Nathaniel Beckman is the first headmaster of the Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph. He received his B.A. in Liberal Arts from Thomas Aquinas College, an M.S. in Mathematics from Old Dominion University, and is finishing a second master’s in the History of Philosophy through Holy Apostles College and Seminary. For the last decade, he has worked in secondary and post-secondary education both in the U.S. and as a missionary in Central America. He and his wife are currently living out their vocation as foster and adoptive parents in Dayton, OH.

Born and raised in southern California, Emmie Fryling herself enjoyed attending a classical high school, converting to the Catholic Church in large part because of that formation. While in California, she received a B.S. in Mathematics from Biola University. And after relocating to Ohio, Emmie also received an M.A. in Philosophy from Franciscan University, finishing in the summer of 2024. Some of her favorite pastimes include reading and writing, taking long walks, and hosting dinner parties with friends. Emmie is delighted to teach at the Chesterton Academy of St. Joseph and hopes to foster joy and academic excellence in the classroom.

Dr. Lafferty teaches Theology, Philosophy, and History. He has great love for the history of the Catholic Church and Marian devotion. Received into the Church in 2010, he has since completed a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at Duquesne University, a M.A. in Historical Theology at Saint Louis University, and a M.A. in Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas. He also holds a B.S. in Computer Science. Dr. Lafferty has previously taught Scripture and theology courses to undergraduates and is excited to be part of a community that integrates learning and the Faith.

Matt Young teaches Latin, Biology, and Literature at Chesterton Academy. A native of New Orleans, he earned his Bachelor's degree in 2016 from the University of Alabama, where he majored in English Literature and Latin. He moved to Ohio in 2018 where he served the Archdiocese of Cincinnati as a VIA Missionary alongside his lovely wife, Emily. Together they have two wonderful daughters, Maria and Sophia, as well as an infant son. He has various interests including watching college football, learning about strange animals, and gaming of all varieties. Mr. Young is beyond excited to share his love of learning with the brilliant minds at Chesterton.