Our Teachers

Meaghen is a child of the One, true King and has a passion to see children stretch their creative muscles with healthy experiences in the arts. She relishes being wife to Ross and mom to Hannah and Tess. Meaghen received her BBS from Hardin-Simmons University, has a background in teaching and drama ministry and currently tutors an English intensive called “Essentials” through Classical Conversations.

Tess Chandler has been a student at reclaim arts academy since its inception. She has experience in dance, acting, performing, aerial acrobatics, and health and nutrition. She has interned in aerial silks, dance, and reclaim shows. She specializes in strength training, endurance, flexibility, acrobatics, and dance. 

Did you know it takes about 300 muscles working together just to keep yourself standing and balanced? In the creative movement class kids will learn how to help their muscles and brains work together to make beautiful movements with precision. This class with provide a great launch pad for any student wanting to join dance, hip hop, or aerial, and will give a basic fundamental knowledge about how the body works and moves in creative ways. Tess is so excited for creative movement to be used as a way to worship and glorify God.

Lilly is a real estate agent with Coleman Team Realty who has been part of the Reclaim family for over a decade. Her passion for hip hop dance blossomed during her five years of training under Mrs. Stefany. Lilly finds joy in teaching kids how to express themselves through dance while growing in skill and confidence—all to glorify God. This season, she’s leading Funsies Hip Hop, a lively and beginner-friendly class perfect for kids who want to enjoy dancing without the pressure of mastering complex techniques. For dancers ready to take it up a notch, she’s also teaching Intermediate Hip Hop—a high-energy, fast-paced class designed to challenge and inspire.

Carolina Gomez has a passion for the visual arts. She is so thrilled to share her love and excitement for art with her Early Start Art class. Having been blessed to be a student at Reclaim since it began, Carolina has enjoyed the role of Art Intern under Mara Johnson for the past two years.  She is thrilled seeing young children light up with excitement as they discover their God given creative gifts. Just as, “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good (Gen.1:31a)”, Carolina cannot wait to share with her students her love and passion for creating; and hopes they will in turn experience that love that can last a lifetime.

Darbi Harms is a wife to Philip and homeschool mom and teacher to 4 kids. She has a BS in Chemistry and MA in Secondary Education. Darbi began singing in choirs at the age 6. Beginning in Jr. High, she had the desire to use her singing to bring glory to God and usher people into His presence by leading worship with her dad. She continued with music through college and beyond. While homeschooling her kids, Darbi has taken time to further pursue her interest and studies in costuming and sewing. When not teaching her own kids, Darbi teaches Essentials of the English Language through Classical Conversations in Kingsland. This is her first year teaching wtih Reclaim.

Mara Johnson is a mother of three boys and a self-taught mixed media artist with a lifelong passion for creativity, movement, and story telling. She believes that every person holds an innate ability to create, which connects us to our ultimate creator, God. 

Her artistic journey began in writing, dance and choreography. Later, this expanded into visual arts when her middle son’s interest in art inspired her to teach. 

A graduate of St. Edward’s University, Mara blends her love of art and dance to create meaningful experiences that encourage expression, community, and joy. She is the founder of her own creative business, through which she leads art retreats and hosts dance-centered events that bring people together in powerful and playful ways.

Mara has been a part of Reclaim since its inception, contributing in prop-making and theatrical makeup, as well as teaching visual art classes. More recently, she’s expanded her teaching to include aerial silks and lyra, continuing to explore the intersections of movement and art.

Sierra is a senior at Faith Academy and has been a part of Reclaim since its founding. Throughout her time at Reclaim, she has explored a variety of classes, but her true passion lies in theatre. Since her freshman year, Sierra has served as a student director for Reclaim’s musical theatre program, and she has also interned with the hip hop and Musical Theatre Skills classes. In 2024, she had the incredible opportunity to direct Winnie the Pooh Kids, which taught her how much effort is required to bring a Reclaim show to life.

This year, Sierra is thrilled to teach Drama 1, where students will get to discover the gift of creativity and imagination that the Lord has blessed us with. Through her journey at Reclaim, Sierra has found her calling in theatre ministry, with aspirations of one day owning her own Reclaim.

Linda McArthur began her violin studies at the age of seven. She received
her Bachelor’s and Masters Degree in Violin Performance. She has extensive
experience with teaching the Suzuki Method of string pedagogy as well as twenty
years of classroom experience with the Austin ISD School Orchestra program.
Mrs. McArthur plays classical music in several local orchestras and
ensembles. She is also very fond of Traditional Music and enjoys performing Celtic
Tunes, Big Band Jazz and Classic Rock the Hill Country area.
Mrs. McArthur is well equipped to motivate and inspire string players on
many levels with many styles and methods. She hopes her students learn a
universal language that brings us all together in uplifting praise experiences.

Stefany has loved to dance her whole life, having grown-up in a home that encouraged freedom of expression in whatever form spoke most to you. She found Hip-Hop to be her own special way to speak with God in a way that feels direct and personal. She has been blessed to learn from incredible dance mentors and found her passion for dance when she studied at Texas A&M (Class of ’15, A-WHOOP!) and stumbled upon Fade to Black, a community service Hip-Hop team that performs and serves all over the Bryan/College Station area. From this experience, Stefany’s main goal is to carry this idea forward and teach how dance allows a person to express themselves freely when words sometimes seem to fail us and use that to connect with those around you. She is so excited to continue her journey with Reclaim Arts Academy and loves to meet new students who are seeking to build a relationship with our Lord, so feel free to reach out and introduce yourself if you see her at the church office at FBCMF.

Bridget holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Education from The University of Houston and a Master’s degree in Choral Conducting from The University of Oklahoma. 

Her love for music education began with teaching private music lessons, and directing the children’s chorus at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. Bridget then became the Assistant Choir Director at Klein Oak High School in Spring, Texas winning Sweepstakes in her first year at UIL with the Non-Varsity Treble chorus. 

In a move to Norman, Oklahoma, Bridget continued her passion of teaching young voices and took a position for Norman Public Schools as an early childhood music educator. Here she helped to develop music curriculum for the district, and was nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2019 & 2020. She also continued her love of singing by becoming the lead soprano in the Schola Cantorum Oklahoma, and leading worship at Twelve Corners Baptist Church. 

In her recent move to Horseshoe Bay, Bridget has decided to work part time as a voice teacher for Marble Falls High School, and being a stay-at-home mom. She has also continued to fuel her singing soul by participating in the Austin Cantorum and the Hill Country Cantibus under the direction of Bryce Gage. 

She lives with her husband John, their two children Noah, age 11, Annalyn, who is 18 months, and their Collie “Dude”. She is so excited to become part of the Reclaim family! 

Jenna Petty has a bachelor’s degree in History & English from Baylor University and has had a love for storytelling for much of her life. She has enjoyed serving both onstage and behind the scenes on many community theatre stage productions including The Sound of Music, A Christmas Carol, Shrek the Musical, The Wizard of Oz, Godspell, Les Miserables, and White Christmas. As C.S. Lewis insightfully observed”, “we are made in the image and likeness of a creative and imaginative Creator.” Because of this truth, we are called to excellence in all facets of life, including the arts. Jenna is thrilled to work with students as they explore their gifts and talents in theatre.

I have been teaching private and group lessons for 20 years in Central Texas. As a music major at the University of Texas I studied piano and music theory and composition. I have studied a variety of styles and I have played professionally throughout Texas in several bands over the last 40 years. On occasions I have traveled to Nashville to perform in recording industry showcases.

I teach a balance between a traditional, classical approach and a more modern approach that includes an understanding of theory and contemporary styles. My students learn correct technique using scales and technique exercises. But they also learn chord construction and basic theory. This develops a broader understanding of music in general. 

I have several years of experience teaching young people. I have a BA in history and I have taught history and geography on the secondary level. I am active in my church where I lead worship and teach younger musicians how to fit into a group. In this capacity I have helped worship teams and youth groups from several churches in the Austin area hone their skills.

Please feel free to call me to discuss the possibilities of music instruction for your child; even if you are unsure and just need some advice. 

Mark Ramsey 

512-736-3831
markramsey@markramseymusic.com

Sarah Spillman holds degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education from The University of Texas, and a degree in Worship Studies from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. Her teaching career has included independent music academies, and both public and private schools. In addition to having performed with the Austrian-American Mozart Academy, the Austin Lyric Opera Chorus and the Austin Chamber Consort, Sarah frequently performs with and directs for the Fredericksburg Theatre Company. Sarah is currently the Associate Worship Pastor at FBCMF. It is her desire to equip young people to use their God-given gifts to bring Him glory.

Dorey and Amy have been married and in ministry together for 25 years. Both graduated from East Texas Baptist University, Dorey with a degree in all-level music education and Amy with a degree in elementary education. Dorey has spent his years in worship ministry, leading traditional and contemporary worship, conducting choirs and orchestras, directing musicals, and teaching on worship, among other things. Amy has assisted him in worship ministry and has also served as a children’s minister and elementary school teacher. They are Daddy and Mama to SIX children that keep them on their toes. Dorey and Amy began dreaming about a school for the arts over two decades ago, and have watched with excitement as God has opened the doors for that dream to become a reality. They look forward to seeing how our Creator will use this opportunity for students and teachers to glorify Him with their talent and creativity.