Math
Teacher: Michele Crooks
Grade Level: 1st and 3rd
Subject(s): Math
Education: Taylor University
Church Name: Smyrna Presbyterian Church
Why I love teaching: I believe that I was called to teach children while attending a private Christian school in Ohio. This call has been confirmed in many different areas of my life – family, friends, church and neighborhood. Whether babysitting, leading Bible school or teaching in the classroom, I love having an opportunity to watch children change and grow.
Math
Teacher: Sherry Haynes
Grade Level: 2nd and 4th / High School
Subject(s): Math, Geometry, Algebra II
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration, University of Dallas
Church Name: Piedmont Church, Marietta, GA
Why I love teaching: I am constantly amazed at the beauty, complexity, and order that God has placed in our world and want to share that with students. My desire is for God to use me to help prepare students with the knowledge base and skills to be successful in whatever God calls them to – both now and in the future.
Math
Teacher:Alana Pridemore
Grade Level: 5th and 6th Grade
Subject(s): Math
Education: Georgia Southern University
Church Name: Revolution Church (Canton)
Why I love teaching: I love to teach because I have been given a deep love of learning, and I feel called to pass that love down to future generations. I also love to see the lightbulb go off when students finally grasp a new or challenging concept. I want to inspire and encourage students to work hard and not be afraid to ask questions or to tackle difficult tasks.
Math
Teacher: Teena Hogue
Grade Level: 7-8
Subject(s): 7th Math, Pre Algebra
Education: Wright State University, B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Church Name: Midway Community Church
Why I love teaching: I love seeing the children’s faces as they gain knowledge and a new understanding of God’s handiwork in the world around them.
Math
Teacher: Bob Edwards
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Algebra 1 and Pre-Calculus
Education: Rutgers University
Church Name: East Cobb Presbyterian
Why I love teaching: I believe that God desires us to learn about all his creation whether that involves the beauty of language, the history of what God has been doing in this world since its beginning, the mathematical and scientific principles He developed, or anything else. It is a great privilege to teach young people and help them in their life-long study of God’s creation. When one of my students begins to grasp a new (to them) concept, it energizes me and gives me great joy.
Math & High School Science
Teacher: Mike Jones
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Calculus and Physics
Education: Georgia Tech and University of North Carolina
Church Name: Peachtree Corners Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: Teaching is the ministry that God has gifted me for and called me into.
Science
Teacher: Samantha Jerrold
Grade Level: 1st and 2nd
Subject(s): 1st/2nd Science and 2nd Grade Humanities
Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Kennesaw State University
Church Name: Decatur City Church
Why I love teaching: I have felt called to teach ever since I was a little girl. I would spend my summers creating worksheets for my older sister and older cousins so we could play “school.” I enjoyed tutoring others in high school and college. I have worked with children not only in education settings (public schools and as an owner of a preschool) but also as a volunteer in children’s and youth ministries which is something I continue to do. I have also taught my own children in a homeschool setting and it is one of the most rewarding accomplishments of my life. Finding a student’s deficit, figuring out where things went wrong, and then seeing the light in his or her eyes when the concepts finally take hold…there are few things better. I am so thankful to God for giving me the gift of teaching and allowing me to use my gift to make a difference in the lives of others.
Science
Teacher: Lillian Howe
Grade Level: 3rd & 4th grades
Subject(s): Science
Education: Liberty University
Church Name: Pleasant Valley South Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: It is one of the greatest honors to get to pour into the minds and hearts of the next generation, pointing them towards truth by way of teaching. To help foster an unashamed love for learning in each student and help them see themselves as unique bearers of God’s beautiful image is a joy!
Science
Teacher: Meredith Troiano
Grade Level: 5th, 6th
Subject(s): Science
Education: Kennesaw State University and Liberty University
Church Name: Sovereign Grace Church
Why I love teaching: I love seeing children grow in knowledge of God and His creation. I love to learn and hope to inspire a lifelong love of learning in others.
Middle School Science
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Grade Level: 7th-8th
Subject(s): 7/8 Earth Science
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Middle and High School Science
Name: Kimberly Sassone
Grade Level: High school
Subject(s): Physical Science and Chemistry
Education: University of North Georgia
Church Name: Piedmont Church
Why I love teaching: I love teaching because every day is different. I consider myself a life long learner, and I want share the joy of learning about God's wonderful creation with others.
High School Science
Teacher: Allison Haney
Grade Level: Middle School / High School
Subject(s): 8th Grade Earch Science / Forensic Science
Education: BS- Sociology with a Criminology emphasis Graduate certificate- Forensic Death Investigation
Church Name: Browns Bridge Community Church
Why I love teaching: I love teaching because I can encourage children to dream and give them the knowledge, tools, and confidence to pursue their dreams. I enjoy finding new and creative ways to make learning fun and enjoy teaching topics using different hands-on methods. I absolutely love the freedom of homeschooling and the ability to create engaging lessons that ultimately make learning fun and exciting for the student. I love encouraging children to think independently so that they can learn to see things from different angles.
High School Science
Teacher: Deana Menikoff
Grade Level: High School, Middle School
Subject(s): Anatomy and Physiology, Health
Education: Universtiy of Oregon, Howard University
Church Name: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: I believe we should be good stewards of the mind God has given to us so that as we learn a variety of subjects, we learn better who God is as the creator of all knowledge. As we learn through a Christian worldview, we also will be more prepared to engage in a secular environment. Any part I can have in helping equip students in this endeavor is a privilege.
High School Science
Teacher: Kristen Robbins
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Biology
Education: University of Minnesota- Duluth, MA in Curriculum and Instruction from La Sierra University
Church Name: Hickory Road Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: I am humbled to be used by God as an instrument to spread His message to the students with the goal of drawing them to Him. Learning about God through studying His Creation is an exciting journey that I am excited to share with my students.
AP Psychology
Teacher: Jason David
Grade Level: 9-12 grades
Subject(s): AP Psychology
Education: Florida State University
Church Name: Roswell Community Church
Why I love teaching: Having become a Christian as an adult, I have a deep passion concerning the need for people - especially young people - to understand the larger context of their lives in hopes that they take hold of their faith. My desire is to empower, challenge, and shepherd these young people - through the lens of various subjects - to seek for the knowledge of God and discern what part he has for them in this incredible Story of Redemption.
Spanish
Teacher: Romi Hong
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Spanish I, Spanish II
Church Name: Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: <<Digno eres, Señor y Dios nuestro, de recibir la gloria, la honra, y el poder, porque tú creaste todas las cosas; por tu voluntad existen fueron creadas.>> Apocalipsis 4:11
I enjoy teaching Spanish for two reasons: it displays the glory of God through grammar, vocabulary, culture, structure, and patterns, and it teaches us how to love and befriend our neighbor through conversation and connection. Learning a second language develops the mind, heart, and soul to see Christ’s heart and joy for the nations.