I began teaching in private preschools during my high school and college years as I pursued my degree and dream of becoming a professional educator. I taught grades 4, 5 and 6 for ten years in a public-school setting, and I hold teaching certificates in Texas and Virginia. I felt led to stay home once I became a mom to my two sensational sons.
My sons had learning styles and challenges that needed environments and methods beyond what their public and private schools were providing. God called me to begin homeschooling them towards the end of their elementary years, and it has been a blessing to see God use THEO to impact our entire family. I began teaching at THEO once my youngest was a senior.
At THEO, I strive for each student to embrace how he/she learns best and take ownership of that path, with parent and teacher support. I am privileged to work with students at THEO from our Friday Adventures kindergarteners all the way up to our seniors in Money Management God’s Way and Successful Student Strategies. I am also the director of our Friday Adventures program at THEO for our K-5th graders.
My high school classes, Money Management God’s Way and Successful Student Strategies incorporate a variety of teaching methods selected to guide students to make mature choices in order to be intentional teens and later thriving adults. My junior high classes deep dive into World Literature, Study Skills, and Texas History at a level that moves students towards applying what they read, learn and discuss to their own lives. I also teach a US Geography class (for grades 3-6) one day and week, and I enjoy their enthusiasm and love for learning. I work with the parents and student to offer adjustments in the class, if needed, for success. Everyone is respected as an individual COG (Child of God), as they strive to learn to be THEO servant leaders for Christ.