Our Teachers:
Wendy Anderson - I am from Milford and have been homeschooling 2 kids almost since the womb! Joined Hometeam a few years ago. I love being outside on beautiful days with our farm animals, gardening, scrapbooking, and trying out organization skills. I like working out and learning new ways of being healthy, body, mind and soul. I also love doing things like work days in and out of the house-and freezer meal cooking days for those who might be a bit overwhelmed.
Sharon Bazzell is a wife, Mom of 4, and co-owner of Augies Building Services. She has homeschooled for 12 years and taught various co-op classes. She has a degree in Elementary Education and enjoys continuing to learn along with her kids. She enjoys camping, bike riding, and spending time with friends and family.
Angela Becktold - I am a busy homeschooling mom of 5 kids. Currently 3 of my young adults are in some form of trade or continued educaton training. My two young teen boys are just starting high school. I love to travel and go on adventures with my kids. You can find us at a quarry - fossil & gem digging or at a beach collecting treasures to turn into jewelry to sell at vendor events and shows. We are all avid lapidary artists and belong to the Livingston Gem & Mineral Society where we make our jewelry.
Amanda Bendixen - Amanda Bendixen grew up in a family with nine kids and was homeschooled her entire life. She studied Biblical counseling in college, and now spends her time raising and teaching her own four children. She loves the Bible, music, health sciences, art, literature, language, and all kinds of learning! She loves kids and is looking forward to having fun teaching in a group setting!
Aurora Bendixen is a wife, mother and business assistant to their family owned chimney service company. She has been homeschooling her two daughters for approximately 5 years. She loves to hostess in her home, gardening, and traveling, sewing and making a mess with paints.
Erin Brewster - Our resident "Bob Ross" and a homeschooling mom to two kids. She is very active in her church and loves researching and learning on youtube. She is teaching herself how to paint with acrylics and how to do resin tumblers.
Theresa Berg - Matt & Theresa have been married for 22 years, having met at the church they attended. After raising two older daughters to adulthood (now 34 & 32), GOD blessed Matt & Theresa with two more daughters (now 13 & 11). While the first 2 daughters attended public schools, their younger daughters have been homeschooled since birth.
“Parents are and must always be, the resident experts of their own kids.”
“Parents are and must always be, the resident experts of their own kids.”
Lisa Brown has been with her husband Mick for 21 yrs. They've adopted 3 amazing kids after fostering 17 kiddos in need.
God has blessed them with hearts to serve, and now their focus is homeschooling. They're raising their kids to love the Lord, & overcome their special needs. All while having a blast together!! They'd joined Hometeam 1 yr ago & Lisa is a new teacher this year. She is eager to bring The American Girl History stories to life for your kids. She loves to make learning fun while teaching Godly character.
God has blessed them with hearts to serve, and now their focus is homeschooling. They're raising their kids to love the Lord, & overcome their special needs. All while having a blast together!! They'd joined Hometeam 1 yr ago & Lisa is a new teacher this year. She is eager to bring The American Girl History stories to life for your kids. She loves to make learning fun while teaching Godly character.
Holly Cheyne - Holly is mother of four and our resident Trick Geography teacher. She is on the board of the 4H fair and will be teaching our 4H Crafts class. She is also very involved with the Christian non-profit of The Dance Project. Their family owns a Machining company and lives in Goodrich on their farm.
Melissa Cleary - Melissa is a mother of two. She has ran a pet shop for the last 21 years and operates a small farm on her property. Animals are a very large part of her and her girls life. She hopes to share her knowledge and compassion of animals with your children.
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Sara Beth Bonjour is a homeschool graduate that is now in the other side home educating her three daughters. She has a degree in Elementary Education with an English major. (This meant writing an abundance of papers in college) She loves anything literature based, and enjoys teaching all ages and stages.
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Marjorie Collins - I am a mom of 5 kids and grandma of one. I have been married to Brian for 30 years. I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering. I have worked in environmental engineering for over 30 years and love teaching kids (Sunday school, Girl Scouts, Homeschool courses). I love being outdoors and spending time with my big family and 3 dogs.
Amanda Desent - Amanda is mother of six. She joined us last semester and is jumping in with two feet this semester and teaching our K-3 crafts class. We are excited to have her join us. Her husband and her are very active in their church youth group.
Shannon Dove - Is a mom of 2 fun boys. She has homeschooled for six years this year. She loves long Jeep rides, camping, FALL time and family time. She works from home as a funds manager for a global company, and will be coming back this year to teach our Tuttle Twins class.
Tammy Foster is a great teacher and our resident Historical Conquest master. She has a graduated daughter and now a graduated son. She is an self employed editor and writer. She is returning to Hometeam this semester to continue to pour into the homeschooling community her wisdom and wit.
Ben & Kelly Glupker - Ben has served as the pastor of Springview Community Church in Davisburg since 2011. After graduating from Word of Life Bible Institute and Liberty University he spent six years working as a history and Bible teacher at a Christian high school. He then studied at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY where he earned a Masters of Divinity Degree. Ben and his wife Kelly were married in 2003 and have six children.
Kelly Glupker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northland Baptist Bible College. She taught in private education for 5 years before having children of her own. She now homeschools her six children and serves alongside her husband at Springview Community Church.
Kelly Glupker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northland Baptist Bible College. She taught in private education for 5 years before having children of her own. She now homeschools her six children and serves alongside her husband at Springview Community Church.
Tiffany Hancock - Tiffany has been our preschool teacher for a few years now and with her youngest daughter moving out of that level she is moving up also. She will be teaching our crafts class this year. She is married and is the mom of two girls. They love camping and being outdoors
Aimee Hansen - Aimee is a mom of twelve. She has homeschooled her youngest 5 for several years. She just graduated triplets and has one still in the home. She is excited to be back to hometeam this year after a small break. She will be teaching at both Tuesday & Thursday and we are glad to have her back.
Becky Harless - Hi there, I'm Becky Harless. I graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. Mrs. Becky Harless is a mom to 8 children. She has homeschooled for many years and manages to do so with one daughter and 7 boys. She is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge. She has been involved with Hometeam for many years and we are thrilled to have her.
Jasmine Hardwick is a wife and mom of 3. Born and raised in Detroit, she studied Dance at Oakland University while traveling as an apprentice with Eisenhower Dance Ensemble. She has been homeschooling going on 4 years now and is excited to teach dance again.
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Jessica Hemphill is a wife and homeschooling mama to three (awesome) kids. She was an early education director and teacher before staying home with her crew. She enjoys all the messy art projects and science experiments. She also loves time outside; hiking, biking, fishing, snowboarding, and swimming as well as playing basketball and hockey.
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Diana Higuchi - Di is a mother of two young ladies. She has attended Hometeam for several years and has always been a huge help. She is teaching at both locations this year doing Book club for girls, Financial Peace University and Unwind with Creativity. She can't wait to have you join her in class this fall.
Michelle Hojna is mother of three and wife of Mike. She is a very active member of her church Springview Community Church and is the Children's Ministry Director. She is teaching Phonics Fun & Lego this year.
Ashley Leatzau - Ashley has been attending for a few years with her sister Brooke and her little one name Ellie. She has always been a help in our nursery and toddler area. This year she is trying her hand at teaching preschool at both locations. Your little one is going to love her.
Amy Loeffler is a retired elementary school teacher of 25 years. She and husband George have 4 grown children and Ashlee 13 whom she homeschools. She is Mimi to 4. Her family enjoys board games, bike rides, and camping. Amy loves crafts of just about any kind but especially knitting. Her current crafting passion is miniatures.
Amy Loeffler is a retired elementary school teacher of 25 years. She and husband George have 4 grown children and Ashlee 13 whom she homeschools. She is Mimi to 4. Her family enjoys board games, bike rides, and camping. Amy loves crafts of just about any kind but especially knitting. Her current crafting passion is miniatures.
Mary Imbrunone - Mary is a mom of 9 and been married to Frank. She has graduated 3 kids and continues to homeschool 6. She is in the Civil Air Patrol with her son. She works a few hours each day in the early mornings providing respite for special needs adults.
Jeannie Marriott has been attending hometeam for many years and decided she was able to teach this semester. She has been a public school teacher for alternative ed high school for many years. She is spunky and fun and we are looking forward to getting to attend her classes. She will be teaching our Perler beads and Oregon Trail class. She is the mother of two children. Her husband Cliff often comes and helps out as well. They are a fun bunch.
Nicole Mills - Nicole is married and a mom to three. She is a photographer and has taken a break to have her son, Jack. She is excited to return this year to hometeam and has volunteered to be our Nursery/Toddler teacher.
Linda McKinney - Linda is grandma to four and is mother to our teacher Erin Brewster. She loves homeschooling and has offered to be teach our Biblical Feasts class and help around Hometeam too.
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Aurelia Nanu - Aurelia is married to Andrei and is the mom of two girls and two boy twins. She is moving from our Thursday location to Tuesdays this semester. She is a registered nurse. We are happy to welcome her aboard. She has been homeschooling for many years and is very active in the church.
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Mike & Michelle Peterson - Mike is an engineer by training, with degrees in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and business from Iowa State and MIT. Mike worked for 30 years as an engineer and manager for General Motors before retiring last year, and his focus has now shifted to teaching through Challenge Island and also as a lecturer at Oakland University. Michelle studied industrial design at Arizona State University, and has worked in a variety of positions with local businesses and non-profits to provide graphic design and business support. Both Mike and Michelle are active members of St. Daniel Parish in Clarkston, and have helped local students grow their potential through volunteering with Cub & Boy Scouts, FIRST Robotics, Math Pentathlon, Science Olympiad and other organizations.
Kristina Phelps - I am a mom of 3 girls and have homeschooled for about 7 years now. We were blessed to find Hometeam and have loved the knowledge we’ve gained, the friends we’ve made and the community. I enjoy teaching kids the life skills they will need along with the academic skills they’re learning to help them thrive as adults. One of my greatest joys is helping kids find confidence in the kitchen!
Lauren Postal - Lauren is rejoining us this year. Lauren has been dancing since the age of 3, with experience in ballet, tap, and jazz. She has performed most notably at the Kalamazoo Civic Theater and Disney World. She is also the mother of three and owner of Better Birth Consulting. She has been homeschooling for 9 years. She loves home making, gardening, and tending to her farm. She has a degree in environmental biology with a passion for education.
Angie Radofski - Angie is a mom to 2 boys, Logan and James. I have been homeschooling now for 6 years and graduated Logan in 2021. I enjoy reading Christian fiction and apologetics. I also love long walks in nature along with playing Pokémon Go with my boys!
Kathy Ratliff - Kathy is a mom of two and is returning to teach at the Tuesday location. She has been married to Matt for 14 years. She has been homeschooling for 6 years and has taught in the past at hometeam. We are excited to have her back after a few years away due to a schedule conflict. She will be teaching our Vet Academy classes at SCC this semester.
Riley & Jon Samuelsen live in Keego Harbor with their 2 sweet children and their 4 cats. They are moving to the Tuesday locations after having attended the Thursday location last year. They are going to be teaching the edible crafts class, legos and help in the toddler area.
Deb Saul - She is Grandma Saul to those at Hometeam. She has volunteered for several years now to help us with anything Lora can think of. She will be teaching several classes this year from both campuses.. She was a Kindergarten teacher and Sunday School Teacher for many years. She also has been a reading tutor in the past.
Bob Saul Jr. - Our security detail.
Bob Saul Jr. - Our security detail.
Lora Saul - Hometeam Coordinator and mom of four. I have two older children that have graduated and married in 2020 and 2022. I have two that still attend hometeam on Thursdays.. I have been homeschooling for 18 years. Yearbook teacher and this year will be trying her hand at teaching IEW Elegant Essay at our Tuesday location.
Bob Saul - Our woodworking, backyard ballistics teacher and husband to coordinator Lora Saul. He isn't teaching this semester but will be wandering the building and helping on the clean-up crew.
Bob Saul - Our woodworking, backyard ballistics teacher and husband to coordinator Lora Saul. He isn't teaching this semester but will be wandering the building and helping on the clean-up crew.
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Jennifer Shuffle - Jennifer is a mom of five and has been attending hometeam for a couple years. She is mom to 6 and loves to teach classes like Jewelry Design, Geography, and American Girl.
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Jessica Strathres - Jessica has 3 boys and is entering her 5th year of homeschooling. She enjoys spending time in the sun, hanging out with family, bike rides, and camping. She is very active with her church and also volunteers with Bible Study Fellowship in the school program. She is a licensed cosmetologist and is looking forward to teaching You are Beautiful.
Gabrielle & Jonathan Wagner - He is the newest member of the Saul family. He is also the son of the Principal at SCA (Pat Wagner). He married Gabrielle on January 1st of 2022. He taught several classes for us and loves teaching the kids boy's basketball. Gabrielle is a life long hometeam member. She graduated in 2020, and is currently a Nanny to 2 little boys in Clarkston.
Judy Yang- I am Judy or Mrs. Yang. I'm a stay-at-home mom to 5 and a new homeschooling mom. In my spare time, you can find me reading or doing outdoor things. I also enjoy taking walks and biking with my family.
Becky Walters - I am Becky Walters, pastor's wife, mom of six and a Jersey girl. I graduated from Northeast Baptist School of Theology in Downingtown, PA with a degree in Church Ministries. Becky will be helping in classes and Toddler/Nursery during this semester.
Two of the things I said I would never do- teach and homeschool! But God changed my heart and now I love doing both. I love to learn and I pray that with the Lord's help I can instill in my students a love for learning. Becky is taking on our Nursery/Toddler/Preschool Coordinator role this semester.
Two of the things I said I would never do- teach and homeschool! But God changed my heart and now I love doing both. I love to learn and I pray that with the Lord's help I can instill in my students a love for learning. Becky is taking on our Nursery/Toddler/Preschool Coordinator role this semester.