically home schooled two children for five years; three of her children now attend Live Oak. She is married to Dr. Todd Moffatt.
