Tutors at CHA
At Christiana, tutoring positions are usually filled by moms or dads of students. We do have several dedicated and wonderful tutors who do not have children in the program. In the elementary and middle school years, we are not looking for tutors who have degrees in education, but rather moms with a both an interest in teaching and a passion for a particular subject matter. Perhaps they have worked in the field or excelled in the subject matter in their own schooling. The Department Chairs have developed a Scope and Sequence and provide curriculum and syllabus development help.
We do hire outside tutors to fill the positions when necessary. In the high school years, the criteria for tutors change. Tutors will have more education and expertise in the subjects they are teaching at CHA in the 9th grade and above. For example, we have math tutors that come to us from the community, from McDaniel and have some moms who studied math in college. These individuals have built our math program over the years.
We do not expect every family to provide a parent to tutor classes. We also welcome families where moms (or dads) don’t want to teach but prefer to pay the tuition and drop off their child/ren. Parents who are not tutors are asked to volunteer as POPS (Parents on Patrol) throughout the year in order to help the program run smoothly.
We do hire outside tutors to fill the positions when necessary. In the high school years, the criteria for tutors change. Tutors will have more education and expertise in the subjects they are teaching at CHA in the 9th grade and above. For example, we have math tutors that come to us from the community, from McDaniel and have some moms who studied math in college. These individuals have built our math program over the years.
We do not expect every family to provide a parent to tutor classes. We also welcome families where moms (or dads) don’t want to teach but prefer to pay the tuition and drop off their child/ren. Parents who are not tutors are asked to volunteer as POPS (Parents on Patrol) throughout the year in order to help the program run smoothly.
Tutors and Staff (2024-2025 School Year)
Lisa Akchin
6th Grade History
Lisa has been homeschooling since 2016 and has been at CHA since 2021. She received a B.A. in political science from The George Washington University and worked in the political and communications world until becoming a mother. Prior to joining CHA, Lisa taught history at a homeschool co-op for four years. She loves hanging out with her family, learning about history, playing board games and watching the Orioles. She is also pretty good at ping pong and juggling. This will be her first year as a tutor and she is excited to teach medieval history to 6th graders.
6th Grade History
Lisa has been homeschooling since 2016 and has been at CHA since 2021. She received a B.A. in political science from The George Washington University and worked in the political and communications world until becoming a mother. Prior to joining CHA, Lisa taught history at a homeschool co-op for four years. She loves hanging out with her family, learning about history, playing board games and watching the Orioles. She is also pretty good at ping pong and juggling. This will be her first year as a tutor and she is excited to teach medieval history to 6th graders.
Erika Lynn Adam
12th Grade Music Theory, Latin IV, Latin V, 10th Grade Great Books, Dean of Academic Support, and Board of Directors
Erika has been homeschooling for ten years and has been at CHA for ten years as well. Erika was a music major at Towson, but also minored in French and Spanish. When not homeschooling, she teaches music at Coffey Music and Carroll Community College. She has taught Latin, Spanish and Logic at Christiana.
12th Grade Music Theory, Latin IV, Latin V, 10th Grade Great Books, Dean of Academic Support, and Board of Directors
Erika has been homeschooling for ten years and has been at CHA for ten years as well. Erika was a music major at Towson, but also minored in French and Spanish. When not homeschooling, she teaches music at Coffey Music and Carroll Community College. She has taught Latin, Spanish and Logic at Christiana.
Maria Andrews
12th Grade Financial Planning Tutor and Office Administrator I
Maria homeschool for 16 years and is entering her 14th year at CHA. She enjoys being part of the CHA community, volunteering and being involved with activities. She is the CHA fundraising 'guru' and has led many several fundraising projects.This will be her 4th year working in the office and helping to oversee the day to day operations at CHA. She looks forward to serving our families in this new role.
12th Grade Financial Planning Tutor and Office Administrator I
Maria homeschool for 16 years and is entering her 14th year at CHA. She enjoys being part of the CHA community, volunteering and being involved with activities. She is the CHA fundraising 'guru' and has led many several fundraising projects.This will be her 4th year working in the office and helping to oversee the day to day operations at CHA. She looks forward to serving our families in this new role.
Stacy Baxter
Chief of Operations, Director of Finance, Board of Directors
Stacy has been at CHA since 2014. She has a Business Degree from Shepherd University and is the Financial and Facility Director for CHA along with handling anything technical. She spends her free time traveling with her family, watching her 2 daughters in sports, volunteering and giving back to the community. Stacy loves CHA and the benefit of the hybrid approach.
Chief of Operations, Director of Finance, Board of Directors
Stacy has been at CHA since 2014. She has a Business Degree from Shepherd University and is the Financial and Facility Director for CHA along with handling anything technical. She spends her free time traveling with her family, watching her 2 daughters in sports, volunteering and giving back to the community. Stacy loves CHA and the benefit of the hybrid approach.
Amy Bittner
12th Grade Rhetoric
Amy was a homeschool mom with two children at Christiana from 2003-2019. Since then, she has continued to be involved, has served on the Board of Directors, and has tutored several classes. She first fell in love with Classical Education at CHA, learning with her kids and tutoring Great Books, Thesis, Logic, and Rhetoric. In 2017, she graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts from St. John's College Graduate Institute. Professionally, Amy is a pharmacist at Carroll Hospital, specializing in Infectious Diseases. Her hobbies include biking, traveling, and reading. She loves to get together with other readers and discuss good and Great books over coffee or other nectar of the gods.
12th Grade Rhetoric
Amy was a homeschool mom with two children at Christiana from 2003-2019. Since then, she has continued to be involved, has served on the Board of Directors, and has tutored several classes. She first fell in love with Classical Education at CHA, learning with her kids and tutoring Great Books, Thesis, Logic, and Rhetoric. In 2017, she graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts from St. John's College Graduate Institute. Professionally, Amy is a pharmacist at Carroll Hospital, specializing in Infectious Diseases. Her hobbies include biking, traveling, and reading. She loves to get together with other readers and discuss good and Great books over coffee or other nectar of the gods.
Sean Bittner
Pre-Calculus Tutor, Board of Directors
Sean graduated from CHA in 2019 after spending 14 years in the program. In 2023, he was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Hillsdale College. His favorite pastimes include baseball, music, chess, and reading the classics.
Pre-Calculus Tutor, Board of Directors
Sean graduated from CHA in 2019 after spending 14 years in the program. In 2023, he was awarded his Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Mathematics from Hillsdale College. His favorite pastimes include baseball, music, chess, and reading the classics.
Amy Blizzard
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Music, 3rd Grade History, 4th Grade Grammar & Writing, and Public Speaking Tutor
Bio coming soon!
Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Music, 3rd Grade History, 4th Grade Grammar & Writing, and Public Speaking Tutor
Bio coming soon!
Meagan Bohlen
3rd Grade Music, 3rd Grade Latin, Latin Primer A-1, 3rd Grade Art, 4th Grade Math and 4th Grade History
Meagan has been homeschooling her two children for six years and this is her fifth year tutoring at CHA. Having been homeschooled herself for her entire education, she understands the importance of raising her children with a homeschool education, primarily a classical education. She has found that place here at Christiana. She graduated with a licensure in Cosmetology and has extensive administration experience in the Medical Field. She and her husband have been married for 16 years and she is excited to help her students at CHA reach their full potential.
3rd Grade Music, 3rd Grade Latin, Latin Primer A-1, 3rd Grade Art, 4th Grade Math and 4th Grade History
Meagan has been homeschooling her two children for six years and this is her fifth year tutoring at CHA. Having been homeschooled herself for her entire education, she understands the importance of raising her children with a homeschool education, primarily a classical education. She has found that place here at Christiana. She graduated with a licensure in Cosmetology and has extensive administration experience in the Medical Field. She and her husband have been married for 16 years and she is excited to help her students at CHA reach their full potential.
Sara Boyle
3rd Grade Science, 9th Biology Tutor, Algebra 2 Tutor
Sara has been homeschooling for 11 years and has been tutoring at Christiana since 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science from Wilson College. Prior to homeschooling, Sara worked as an avian biologist on conservation projects in national parks and reserves in the mid-Atlantic and Northwest US. She loves creating hands-on and outdoor learning opportunities for students, and she is passionate about helping students see that nature and mathematics point us toward the Creator. She also enjoys wandering in the woods, checking out too many books from the library, and having late-night philosophical discussions with her teenagers.
3rd Grade Science, 9th Biology Tutor, Algebra 2 Tutor
Sara has been homeschooling for 11 years and has been tutoring at Christiana since 2021. She received her Bachelor of Science from Wilson College. Prior to homeschooling, Sara worked as an avian biologist on conservation projects in national parks and reserves in the mid-Atlantic and Northwest US. She loves creating hands-on and outdoor learning opportunities for students, and she is passionate about helping students see that nature and mathematics point us toward the Creator. She also enjoys wandering in the woods, checking out too many books from the library, and having late-night philosophical discussions with her teenagers.
Soo Bozzi
3rd Grade Science, 7th Grade Music Appreciation
Soo and her husband were first attracted to Christiana's classical, Christian education. Ultimately it was CHA's family-like structure and warm, welcoming environment that encouraged them to start their children's educational journey at CHA. Soo is a classically trained vocalist who dabbles in a few instruments (guitar, bass, piano, and saxophone), and has also worked professionally in the musical theatre world. Amazed by the intricacies of God's world, Soo is fascinated by how science, although it doesn't hold all of the answers, keys us into just how powerful our God is. Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
3rd Grade Science, 7th Grade Music Appreciation
Soo and her husband were first attracted to Christiana's classical, Christian education. Ultimately it was CHA's family-like structure and warm, welcoming environment that encouraged them to start their children's educational journey at CHA. Soo is a classically trained vocalist who dabbles in a few instruments (guitar, bass, piano, and saxophone), and has also worked professionally in the musical theatre world. Amazed by the intricacies of God's world, Soo is fascinated by how science, although it doesn't hold all of the answers, keys us into just how powerful our God is. Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Christina Clagett
3rd Grade Grammar and Writing Tutor
When Christina is not busy homeschooling and tutoring, she rides horses competitively and for pleasure, an activity she has enjoyed for 30 years. Her family spends lots of time at the barn caring for and learning to ride on their horse and a pony. Christina also loves training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and does volunteer work for the Pro-Life movement. Christina possesses an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders, with a minor in Audiology from the University of Maryland. She holds a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University Maryland with concentration in pediatric cochlear implant therapy, neuro rehab and swallowing disorders.
3rd Grade Grammar and Writing Tutor
When Christina is not busy homeschooling and tutoring, she rides horses competitively and for pleasure, an activity she has enjoyed for 30 years. Her family spends lots of time at the barn caring for and learning to ride on their horse and a pony. Christina also loves training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and does volunteer work for the Pro-Life movement. Christina possesses an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders, with a minor in Audiology from the University of Maryland. She holds a Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Loyola University Maryland with concentration in pediatric cochlear implant therapy, neuro rehab and swallowing disorders.
Erin Clements
6th Grade Grammar & Writing Tutor
Erin possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Technology with a focus in Elementary Education. When she isn't busy homeschooling and teaching she enjoys listening to books, running, cooking, or watching her kids play sports.
6th Grade Grammar & Writing Tutor
Erin possesses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Technology with a focus in Elementary Education. When she isn't busy homeschooling and teaching she enjoys listening to books, running, cooking, or watching her kids play sports.
Kathy Craig
1st Grade Tutor
Kathy has been at CHA since 2020. She enjoys tutoring first grade and working with her family members. Her degree is in Early Childhood Education. Kathy spends most of her time outside of CHA by involving herself in the lives of her husband, 5 children and their spouses, and her many grandchildren. Some other work opportunities she enjoys working for the Arc of Carroll County and subbing the in the CCPS system. Reading and relaxing are hobbies that Kathy has acquired over the past few years. Kathy's greatest joy is to hear and see that her children are walking in the truth.
1st Grade Tutor
Kathy has been at CHA since 2020. She enjoys tutoring first grade and working with her family members. Her degree is in Early Childhood Education. Kathy spends most of her time outside of CHA by involving herself in the lives of her husband, 5 children and their spouses, and her many grandchildren. Some other work opportunities she enjoys working for the Arc of Carroll County and subbing the in the CCPS system. Reading and relaxing are hobbies that Kathy has acquired over the past few years. Kathy's greatest joy is to hear and see that her children are walking in the truth.
Gordon Craig
12th Grade Great Books, Lost Tools of Writing Level 2 and Level 3
Gordon obtained his Juris Doctorate in law at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. Currently, he is employed by the federal government writing pre-hearing reviews and disability decisions. Over the last several years it has been a learning experience and a joy for him to teach Lost Tools of Writing, Rhetoric, and Great Books. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Renee and four children, being involved in his local church, hunting, fishing, and traveling.
12th Grade Great Books, Lost Tools of Writing Level 2 and Level 3
Gordon obtained his Juris Doctorate in law at the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. Currently, he is employed by the federal government writing pre-hearing reviews and disability decisions. Over the last several years it has been a learning experience and a joy for him to teach Lost Tools of Writing, Rhetoric, and Great Books. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Renee and four children, being involved in his local church, hunting, fishing, and traveling.
Heather Diehl
2nd Grade Tutor
Heather has been homeschooling her two sons with Christiana since 2020. She graduated from York College with a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education. Prior to joining the homeschool community, Heather worked for over 10 years teaching and planning events at Carroll Community College. She is also a current substitute teacher for Carroll County Public Schools. Heather enjoys tent camping with her family, tending to her summer garden, and collecting colorful school supplies.
2nd Grade Tutor
Heather has been homeschooling her two sons with Christiana since 2020. She graduated from York College with a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science and from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education. Prior to joining the homeschool community, Heather worked for over 10 years teaching and planning events at Carroll Community College. She is also a current substitute teacher for Carroll County Public Schools. Heather enjoys tent camping with her family, tending to her summer garden, and collecting colorful school supplies.
Megan Fleharty
Latin III, Kindergarten Art Appreciation, Director of Admissions
Megan taught French and Latin in public school for 10 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. In an attempt to occasionally get out of the house, she found her way to Christiana as a high school Latin tutor in 2019 and became an official homeschooling mom shortly thereafter. Megan earned a BA in French from McDaniel College and a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Communication from UMBC. She loves to read and also enjoys lifting weights, gardening, and cooking from scratch.
Latin III, Kindergarten Art Appreciation, Director of Admissions
Megan taught French and Latin in public school for 10 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. In an attempt to occasionally get out of the house, she found her way to Christiana as a high school Latin tutor in 2019 and became an official homeschooling mom shortly thereafter. Megan earned a BA in French from McDaniel College and a Master’s Degree in Intercultural Communication from UMBC. She loves to read and also enjoys lifting weights, gardening, and cooking from scratch.
Diana Garrison
Kindergarten Tutor
Diana homeschooled for 13 years and has been teaching at CHA for 14 years. She is a self-taught teacher and has had great 'on the job training.' In her 'former' life, she has served as a librarian and also as a secretary with the FBI in Washington, DC. Her favorite verse is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Kindergarten Tutor
Diana homeschooled for 13 years and has been teaching at CHA for 14 years. She is a self-taught teacher and has had great 'on the job training.' In her 'former' life, she has served as a librarian and also as a secretary with the FBI in Washington, DC. Her favorite verse is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Alissa Gilligan
3rd Grade History, Art, Math
Alissa has been homeschooling since 2019 and brought her three children to Christiana in 2022. She possesses a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in Visual News Editorial. She has a minor in Political Science. Alissa and her husband are the co-owners of Therafit Rehab and when she isn’t busy with school and work, she enjoys riding horses.
3rd Grade History, Art, Math
Alissa has been homeschooling since 2019 and brought her three children to Christiana in 2022. She possesses a Bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University in Visual News Editorial. She has a minor in Political Science. Alissa and her husband are the co-owners of Therafit Rehab and when she isn’t busy with school and work, she enjoys riding horses.
Kelsey Hughes
7th Grade Chemistry
Kelsey possesses a B.S. in Biology from Messiah College and a Master’s in Theology from Holy Apostles College & Seminary. When she is not busy homeschooling and tutoring she enjoys cooking and strength conditioning.
7th Grade Chemistry
Kelsey possesses a B.S. in Biology from Messiah College and a Master’s in Theology from Holy Apostles College & Seminary. When she is not busy homeschooling and tutoring she enjoys cooking and strength conditioning.
Allison Jenkins
5th, 6th & 7th Grade Art Tutor, Director of Marketing, and Office Administrator II
Allison has been homeschooling her children at Christiana since 2013 and has been a part of the administration and teaching staff since 2019. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and studied Journalism and Spanish. She currently has 2 children in the program along with 2 graduates of CHA. When not helping make sure CHA's office is running smoothly, Allison is an amateur cake artist whose cakes have garnered awards in regional competitions. One of her favorite Bible verses is from the Beatitudes "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
5th, 6th & 7th Grade Art Tutor, Director of Marketing, and Office Administrator II
Allison has been homeschooling her children at Christiana since 2013 and has been a part of the administration and teaching staff since 2019. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and studied Journalism and Spanish. She currently has 2 children in the program along with 2 graduates of CHA. When not helping make sure CHA's office is running smoothly, Allison is an amateur cake artist whose cakes have garnered awards in regional competitions. One of her favorite Bible verses is from the Beatitudes "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."
Bill Jenkins
Latin IV, Leadership & Apologetics, 9th Grade Great Books Tutor, Board of Directors, and Headmaster
Bill has homeschooled his children since 2013, but has been at CHA for since 2009. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University and an Masters of Divinity from Reformed Episcopal Seminary, where he is currently an Assistant Professor in church history and liturgical music. He is also a piano teacher and enjoys baseball, football and basketball. A favorite hobby is talking with teenagers and drinking tea while discussing Religion, Politics and Money! A favorite Bible verse is "we shall see him as he is" I John 3:2
Latin IV, Leadership & Apologetics, 9th Grade Great Books Tutor, Board of Directors, and Headmaster
Bill has homeschooled his children since 2013, but has been at CHA for since 2009. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University and an Masters of Divinity from Reformed Episcopal Seminary, where he is currently an Assistant Professor in church history and liturgical music. He is also a piano teacher and enjoys baseball, football and basketball. A favorite hobby is talking with teenagers and drinking tea while discussing Religion, Politics and Money! A favorite Bible verse is "we shall see him as he is" I John 3:2
Kim Jenkins
6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Grammar & Writing, Saxon 7/6, and 12th Grade Civics Tutor
It brings Kim great delight to tutor at Christiana alongside two of her adult children, and she loves seeing several of her grandchildren throughout their CHA school day. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and attended Towson State College and Manahath Christian College. When she is not busy teaching, Kim enjoys gardening, sports, and cooking.
6th Grade Science, 7th Grade Grammar & Writing, Saxon 7/6, and 12th Grade Civics Tutor
It brings Kim great delight to tutor at Christiana alongside two of her adult children, and she loves seeing several of her grandchildren throughout their CHA school day. She has a background in Early Childhood Education and attended Towson State College and Manahath Christian College. When she is not busy teaching, Kim enjoys gardening, sports, and cooking.
Sarah Kioko
High School Humanity and the Arts
Sarah has been homeschooling since 2017 and brought her four boys to Christiana in 2024. Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree from Towson in Music Education, and a Master’s from Peabody in Music Theory Pedagogy. In her free time she enjoys art, photography, and reading great books.
High School Humanity and the Arts
Sarah has been homeschooling since 2017 and brought her four boys to Christiana in 2024. Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree from Towson in Music Education, and a Master’s from Peabody in Music Theory Pedagogy. In her free time she enjoys art, photography, and reading great books.
Carrie Knauer
English 9 & Logic 9 Tutor
Carrie has been a parent and tutor at CHA since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Maryland and was a reporter at the Carroll County Times for 11 years before becoming a homeschooling parent. Carrie enjoys reading, writing, exploring new places and learning new things, or rather, learning new things about old things, and dreams of one day filming a melodrama about her neighborhood squirrels.
English 9 & Logic 9 Tutor
Carrie has been a parent and tutor at CHA since 2017. She has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Maryland and was a reporter at the Carroll County Times for 11 years before becoming a homeschooling parent. Carrie enjoys reading, writing, exploring new places and learning new things, or rather, learning new things about old things, and dreams of one day filming a melodrama about her neighborhood squirrels.
Kristine Mase
3rd Grade Latin & Math Tutor
Kristine and her family have been a part of Christiana since 2023. She served eleven years active duty as a Yeoman in the United States Navy; traveled around the world while stationed in Japan, Illinois, Italy, and Germany. She has a Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Social Sciences from University of Maryland Global Campus, a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Loyola University Maryland, and is certified as an Elementary Guide by the Association Montessori International. She loves taking care of their twelve goats, fifteen hens, one rooster, and one dog of whom are all of their babies! She also volunteers at their parish, St. John's Westminster and enjoys helping her sons achieve their goals!
3rd Grade Latin & Math Tutor
Kristine and her family have been a part of Christiana since 2023. She served eleven years active duty as a Yeoman in the United States Navy; traveled around the world while stationed in Japan, Illinois, Italy, and Germany. She has a Bachelor's Degrees in both Psychology and Social Sciences from University of Maryland Global Campus, a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Loyola University Maryland, and is certified as an Elementary Guide by the Association Montessori International. She loves taking care of their twelve goats, fifteen hens, one rooster, and one dog of whom are all of their babies! She also volunteers at their parish, St. John's Westminster and enjoys helping her sons achieve their goals!
Julia McCall
7th Grade History, 8th Grade History, and Director of Programming
Julia has been teaching since 2007 and has been at Christiana since 2016. She received her Bachelor's of Science and Theatre in English at Frostburg State University. She received her E.C. Teaching certificate from Carroll Community College. She has been published for poetry, fiction, and journalism. She is a Worship Team member at her local church and her hobbies include singing, writing, reading, hiking/nature walking, watching old movie and over analyzing fictional character's life choices!
7th Grade History, 8th Grade History, and Director of Programming
Julia has been teaching since 2007 and has been at Christiana since 2016. She received her Bachelor's of Science and Theatre in English at Frostburg State University. She received her E.C. Teaching certificate from Carroll Community College. She has been published for poetry, fiction, and journalism. She is a Worship Team member at her local church and her hobbies include singing, writing, reading, hiking/nature walking, watching old movie and over analyzing fictional character's life choices!
Kaitlyn Morrison
1st Grade Math Tutor, 4th Grade Art Appreciation Tutor, 5th Grade Science Tutor
Kaitlyn has been at CHA since 2023 and she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Benedictine College in 2015. She loves to spend time outdoors with her 4 children and trying out new restaurants with her husband. She also enjoys reading and learning about DIY house projects.
1st Grade Math Tutor, 4th Grade Art Appreciation Tutor, 5th Grade Science Tutor
Kaitlyn has been at CHA since 2023 and she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Benedictine College in 2015. She loves to spend time outdoors with her 4 children and trying out new restaurants with her husband. She also enjoys reading and learning about DIY house projects.
Jason Odam
Algebra 1, Logic 1, Facilities Manager
Jason has been homeschooling two of his children at Christiana for five years. In addition to being a tutor at CHA and a teacher for TRIBE, he is also a gymnastics coach and instructor, and a trail running enthusiast. Jason has a B.A. in Fine Arts, with minors in Writing and Math.
Algebra 1, Logic 1, Facilities Manager
Jason has been homeschooling two of his children at Christiana for five years. In addition to being a tutor at CHA and a teacher for TRIBE, he is also a gymnastics coach and instructor, and a trail running enthusiast. Jason has a B.A. in Fine Arts, with minors in Writing and Math.
Becky Paschal
Principles of Mathematics Book 1, Math Department Coordinator
Becky has been homeschooling at CHA since 2018. She has a degree in Psychology from Asbury University, where she met her husband, Joe. Together they pursued graduate studies at Azusa Pacific University in TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages) and went on to teach English in China for two years. They have three children, 2 daughters in college, and a son at CHA. In their free time, the Paschal family enjoys musical theater.
Principles of Mathematics Book 1, Math Department Coordinator
Becky has been homeschooling at CHA since 2018. She has a degree in Psychology from Asbury University, where she met her husband, Joe. Together they pursued graduate studies at Azusa Pacific University in TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages) and went on to teach English in China for two years. They have three children, 2 daughters in college, and a son at CHA. In their free time, the Paschal family enjoys musical theater.
Sarah Pena
3rd grade Handwriting, 2nd grade Math, and Primer A2 Latin
Sarah has been blessed to be a part of the CHA community since 2021. She has a BS in Psychology from Emmanuel University and finished a teaching certificate in English as a Second Language from Wheaton College. She taught English for 4 years in Southeast Asia and for several years at a Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. She also taught for a few years at a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in North Carolina and taught at a preschool for the University of Virginia. The Pena family loves to travel and they have recently become national park enthusiasts. In her free time, Sarah can usually be found planning or dreaming about the stamps she wants to add to her national park passport.
3rd grade Handwriting, 2nd grade Math, and Primer A2 Latin
Sarah has been blessed to be a part of the CHA community since 2021. She has a BS in Psychology from Emmanuel University and finished a teaching certificate in English as a Second Language from Wheaton College. She taught English for 4 years in Southeast Asia and for several years at a Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. She also taught for a few years at a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool in North Carolina and taught at a preschool for the University of Virginia. The Pena family loves to travel and they have recently become national park enthusiasts. In her free time, Sarah can usually be found planning or dreaming about the stamps she wants to add to her national park passport.
Sadie Peterson
Physics, Geometry Tutor, House Planning Tutor, and Upper School Dean
Sadie has been homeschooling since 2013 and at CHA since 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at the University of Maryland and Masters of Science in Science Education at Montana State. She taught middle school science at private Catholic Schools near Washington, DC for twelve years before moving out to the country. When not homeschooling her children at home or tutoring at CHA she loves reading, good movies, singing, and spending time in the woods with her kids and German Shepherd, Romulus.
Physics, Geometry Tutor, House Planning Tutor, and Upper School Dean
Sadie has been homeschooling since 2013 and at CHA since 2015. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education at the University of Maryland and Masters of Science in Science Education at Montana State. She taught middle school science at private Catholic Schools near Washington, DC for twelve years before moving out to the country. When not homeschooling her children at home or tutoring at CHA she loves reading, good movies, singing, and spending time in the woods with her kids and German Shepherd, Romulus.
Kelli Renfro
2nd Grade Tutor
Bio coming soon!
2nd Grade Tutor
Bio coming soon!
Rebecca Scancella
5th Grade Grammar & Writing
Becky has been homeschooling since 2013, and joined Christiana in 2023. She has a BA in American/British Literature with a secondary education certification from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She enjoys reading, and campfires.
5th Grade Grammar & Writing
Becky has been homeschooling since 2013, and joined Christiana in 2023. She has a BA in American/British Literature with a secondary education certification from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She enjoys reading, and campfires.
Rosalie Seeley
Pre-School Tutor, Department Chair for Primary Grades, and Board of Directors
Rosalie's family has been homeschooling their eight children since 2006 and attending CHA since 2010. After graduating from Towson University with a BS in Early Childhood Education, she taught 4-year-olds for 5 years. From there, she earned a Master's in Occupational Therapy, and worked for Kennedy Krieger Institute in their Child and Family Support Program as a Pediatric OT, traveling to family homes to provide therapy. She is currently the preschool tutor and department coordinator for the primary grades at CHA. Rosalie and her husband have been involved with the Pre-Cana marriage preparation program at St. John Westminster Catholic Church for 22 years, and also assist with pro-life and homeschool ministries there. Rosalie loves to spend time with her family hiking, gardening, and reading.
Pre-School Tutor, Department Chair for Primary Grades, and Board of Directors
Rosalie's family has been homeschooling their eight children since 2006 and attending CHA since 2010. After graduating from Towson University with a BS in Early Childhood Education, she taught 4-year-olds for 5 years. From there, she earned a Master's in Occupational Therapy, and worked for Kennedy Krieger Institute in their Child and Family Support Program as a Pediatric OT, traveling to family homes to provide therapy. She is currently the preschool tutor and department coordinator for the primary grades at CHA. Rosalie and her husband have been involved with the Pre-Cana marriage preparation program at St. John Westminster Catholic Church for 22 years, and also assist with pro-life and homeschool ministries there. Rosalie loves to spend time with her family hiking, gardening, and reading.
Galadriel Simons
4th Grade Science Tutor, Saxon 6/5 Tutor, Latin Primer B-1 Tutor, and Director of Curriculum
Galadriel Simons has been homeschooling for 20 years, the past ten of them at Christiana. This year she is teaching 4th grade Science, Saxon 6/5 math, and Primer Latin B. Mother of five children, her youngest is in 4th grade and her two oldest both graduated from CHA. With a B.S. in Education, Galadriel brings a passion for learning to the classroom. She loves engaging students with the subject matter in very tangible ways, to encourage exploration, questions, and a love for the learning process. One Bible passage that guides her life says - “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them...such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.” 1 John 4:16 &18
4th Grade Science Tutor, Saxon 6/5 Tutor, Latin Primer B-1 Tutor, and Director of Curriculum
Galadriel Simons has been homeschooling for 20 years, the past ten of them at Christiana. This year she is teaching 4th grade Science, Saxon 6/5 math, and Primer Latin B. Mother of five children, her youngest is in 4th grade and her two oldest both graduated from CHA. With a B.S. in Education, Galadriel brings a passion for learning to the classroom. She loves engaging students with the subject matter in very tangible ways, to encourage exploration, questions, and a love for the learning process. One Bible passage that guides her life says - “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them...such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear.” 1 John 4:16 &18
Laura Staley
8th Grade English Tutor and Latin I Tutor
Laura is one of our longest homeschooling moms, having homeschooled for 22 years. Her children have all graduated, but she continues to enjoy teaching children at CHA where she has been for fifteen years! Laura has taught herself new subjects while at CHA and loves finding creative ways to help students learn those subjects! She especially enjoys being part of something significant and 'bigger than herself' at CHA. Prior to coming to CHA she was a licensed daycare provider. Her hobbies include reading, knitting, hiking and camping and dreams of one day being a fulltime traveler/camper.
8th Grade English Tutor and Latin I Tutor
Laura is one of our longest homeschooling moms, having homeschooled for 22 years. Her children have all graduated, but she continues to enjoy teaching children at CHA where she has been for fifteen years! Laura has taught herself new subjects while at CHA and loves finding creative ways to help students learn those subjects! She especially enjoys being part of something significant and 'bigger than herself' at CHA. Prior to coming to CHA she was a licensed daycare provider. Her hobbies include reading, knitting, hiking and camping and dreams of one day being a fulltime traveler/camper.
Joanna Trail
Principles of Mathematics Level II, 8th Grade Science
Joanna and her husband have been homeschooling their four wonderful children for a dozen years, half of which have been spent at CHA. Joanna graduated with honors from UMBC with a B.A. in Anthropology. She is starting off the school year reading The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton and memorizing Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Joanna also enjoys anything active (walking, hiking, basketball, soccer), plays piano, watches international films, collects stamps, and always has a book on the Holocaust at the ready.
Principles of Mathematics Level II, 8th Grade Science
Joanna and her husband have been homeschooling their four wonderful children for a dozen years, half of which have been spent at CHA. Joanna graduated with honors from UMBC with a B.A. in Anthropology. She is starting off the school year reading The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton and memorizing Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Joanna also enjoys anything active (walking, hiking, basketball, soccer), plays piano, watches international films, collects stamps, and always has a book on the Holocaust at the ready.
Tracey Willet
5th & 6th Grade Music Appreciation, 5th Grade History & Literature, Latin II, and Lower School Dean
Tracey has been homeschooling at CHA since 2014. She has a Bachelor of Arts in International Literature and Culture from Washington College and completed graduate classes in Counseling at Central Connecticut State University. Having spent her young adulthood traveling around the world, Tracey enjoys sharing her love of foreign countries, languages, and Jesus with all her students. She is also the author of a fun children's picture book, "Rooster Wrangling," and has had devotions published by The Upper Room and Focus on the Family.
5th & 6th Grade Music Appreciation, 5th Grade History & Literature, Latin II, and Lower School Dean
Tracey has been homeschooling at CHA since 2014. She has a Bachelor of Arts in International Literature and Culture from Washington College and completed graduate classes in Counseling at Central Connecticut State University. Having spent her young adulthood traveling around the world, Tracey enjoys sharing her love of foreign countries, languages, and Jesus with all her students. She is also the author of a fun children's picture book, "Rooster Wrangling," and has had devotions published by The Upper Room and Focus on the Family.
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