About | Classical School Solutions

About Us

At Classical School Solutions, our mission is to empower educators in public, charter, private, and hybrid school settings with exceptional classical curriculum and resources. We are dedicated to fostering an education rooted in the liberal arts, cultivating critical thinking, and nurturing ethical character. Our goal is to equip teachers with the tools, support, and materials they need to inspire and educate the next generation.

Meet the Team

Chief Executive Officer/Chief Academic Officer

Brinton Smith B.A., M.A., Ph.D cand.

Brinton Smith brings a rich and varied background in education, having served as a teacher, administrator, Headmaster/Principal, and Superintendent. His career has spanned Catholic and public charter schools, where he has worked with classical liberal arts institutions and guided others toward adopting this model. With a B.A. from the College of St. Thomas More, an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Dallas, and as a Ph.D. (Humanities) candidate at the University of Texas at Dallas, Brinton combines academic rigor with practical leadership experience.

His dedication to classical education and institutional excellence shapes his approach to fostering environments where students and educators thrive.

Director of Student Services Curriculum

Pamela Jarvis, M.ED.

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Pamela Jarvis holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Abilene Christian University and brings a wealth of experience to her role in curriculum development. With a distinguished career as the Learning Specialist for the Diocese of Fort Worth, a Special Education Teacher in Fort Worth public schools, and the Founder and Executive Director of a small private school for students with cognitive or motor skill differences, Pamela is deeply committed to inclusive education.

She collaborates closely with our curriculum development team to ensure our materials meet the diverse needs of all students, blending her expertise with a passion for creating accessible, effective learning experiences.

Creative Director

Elizabeth Scagel

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Elizabeth Scagel is a passionate Creative Director with a unique blend of design expertise and hands-on experience in education. As the mother of seven children, five of whom have learning differences, she recognized early on that traditional education models often fall short for students with diverse needs.

With six years as an administrator at a private school for children with learning disabilities, Elizabeth brings practical insight into the challenges and opportunities of specialized education. Her background in design fuels her mission to create engaging, effective materials that blend the timeless beauty of vintage books and art with modern educational approaches.

Director of Curriculum

Rebecca Shivone

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Rebecca Shivone is a lifelong educational entrepreneur with a passion for elevating the curriculum landscape. Recognizing a critical need in the market, she set out to create beautiful, high-standard content for young learners. With a strong background in teaching, curriculum writing, and classical education, Rebecca is committed to producing materials tailored to the unique needs of classical schools.

Her innovative vision and dedication to excellence define her leadership as Director of Curriculum, where she crafts resources to inspire and educate within the classical education tradition.