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Mrs. Heather Renshaw

Teacher & Dean of Students

Theology, Drama, Music & Student Life

hrenshaw@chestertonpensacola.org

Mrs. Heather Renshaw is thrilled to bring her passion for the Faith and for the fine arts to Chesterton Academy of the Florida Martyrs as our Music, Drama, and Theology teacher.

A “revert” to the Catholic Faith, Mrs. Renshaw discerned a call to teach and evangelize after a successful career in Human Resource Management in Portland, Oregon. She wrote an award-winning book (Death by Minivan, Our Sunday Visitor) and traveled around the country speaking and teaching in various capacities. An award-winning family life columnist (Mea Maxima Cuppa, The Catholic Sentinel), Mrs. Renshaw wrote for numerous online outlets, and contributed to several devotional and Scripture study publications in addition to contributing to a book for young women called All Things Girl: Truth for Teens.

An accomplished liturgical musician, Mrs. Renshaw cantored throughout the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon for over 30 years and sang with the Oregon Symphony’s Gospel Christmas Choir for 10 years before moving to Pensacola in 2021 and joining St. Paul Catholic Church’s Adult Choir. Over the past two years, Mrs. Renshaw led multiple retreats for the students and faculty and taught students PK3-8 at St. Paul Catholic School. Mrs. Renshaw earned a certification from the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee’s Lay Formation Institute in April 2025. Mrs. Renshaw is currently working toward a Classical Education Philosophy certificate from Thales College.

She and her husband, David, were married in 2001, and have five amazing children (and two crazy dogs). Gaudete semper in Domino!

Mrs. Heather Renshaw
A Catholic high school in Pensacola

OUR MISSION

Under the patronage of G.K. Chesterton and in partnership with families and the Church, the mission of Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs is to foster a Culture of Life by forming a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and grounded in the truths of the Catholic faith.

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Catholic high school in Pensacola
Institute for Catholic Liberal Education
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Chesterton Academy of The Florida Martyrs admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

NOTICE OF MISCONDUCT REPORTING POLICIES In compliance with Section 1006.061(2) & (4), Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chesterton Academy of the Florida Martyrs has implemented and posted the following: 1. Reporting Misconduct ​​​Policies and Procedures: All instructional personnel, school administrators, and educational support employees must report any misconduct that affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student. Contact Person: Reports should be directed to: Alicia Carff Title: Executive Director Email: alicia@chestertonpensacola.org Phone: (850) 378-1303 Penalties for Noncompliance: Failure to report suspected or actual child abuse, abandonment, neglect, or alleged misconduct by educational personnel may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment, as well as potential criminal charges under Florida law. Website Information: Detailed policies and procedures can also be found on our school website at chestertonpensacola.org. 2. Child Abuse Reporting Signage In compliance with Section 1006.061(4), F.S., Chesterton Academy of the Florida Martyrs has posted a large-print sign (11 x 17 inches) in a clearly visible, student-accessible location. The sign contains: The statewide toll-free telephone number of the central abuse hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873) Instructions to call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Directions for accessing the Department of Children and Families (DCF) website for more information on reporting abuse, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation: https://www.myflfamilies.com/ Directions for accessing the Department of Education's website for more information on reporting acts that violate Section 800.101, F.S.: https://www.fldoe.org/ 3. Additional Reporting Requirements Statewide Reporting: Any individual can report child abuse, abandonment, or neglect by contacting the Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873). Emergency Reporting: If you witness an immediate threat to a student’s health or safety, call 9-1-1. This notice is posted in compliance with Florida law to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in our care. Thank you for your attention to these important procedures.

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 588

Pensacola, FL 32591 

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Tel: 850-378-1303

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