Grades 1-2 / High School
Teacher: Katie Pearce
Grade Level: 1st and 2nd Grade / ASL I and ASL II
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Church Name: Grace Fellowship of South Forsyth
Why I love teaching: I love teaching, because I love learning! Learning should never stop,
and I want to instill a thirst and hunger for learning in the next generation in the light of
God’s Truth. I want to help these young minds connect their world with God’s Truth in a
real and practical way.
Grades 3-4
Teacher: Kelly King
Grade Level: 3 / 4
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: Lipscomb University
Church Name: Mountain View Church of Christ
Why I love teaching: There is nothing to compare with when a child is excited about learning something new. When you can see the “light switch” go on in their head- that is so rewarding and humbling. The most rewarding times are when you have helped them to see and know the Lord a little bit better.
Grades 5-6
Teacher: Leah Pike
Grade Level: 5th and 6th
Subject(s): Humanities
Education: University of Alabama, Stillman College
Church Name: North Point Community Church
Why I love teaching: I have a passion for all things Language Arts. I consider it a blessing to have the opportunity to share something that I enjoy with students. It was very much a calling on my life to teach, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to do that at Veritas.
Grades 7-8 History, Bible, Logic
Teacher: Landon Glenn
Grade Level: 7th and 8th Grade
Subject(s): Bible, History, Logic
Education: The Kings College
Church Name: Grace Church at Town Center
Why I love teaching: There is an incredible degree of useful knowledge densely packed in the sprawling collections of Humanities. I love teaching humanities because students approach the same historical text from different perspectives, requiring a collective effort from all students to best understand. Most importantly, the complexities of humanities reveals a divinely inspired narrative constantly reaffirming its purposeful creation and begging to be explored.
Grades 7-8 - English
Teacher: Jenna Cavin
Grade Level: 7th & 8th
Subject(s): English
Education: Auburn University
Church Name: Cherokee Baptist Church
Why I love teaching: I am passionate about teaching and my primary focus is to challenge students to think critically through a Christian worldveiw, articulate their ideas logically, and gain an appreciation for literature. More importantly, I want to invest in children’s lives and ultimately point them toward Christ.
Grades 9-12 English
Teacher: April Murphy
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s) 9-12 English/ AP English
Education: Memphis State University, B.A.; University of Memphis, M.A.T.
Church Name: Living Hope
Why I love teaching: Teaching repeatedly reminds me of the depths of the Christian faith—our connectedness to God, to the Word, and to each other. We embody our faith in profound ways when we gather together and learn.
Grades 9-12 English
Teacher: Anna Wells
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): English
Education: University of Georgia
Church Name: Perimeter Church
Why I love teaching: I teach because it’s fun! I love helping develop the minds and hearts of students into lifelong learners who think critically.
Grades 9-12 - History/Bible/Rhetoric
Teacher: Jason David
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): History, Bible, Rhetoric, AP History
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.
Science
Teacher: Krisy Hales
Grade Level: 3rd/4th and 5th/6th
Subject(s): Science
Educationa: Florida State University
Church Name: Waypoint Baptist
Why I love teaching: I know God created me to teach, so He gives me Joy in it. I have also learned to listen to His prompting over the last 9 years of homeschooling. I know where He calls me, He will equip me, so I get excited to see what He has in store for me each year. This year is no different. I have loved learning about God’s creation and people through the years, and I look forward to what our class will discover together about His creation.
High School Science
Teacher: Allison Haney
Grade Level: Middle School / High School
Subject(s): 7th/8th Earth 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
Subject(s): Anatomy and Physiology
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
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.
Math
Teacher: Amanda Bolton
Grade Level: 4th Grade / 5th grade
Subject(s): Math
Education:University of Georgia / Walden University (Master of Early Childhood Education)
Church Name: Sugar Hill Church
Why I love teaching: Teaching children has always been my passion whether it has been in the classroom or at church! I love watching their minds absorb new knowledge and learn concepts. It's a joy to watch them grow and become good learners.
Math
Teacher: Alana Pridemore
Grade Level: 6th-7th
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: Middle School
Subject(s): 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.
High School Math
Teacher: Bob Edwards
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Algebra I, PreCalculus
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.
Grades 9-12 Math
Teacher: Sherry Haynes
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): 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.
Spanish
Teacher: Halie Clark
Grade Level: 9-12
Subject(s): Spanish I & Spanish II
Education: University of Georgia
Church Name: The Northview Church
Why I love teaching: I love teaching because of the relationships I get to build with my students. I enjoy getting to know the hearts, minds, and lives of the students God puts in my classroom each year!