The Rev’d John Heaton is New Covenant’s second headmaster, following the founder of the school, Dr. Robert Littlejohn. He has served since 1998 and is in his twenty sixth year of service. He established the school on its permanent campus at Fleetwood Drive in Lynchburg, VA, and led the development of the school through five successful capital campaigns, providing the facilities which now serve more than 450 students through grade 12. Fr. John is an ordained minister in the Reformed Episcopal Church and has served a parish in his home state of Florida. He currently serves as the Associate Priest at All Saints Church which meets in the Marie Macdonald Chapel on the campus of New Covenant. Fr. John holds the BA and MA in theology, and the MA in liberal studies. He teaches intermediate Greek in the School of Rhetoric, and he writes routinely for this blog below.
In Favor of Pomp and Circumstance
The familiar tune, Pomp and Circumstance, was composed by Edward Elgar in 1901 and was the first piece in the recessional music for the coronations of both George VI and
The Pen Is Mightier Than the . . . Keyboard
The following article appeared in the QUID NOVI by Bridges Spiva, Grammar School Principal. One of the earliest historical markers students whimsically chant throughout their early years at New Covenant
Is Winning Everything?
This article appeared in the QUID NOVI by John Maynard, Athletic Director Athletics can be a hot-button topic in a private Christian school. Sometimes I struggle to understand the perception
Setting Your Child Up for Success: Encouragement and Motivation
One of the greatest teachers I’ve ever known taught me the importance of encouragement —and its relationship to motivation—in a grammar school classroom. She embedded into each day moments of
So You Heard About the Skunk
I was returning to my office to finish a bit of work last Thursday evening. It was dark and Luna was with me as usual. As we left the parking
Setting Your Child Up for Success in School and Life: The Swinging Bridge
There’s a reason why so many stories involve journeys –walking through woods like Goldilocks, trying to get home after the Trojan Wars like Odysseus, or charging forward like the Knights
The Time of Our Lives: Ash Wednesday
Fr. Jon R. Jordan writes the post for this installment of “The Time of Our Lives” in observance of Ash Wednesday. He lives Richardson, TX with his wife, Vivian, and
The Time of Our Lives: The Baptism of the Lord
The Epistle: Romans 12: 6-16 The Gospel: St. Mark 1:1-11 The collect: Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the supplications of
On Choosing a School
New Covenant operates on what we call the Continuous Enrollment Contract. This means that your child’s seat is protected and your child is automatically advanced to the next grade each
