Our Esteemed Faculty & Staff

Dr. Bartholomew J. Simpson

Founder & Chief Educational Officer

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Springfield University
M.A. in Experiential Learning, Shelbyville College

A visionary in educational travel, Dr. Simpson founded Grammar Rodeo after a life-changing educational journey in 1996. His innovative "Learning on the Road" methodology has revolutionized how young minds engage with language and culture.

Prof. Millicent Van Houten

Director of Grammar & Composition

M.Ed. in English Language Arts, Capital City University
B.A. in Linguistics, Ogdenville State

Professor Van Houten brings 15 years of classroom experience to our outdoor learning environment. Her cromulent approach to grammar instruction makes even the most challenging concepts accessible to young learners.

Dr. Nedward Flanders

Dean of Character Development

Ed.D. in Moral Education, Springfield Seminary
M.Div. in Youth Ministry, Shelbyville Theological

Dr. Flanders ensures that our students develop strong moral character alongside academic excellence. His okily-dokily approach to ethics education has been featured in numerous educational journals.

Ms. Edna Krabappel-Flanders

Associate Professor of Creative Expression

M.F.A. in Creative Arts Education, Capital City Arts Institute
B.Ed. in Elementary Education, Springfield College

Ms. Krabappel-Flanders combines traditional teaching methods with innovative creative expression techniques. Her students consistently produce cromulent works of art and literature during their Grammar Rodeo adventures.

Prof. Llewellyn Sinclair

Director of Dramatic Arts & Public Speaking

M.F.A. in Theatre Arts, Capital City Conservatory
B.A. in Speech Communication, Shelbyville Academy

Professor Sinclair brings theatrical flair to language learning, helping students embiggen their confidence through dramatic performance and public speaking. His methods are nothing short of... sublime!

Dr. Julius Quimby

Professor of Applied Mathematics & Logic

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, MIT Springfield
M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Caltech East

Dr. Quimby's approach to mathematics is perfectly cromulent, integrating real-world problem solving with travel-based learning experiences. His teaching methods truly embiggen students' analytical thinking skills.