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Yaritza Ortiz is a dedicated educator, innovator, entrepreneur, and real estate consultant with a fervent commitment to empowering students through inventive thinking and practical applications of STEM. She earned her Master of Science in Organizational Development, Learning, and Technology from Texas A&M University-Commerce and serves as the founder and president of 4wardInnovation, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting creativity, problem-solving, and intellectual property education.

At THEO, Yaritza teaches Biology, From Inventor to Entrepreneur, and Integrated Physics and Chemistry. She integrates her extensive experience in innovation and entrepreneurship into her curriculum, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of scientific principles and their real-world applications. As a Master Teacher of Invention and Intellectual Property Education, Yaritza collaborates with NASA HUNCH, the USPTO, and the InventEd community to enhance STEM education and inspire the next generation of inventors.

In addition to her educational endeavors, Yaritza is a proficient real estate consultant, recognized for her negotiation skills and problem-solving abilities. She applies her entrepreneurial acumen to assist clients in achieving their objectives, demonstrating her versatile expertise and dedication to making a positive impact across various sectors.

Guided by her Christian faith, Yaritza strives to live her best life while serving others, embodying the principles outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. She views her work as a means to uplift and empower communities, instilling values of integrity, perseverance, and purpose in her students and clients alike.

Yaritza has been honored with accolades such as Teacher of the Year, Teacher of the Month, and the CTE Career Catalyst Award. She seamlessly blends her educational and professional experiences to inspire others, proudly embracing her Puerto Rican heritage as a fundamental aspect of her identity and approach to innovation.

yaritzaortizcarrillo@gmail.com

I’m so happy to join the community of home schoolers at THEO.  

I’m married with two children and a precious daughter in law.  I’ve been homeschooling since 2010 and will be graduating my youngest in the spring of 2025.  I’m passionate about homeschooling and helping others reach their educational goals.  

I’ve been part of the N-TECH co-op for over a decade now and have been serving with the Charlotte Mason in North East Texas team for 3 years.  I’ve taught a variety of classes over the years with my favorites being chemistry and history.  I’ve taught chemistry at N-TECH for over 7 years now and plan to continue teaching there as well as THEO.  

I also do private homeschooling and tutoring for friends out of my house.  

Feel free to reach out with any questions. 

janna4520@hotmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/charlotte_mason_in_ne_texas

Education:

Associate of Science- Collin County Community College

Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Nursing- Texas Woman’s University

Personal:

I’ve always loved science ever since I was young. I was fascinated with God’s creation and how everything worked, but it took me a while to find the calling that God would put on my heart. I was homeschooled my whole life, from Pre-K to senior year of high school. I even took classes from THEO my 4 years of high school (Class of 2014).  Shortly after graduating, God lead me down the path to nursing. I started off at Collin County Community College and is where I took anatomy and physiology. I fell in love with that class and all the different systems in the human body. I knew for sure, in that class, that nursing was what I was meant to do. Now, I’ve been a Neonatal ICU nurse for over 6 years and have loved the time I’ve spent there. As young mom, who hopes to homeschool my own children one day, I’m very excited to start my teaching journey at THEO. I look forward to showing students how incredibly, and beautifully, God made the human body. I’m so excited for students to experience some of the hands-on learning that made me fall in love with this class!

My name is Craig Callon, and I have been an educator for a total of twelve years at the high school and college level. I have a Bachelor’s & Master’s degree in history from Sam Houston State University, and a Master’s in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. My teaching subjects have included U.S. History, World & Church History, Systematic Theology, Biblical Books, and various Biblical topics for local churches. My full time job is as a financial planner, for which I hold a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

My passion is to help students better understand Scripture and the Christian faith. The Bible richly rewards diligent study, and I hope to equip students to do their own Bible studies and to deepen their walk with Christ. I grew up Baptist and am now a part of the Anglican tradition at Christ Church in Plano. My wife Cheryl homeschools our daughter Vera Dei, who also attends THEO.

craigcallon@gmail.com