Blaine Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master of Arts in Education (TESOL) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and recently earned a Master of Divinity from Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. He joined Southern Preparatory Academy in spring 2022 as a teacher and became Academic Dean in the summer of 2025. Mr. Thompson has experience teaching in both public and private schools, including online instruction for international students. He incorporates his global travel experiences into the curriculum, emphasizing culture, ethics, and communication, and helps students develop critical thinking, effective communication, and analytical skills through reading, writing, and presentations.