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.
Megan Balloid-Mendoza - Megan Balloid-Mendoza - I am a wife and mom of 2 kids (2nd, 7th). I have been an educator for many years in different sectors, as well as, having worked 14 years as a travel agent. We have been homeschooling for 3 years. My husband has been the homeschool teacher for our son (3 years) and this is my 2nd year as homeschool teacher for our daughter. I was a TEAM missionary for 10 years in Caracas, Venezuela. My husband is from Venezuela and we are both fluent in Spanish. I am a graduate of Hope College (Education, Spanish) and have been blessed with many varied job assignments through the years. Our family loves to travel and spend time together exploring parks and unique sites where we live. We just moved to Michigan from Texas and love spending time with extended family here.
Aurora Bendixen is a wife, mother and business assistant to their family owned chimney service company. She has been homeschooling her two daughters for 6 years. She loves to hostess in her home, garden, sew and making a mess with paints.
Charity Bendixen - I'm a mama to four. I've always like getting children involved in doing things like singing and games. Come join her in Gym.
Erin Brewster - Our resident "Bob Ross" and a homeschooling mom to two kids. She loves researching and learning on youtube and tiktok. She is teaching herself how to paint with acrylics and how to do resin tumblers.
Matt & 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.
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.
Grace (Jee Soo) Kim I am a mom to two girls. My husband and I are currently attending a Korean church and actively serving on the praise team and choir. I love to learn and try out all the different crafts and art mediums!
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.
Tiffany Main - Tiffany Main is the Mom of 2, they are 4 and 2. This is the first year her family is joining Hometeam. She is married to her best friend, Justin. They are both active in their church. She has taught Sunday School for 18 years. Justin is a pilot and Tiffany is passionate about travel. She also has a B.A. in Psychology and Theology. She also loves to bake, bike, and enjoy nature.
Stephanie Montrosse - I have always loved learning—especially in a classroom setting. I had some wonderful teachers throughout my school career who inspired me and encouraged me to become a teacher myself. After college, I became an English and Spanish teacher at a local high school. During my seven years there, I taught Spanish I and II; 9th, 10th, and 11th grade English; and Creative Writing. My favorite part of being an English teacher was helping students learn how to organize and craft an essay—especially when I was able to work one-on-one with them (something I rarely had time to do). One of the aspects of homeschooling I most enjoy is that I am able to spend that one-on-one time with my children that I just didn’t have time for in the classroom. My husband and I have three sons. We enjoy camping, exploring, and visiting beaches and amusement parks together.
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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Andrea Nelson - Andrea is Mom of Valerie. We are excited to have her teaching for the first semester this year.
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!
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.
Veronica Richards - I am a homeschooling mom of 2 young boys and have been married for 18 years to my hard working husband Nathan. We are new to Hometeam this year and are enjoying meeting new families. Before having kids and being home with them I worked in a law firm for 15 years, did some light bookkeeping for a couple of businesses and was a regular chapel speaker for the ladies of the Life Challenge ministry in Detroit. I love the outdoors, exercising when I get the chance and facing new challenges with the intent to overcome fears.
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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Henry Shuffle - Henry is a middle-aged accountant with five kids who loves the game of chess. Once upon a time, he used to run after-school chess clubs.
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. |
Melissa Smith - Melissa Smith has been homeschooling for 7 years and has 4 kids. She’s a former public school teacher who has taught in both general education and special education. She enjoys knowing a little bit about a lot of different subjects. She enjoys reading non-fiction books, camping, learning and trying new skills out and fostering kittens for a local rescue.
Heidi Snyder - Mom of 5 and joined us for the first semester at our new campus this year. She is jumping in with both feet this semester and teaching our health and nutrition classes. We are excited to have her and her family with us.
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.
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.