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About Truth Academy

Discover our rich history, dedicated faculty, and unwavering commitment to providing exceptional Christian education that shapes hearts, minds, and futures.

Our Founding Story

Truth Academy Founding

Founded on Faith and Vision

Truth Academy was established in 1995 by a group of passionate educators and community leaders who shared a common vision: to create an educational institution where academic excellence and biblical truth would flourish together.

What began as a small gathering of families seeking quality Christian education has grown into a thriving academic community that serves students from across the region. Our founders believed that education should not merely fill minds with knowledge, but should also shape hearts with wisdom and character.

Today, three decades later, Truth Academy continues to honor this founding vision while adapting to meet the evolving needs of modern students preparing for college and careers in the 21st century.

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Truth Academy exists to prepare students for the real world by providing a holistic, faith-centered education that integrates biblical principles with rigorous academic curriculum, emphasizing character development, critical thinking, and spiritual growth for college and life readiness.

Our Vision

To be the premier Christian educational institution that graduates young men and women of exceptional character, academic achievement, and spiritual maturity who will serve as leaders and positive influences in their communities, colleges, and careers for the glory of God.

Meet Our Dedicated Faculty

Our exceptional faculty combines advanced degrees with a passion for Christian education, bringing both expertise and heart to every classroom.

Samantha Szczepanski

Samantha Szczepanski

Health, Biology, Chemistry, Ag, Electives

B.S. in Agricultural Education from Western Illinois University. Serves as Truth Academy Administrator and brings diverse experience from the agricultural industry. Married to Mike with three daughters.

Cindy Stoller

Cindy Stoller

Cooking Class

Degree in Special Education from Illinois State University. Taught children with learning disabilities at El Paso High School. Married to Clark with two daughters and five grandchildren.

Ree Hartman

Ree Hartman

Math, Financial Literacy

M.A. in Special Education from Illinois State University. Certified in Learning Disabilities, Behavior Disorders, and Educable Mentally Handicapped. Lecturer & Professor at ISU for over 25 years. Married to Jim and lives in Congerville.

Clark Stoller

Clark Stoller

U.S. History, Bible History, Business & Civics

B.S. in Education from Illinois State University. Brings extensive leadership experience from his 50-year tenure as President of Stoller International and 11 years on the Gridley School Board.

Darleta Gramm

Darleta Gramm

Bible Class

Former Executive Director of the area's Pregnancy Resource Center. Served as Bible Study Fellowship leader and homeschooled three of her children. Married to Roger with extensive ministry experience.

Carol Bally

Carol Bally

English, Speech/Debate

Graduated from Eureka College. Taught English at Morton High School for 18 years. Helps her husband Bob with farming and Uncle Bob's Ice Cream. Married with three children and loves reading and travel.

Marilyn McClure

Marilyn McClure

Spanish

Married to Jeff for almost 40 years and lives in Roanoke. Taught Spanish for over 20 years at Fieldcrest and Roanoke-Benson. Loves spending time with family, taking trips, reading, and scrapbooking.

Whitney Ringger

Whitney Ringger

Mathematics

B.S. in Mathematics Education from Illinois State University. Previously taught at Midland High School for four years. Married to Jamin with three daughters: Abrie, Brooklyn, and Hallie. Enjoys following her daughters to their activities and spending time with family and friends.

Our Educational Philosophy

Classical Christian Education

Biblical Integration

Every subject is taught through the lens of Scripture, helping students develop a comprehensive biblical worldview that guides their thinking and decision-making.

Critical Thinking

We employ the classical trivium approach, developing students' abilities to think logically, communicate effectively, and engage with complex ideas across all disciplines.

Character Formation

Character development is woven throughout our curriculum, helping students cultivate virtues such as integrity, perseverance, compassion, and servant leadership.

Classical Education in Action

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