- Tim Grimes has served as Head of School at Summit since 2013. Prior to coming to Summit, Tim served as a public school administrator for twenty-four years. Tim earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Christopher Newport University and his master’s degree in education from The College of William and Mary. With his wife of forty-one years, Sue and Tim have five children (one a Summit graduate) and two grandchildren, one of whom is a current student at Summit. In his free time Tim enjoys anything outdoors, especially if it involves a canoe.Sheri Clegg came to the Upper School as Principal in 2013 after serving as a classroom teacher in the states, overseas, and for fourteen years at Summit. Her involvement in the public and private educational domains ignited her ambition to continuously open new chapters of her life. She has earned degrees in Criminology, Liberal Studies, Elementary Education, and holds a doctorate degree in Christian Education Leadership from Regent University. She is indebted to the principles of classical education for cultivating the minds of her 3 children as they successfully serve their communities. She is married to Lt. Col Robert S. Clegg, US Air Force (Ret.) and has 5 beautiful grandchildren. She is a seamstress, caterer, furniture designer and builder, and motorcycle rider who loves jazz and classical music.Melanie Seaton has served as the Grammar School Principal since 2014, stepping into administration from the classroom where she had taught 3rd grade (and 6th grade Math) for eight years. Melanie's passion for classical Christian education began in 1994 when she joined a group of people who wanted to start a local Christian school. Upon hearing of the classical school movement, she visited Geneva School near Orlando to get a first-hand view and knew this was what God had called her to! She had the honor of being part of the Steering Committee and later Founding Board of Summit Christian Academy, and has served in many different roles through the years (Business Manager, substitute teacher, room mom, basketball and volleyball coach, teacher, and now Principal). Melanie received her BBA from the College of William and Mary and Masters in Educational Leadership from Regent University. She loves spending time with her husband Jeff, their two kids (both of whom are Summit grads), and their dogs - preferably hiking through a national park.
