Faculty and Staff
Jessica Burt
Head of School
Mrs. Burt is honored to serve as Head of School at Jubilee Academy. She brings a love for teaching, a desire to build a school community where every student feels they belong, and a passion for creating space for students to grow in the joy and knowledge of the Lord each day. Jessica is a wife, mother of three, and educator who has served students since 2009. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Louisville and dual bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has taught in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana and most recently worked alongside educational leaders and researchers at UofL supporting statewide education initiatives. Jessica first became involved with Jubilee in 2020 through Renuma Lu, the nonprofit she co-founded with her husband, Jon, where she taught "Dirt to Dinner" classes and then was asked to join to Board of Directors in 2022. Their family lives on a five-acre mini farm with goats (her favorite!), chickens, and a pig. She enjoys gardening, morning coffee with her sweet dog Rosie, trying new recipes, and spending time with family and friends.
Anne Swetnam
School Counselor
Ms. Anne is a wife, mother of three, and proud Mimi to 3 grandsons. She has a deep love for children and is passionate about helping them discover and grow into their God-given purpose. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Miami University and spent over a decade teaching in homeschool co-ops before joining Jubilee Academy in 2017. Over the years, she has served Jubilee in various roles, including Administrative Director, high school science teacher, and substitute teacher. In 2019, she earned her certification as a School Counselor through the Association of Christian Schools International. She holds Specialist Certificates in Anxiety and Stress Management, Mental Health, and Supporting Students with Special Needs through the American School Counselor Association. In her free time, Ms. Anne enjoys time with family, the outdoors (caring for her animals, hiking, or gardening), and treasure hunting at her favorite thrift stores.
Jenni Rivette
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Jenni lives in LaGrange, KY with her husband and their three children—two of whom currently attend Jubilee Academy. Since the school’s founding in 2013, she has faithfully served in a variety of roles, including Early Elementary Teacher, Classroom Assistant, and Front Office Manager. In her free time, she enjoys reading, planning road trips, and discovering new places with her family. Ms. Jenni considers each student a unique blessing and is deeply grateful to play even a small role in the meaningful work God is doing through Jubilee Academy.
Shannon Dunbar
Early Elementary (K-1) Teacher
Shannon is married to David and is the proud mother of four children and grandmother of four. Before joining Jubilee, she spent eight years homeschooling and served as a Youth Pastor for five years. Since becoming part of the Jubilee community, Shannon has played a vital role—teaching dynamic, hands-on Friday classes, serving as a reliable substitute, and volunteering as a devoted parent. She officially joined the staff full-time in 2022 as our Early Elementary classroom teacher.
In her desire to grow as an educator and better support her students, Shannon also works as a Behavioral Technician with Heartfelt Solutions when she's not at Jubilee. Her experience, dedication, joyful spirit, and love for God are evident in her classroom, where she is a true blessing to students, families, and fellow staff members.
Shannon Schrock
Upper Elementary Teacher (Grades 2-4)
Mrs. Schrock is a lifelong learner who loves literature and feels that teaching is a calling on her life, which has given her the opportunity to share the Gospel with many students and athletes over her career. She has a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Missouri State University. She has been teaching elementary students for 28 years and has taught every grade level 1-6 as well as resource reading and math. She was also a high school volleyball coach for 21 years. Family is very important to Mrs. Schrock, who has six children, including three adult daughters and three children still in her home. She enjoys the outdoors, biking, cooking, and, of course, reading. It is a pleasure to teach the incredible students here and to be a part of the Jubilee family.
Tina Rosenbaum
Elementary Resource Assistant
Ms. Tina lives in Carrollton, KY with her husband and is the proud mother of three children and grandmother to five—one of whom attends Jubilee. She brings a wealth of experience working with children, having worked as an Elementary Teacher Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Preschool Teacher at First Baptist Church Preschool. Since joining Jubilee in 2019, Ms. Tina has been a faithful and valued member of the team, and she firmly believes that God called her and her family to be part of the Jubilee community.
Sara Wilson
5-12 Mathematics Teacher, Middle & High School Team Lead
Mrs. Wilson graduated with a degree in Integrated Mathematics Education from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, a small Christian university in Ohio. She has taught Math in public high school (Principles of Math, Algebra 1&2, Geometry, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus), worked in health insurance for a few years, and was a stay-at-home mom caring for her kids for 8 years. She loves being back in the classroom now doing math every day! Mrs. Wilson works hard to take the anxiety out of math class, while making math colorful, visual, tangible, and fun! Mrs. Wilson lives in Buckner with her husband and 2 kids, who are all Ohio State Buckeye fans! In her spare time, she enjoys reading books, putting together puzzles, sewing, crafting, and photography.
Jenna Badgley
5-12 Social Studies and Science Teacher
Mrs. Badgley is a native of Upstate New York, where she grew up in the countryside showing cows, rabbits, and horses at local fairs. She now lives in Brooks, KY with her husband, two children (both attending Jubilee this year), two dogs, and a Russian tortoise. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Secondary Education from Liberty University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego. With nine years of experience teaching middle and high school Social Studies, Mrs. Badgley is excited to bring her love of learning into the Science and Social Studies classrooms this year. Outside of teaching, she serves in the Adoption Ministry at Southeast Christian Church and shares her passion for books while working in the Children’s Library. A true history enthusiast—especially when it comes to the Middle Ages—she looks forward to bringing creativity and connection to the Jubilee community.
Michael Sneed
5-12 Bible and English Teacher
Mr. Sneed has been teaching for over ten years and is excited to join Jubilee Academy as a Bible and English teacher. While he wants his students to grow academically and develop a love for learning, his greatest desire is that they come to know the risen Lord Jesus Christ through the gospel. His prayer is that everything he teaches points them to the truth of God’s Word and encourages them to think biblically about every area of life. Originally from Georgia, his family recently relocated to Louisville so that he can continue his Master of Divinity studies in person at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He and his wife, Kayla, have been married since 2016 and are blessed with three daughters: Azalea (3), Rose (1), and Poppy, our newborn. He enjoys spending time with his family, studying Scripture, and serving in the local church. It is a privilege to partner with parents in helping students grow in wisdom, character, and faith.
Marytere McDaniel
Spanish Teacher, All grades
"Mrs. Mari" McDaniel grew up in a bilingual Puerto Rican family and spent much of her childhood exploring new places as the daughter of a military family. Along the way, she called Germany, Georgia, Texas, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and now Kentucky home. She and her family moved to Louisville, where they serve as Lead Pastors at Trinity Chapel. Mrs. Mari earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Emmanuel University and her master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Her love for people, learning, and different cultures naturally led her to the classroom.
Having grown up speaking both Spanish and English, Mrs. Mari is now raising two bilingual children of her own. She loves helping students discover the joy of learning Spanish through engaging activities, meaningful conversations, and plenty of fun along the way. She believes that learning a new language opens the door to new friendships, cultures, and opportunities, and she is excited to share that journey with her students each day.
Hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year!
The Jubilee Faculty and Staff are lifelong learners, many continuing education at the graduate level and through professional conferences and certifications. Ongoing professional development is highly valued with training in trauma sensitive classrooms, differentiation, learning exceptionalities, relationship centered learning, first aid, CPR and more.
