Leadership Team

Keith McDaniel
Superintendent
Prior to becoming the Superintendent of Shiloh Christian School, Keith McDaniel served the Shiloh Family as the Secondary Dean where he was responsible for all aspects of education for 6th - 12th grade. He collaborated as a member of the Shiloh Leadership Team where he conducted yearly planning, developed innovative interdisciplinary curriculum, aided in the management of school fiscal requirements and budgeting, and trained teachers in educational philosophy and leadership. In addition, Dr. McDaniel helped develop Shiloh’s current security plan and protocol and served as co-chair of our school accreditation through Cognia, ACSI, and ANSAA.
Dr. McDaniel is currently serving in his seventeenth year in the military. He served thirteen years in the United States Army where he operated as a Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot and recently transferred to the United States Air Force where he serves as an officer and pilot. During his tenure, he has received numerous awards and decorations to include a Combat Air Medal.
Dr. McDaniel is comfortable operating and leading in the fast-paced and ever-changing educational environment we face today. He is an internally driven, adaptable individual who seeks to follow Christ in all that he does. Dr. McDaniel will continue to go the extra mile for his students, teachers, and administrators as he takes on his role as President/Superintendent. It is his sincere desire to utilize his diverse experience that he has obtained over the years to invest in the Shiloh Family, the local community, and to make a lasting impact on the next generation through education. Mr. McDaniel and his wife Lauren have two children, and they are active members of Cross Church.
“As a dedicated and passionate facilitator of learning, I will utilize the best practices of education through unwavering optimism, drive, and patient diligence to ensure that each administrator, teacher, and student is equipped with the tools, knowledge, and resources necessary for life-long learning and success.” - Keith McDaniel, Superintendent, Shiloh Christian School
Education
- Higher Education Teaching Program, Harvard University, March 2024
- Executive Leadership Program, Oxford University, England 2020
- Doctorate of Education Educational Leadership, Liberty University, July 2021
- Educational Specialist, Educational Leadership Superintendent Track, December 2019
- Master of Science, Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University, August 2018
- Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, Arkansas Tech University, May 2013
Licensure
- Building Level Administrator K - 12th
- APSI Advanced Placement U.S. History Certification
- Health and Physical Education K - 12th
- Science, English, and History 4 – 8th

Katerina Foley
Elementary Principal
Mrs. Foley has served Shiloh Christian School for the past 40 years. She has enjoyed teaching kindergarten, first grade, gifted/talented, and home economics. For the past 25 years, she has served as the Elementary Dean and taught weekly chapel lessons. Mrs. Foley attended John Brown University where she earned a degree in Vocational Home Economics. She went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Family Studies and Child Development at the University of Arkansas. She has continued her education to add certifications in administration to her Arkansas licensure. She represents Shiloh as a Regional Accreditation Commissioner for the Central Region with ACSI, serves on accreditation teams for both ACSI and ANSAA, and teaches trainings for DHS in Arkansas. She recently completed her training as a Science of Reading Assessor in Arkansas. She and her husband Phillip have been married for 40 years, and they are active members of Cross Church. They have two adult children who graduated from Shiloh.

Alicia Brown
Director of Admissions/Public Relations
Mrs. Brown attended John Brown University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management. She has served Shiloh Christian School for the past 13 years as the Director of Admissions and Public Relations and joined Shiloh’s Leadership team in 2018. She enjoys working with new families and welcoming them into the Shiloh community. In addition to overseeing areas such as marketing, family relations, communications, website, and social media, she also leads Shiloh’s Secondary Leadership Programs. Mrs. Brown loves working with students involved in StuCo, Chick-fil-A Leaders Academy, S.A.L.T., and leading Shiloh's Secondary Student Experience trips. She and her husband Nathan have been married for 22 years, and they are active members of Cross Church. Alicia and Nathan have four children. Their oldest son Will is a 2022 graduate of Shiloh, is married to Bella, and serves in the United States Navy. Their oldest daughter Kate is a 2023 graduate and is working part-time at Shiloh and pursuing ministry opportunities. Eli and Liv are current Saints!

Michelle Young
Lead Assistant Elementary Principal/Pinnacle Hills Principal
Michelle Young graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Soon after, she earned her Master's degree and became certified as a K-12 Reading Specialist. She received a K-12 endorsement in English as a Second Language from John Brown University and a K-12 Dyslexia Therapist endorsement from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Michelle has spent the past 26 years, for the most part, working with teachers and students focused on learning and literacy development. Michelle and her husband, Jeff, will celebrate their 33rd wedding anniversary this year. They enjoy spending time with their adult children—son Jay, daughter Rachel, and Rachel's husband, J.T.—all of whom reside in northwest Arkansas.

Brett Unger
Secondary Principal
Mr. Unger received his bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and his master's degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas Tech University. He previously served 18 years with Springdale Schools, where he has taught, coached, and been an administrator. Mr. Unger last served as the assistant principal at Har-Ber High School, but also served as an administrator at Sonora Middle School and ALE at Lakeside Jr. High. In addition, Mr. Unger has served as a teacher and coach at Hellstern Middle School, Springdale High School, and Har-Ber High School. Brett and his wife Jodi, of 20 years, have four Shiloh Saints - Micah, London, Brooks, and Blake.

Tucker Barnard
Athletic Director
Coach Tucker Barnard brings a wealth of experience with 27 years in coaching and 15 years as an athletic administrator. A proud graduate of Oklahoma State University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology. From 2004 to 2011, Coach Barnard was the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at Shiloh, where he helped the program to five consecutive Arkansas state championship game appearances, winning four state titles. In 2011, he took the helm as Head Coach and Athletic Director at Stillwater High School, Oklahoma. Coach Barnard and his staff built a powerhouse in Stillwater. In his last five seasons there, his teams posted an outstanding 55–6 record, with an average scoreline of 46–16, culminating in the 6A‑II State Championship in 2022 in addition to two State Runners-Up finishes.Now in his 3rd season as the head coach at Shiloh, Coach Barnard’s teams have continued their winning ways, reaching the state championship game in each of his first two seasons. Off the field, Coach Barnard and his wife McKale are proud parents to three children: Carter, a football coach at Missouri State University; Tate, a sophomore at Shiloh; and Charlie, a freshman at Shiloh.

Evans Baggs
Middle School Principal
Evans holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University in Sports Management and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Gateway Seminary. He is also currently in the process of obtaining his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas. Evans spent over ten years serving as a pastor, teacher, mentor and leader within churches in San Francisco, CA and Wilmington, NC. At Shiloh, Evans taught 8th grade Bible for three years, where he also led our annual 8thgrade retreat. Evans has led GME trips to Peru & Nicaragua, served within our S.A.L.T program and is the Head Coach for our Golf team. Evans and his wife Natalie (Shiloh class of 2000), have two children, Elliot (11) in 6th grade and Nathan (8) in 3rd grade.
Keith McDaniel

Katerina Foley

Alicia Brown

Michelle Young

Brett Unger

Tucker Barnard

Evans Baggs
