Meet the Video Course Teachers
Mrs. Evanna Walker
My Courses: Phonics & English, Reading, and Handwriting 1; Math 2; Spelling 2; Heritage Studies 4; Reading 2, 3, and 6.
My Background: I have a bachelor's in elementary education and have been teaching since 1983.
My Teaching Style: I speak directly to my students in all of my lessons, engaging them in a memorable conversation. I use a “hook” to connect new information to things they’ve already studied; then I give them a concise “nugget” that they can easily take with them after the lesson, and I always end with something fun.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: There are a bunch of exciting topics in every course I teach. I love teaching phonics skills, and the spy theme that runs throughout Reading 5 is so much fun!
My Goal: All of my students should yearn to read and know God’s Word and see His hand working in all areas of study.
Fun Fact: I grew up on a fruit farm—which explains a lot.
Mrs. Sarah Lawson
My Courses: K4 Foundations, Focus on Fives Reading, Heritage Studies 1–3 and Math 1, Handwriting 2, Spelling 1 and 4, and Bible Truths 2 and 6.
My Background: I have a bachelor of science in elementary education and have been teaching since 1987.
My Teaching Style: I like to ask many questions to keep my students engaged with the concepts I am teaching them.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I most enjoy teaching early readers the basics of reading.
My Goal: I want my students to know and love God and be excited about learning!
Fun Fact: I once had a role in a motion picture (Milltown Pride).
Mr. Bill Harmon
My Courses: Science 6, Fundamentals of Math, Pre-Algebra, Physical Science, Algebra 1, Chemistry, Physics, Consumer Math.
My Background: I have a MEd in secondary education and have been teaching since 1982.
My Teaching Style: Learning math and science can be stressful enough, so I keep my teaching as clear, simple, and casual as I can. Each lesson is a two-way conversation between my students and me as I anticipate the questions they will have about the material and then give them the answer.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: Nanotechnology may seem really hard, but it’s actually a lot of fun!
My Goal: I look forward to seeing each student grow closer to the Lord and learn to appreciate the beauty and organization of math—even if they do not like it.
Fun Fact: Ever since I was a young boy watching TV episodes, I have been a big fan of Star Trek.
Mrs. Cynthia Bullock
My Courses: Heritage Studies 6, World Studies 7, American Republic, Cultural Geography, World History, US History, American Government, and Economics.
My Background: I have a master of education in teaching and learning and have been teaching since 1987.
My Teaching Style: Each lesson is a story that takes students through the next phase of history, always guiding them to find the answer to one of the most complicated questions in human history: why?
My Favorite Topic to Teach: While I have a passion for all of history, I particularly enjoy teaching the period from the founding of America to the Civil War.
My Goal: I desire for my students to develop a love of history and to understand how to determine not only why things happened but also how those events or facts affect our part in God's plan.
Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader in high school and college and then coached cheerleading for 16 years.
Mr. Tim Snow
My Courses: Explorations in Literature, Writing and Grammar 10, Elements of Literature, and English 6 with Mrs. Overly.
My Background: I have a BA in history and an MS in secondary education and have been teaching since 1993.
My Teaching Style: I use a carefully measured pace to ensure my students stay with me and have a strong foundation for learning.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I love teaching poetry, and I also love teaching my students to develop their plots and characters for short stories.
My Goal: My students should be able to use grammar to be effective writers and communicators, and they should learn to love all kinds of literature.
Fun Fact: I own two cats named Zeus and Apollo.
Mrs. Debbie Overly
My Courses: Science 1, 2, 3, and 4; English 2, 3, 4 and 6; Handwriting 4 and 5; Math 3; Heritage 3, Spelling 3 and 5 and Bible Truths 5.
My Background: I have a master of science in educational administration and have been teaching since 1984.
My Teaching Style: I use hands-on activities, put on many demonstrations, and ask lots of questions. I want students to be actively engaged during each lesson.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: Science.
My Goal: I want my students to enjoy their education and understand the importance of a biblical worldview and how important it is in the world today.
Fun Fact: I have run a couple of half marathons.
Mrs. Aída Kuhlewind
My Courses: Handwriting 6 and Spanish 2 and 3.
My Background: I have a BS in elementary education, a BS in Bible, an MS in biblical counseling, and a MS in education. I have been teaching since 2003.
My Teaching Style: Learning a foreign language and learning to write can be frustrating, so I let students take their time to master the material. Learning is a lot more enjoyable when it’s casual and pressure-free.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: While a lot of people find the Spanish subjunctive confusing, I love teaching it. I also enjoy teaching Spanish literature.
My Goal: My students should learn to communicate clearly and effectively both in the written word and in Spanish.
Fun Fact: I was born in Guatemala, grew up in Venezuela, and went to college in Puerto Rico.
Mr. Andrew Black
My Courses: Life Science.
My Background: I have a BS in science education and have been teaching since 2020.
My Teaching Style: I pace my lessons a little faster to keep students engaged while remembering to not go too fast and lose them.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I love teaching chemistry, especially types of chemical reactions.
My Goal: I want my students to really have an interest in learning. I strive to keep a balance between being concise and comprehensive as well as being engaging and fun in my teaching.
Fun Fact: I was homeschooled K–12.
Mrs. Angie Snow
My Courses: Footsteps for Fours.
My Background: I have a BS in elementary education and have been teaching since 1992.
My Teaching Style: So much can be learned when you possess the ability to read. My goal is to take complex ideas and boil them down into simple and engaging lessons to create better readers.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I most enjoy teaching stories that involve science.
My Goal: My desire is for my students to be reminded that creation proclaims the glory of God, and as a visual learner, I try to implement as many amazing images as I can in my lessons.
Fun Fact: I love cats, especially my own two cats named Zeus and Apollo.
Mrs. Amanda Zemke
My Courses: Cultural Geography.
My Background: I have a MAT in social studies and have been teaching since 2020.
My Teaching Style: I am a visual learner, so I love including amazing and colorful photos and images throughout my lessons.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I have a fondness for anthing to do with NASA.
My Goal: My desire for my students is that my courses would teach them to love God and to love learning.
Fun Fact: I own a piece of the Berlin Wall. My dad was stationed in Berlin in 1989, and he purchased a piece, which he then passed on to me.
Mr. Rob Spurgeon
My Courses: Bible 7 and Bible 8.
My Background: I have a MA in biblical studies and have been teaching since 1993.
My Teaching Style: Teaching the Bible is more than just teaching facts, so I strive to engage students with a blend of questions/answers, hands-on Bible study activities, and devotional challenges.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I love teaching through books of the Bible, especially the book of James.
My Goal: I desire that my students learn to love theology and that they would be spiritually prepared to enter the next stage of life.
Fun Fact: I have been to London and visited Spurgeon’s College, the Metropolitan Tabernacle, and many other sites relating to the great preacher C. H. Spurgeon.
Mrs. Beth Cofer
My Courses: English 11, English 7 and 8.
My Background: I have a MEd in English education and have been teaching since 1999.
My Teaching Style: When it comes to literature, I like to get to the heart of whatever we’re reading, to really dig into the message rather than just the details of the story. In grammar, I like to focus on the essential elements first, such as finding your subject and verb first to help you understand a complicated sentence.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: American literature.
My Goal: I would like for my students to accept the responsibility of being a good student, be diligent, and learn to turn to God for wisdom for the choices they make.
Fun Fact: I was a radio news reporter before I started teaching English.
Mrs. Joanna Brennan
My Courses: Math 4 and 5.
My Background: I have a bachelor of science in elementary education and have been teaching since 1989.
My Teaching Style: I begin by showing the concepts visually and then guide students to an understanding of math.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: Fractions.
My Goal: I want my students to be creative thinkers and to be confident in their ability to solve problems.
Fun Fact: My favorite place to be is outside.
Mrs. Gloria Boyd
My Courses: Spanish DVD segments.
My Background: I have a BS in marketing and have been teaching since 2000.
My Teaching Style: I would like students to see and apply the knowledge and skills in my lessons. That is why I make my lessons visual and applicable.
My Favorite Topic to Teach: I enjoy teaching Bible and Spanish, because these topics define my identity in Christ and my Spanish heritage.
My Goal: My goal is that my students will learn to love Hispanic culture and want to share the gospel with those who speak Spanish.
Fun Fact: I am one of 14 siblings.