Tarrell Green - Art, STEM, World History
Tarrell Green was born and raised in Florida. She is a 7th generation Floridian. She is a homeschool mom of 14 years. She is married to David Green and together they have 3 boys. Currently they live in San Antonio Texas, but they have traveled throughout the country in an outreach ministry and lived as far west as Wyoming. Tarrell earned her Bachelors degree from the University of Florida. She began her college career with an Art Scholarship, but changed her degree to Health and Human Performance where she focused on Parks and Tourism. She began her career in Event planning and recreational programming. She has taught in Public and Private schools as well as Cooperatives. She has worked in both Private and public recreation. Tarrell has work and volunteered as a Children's Director, Sunday school Coordinator, and teacher for various churches across the country. She writes and teaches both educational and religious curriculum for all ages. Her passion is her family and her favorite subject for discussion is scripture. Her hobbies includes reading, writing, gardening, and painting. |
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Ginger Torvik - Tae Kwon Do
Ginger Torvik is a Tae Kwon Do instructor having achieved a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do with the World Black Belt Federation. She has been a homeschooling mom of seven for over 23 years, and has been teaching martial arts for eight years. She has her own studio in Adkins just south of San Antonio called Torvik Family Tae Kwon Do. She received her training under Master Gary Pieratt, who is the founder and president of the World Black Belt Federation. One of her great joys is having 5 of her children training and teaching with her. |
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Diana Stutevoss - High School Spanish 1 and Spanish 2
My name is Diana Stutevoss. I have been married to my wonderful husband Jeff for 26 years and we have been blessed with our daughter Savannah, who has been home schooled all her life. I was born and raised in Mexico. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from UTSA. In addition I have an AA in Fashion Merchandising and a Life Texas Teacher Certificate for Pre-K- 6th grade in General and Bilingual/ESL Education. I worked in the public school system for 13 years and with my daughter transitioned into Home Schooling. During our home school journey I have had the privilege of teaching in various Home School Co-Ops where I have taught Science, Art, Spanish, Writing, History and even P.E. I truly enjoy teaching and have learned so much from teaching different grade levels. During the last five years I have taught HS Spanish 1 and 2, Honors HS Spanish 1. It is my prayer that students take the class not only to meet a requirement, but that they learn in order to use their skills and abilities to communicate with others and to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Nathan Thomas - Intro to Apologetics
Nathan Thomas is the minister of students at Village Parkway Baptist Church. Serving in ministry since 2005, Nathan has occupied the positions of children’s pastor, student pastor, assistant pastor, and senior pastor. With a love and calling for the souls of the next generation, Nathan currently leads the ministry of students at VPBC. Along with his church ministry, Nathan is a popular speaker at youth conferences and is also a best-selling author who has topped the Amazon.com best seller list three times. Desiring to see the next generation grow deeper in their faith, Nathan has authored a best-selling Christian-Fiction series, The Defenders of the Realms, which is designed to teach biblical apologetics, through fiction, and help teenagers fall in love with the Christian Faith. Nathan is married to Kari, his bride of 15 years, and has six children. |
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Charron Moczygemba - Starting Points
I have lived in San Antonio, Texas for the past 30 yrs, but have traveled all over the world as a military child in the Air Force. I have been homeschooling since 2004 through our LIFE Co-op for 7 years, than through TEAMS for the past 9 years. Throughout my teaching experience I have taught classes from kinder to 12th grad, with a focus on history, science, art, writing, and physical education. I have received my B.A. from Ashford University in History, and my Master’s from American Military University, graduating with honors, in American history in 2014. God has called our family to home-school out four children. Throughout our families homeschooling journey, I have had the opportunity to teach many talented young children, watching them grow and bloom over the years. I have found that they have taught me more about teaching than I could have imagined. Discovering God through His creation is always inspiring, especially when one can witness His hand print etched throughout history and science. My favorite aspect about teaching is watching the students learn and experience education through their gifts and talents. I enjoy incorporating different learning techniques and styles to enhance the educational in the classroom. |
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Andi Noveroske - Writing, Structure and Style
Currently on the Board of The Beacon Co-Op. A lover of all things written, Andi has been homeschooling her two boys (aged 10 and 11) for the past 3 years. Prior to her homeschool adventure, she was a Sr. Mortgage Underwriter, where she worked for over a decade. Her experiences also included leading several ministries including teens and singles. |
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Heather Muckleroy - Biology I
Heather Muckleroy has over 25 years experience in teaching and ministering to children. She taught public school in Texas for nine years and has home schooled her three oldest children for nine years. She and her husband Gene have served as missionaries with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) since 2009. They moved to San Antonio in 2018 to serve with Destino (the college campus ministry with special emphasis in reaching Latino students in our area). She is mom to Will (15), Ben (14), Sadie (12), Macie (9), Rece (7) and Trey (6). |
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Kari Thomas - Intro to Speech (5-7 grades) and (8-12 grades)
Kari Thomas has studied public speaking and drama for over 10 years and pursued her undergraduate degree in interpretative speech. She is a mom of 6 and worked in Youth and Children’s ministry for 15 years. Kari also has her own photography business and has pursued photography for the past 9 years. |
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Kieley Simonsen Morales - Music Theory, Music History
Kieley Simonsen Morales is a pianist from San Antonio, Texas. She attended Centenary College of Louisiana, where she served as an accompanist for the Centenary College Choir and the Centenary Suzuki School. Kieley graduated in 2018 with her B.A. of Music in Piano Performance and studied with Dr. Ross Smith. Kieley has competed in various piano competitions throughout Texas, but has spent much of her time collaborating with other musicians. She accompanied the Texas Children’s Choir as a teenager and performed in venues including the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. She has most recently traveled to the United Kingdom on tour with the Centenary College Choir during the summer of 2017. On a yearly basis, Kieley accompanies various school choirs around the region and accompanies high school musicians at the Texas State Solo and Ensemble competition. She hopes to pursue a Master’s Degree in Piano Pedagogy and Performance in the coming years. Kieley also enjoys singing and is an active member of Sweet Adelines International. Her barbershop quartet, Saving Grace Quartet, has competed and medaled at both Regional and International competitions. Kieley has also worked as a private tutor to elementary, middle, and high school aged students in various subjects. She also worked as a volunteer tutor for many of her classmates during her undergraduate studies. Kieley currently resides with her husband in San Antonio, TX and works as a private piano teacher and collaborative pianist. |
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Heather Roberts - Theatre Arts Middle School, Theatre Arts 1 and 2
Theater Arts has been a life long love of mine: and a gift I truly believe came from the Lord! Since I was introduced to it over 30 years ago, it has always been my passion to incorporate my faith and theater together. I studied Theater Arts for a total of eight years in school, became a Thespian and was the President of the Drama Club at Tom.C.Clark High School. Majored in Theater Arts with a full Scholarship to the University of Incarnate Word, and minor in dance. I am currently pursuing my associates in Biblical Studies at Kings Bible Institute. I was the Director of the Drama Ministry for Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church for 11 years, with a strong 98 member traveling troupe, we performed Christian Musicals as a mission trip for Del Rios Community. I have had the pure joy of directing actors of all ages (2 weeks old to 76 yrs old) on a professional stage. I also enjoy writing skits as it isn't easy finding good Christian material. When I was called to home-school my children 12 years ago. I decided to incorporated Drama into our home education, and taught Theater Arts at SACH-San Antonio Christian Home-school for 3 years and also The Well Home-school drop-off Co-op for 2 years. I have dealt with the DRAMA of raising 6 boys! I am super excited about this new season at the Beacon. I look forward to introducing your children to Theater Arts with a LOVE for Christ at the center! |
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Becki Diaz - General Science and Physical Science
Married for 16 years, I am a mom of two children & have been homeschooling for 7 years. It's been an incredible journey filled with God's grace. I accepted Christ at the age of 10 & have been an active part in the local church ever since. I am lover of Jesus & seek to honor Him in all my decisions. I believe in living by two principles which encompass many more: 1-Love God, 2- Love others. Every day is a gift from God & I try to pursue it with excellence. I have much experience with working with children in various church ministries. I Thank God that he has allowed me that responsibility. I look forward to serving in the area of teaching the wonders of God's creation & the world around us! |
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April Pickering - Chemistry and Physics
I've been teaching science for 13 years. I was raised as a military child so I love to travel and learn about new things. I've always had a love for animals and nature so it makes sense that I was drawn science. I majored in biology education with a minor in chemistry and enough science classes to get a teaching endorsement in all sciences. I have loved teaching all different branches of science (chemistry, zoology, physics, biology, anatomy and physiology, earth systems, physical science) but I have not enjoyed the public school aspect of it. I'm excited for this opportunity to find a chance to do what I love while making time to nurture and raise my son. |
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