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: Linda Salter
Grade Level: 5th, 6th, 7th Math
Subject(s): Math
Education: Mercer University and University of Georgia
Church Name: Mount Pisgah UMC
Why I love teaching: I have known I wanted to be a teacher since I was eight years old and the Lord blessed me with a gift to reach others. The joy in a young person’s eyes when they express that ‘Aha’ moment is priceless.
Math
Teacher: Teena Hogue
Grade Level: 7-8
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.
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: Blaire Smith
Grade Level: 1st & 2nd
Subject(s): Science
Education: Erskine College
Church Name: Roswell Community Church
Why I love teaching:God has given me the gift of teaching, and I absolutely love working with children. It is a joy to explore God’s creation with them and to encourage them in a lifelong love of learning. My desire is for children to come away from my class feeling built up in their gifts and abilities, excited to continue studying the world around them, and with a knowledge of the Lord’s deep love for them.
Science
Teacher: Jamie Mehaffey
Grade Level: 3rd and 4th
Subject(s): Science
Education: Biola University
Church Name: First Baptist Woodstock-- Shallowford
Why I love teaching: I love watching the students fall in love with life, education, and God. I like the conversation and interaction that education creates, and more than anything, I love learning from the students!
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 and High School Science
Teacher: Allison Haney
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): 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.
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.
Middle and High School Science
Teacher: Deana Menikoff
Grade Level: High School, Middle School
Subject(s): Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Life Science, 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: Laney Johnson
Grade Level: 7th-8th, High School
Subject(s): 7/8 Earth Science/ Biology
Education: Boyce College
Church Name: Alpharetta Bible Church
Why I love teaching: Isaiah 6:3 tells us that the whole earth is full of God's glory. As we spend time in the classroom studying the world around us, we have the amazing opportunity to grow in our adoration of our glorious Creator! I love teaching because it allows me to share my excitement about science and walk alongside students as they dive deep into the intricacies of creation.
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.
Latin
Teacher: Neal David
Grade Level: High School
Subject(s): Latin I and Latin II
Education: University of Georgia / M. Ed from University of Tennessee
Church Name: The Northview Church
Why I love teaching: It's fun and gratifying.