Mr. Hardin serves as the Head of the Grammar School at Tulsa Classical Academy, where he oversees the moral and academic formation of students in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. With over a decade of experience in classical education, Mr. Hardin works to foster a school culture that emphasizes both intellectual excellence and the development of virtue.

Having taught at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, Mr. Hardin contributes to both instructional leadership and faculty mentorship. He believes that a school’s strength lies in its faculty, and he is dedicated to guiding a community of lifelong learners who are united in purpose and committed to their own ongoing formation.

Mr. Hardin holds a Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from Ave Maria University. Drawing inspiration from the great ancient minds such as Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, and Thomas Aquinas, as well as from more recent figures such as the Founding Fathers, G.K. Chesterton, and William Bennett, he integrates these teachings into his leadership, emphasizing both intellectual discipline and moral development.

Together with his wife, Mr. Hardin is raising their growing family in Tulsa, where they spend their free time reading, enjoying the outdoors, play-acting, and music.