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Our Lady of Victory was founded by Susan Clopton and Libby Upham in 2024 to provide a classical education for girls with daily Mass, farm and garden, and home economics.

Who We Are

Susan Clopton (Headmistress) has a master's degree in Theological Studies from Emory University.
 
She was a professor of religious studies at the University of the Incarnate Word for six years and has taught in homeschool co-ops and cottage schools.
 
Mrs. Clopton is married with four children.

Libby Upham (Assistant Headmistress) has a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Dallas as well as formation in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

She has worked with children of all ages as a tutor and as a classroom teacher in private schools, charter schools, and homeschool co-ops.

Mrs. Upham is married with five children.

Mrs. Michelle Gardiner (Farm and Garden) is a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College. 
 
Dr. Claire Galin (Science) is a retired physician.  
 
Mr. Jared Johnson (Humanities) is a graduate of the Franciscan University at Steubenville. 
 
Mrs. Catherine Leleleux (Home Economics) is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. 
 
Miss Therese Ohotnicky (Latin) is a graduate of Christendom College. 

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Our Lady of Solitude Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation registered with the State of Texas.

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