Our LEADERSHIP
DA Schools’ staff is the heartbeat of our school — you won't find a more dedicated, student-focused group of people anywhere.
Robb Warfield,
Superintendent
25 years in 4 countries as educator, principal and director. Master's degree in School Administration, Master’s of Arts in Education, Bachelor’s of Arts degree in History. He came to Dakar Academy as the principal of Central Campus in 2015, became director in 2016, opened DA West in 2019, DA Co-op Campuses in Guinea in 2020 and DA South in 2022.
Robbie Crane, District Team Leader and Head Chaplain
25 years as Senior, Associate and Youth Pastor & Mission Director/Strategist. Leadership of short-term mission teams & partnerships in over 20 countries, planted long-term missionaries in 3 countries, & established church planters in 2 states. Certified church re-planter with NAMB, Bachelor's & Master's degrees in Theology.
Kris Yeomans,
Operations Officer
15+ years of experience in 4 countries as a Manager and Director of Operations, Master's degree in Public Administration, Bachelor's degree in Bible/Ministry. 6 years of management and work experience in Asia and West Africa.
Matt Perdue, Director and K-12 Principal of DA Central
13 years in 3 countries as an educator and principal, Educational Specialist and Master’s degree in Education in School Counseling, Instructional Leadership Certificate, Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.
Dan Hein, DA
South Director & District Curriculum Coordinator
25+ years in 4 countries as educator, principal and director. Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, Lifetime Teaching Certification, Bachelor’s degree in Education, Bachelor of Arts degree.
Cheryl Turner,
DA West Director
25+ years in 5 countries as an educator, principal and administrator. Master's Degree in Curriculum Development and Instruction, Certificate in Leadership & Cultural Diversity, Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Christian Education. Grew up in Africa and raised her children as 'third culture kids' in Central & Southern Africa.
Charles Ibsen, Finance & Development Strategist
19 years in operations and management in NGOs in West Africa, Master’s degree in Business Administration in Global Economic Development, grew up in Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire.
Robbie Pope, Director of Technology & Communications
15+ years of experience in public education as an educator and administrator, 10 years of experience in technology leadership and Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education
Bradley Wise, Business Specialist