Instructors

Corinne Ables

Corinne is a homeschool mom to three amazing kids, small business owner, and someone who finds joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. When not juggling lessons or running the family business, you'll find her in the garden, at the gym, or finding ways to serve the Lord and my community.

Joanne Abrahams

Having a passion for history and my daughter loves fashion so I decided to combine those two interests into an exciting and engaging course. I have been a homeschool mom for 10+ years. I have an undergrad degree in business, a Masters degree in Human Services and am currently working on my MBA.

Amber Aguilar

Amber Aguilar has an associate degree in Pharmacy Technology and a certification in Phlebotomy. She is married with three children and beginning her 11th year of homeschooling. She is a Sunday school teacher at church, a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and the Troop Coordinator for American Heritage Girls in Temple.

Daniela Alvarado

Daniela Alvarado is the mother of three children. She has been homeschooling her two oldest for four years and they all have been a part of Co-op for three years. Spanish is her first language so she enjoys teaching and sharing the gift of being bilungual.

Monica Ansley

Yessi Argabright

Yessi Argabright is married to a wonderful man and her High School sweet heart, Alex. Together they have 4 kids ages 14, 10, 5, and 1. Three girls and their boy sandwiched in the middle. It has always been a dream of hers to homeschool her children, but it wasn’t until COVID hit that the Lord began to make this possible. It has been an adventure of learning to trust in God. The Lord continues to use my children to make me more like Him and to fill me with joy and wonder. Children truly are a gift.

Gayle Ash

Gayle Ash is an attorney and has homeschooled all three of her children through high school. Her youngest will graduate this year. Gayle and her husband John have been in the financial services industry for over 30 years.

John Ash

John Ash was a founding Charger coach in 2006 and is the visionary that has brought the Chargers to where we are today. His tireless energy and encouragement to our athletes has set the standard for this fine organization. A member of the Chargers Athletics Council, Coach Ash has coached Charger football, basketball, and track & field.  He founded the Texas State Homeschool Track & Field Championships, and served as its Meet Director 2009-2016.  Coach Ash was a team captain of the Belton High School football team where he was a fullback and defensive back, and also played basketball and ran track.  He previously coached 11-man tackle football for the Central Texas Youth Football League, and the Belton Youth Football League.  A graduate of Southwestern University in Georgetown, he has been a Regional Vice President with Primerica Financial Services for over 20 years, and has an office in Temple.  His son, Stephen, played Charger football, basketball, baseball, and track, Andrew has played Charger football, basketball, soccer, and track, and daughter Sarah has played soccer, basketball, and track.  Coach Ash and his family attend the Fifteenth Street Church in Temple, where he frequently ministers in the pulpit and with the youth.   

Jennifer Autrey

Jennifer is in her sixth year of homeschooling her four boys. She graduated from Texas A&M University.  She has been married for 15 years and has lived all over the US as an Army wife.  She volunteers through various military organizations as well as at her church.  Having held several board positions and leading many women's groups has shown her the importance of public speaking.  The Lord has given her a passion for teaching her children.

Jennifer Autrey

Jennifer is in her 8th year of homeschooling six children. She is a military wife and enjoys travelling the world with her family. Texas is home and she is a proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of '03. She is passionate about homeschooling and loves to see the youth engaged and excited about learning.

Shawna Ayles

Shawna is a homeschool mom, born and raised in Texas. She basically lived her childhood on the back of a horse, and has a background in the legal field and the arts. She and her family have homeschooled for four years and enjoy, among other things, road trips, reading, camping, movies, board games, and dogs!

April Bacon

Mrs. Bacon is a crochet instructor with 30 years experience, she enjoys teaching different forms and trends of crochet.

Jennifer Baker

Jennifer Baker is a mom to four incredible children and has been married to her husband, Bobby, for 16 years. She began her homeschool journey ten years ago when her oldest was in preschool and has continued, since. In addition to homeschooling, Jennifer has had experience working with kiddos since she was a teenager, including kiddos with special needs, from babysitting and tutoring deaf children, working with neuro-diverse children in a church setting, teaching in a local elementary school, and then adopting their cognitively impaired/developmentally delayed son seven years ago. Jennifer also leads the elementary children's ministry in her church, where her entire family actively serves the Lord in many areas including: children's ministry, audio-visual and leading worship through music. To relax and wind down, Jennifer enjoys reading, sipping on lattes, sitting in the sunshine while the kids play outside, taking walks through the neighborhood and playing the piano.

Jeffery Banning

Mr. Banning has a PhD in organic chemistry and worked in industry for over 35 years before recently retiring. He and his wife have 6 [grown] children and home schooled them all K-12. He holds 160 US Patents in the areas of dye chemistry, polymer chemistry and organic /polymer synthesis. He has taught over 100 home school students a college preparatory chemistry course, through a HS-Coop in Oregon, from 2001 to 2018. He has also performed chemical demonstrations/chemical magic shows to thousands of grade school through high school students throughout his career.

Julie Banning

Mrs. Banning has an MS in theoretical math and has taught math at the university level from college algebra through calculus for 4 years. After their first child came along, she shifted teaching math from, university students, to her children [all 6 of them] as she home-schooled them all [K-12]. She has also tutored dozens of students over the years; from grade school, college, and everything in between - subjects such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and calculus.

Laura Barge

Laura Barge has been homeschooling since 2008. She holds a Ph.D. in physics from Baylor University and is a registered IEW instructor.

Rachel Bashore

Rachel is a homeschool Christian mom of four. She has been homeschooling for two years. Rachel enjoys running and loves encouraging children to follow through with what they have started. 

Dawn Bentley

Dawn Bentley is a former high school counselor and has taught several homeschool co-op classes. She has a B.A. in English and a M.Ed. in School Counseling. She has worked in a college writing center, helping students from the beginning stages of outlining to the completed, polished paper.

Kevin Bergan

Tricia Bergan

Angelica Bernal

Angelica Bernal homeschools her 11 kids. Prior to homeschool she was a paraeducator and a preschool teacher’s aide. She has participated in two other co-ops in California prior to moving to Texas and taught various classes through them.
 

Courtney Brewer

Kourtni Briscoe

Kourtni Briscoe is a passionate educator, artist, and Army veteran with a strong commitment to helping students build resilience, confidence, and a love for learning. With a Bachelor?s degree in Graphic Design and over 7 years of homeschooling experience, she brings a creative and hands-on approach to education. Her 8+ years of service in the U.S. Army instilled the discipline and leadership she now applies in the classroom, empowering students to develop a growth mindset through engaging, real-world lessons. She believes that with the right mindset, every challenge is an opportunity to grow.

Amber Broda

Amber Broda has a passion for inspiring creativity and love of learning in the children she teaches. Amber has a BS in Human Development and Family Science. In the past, Amber has been a pre-school teacher and ran an art focused playgroup for many years. Her annual Messy Parties are a legend among friends. Amber currently teaches ESL online and homeschools 3 daughters ages 10-14.

Shauna Bromell

Shauna is the mother of 4 daughters and has been married to her husband Rijente for 19 years. It has been during his time serving with the military that she has been able to travel and expand her love of food in various countries around Europe. Shauna describes herself as a self taught cook sharing her talents with various organizations such as Family Readiness Groups, Vacation Bible School where she would plan, cook, and feed over 350 people each summer while stationed in Italy, and last but not least many family and friends get togethers. When not cooking Shauna is busy running her small crafting business and spending time with her church family in Study and hosting Hymn Sings.

Cheryl Bulls

Cheryl Bulls is a retired English teacher with over thirty years experience. She continues to enjoy classic literature and the opportunity to share it with her grand daughter whom she has homeschooled the past seven years. She hopes to enrich her Co-op students through an engaging, enjoyable experience that can serve them throughout their entire life.

Rebecca Burrow

Rebecca Burrow is a lifelong lover of history, particularly of how history is the working out of God's almighty plan for His children to bring them to redemption in Jesus Christ. American history is a great love and she looks forward to teaching God's providence in the history of our great nation.

Carlotta Butler

Jackie Cabaniss

Mrs. Cabaniss has four children and has been homeschooling for over 16 years. She's a graduate of TAMU and a Certified Public Accountant.

Sandra Carney

De Castillo

De has been homeschooling for 20 years and having a blast with her own kids and yours the whole time.

Chaille Chambless

Chaille is a dedicated mother of three daughters and has been happily married to her husband, Michael, for 14 years. As a passionate Girl Scout troop leader, she enjoys empowering young girls through hands-on activities and teaching valuable life skills. Chaille graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Management Information Systems and has over 14 years of experience as a senior manager in tax technology consulting. In her free time, Chaille enjoys reading, crafting, baking for her cottage bakery, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Amanda Click

Janey Cloe

Master Barak Cloe

Master Barak Cloe, a former homeschool and co-op student who graduated in 2012, is a Master 4th degree black belt and a certified master instructor who studied under Grand Master Bird for fourteen years. Master Cloe managed his own taekwondo school while attending UMHB. Grand Master Bird honored Master Cloe by passing his taekwondo program on to him.  Master Cloe's program, Anvil Martial Arts, will be the foundation for the Co-op classes.  He will oversee our program and conduct testing.

Tori Coffman

Tori Coffman was a former public school kindergarten teacher with a BS in Health Science. She has four kinds and has really come to love the freedom and connection that comes with homeschooling. It has been a great fit for their family. She also enjoys finding fun, creative ways to help her kids learn and grow.

Sheila Combs

Mrs. Combs has been teaching children most of her adult life in different capacities. She has worked in every position at a child development center, taught at a private school grades pre-K thru 8th, and has homeschooled her own 6 children for the last 11 years. Mrs. Combs has a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction, with an emphasis in Child Development. She loves teaching and watching children grow in their education!

Jourdan Conzelmann

Jourdan was a high school biology teacher before switching gears to a homeschool instructor. She has taught a variety of science classes from ecology to genetics in public schools, private school, and homeschool co-ops. Jourdan has been homeschooling her three children for twelve years.

Crystalyn Cook

Crystalyn graduated University with a bachelor's degree in Biology. She finds everything God made absolutely fascinating and tries to share her passion with her students. She has 3 kids and has been homeschooling for 7 years now.

Karen Craddock

Stephanie Craig

Stephanie Craig grew up in Houston, Texas, and was a competitive gymnast for five years. In high school, she became a member and captain of "The award winning Cypress Creek Silverados," a drill team of about ninety girls. The Lord opened her heart to believe the gospel of Jesus Christ during this time, and she placed her faith in Him. He has been her closest friend and the strength of her life ever since. - Stephanie attended Texas A&M University and graduated with a BS in Elementary Education. She met the love of her earthly life there, and they were married in 1996. The Lord began to add to their numbers while her husband was attending medical school. Upon moving to Temple in 2004 for his residency, she decided to begin homeschooling their son. While living in central Texas, she discovered a beautiful community of homeschool moms. Her family participated in the homeschool co-op, which then met in Belton, and Stephanie taught her first homeschool dance and tumbling class there. Following her husband?s residency in Temple, the family moved to El Paso for thirteen years. During those days in El Paso, Stephanie began attending an adult ballet class, which she loved. She has been dancing ever since! - The family returned to Central Texas in 2017 to be closer to Stephanie's mom, whose health was failing, and to be nearer to their oldest son, who was attending Texas A&M. The Lord has blessed her and her husband with eight children, and He's given her the joy of homeschooling each of them.

Carol Crim

Carol Crim has volunteered the past two semesters with my youngest child off our and has volunteered to step-up as the lead teacher this next semester. This Spring, they will be learning to recognize our numbers and learning a playful song in Spanish each week as this is her great love and expertise. Carol has a Master degree in Curriculum & Instruction, and a Bachelor degree in Spanish. She has taught Spanish both at the high school and young elementary/pre-k levels for 10+ years.

Amber Crosby

Amber is a homeschooling mom of 12 years. She is the mom of five kiddos and the wife of an amazing husband! She loves teaching music and working outside.

Joy Crosby

Joy has been a homeschool mom for over 20 years. She is mother to 8 and grandma to 6 (and one on the way)! She loves teaching at co-op and getting to know the kids. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Cole Dahlberg

Cole is a licensed aircraft mechanic. He has 10 years experience working on aircraft.

Michael Davidson

Michael has been involved in sports throughout his life, including football, baseball and track. He spent 13 years in the military and 2.5 years as a police officer. He and his wife Kristi have been homeschooling their son Garrett for a year. 

Danielle Davis

Danielle Davis has 3 fun kids and has been homeschooling them for 7 years. Her favorite board games are Split and Settlers of Catan.

Jennifer Davis

Jennifer is a homeschooling mom to three ceautiful kids.  She and her family moved to Texas almost two years ago from Mississippi.  She holds a B.S. in Interior Design, but left her work to be at home with her children.  She has always loved books and was an avid reader as a child.  One of her passions is helping to make reading fun for kids and helping them to become passionate readers, as well.

Nicole Davis

Nicole is a mom of 5 children and has homeschooled for 10 years. They are a military family who have been apart of our community since 2019. She is a coach for the Lady Chargers High School volleyball team and serves as Co-op's Treasurer.

Brandi Deffendall

Brandi Deffendall has been a part of our homeschool co-op for several years. She enjoys homeschooling her two daughters and learning along with them.
 

To Be Determined

Courtney Diggs

Courtney Diggs is a mama of 2 girls (8 and 5) and a wife of 10 years. She loves homeschooling and also loves having the opportunity to teach other kiddos! She loves learning new things and is always up for new challenges. Courtney was a student midwife for almost 2 years but is currently taking a break and focusing on her sweet family.
 

Karen Doffing

Karen Doffing is a full-time working mom of four and grandma to three. She loves Jesus, enjoys making art, lifts weights, and goes for the occasional jog-mostly to clear her head. Coffee is her daily essential, and her sense of humor helps keep everything in perspective.

Sarah Doran

Sarah Doran has a deep appreciation for vocal performance arts and enjoys fostering a love of music in her choir students. This will be her fourth semester teaching choir and her fifth semester overall teaching at Cen-Tex Co-op.

Lindsay Dougless

Lindsay Dougless is Registered Nurse, labor and delivery nurse, student midwife, a wife, and mother of three. Lindsay and her family love nature, being outdoors, and spending time together.

Megan Downs

Megan has been homeschooling for 5 years and loves teaching kids Bible truths. Megan and her husband have 5 kids of their own and are very involved with their church.

Sarah Dunham

Sarah has been homeschooling her 3 children since early 2019. She has a master's degree in early elementary education and spent 5 years teaching 1st and 3rd grade in public school before having her own children. Currently she homeschools her twin 10 year olds while crossing her fingers that the second year of public school continues to be a blessing for her 15 year old daughter who enjoys swimming varsity for Lake Belton highschool.

Rebekah Durham

Rebekah Durham has been home schooling some or all of her children off and on since 2005. She received her Bachelors of Science in Education (Intermediate Emphasis) in 1996 from John Brown University. She has 4 years of classroom teaching experience. Rebekah has lived in Temple, TX since 2016.

Kammie Dusek

Kammie has 4 children who she has homeschooled for the past 6 years. She is a homeschool graduate herself and was a member of BCCHEA, now known as CenTex Christian Homeschool Coalition. Kammie and her husband are goat and rabbit farmers and enjoy thier little farm life.

Tiffany Elliott

I am the mother of three beautiful children, Dominic(15), Tygue(5) and Lucy(3). I graduated in 2000 from Lebanon High School located in Lebanon, Missouri. I married my military man, Kyle, in 2011. Since our marriage, we have lived in Missouri, Italy, Tennessee and now Texas. I have always loved arts and crafts and I try to do something creative everyday. As a family we love to travel and go on outdoor excursions. It’s such a blessing and a privilege to be able to homeschool our children, this is our fifth year in our continuing adventure as homeschoolers and participating in a co-op community. I love being part of an extended family where I can combine my passion of art and education with your children and help expand their creative minds!!!

Amanda Fagan

Amanda is a licensed cosmetologist here in Texas and Michigan and has been in the industry for 15 years. She has experience working at a salon & spa setting, as a make up artist, and a salon owner.

Rosetta Fedelem

Rosetta grew up in Central Texas. She is half Mexican and has fond memories of going to visit her grandparents where they lived on a border town near Mexico. She enjoyed the loud, large, family gatherings and learned a lot from Mami Tere, her abuela. - - She is eager to share some fun Mexican crafts and culture with children.

Giovanna Feliciano

Giovanna, has been apart of this co-op community beginning in 2015. Her love for children is evident in her spark to read during rally time and her enthusiasm to enusre her students learn and have fun while doing it.

Katie Finch

Katie is the mom to 4 kids and they are completing their 3rd year homeschooling! They've been involved with CenTex Co-op since spring 2017 and love the learning they get to do! She has been raising rabbits with her kids for the last year and has shown across the Southwest US in 5 different breeds. They are active in the "Rabbit World" and have a family-owned registered rabbitry.

Tonya Fisher

Tonya Fisher has been a bible class teacher for 8+ years. She has also taught PreK 4 for two semesters. She enjoys being around the little ones and watching them grow. Tonya has two girls; Cori, who is 8, and Daryn, who is 4.

Lindsey Flanagan

Lindsey is the mother of 4 boys ages 9, 6, 4, & 2 and has taught at Co-op for two semesters now (both art classes). She looks forward to teaching a different subject this time around and sharing her love of food and cooking!

Sara Fleming

Sara is a follower of Christ, military wife of 16 years, and homeschool Mom to two wonderful, special boys. She has been homeschooling for almost 9 years and has been teaching for even longer. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Christian Education. She currently works from home part-time as an ESL teacher and copywriter. She especially loves raising and caring for her chickens, cooking healthy, allergy-safe meals, and spending quality time with her family!

Barbie Friend

Barbie is a returning teacher at co-op.  She loves art and helping kids tap in to their own creativity.  She believes that everyone is an artist in some way.  She taught high school art in Arizona before having her own children.  Her three daughters are active in co-op.

Destiny Frost

Mrs.Frost will be bringing recipes from her very own kitchen as well as other crowd favorites! A true Texas Homemaker, you?ll feel right at home with Mrs.Frost as you learn the tricks and tips to make your guests feel right at home!

Dan Fulmer

Dan Fulmer is Traci Fulmer’s loving husband, and dad to Matthew, Nathan, and Bailey. He is a network service technician at PDI by day, and someone who likes to blow stuff up when he can by night. Not big stuff. Just fun things.

Traci Fulmer

Welcome to Co-op! I am the Coordintaor for the CenTex Homeschool Co-op, and I've been involved for the past 10 years. I have three boys who have learned much and enjoyed their experience with Co-op. We hope your family does, too,

Maryann Gabo

Maryann earned her bachelors degree in psychology at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. - Her teaching journey began with serving Sunday school aged children, and youth at her childhood church. - Maryann also had the privilege of serving in the children's ministry as the coordinator at Arcadia Community Church, for three years. - She also had the opportunity to help out as a temporary teacher for preschool students at Arcadia Christian School. - Maryann, along with her wonderful husband Eduardo, of 20 years are currently homeschooling their 4 amazing, hilarious kids, Luke, Sarah, David, and Ethan. - Maryann enjoys road trips with her family, and finds cleaning and organizing very therapeutic.

Kathy Gerig

Kathy became a Christian at the age of 9 and has taught in various roles in the church from nursery to high school Sunday school. Currently, she volunteers in Awana's and attends an adult Community Bible Study class. Kathy has two adult children and 4 wonderful grandchildren, who are homeschooled. She earned a BSN from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and has worked in adult nursing for over 20 years. Her sincere desire is for her students to begin to understand the miracle of the human body and God's great design and purpose for each one of us.

Michelle Gidley

Michelle has homeschooled for 13 years. She is the mother of three teen boys. Michelle worked for the VA before homeschooling. She loves science and experimenting with science.

Michelle Gidley

Michelle has homeschooled for 13 years. She is the mother of three teen boys. Michelle worked for the VA before homeschooling. She loves science and experimenting with science.

Rochelle Gilbert

Rochelle is a homeschooling mama to 5 kids ranging from 8-16yr old. Rochelle and her family have been a part of Centex for 2 years now. She has many years of experience working with children of all ages and looks forward to having your student in class!

Misty Glover

Mrs. Glover has been happily married to her husband (Mark )for 23 years. She has 5 children, ages 22,19,13,11,and 7. Currently she teaches her 3 youngest children at home and attends co-op on Mondays. Mrs.Glover has taught the youth in her church for more than 10 years,helping in youth choir, youth church programs, and vacation bible programs.In her earlier years, Misty attended UMHB for 2 years and Temple college for 1 year pursuing a nursing degree. Mrs. Glover worked in management while in college to help pay for books, but did not earn a degree. Later she turned her focus on taking care of family. Her heart is in teaching the youth and helping them as much as possible.

June Gortarez

June is the mom of two great boys, and they have been active in Co-op since 2016. She has a degree in Theatre for Youth and Pedagogy. She has been involved in the performing arts for over 25 years.

Priscilla Griffin

Priscilla ran a home baking business back when she lived in North Carolina. She is self taught and likes to make new creations from time to time. As a mom of 4 she enjoys making them yummy desserts all the time.

Shanna Grote

Shanna Grote has has been a small business owner for over 15 years. She believes it's important to teach our youth how to apply things they have learned in every day life. Shanna has an MBA from Texas A&M university and an undergrad in adult education. She will work with your student on learning the concepts as long as they are giving their best.

Jen Hall

Jennifer has been homeschooling for six years and loves it. She is a mom to seven kiddos and is married to a man who supports their full and sometimes crazy family.  She can't wait to meet and teach your students, too.

Karin Hall

Karin has been homeschooling for 16 years. Karin and her husband Brandon and all 5 of their children enjoy playing sports and games of all kinds, including dodgeball.

Gwendy Hardcastle

Rich & Danielle Hart

This is Rich and Danielle's second semester with CenTex and they enjoy the community and learning opportunities the group offers. The have lived in Texas for 10 years and come from Omaha NE. They have 6 children. They love homeschooling and look forward to serving and getting to know more community members through teaching.

CJ Hebert

CJ Hebert has been married for 21 years and has 5 kids. She has been homeschooling for the past 10 years. She is a youth leader, and she coaches a puppet and drama team at her church.
 

Nikki Hernandez

Nikki has been a homeschool mom for four years, she has a bachelor in English from UMHB, a love of history and period literature! She enjoys reading, camping with her family and learning new things. 

Caden Hill

Caden Hill enjoys the outdoors, having fun, chocolate milk, and playing Gagaball.

David & Whitney Hill

David and Whitney Hill have been homeschooling for 13 years. They have 5 kids and are frequently outside with their crew playing games. They enjoy traveling the country and exploring God's creation.

Karen Hoglund

Karen Hoglund is originally from Miami, FL and has lived WA, MA, and TX states with her husband Tommy and their daughter Abigail. They began the homeschool journey during the 2017-18 school year and decided to settle in to call Harker Heights, TX their home. Karen is also blessed to have a degree in Occupational Therapy and to be able to serve the pediatric population. It is her hope to use the skills and knowledge God has provided to help the homeschooling community as well.

Rachel Howard

Rachel is a UMHB graduate. She has a husband, Blake, and 2 children. Connor is 20 and a student at Texas A&M and Hallie is 13 and involved at Coop. She loves working with babies and preschoolers at our church, FBC Salado, and Co-op. Her other favorite things are spending time with family, travel, read, and watch movies.

Jessica Hubbard

Jessica is originally from the Great Northwest but moved to Texas over ten years ago for an elementary teaching job.  She survived six years of teaching second grade in Killeen, and is now grateful to be a stay-at-home-teacher-mom of three busy beautiful girls.

Christina Hulsey

I am the crazy blessed mom of 6 kids, 3 of whom I have the privilege of homeschooling. I've been married to my awesome husband for 22 years. I love the Lord and am passionate about sharing his word with others.

David Johnson, Sr.

Amy Kachner

This is Amy's third year of homeschooling. She loves to cook and looks forward to enjoying PE with your kids! 

Rachel Kiernan

Rachel is a mother of five kids and a military spouse. Homeschooling has been a wonderful blessing to the family and she looks forward to teaching your children.

Wendy Kilburn

Wendy is the wife of David and mom of 5 kids ages 7-25, and this is her 21st year homeschooling. They own a couple of businesses, one is boring and the other is customer service oriented. Their kids sell their crafts at various small fairs, and she has taught entrepreneurship from a Biblical perspective at a local school.

Marcelino Klassy

Marcelino has been teaching in one form or another for several years. His students have ranged in age from 5 to 82. As a homeschool graduate who is married to a homeschool graduate, he values the importance of having parents involved in the training of their children and believes that co-op is a great supplement to homeschooling. - - Although an introvert by personality, Marcelino has enjoyed participating in various forms of performance arts. He looks forward to helping your students capture the attention of the audience through expressive creativity.

Megan Klassy

Megan Klassy, homeschool graduate and now wife and homeschool mother, is an an avid reader who loves literature and history. She fell in love with books while in middle school and has read voraciously ever since. From 2020 to present, she has read 409 books and counting. The way that literature opens a window into various time periods throughout history is particularly thrilling to her.

Milissa Kleinfelder

Milissa is married to Don, and they have two amazing children. She has been both a homeschool teacher and a kindergarten teacher and is currently pursuing a doctorate in education. Milissa enjoys reading, music, Bible study, travel, and spending time with family.

Anna Larson

Anna Larson has been writing extensively for more than 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English and used that to launch a career in marketing and adult education. Now, as a military wife and mother, Anna owns her own freelance writing company, NomadAbout, that serves the copywriting needs of companies across the United States. Anna is well versed in all styles of writing including creative, academic, and technical. She looks forward to working with your student!

Casey Lazo

Casey is a retire, military wife and has been homeschooling her 3 kids for 9 years. She enjoys teaching specialty classes at Co-op and watching kids make new connections. Students will need pencils, scissors, glue, and crayons, colored pencils or markers.

Melody Ledger

Melody and her family have been members of CenTex since 2021. She has two sons who love playing Gaga Ball. She has taught/supervised Gaga Ball at co-op for two years.

Kimberly Little

She has taught as a support teacher for ESL elementary students, as well as tutored reading and math for elementary students. Kimberly and her husband have homeschooled their daughter, Sarah, for 8 years. She enjoys reading, gardening, weaving, sewing, and cooking.

Adriana Lopez

Adriana is a wife and mother to 3 girls. She enjoys reading books about all the far off places she hopes to visit someday.

Crystal Love-Carroll

Jasmine Lucero

Jasmine Lucero is a wife of 33 years, mom to 8, and grandma to (soon-to-be) 6. She has homeschooled her children for close to 30 years and only has 11 more years to go. She is a practicing clinical herbalist with 20 years of experience and is the publisher of the Christian Herbal Magazine.

Marisa Lucia

Marisa Lucia is one of the Coordinators of Co-op, but most importantly she is a wife and mother.

Monica Macias

This will be Monica's 6th year homeschooling her 3 kids. She has a bachelors degree in Liberal Studies from - CSUSB. She loves being in the kitchen and cooking with/for her family and can't wait to share that with your children.

Daniel Maddux

Daniel Maddux is a homeschool graduate and enjoys serving our homeschool community.  He assisted his brother, Jacob Maddux, in starting the Chargers Soccer team in the fall of 2016.  Coach Daniel is a graduate of the University of Houston Downtown, and is a technical writer with PDI in Temple.  He attends 15th Street Church of Christ in Temple, where he is an integral part of the prayer ministry and outreach.

Jacob Maddux

Jacob Maddux was a star kicker with the CenTex Chargers football team, and graduated from his homeschool in 2015.

Sena Maddux

Coach Sena Maddux has served as Volleyball Commissioner since she pioneered the Lady Chargers volleyball program in 2012, and has served as a member of the Chargers Athletics Council since then.  Coach Maddux was an all-star volleyball player at Belton High School and led her team to many victories, including playoffs!  Belton did not have a girls' track team when Coach Maddux went to school there, but when she was in 8th grade, she and her younger sister and cousins had an impressive victory in an exhibition sprint relay running in their bare feet against the high school team from Bruceville-Eddy at the district track meet.  She is tireless and efficient and we are thrilled to have her leading our volleyball program.  She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a master's in biology from Baylor University.  She and husband, Hank, have five children: Dr. Laura is a professor at Lamar University in Beaumont; Daniel graduated from the University of Houston and owns a technical writing business as well as working for PDI; Landon is a graduate of Harding University in Arkansas and coaches soccer in Pflugerville ISD; Sarah is a graduate of Texas A&M University and is doing graduate work in biology; and Jacob graduated in 2015 after a stellar career with the Chargers varsity football and basketball teams, as well as being an excellent soccer player and state champion shot putter.  Hank is a surveyor, and the Madduxes make their home in Belton.  They attend the Fifteenth Street Church of Christ in Temple where Coach Maddux is involved with summer youth programs.

Staci Mast

Angi Mattox

Angi and her husband have four children and seven grandchildren. She loves all things homeschool related, and is enjoying the middle school and high school years with her younger two. Angi and her family have been part of Co-op off and on for several years, and are happy to be back.

Jennifer Maxson

Jeni Maxson. Loves art and photography. Has been a photographer for 20 plus years. Enjoys all forms of photography including dance, sports and familys. Mrs. maxson has been homeschooling for 10 years. She has 4 children age 20,19,17 and 16.

Jennifer McAnally

Jennifer is a stay at home mom with a background in art . She and her husband chose to homeschool to ensure that a Christian-based education was central to their children’s upbringing. She enjoys painting, sculpting, photography, and gardening, and spending time with her family.

CaSandra McClennon

Lauren McGinley

She is a homeschool mom who was a nurse before coming home full time to homeschool and help with paperwork for her husband's metal fabrication welding business. She has experience with being an employee and employer.

Valerie McLean

Valerie is a homeschool mom of two. She and her husband own a shooting/archery range in Belton and enjoy introducing people to shooting sports. The McLeans have been part of CenTex for 6 years.

Michala McWhirter

Michala McWhirter is an experienced educator with six years of teaching experience in business education and computers in public schools. A serial entrepreneur, she combines her passion for creativity with her extensive knowledge of the business world, inspiring her students to think innovatively. Always on the lookout for new hobbies, Michala enjoys reading and spending time outdoors, which fuels her diverse interests and informs her engaging teaching style. With a commitment to fostering a dynamic learning environment, she encourages her students to explore their own creative potentials.

Alisha Meija

Alisha has been homeschooling her three children, aged 13-18, for eight years.  She feels that this class would be an asset for young people as they enter adulthood.

Melissa Middlebrook

Melissa is a mom of three--she has two homeschool graduates (2021 and 2022), and her last student will graduate in 2026! She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, making a mess with assorted arts and crafts, and serving on her church's hospitality team.

Tiffany Miller

Tiffany Miller is a homeschooling mom to four children. She also has a degree in elementary education and taught in both public and private schools for several years before having her own children, who have all been homeschooling now since the beginning. Her family has been involved in Centex Co-op for the past six years.

Jon & Rebekah Mills

Rebekah is a physician assistant with additional focus on nutrition on prevention of disease. She has homeschooled for six years. Jon is a firefighter and will be alternating teaching on his shifts off. They are active in their church, community and love to travel.

Melissa Mirick

Melissa has been homeschooling her two boys for five years and loves every minute of it. She taught Psychology and English for many years at the high school level and is fascinated by the human mind.

Anthony Morehouse

Anthony has enjoyed archery in competition and hunting for many years. He has worked in law enforcement for 17 years. The Morehouse Family have been members of the Co-op for 8 years.

Allison Morrow

Allison has been homeschooling for 3 years. She has enjoyed Crossfit and weight lifting for the past four years. She played percussion for 8 years and enjoys music of all sorts. Allison has two children who love homeschool! Co-op is one of their favorite parts of homeschooling. 

Tante Motu

Tante works as a music instructor giving private lessons, and as a worship leader for the Cove Life Church, in Copperas Cove, Texas. He went to Texas State University for musical arts and education. He is a gifted musician and vocal artist, and takes great joy in sharing this talent with others wanting to expand their musical knowledge.

Mrs. Ann Munoz

Ann Munoz is in her 7th year of homeschooling her children and was homeschooled herself all the way until college. She studied culinary arts, nutrition and is a certified yoga instructor. She currently teaches at JC School of Jiu-Jitsu in Belton TX where she is a purple belt and trains with her whole family. Ann is also an army wife and has lived and traveled around the world. She loves all things artistic and creative.

Starr Nalley

Starr's goal is to help children navigate through this ever-changing world. She has a Master's in Business and a Bachelor's in Psychology. Her amazing husband is a First Responder, and they have 2 awesome sons. One son is in college and our teen attends Co-Op. We travel from Copperas Cove to be with the Co-Op because we believe it's definitely worth it! Faith & Family are our priorities.

Beth Nash

Beth is a mom to three children, one girl and two boys. She is a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom. She is a former public school teacher with her master's degree in reading, but spent most of her teaching career sharing her love of writing. This is her third year as part of this Co-op.

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Angie Neill

Angie is the mother of 4 wonderful children ages 7-
1yr. This is her 2nd year at co-op. She enjoys cooking and teaching her children how to navigate their way around the kitchen. The mess is worth the reward when the children can finally make a meal for the family. 

Magdaly Newsome

Magdaly Newsome is a mom of 2 and has been homeschooling for 9 yrs. She is a graduate of UMHB with a degree in Business Management and minored in Studio Art. Ever since she was a young child she has had a love for reading. It is her desire to instill and grow that passion in others.

Jessica Nipp

I've been homeschooling my children for three years now. We've used history pockets before and really enjoyed them! I have also used Five in a Row with my own children and loved it! I have a bachelor's in professional studies.

Meagan Nolan

Meagan is a nurse and mom of four starting her third year of co-op.  She loves teaching her children during her days off, especially in the kitchen!  She strives to make sure that her students are able to continue the art of cooking flavorful food without processed ingredients.

Tabitha Pannell

Tabitha Pannell has a BFA in Fine Art with a focus in drawing and painting. She has been homeschooling her 3 children for 5 years and loves camping, movie nights on the couch, and baking all the things.

Amanda Parker

Amanda has had the joy of teaching drama at co-op for the past ten years. She has also been privileged to help with community theatre in the area. She loves seeing the joy of theatre come to life in young peoples lives.
 

Kelly Partyke

Kelly loves helping teens find ways to move that feel fun, not forced. With a background in fitness-and two teens at home (plus one almost there)-she knows how important it is to keep things fresh, encouraging, and real. Every class is designed to build confidence, resilience, and a genuine enjoyment of being active (and yes, everything gets tested on her own kids first).

Denni Pascuzzi

Denni has had a love for art and creativity for as long as she can remember. It's a daily practice in all aspects of her life. She was first introduced to watercoloring with her own homeschool group in high school and instantly fell in love with this playful art medium. Her hope for the classes she teaches is to give an easy starting point to the many ways watercolor can be used without having the pressure of needing to sketch out everything perfectly first.

Carol Paxton

Carol Paxton has been a homeschooling mom for 9 years with 7 kids ranging in age from 2 to 17. A former public school teacher, with an MA in education, Carol much prefers homeschooling to teaching in the public school system, though it’s not always easy or fun, as any veteran homeschool mom will tell you, but it IS ALWAYS worth it!
 

Novali Paxton

Novali has been a ballet dancer since she was 9 years old. She has been studying with Texas Metropolitan Ballet under Randall and Jeanne Marie Marks in Killeen, TX for most of those years. She has enjoyed roles in many performances annually, including that of the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Nutcracker. Novali is currently the primary dance instructor for Texas Metropolitan Ballet.

Jammie Payne

Jammie Payne is a certified Texas teacher and an academic language therapist in training. She has been working with Dyslexic and Dysgraphic students for about 20 years. She has taught IEW classes for more than 15 years through CC, VHSG, small groups, and at her own home.

Rachel Pendergraft

Rachel Pendergraft works for continual improvement in her knowledge and skills of meal planning and cooking on a budget. She plans and prepares healthy, tasty, cost-efficient meals for her husband and 4 kids.

Dr. Robert Pendergraft

Robert Pendergraft serves as Associate Professor of Music Education and Hagan Chair of Church Music at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. He holds a PhD is Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Music Education. There are lots of other boring things he could say, but he is currently most excited about his work on disability and inclusion for the church.

Whitney Pfahler

Whitney Pfahler is a wife and mom of three active kids in the home (4, 7 & 12). The Pfahlers live on a small farm. They enjoy homesteading, which includes gardening and raising several species of livestock. - - Mrs. Pfahler graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition & Foods from Texas State University San Marcos. She believes that setting a foundation for health and wellness early in life is beneficial. Mrs. Pfahler has assisted in PE for the last 2 semesters of co-op and is excited to teach PE in the fall.

Shelly Phillips

Shelly Phillips has been homeschooling for seven years. She lives on a farm in Cameron with her husband, three children, and many animals. They have been a part of Co-op for five years and absolutely love it. Shelly has taught many different classes at Co-op during the past five years.

Felicia Phipps

Felicia Phipps has been married to her husband Kyle for almost 10 years and has 5 children ranging in age from 4 to 21. She is passionate about kids and wants to see each children blossom into confident learners. Originally from Arizona, her family has been part of the Temple community for 4 years are happy to have found a community dedicated to Christ centered learning.

Michael & Sharon Pinkney

The Pinkney's are both retired 20 years veterans with the U. S. Army. They are both retired certified educators. Sharon taught middle school language arts for 20 years, and Michael retired as a high school counselor. Michael's undergraduate is in American History. They currently homeschooling two of their granddaughters for the last four years.

Sarah Pressler

Angela Preston

Angela J Preston PhD, RN, CNE is a certified nurse educator, former school nurse, and Professor of nursing. Angela has over a decade of experience working with children and youth in community settings. She has three daughters whom she has homeschooled the past 3 years and is a volunteer soccer coach.

Daniel Quinn

Dan is a father of 4 wild and adventurous kids. He and his family enjoy time at church, on the soccer field and enjoying the great outdoors. He has over a decade of experience as a SERE instructor and feels it's beyond value to be prepared for survival situations.

Jennifer Quinn

Jennifer Quinn loves being a wife, mother and the privilege of schooling her 4 kids at home. She has been a homeschool mom for over a dozen years and graduated one kiddo so far. She and her family love time at church, on the soccer field and traveling across the country. She loves this co-op and the beautiful community it builds.

Deanna Reese

Deanna is in her 4th year of homeschooling her boys. Her oldest just completed his 9th grade year. She has a teaching background with a Masters in Secondary Education.

Pilar Pinedo Rivera

Pilar is a mom of seven, currently homeschooling five. She loves nature, adventure, DIY crafts, and has a heart to grow and raise her kids to be more like Jesus.

Tamara Rodriquez

Tamara Rodriguez is a former PreK teacher with 8 years of classroom experience. She made the switch to homeschooling 5 years ago and now gets to bring the same creativity and hands-on learning into her everyday life at home.

Melissa Ruiz

Melissa is a wife and mom to 4 girls. She's been in home education for 19 years and has 3 graduates. Melissa is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor (for the last 7 years) and is a Nutrition and Health enthusiast. She is also a small business owner.

Deanna Sallee

Deanna homeschools her two children, loves her family and Jesus, and is our Centex Community Coordinator.  As a certified teacher, Deanna taught middle school math before settling down to homeschool her children.

Valerie Sanders

Valerie Sanders is a homeschooling mom of three who loves teaching through hands-on, creative activities. This is her second semester teaching at co-op. She enjoys making learning fun by combining subjects like art, science, and history in a way kids will remember and enjoy.

Kenzie Sandoval

Kenzie is a mom of 4 and has been homeschooling for 5 years. While homeschooling wasn't originally in her plan, God led her to it and over the years she has grown to appreciate the journey and be thankful for the time she is able to spend with her children. Her husband is in the Army and they have lived all over the country, from the far north (Alaska) to the deep south (Georgia). Texas has been "home" for 2 years, and the Sandoval family is hoping it will be home for many more.

 

Sara Sawin

Sara Sawin is a mother of four who has been homeschooling for the past eight years. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Amber Schelert

Amber has been homeschooling for 10 years. She loves teaching your kids new things!

McKenzie Schexnider

McKenzie was born and raised in Spokane, WA, and grew up loving to be outside anytime she could. Hiking, going to the lake and camping were a staple. She and her husand have three kids together: Lilly (8), Eden (4), and Elijah (2). They have only ever homeschooled and plan to continue to do so for as long as feasible.  This will be their second semester with the co-op after recently moving to Texas in 2023.

Jessica Schnellbacher

Jessica has been homeschooling her two boys (10 and 12) for 6 years. She has a bachelors in biology and loves science, math, cooking, and exploring art with her kids. They are an army family and have lived in Hawaii, Tennessee, Washington and now Texas.

Laura Schrillo

Laura has been homeschooling for the last six years. She loves traveling and exploring countries and their cultures though their food, art and music.

Ann Scott

Ann Scott is a native Texan, who has called Central Texas home most of her life. She grew up looking for arrowheads at Mother Neff State Park, and taking the annual bluebonnet pictures with her three siblings. Together, with her husband and two children, they love to explore state parks and eat at Tex-Mex restaurants. The Alamo is her favorite Texas historical site and she absolutely loves guacamole!

Karen Scott

I have been teaching math classes for over 20 years, 13+ at the college level. I am excited to be able to share my love of math with others. Sometimes, I even convince them that math is fun. I also taught Texas History at Co-op last fall and it was a great success.

Katie Shugars

Katie has taught art in Temple, Killeen, and Belton ISD.  She last taught at CTCS.  She has an art degree from TCU, and she is certified to teach art in Texasin grades PK through 12.

Alan Simcik

Elmer Slabaugh

Elmer Slabaugh owns a sawmill and has built houses, barns, and many fun projects in the shop.

Julia Slabaugh

Julia has homeschooled their 4 children for 10 years.

Brittany St John

Farrah Stalter

Farrah is the mother of two elementary age kids. She enjoys researching random things, baking bread, telling silly jokes, and loving on her friends and family. - - She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Human Services, along with a Texas and California Nursing License.

Trace & Breanna Standefer

Trace and Breanna Standefer have been working their small scale farm for 6years and now produce most of their own food. They are passionate about teaching people how to be less reliant at the grocery store.

Brandie Stanley

Brandie has been a part of the homeschool community for 10 years. She has three children ages 20, 16, and 6. Brandie works at Pathways Group Counseling center as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate. She is certified as a Trauma Professional and is trained in EMDR therapy. When not working, she enjoys playing board games, watching movies, and meditating.

Rebekah Stelzer

Rebekah was a Central Texas homeschool graduate, class of 2004. She completed her undergraduate degree at UTSA, where she obtained a B. S. in Health. She and her family moved back to Temple in 2010, at which time she began homeschooling her children and writing middle grade fiction. Rebekah has taught piano for 18 years and has been a harpist and vocalist for over 20.

Heather Stephen

Heather Stephen and her family have lived in the Belton/Temple area since 2001. She and her husband, Matt Stephen, are proud parents to Emma (17) and Kyle (14). Heather has a BS degree in Interdiscipliary Studies. She loves Jesus, her family, and Star Wars.

Cindy TePoel

Cindy TePoel graduated from Belton High School and also attended Killeen High School.  She attended Abilene Christian University, Oklahoma Christian University, and Temple College pursuing a degree in Biology but left and went to Austin to court reporting school to specialize in medical malpractice litigation.  She graduated from Kussad Institute of Court Reporting and worked in Austin for four years.  After working in various positions in various courts from Belton to Austin to Georgetown, she stopped working full time and had children.  Coach TePoel has been working part-time for the last 20 years for The Office of Court Administration and Third Administrative Judicial Region as a court coordinator.  The whole TePoel family has been involved in sports for many years.  Through school, Coach TePoel played volleyball, tennis, and ran track.  She played softball for many years as a child and an adult.  She and her husband, Mark (who coached the Chargers baseball team while son Dylan was playing), have played together on a co-ed softball team & co-ed volleyball team.  Coach TePoel has coached city league softball for many years.  Her encouraging spirit and servant heart make her a great asset to our volleyball team, just as she has been in the past for our baseball team.  The TePoels have four children: Dylan and Abigail, who graduated from their homeschool, and Faith and Janet who have played volleyball with the Chargers.  They attend Belton Church of Christ and are active in various ministries at their church.

Glen Terrebonne

Glen and Lisa have two children, Ruby and Jacob, and have been homeschooling for fifteen years. Glen graduated from technical college and works in Quality and Operations in manufacturing.

Lisa Terrebonne

Lisa is a homeschooling mother of two children. She come from South Louisiana and now lives in Central Texas. She loves being creative and investigative.

Robyn Thompson

Roybn Thompson has been married to her wonderful husband for 26 years and is the mother of 2. She has taught a variety of math and history classes at CTCS since 1998, wth stnts at home with the kids and focusing on Pre-calculus and Calculus. Her homeschool journey started this year with her sophmore daugther, Hope.
 

Rachael Truax

Rachael is a mom of 5 and enjoys art of all kinds. She enjoys being creative and using inspiration to motivate creativity.

Jacqueline Tucker

Jacqueline is the mother of seven children. She has been homeschooling off and on for a few years. She is motivated by a desire to train her children to follow Jesus, and be who God has made them to be. She enjoys pursing good health, spending time with her family, gathering with loved ones, and getting to know the people in her community.

Janelle Turnbull

Janelle Turnbull has been homeschooling for many years. She has her degree in elementary education and loves working with kids. She loves using hands on activities and games when teaching.
 

Sophia Turnbull

Sophia has loved drawing since she could pick up a pencil. She has taken many college art classes and is currently pursuing a degree in art. She loves working with kids and is excited to create masterpieces with them!
 

Sarah Twilleager

Sarah Twilleager is a mom of 5 and has been homeschooling for 7 years.

Ricki Underwood

Ricki is a homeschool mom of three girls. Her family has been members of Co-op for 8 years since they began their homeschooling journey. Ricki volunteers her time on the boards of Co-op and American Heritage Girls. She enjoys sewing, crafting, cooking and SHOPPING!

Kimberly Uyechi

Kimberly Uyechi has been teaching in homeschool co-ops or many years. She is a graduate of Baylor University where she was involved in Baylor Bands through out her college years. She has a bachelors degree in teaching. Mrs. Uyechi and her husband began the Salado Conservatory of Music where along with being the director of programs Mrs. Uyechi teaches percussion, music theory and beginner piano for young students.

Christie VanAken

I've been homeschooling my granddaughter for 5 years, and teaching in the co-op for about 3. I have a master's degree in education, with the focus on instructional design. I love teaching and watching children learn.

Courtney Vanlangendonck

Courtney has been homeschooling her own children for fourteen years. She has taught Co-op PE for five semesters and is looking forward to another semester with our great Centex kids! In her "free" time she enjoys hiking, camping, and hanging out with family at the pool or lake.

Kerrie Villers

Kerrie Villers has a background in English and Law and has always had a great interest in the sciences. Her husband was a scientist running a lab for many years, and her children enjoy observing and discussing the amazing world around us and the ways in which God allows us to uncover so many mysteries.

Michelle Vineyard

Matthias Vohwinkel

Kevin Waden

Kevin has long been a fan of improv, having studied at Made Up Theater in the Bay Area, and seeks to inspire others to find their voice using "yes, and." Come find your inner character and have some fun doing so.

Laura Waden

Deonna Walker

With a college degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a minor in English, Deonna brings over 15 years of experience teaching children in classroom and ministry settings. She has taught physical education, led Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) classes, and served in children's ministry at her church in Houston. Deonna fell in love with history in college and has found joy in making the past come alive for young learners. Through engaging lessons and hands-on projects, she?s excited to share her passion for history with a new generation, sparking curiosity and excitement in each child.

Tiffany Ward

Tiffany is mom to 2 kids and has been homeschooling for a few years. She has a passion for kids and looks forward to a fun class. Tiffany likes to be a blessing where she can.

Brooke Webster

Brooke has a degree in Elementary Education and is a former school teacher. She has been homeschooling her four children for the last six years and has a passion for helping kids learn!

Spencer Welch

Spencer Welch is a professional, award-winning artist who works from her home studio in Temple, Tx. She is primarily self-taught and is very passionate about what she does! Mostly focusing on figure and portrait painting, she is also passionate about other mediums like book-binding, crochet, pottery, and embroidery. Spencer has 3 kids and is married to an incredible man who is also very creative. You can visit her website to see Spencer's work at www.spencerwelchstudios.com

Stefany Weller

Stefany has homeschooled since 2003 and is currently enjoying the journey of learning with her two youngest children. This will be their third year at co-op. She also serves her church doing graphic design as well as helping in the children’s ministry.

Carolyn Wells

Carolyn is a former public school educator, and now a home educator and mom to three wonderful children. She loves all sorts of puzzles and games. Carolyn believes that playing games is good for the mind and soul, and would love to share some time teaching your pre-teen or teen new and old games to enjoy with friends.

Carrie Wenzel

Carrie is a homeschooling mom of two and avid literature buff and reader. She encourages reading and writing in her children and loves watching creativity flow.

Heather West

Heather West has been homeschooling her six children for over ten years. Her oldest in now in college and the rest are still at home. She has her Bachelors degree in Special Education and uses her skills at her church directing the elementary and special needs ministry. Her family has been a part of Co-op since moving here roughly five years ago.

Kathleen White

Kathleen has been homeschooling her 3 kids for over six years. After RVing for 4 years, she is finally rooted here in Central Texas with her family and loves it. While she did complete a BS in Communication, she believes there is nothing quite like learning through experiences and trying new things. She loves being outdoors, adventuring with her family, and traveling.

Liz Whitehurst

Liz is a veteran homeschooling mom and an anazing art teacher! You will love her...

April Wiede

April Wiede graduated with a bachelor's degree in Finance and a minor in petroleum land management, from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2003. - April has a passion for history because she believes it explains so much about human nature, and if we forget history, we are doomed to repeat it. - April also enjoys incorporating Biblical history into American history because just like the Bible says, everything has already been done, and so much of the Bible was prophetic, and history shows us this.

Jessica Wiggins

Jessica Wiggins is a minister, pastor, and well studied teacher who has devoted the last decade to helping others gain a deeper understanding of God's Word and the world He created.

Kimberly Wiley

Kimberly enjoys homeschooling her children. After teaching in the public schools, she felted called to homeschool her own children which she has done since her oldest entered kindergarten.
 

Lacy Williams

Lacy has 3 kiddos and she has been homeschooling for 8 years. She loves all ages of kids and enjoys doing crafts and play-doh time!

Nichole Williams

Nichole is thankful mama to 4 little ones. She loves to teach and create and have fun! She is excited to have in her class this semester.

Cynthia Wood

Cynthia is a military spouse and mom of two boys. She holds an AAS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Central Texas College. She firmly believes in the importance of the Great Commission being expressed in all that we do - or teach! 

Kimberly Young

Kim is a mother to 5 children with ages ranging from 6-20. This will be her 5th year homeschooling. Before her family homeschooled, Kim was a local public school teacher with experience in pre-k, kindergarten, 3rd and 4th grade classrooms. Kim and her husband are both Army Veterans and love to serve the local Church and community. Kim has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Liberty University and a Masters degree in Christian Counseling also from Liberty University.

Shelley Young

This will be Shelley's fifth year to homeschool.  She has a son, Wyatt, who is currently in third grade and a daughter, Paisley, in Kindergarten.   She was born and raised in Belton, and played basketball in school, so playing sports is a big passion of her family.  She also loves crafting and using her imagination to create things.  She looks forward to working with your kiddos and creating some masterpieces.

Haley Zaragoza

Haley Zaragoza is a mom of four and has been homeschooling for six years.
 

Carla Zeluff

Has experience in teaching in school and church and in co-op. She has been sewing for years. Just not as much recently. She has most experience in dress making for personal use and also some custom sewing for others.