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Adler, Cyd
C_Adler@msn.com
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My name is Cydney Adler, and I live with my husband Tom in Burien. I worked for 20 years as a biologist, biochemist, and finally, a manager in the pharmaceutical research industry. My first job was at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. From there I joined Genetic Systems/Oncogen and then Bristol-Myers Squibb. When the Bristol labs moved to New Jersey, I decided to take the opportunity to be an at-home mom and homeschool my daughters (who are now SPU graduates with careers of their own). In 1999 the girls and I helped a friend start The Horsemanship School in Redmond where we worked through 2012. There I taught riding and horsemanship to over 100 students a week ranging in age from four years old to adults. I have been privileged to teach a variety of science and geography classes at several homeschool co-ops and a private school. I look forward to teaching High School Chemistry, and Biology and Middle School World Geography and Human Anatomy at Connections in the 2012-2013 school year. I enjoy teaching and have a passion for turning kids on to science, horses, and geography!
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Anicello, Jodene
asljodi@comcast.net
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My nickname is Jodi. I am a deaf person and the American Sign Language (ASL) teacher. I believe strongly in bridging the two worlds of the deaf and the hearing together. “Nothing is impossible” – my favorite verse in the bible. Amen!
I was born into a hearing family as the last child. My parents didn’t discover my hearing loss until I was three years old. I was placed with a hearing aid and put in a speech training class. I learned to talk. I am a good lip-reader. I learned sign language when I met a deaf girl who couldn’t speak, and her writing was in signs. It was difficult at first, but I had to learn ASL to communicate with her. I became her communication assistant in 5th grade, and I’ve been signing ever since.
I taught six years at a local private Christian school to secondary students, who also learned how to perform gospel songs in ASL. It was so much fun. I also taught at Homeschool Connections in early 2000. It is good to be back.
I am currently teaching ASL two days a week at Cascadia Community College (CCC). I’ve been with CCC since 2001 as their senior associate faculty. I am also a part time outreach specialist for the Washington Relay services. I am a presenter, and I talk about their services for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabled individuals.
I received a blessing: a certified hearing dog, Luke. We teamed up on January 29, 2011. He alerts me to sounds of a doorbell, door knock, phone ring, alarm clock, smoke alarm, microwave buzzer, oven timer, and name call. He alerts by jumping up onto my legs. I respond to his action; and when I follow him back to the source of sound, I reward him with treats, toys, and/or lots of praises. He earns his pay by “jumping for a living.” First rule for all people who wish to pet him, you must ask me first. If I say “no,” please do not be offended. You may be able to pet him next time.
I’m a Jill of all trades. My background consists of many trades such as secondary school teacher; college teacher; a nursing assistant-registered for six years for two elderly clients; a licensed cosmetologist for eight years; restaurant assistant manager for two years; a job coach for developmentally disabled deaf clients for two years; a party hostess/stocker/office assistant for a bowling alley for two years; home dialysis technician for a deaf patient for two years; and many more hats. I like learning new things. I like being able to explain what I know to others about any of the trades.
Hmm – what’s next? Smile. I will always be teaching ASL because that is where my heart is at. I’ve been teaching since high school. I’ll never stop sharing my knowledge with those who want to learn ASL. Each student will have a unique opportunity of having me as a deaf teacher because we will be meeting halfway so we can keep on signing. I expose them to all aspects of the Deaf culture and its history. I encourage the students to practice their signing skills. It is a valuable skill to have because it can help in any profession to communicate with the deaf.
I’m looking forward to teaching the students the signs to gospel songs, how to present themselves with ASL, how to improve their receptive and expressive skills, and much more.
Thank you Homeschool Connections for having me teach again.
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Banks, David
revdavidbanksjr@gmail.com
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Dave Banks has been lead pastor of Lakeview Free Methodist Church for the last 13 years. He is a native of upstate New York. He has a B.A. in History from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia and M. Div. degree from Asbury Seminary.
Dave coaches football at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle. He attended Marshall University on a football scholarship in 1974. Dave and Linda, his wife, a nursing supervisor at Northwest Hospital, have 4 children; 2 adult boys and 2 teen girls.
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Billing, Lisa
billingLL@yahoo.com
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I had the privilege of attending Westmont College and then graduating from U.C.L.A. with a degree in Sociology. My passion for teaching has included being a childbirth educator, Bible study leader, Sunday school teacher, and Awana leader. In 1993, I began my homeschooling journey with pre-school and have been doing it ever since. My husband, Peter, and I have been married for 26 years and have five boys and two girls ages 8-24 and now a beautiful daughter-in-law. Our family moved to Washington from Minnesota in 2004. I have been privileged to teach for the past 5 years at Connections. Planning a course of study is something I am passionate about. I feel honored to do what I love and be a part of my children's day.
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Brenna, Terry
TeamBrenna@comcast.net
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I'm a Washington native blessed with a Christian and Southern heritage. My husband, Doug, and I met 32 years ago at Westminster Chapel choir practice. We've lived in the High Woodlands community of Kirkland for 29 years with our children, Amanda (26) and David (22). We're members of Northshore Baptist Church where we're active in several ministries. I've had several home-based businesses, but my favorite "job" will always be being a helpmate and keeper at home, homeschooling our children to graduation. (Amanda graduated with honors in Neuroscience from WSU in 2009, and graduates from their College of Veterinary Medicine this May. David is an AFROTC scholar at Baylor University majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is graduating, commissioning, and getting married also in May!) I have taught classes since 1999 and served on the board of directors at Legacy Homeschool Center, where I've been involved since its beginning. I was a contributing author to TEACH magazine and have spoken at the WATCH convention as well as several other local groups. I thank the Lord for the freedom and opportunities He provides to combine our love for Him with our passions and gifts and then share them through the homeschooling community!
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Cairns, Janet
cairns7@integrity.com
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I have been married for 28 years, am a Seattle native, and have 5 children ages 17 to 26. My oldest two children have graduated from the University of Washington and my middle two daughters are studying pre-nursing and French at local community colleges. My husband and I have been homeschooling since 1992. This is my seventh year teaching Spanish classes at Connections.
I graduated cum laude from WWU with a BA in Spanish (1980). As a college student, I studied abroad for two years in Morelia, Mexico. I enjoy teaching Spanish. Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and my faith is central to all that I do.
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Calvo, Rebecca
beccazart@hotmail.com
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I am an x-ray technologist by trade, I have been married for 29 years and have 4 children, aged 17-25 who have been taught at home since birth by both my husband and myself. I have had the privilege of being able to be a stay-at-home mom while teaching both sewing and all levels of math up through geometry in 2 different school districts. My experience in yearbook design and publication began in high school as a copy editor and then as assistant to the editor. In those same two years, I began my adventure into photography and have dabbled in it for most of my life. I currently have my own business as a professional photographer. My hobbies are singing, making jewelry, and learning musical instruments.
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Campbell, Robert
campbellpiano@juno.com
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Robert Campbell began playing the piano at a young age while growing up in northern California. Since then, he has earnestly followed his goal of becoming an excellent pianist. Prior to his move to the Pacific Northwest in 1991, Robert earned both a Masters and Bachelors degree in music from the University of North Texas. He has performed in Texas, Oklahoma, California, Kansas, and Washington. He has played for many special events in the Seattle area, performing a large repertoire of music.
In addition to his performing skills, Robert is also an experienced piano instructor, having taught private piano lessons for more than twenty years. He strives to help his students learn the skills that will enable them to be successful and enjoy their piano playing for years to come. Students are invited to learn in Robert's piano studio, where he is happy to respectfully answer their questions concerning their music.
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Carrier, Steve
svcarrier@frontier.com
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My background is this: I spent much of my career in marketing and sales; then from the mid 90’s until recently I was on the staff of the Duvall Church, primarily working with children’s ministries. I am married with three children and five grandchildren. I live happily with my wife, Valerie, in Duvall.
I have been teaching this course for seven years at Legacy Institute. Many of my classes have been at capacity and each year I notice siblings of previous students on my register. This, I trust, is a sign of approval from the parents. In addition, twice I have been selected to be the keynote speaker for high school graduation. It is a special honor since each year the speaker is chosen by a vote of the senior class.
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Curnutt, Heidi
gardeniapassion@yahoo.com
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Hi, I am the homeschool mom of Monet and Jack Curnutt. I have been married to Brian for 26 years. I have been a secretary, a licensed stock broker, and a perpetual volunteer. I love to read, watch movies, be outside, build things, fix things, and learn about other people and cultures. I like eating good food with friends, riding on rollercoasters, gardening, and riding my bike.
I have been a Girl Scout leader, a 4-H volunteer, a youth group leader with Brian, and am currently serving the H.O.M.E. board as the Teen Coordinator.
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Czech, Kelly
kellyczech@gmail.com
www.schoolrack.com
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Math is my favorite subject! I keep telling myself and others: "It is okay to like math." I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987. I taught 5th-8th grade math, science, and Bible at a Christian school in the same city. As a pastor's wife and mom, my role changed to homeschooling my daughters, teaching Sunday school, and tutoring. I have taught mathematics to 3rd graders through high schoolers and tutored many students and adults of varying degrees of skill. This will be my 7th year teaching Algebra 1 at Connections. I consider it a privilege and an honor to serve the Connections' families in this way.
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Delaney, Pam
pam@thedelaneys.net
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Science to me is the study of God’s handiwork; His amazing creation shows us over and over again His attributes. The study of science should make us more and more awestruck. We can be amazed and awestruck and have fun, too – we learn better that way.
I have a degree in Biochemistry and have worked in labs at biotechnology companies Genentech and Immunex. I have also served as a Biomedical Technical Writer, taught outdoor education in the California Redwoods, and have taught previously at Connections (Life Science, Biology, Introduction to Science, and PE).
I live in Lynnwood with my husband, Charley, two homeschooled boys, Ben and Sam, and our dog, Ginger. I enjoy coaching and playing sports, hiking, and traveling.
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Duguay, Sharon
sharon.duguay@gmail.com
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Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, I ventured west in 1979 and settled in Seattle in order to attend Seattle Pacific University where I graduated in 1982. Prior to coming to Seattle I attended Spring Arbor College in Michigan, and my areas of study at both colleges were Physical Education and Biology. I currently live in Shoreline with my husband and our three children ages 14 – 21 years. We have homeschooled our children for 12 years and have been involved with Connections for the past 8 years. Our family participates in a variety of church and recreational activities including Bible quizzing, choir, worship team, hockey, ice skating, camping, bicycling, road trips, and other outdoor activities. My personal hobbies include reading, gardening, and knitting.
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George, Adele
thegeorge6@frontier.com
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I graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a Psychology degree and an Elementary Teaching certificate. My husband, Dave, and I have been married for 25 years and have 4 children ages 16-22. We have been homeschooling for 10 years. I'm very excited to be teaching at Homeschool Connections since our family has been so blessed by the organization.
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Gray, Maria
mariagray80@yahoo.com
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I had the privilege of coming to this country as a young girl when my parents immigrated from Mexico. For their vision and hard work and for the opportunities this great country has given me, I am grateful and blessed.
I have a BA in Accounting from UT El Paso. After working in the oil and gas industry for a few years, I married a Boeing engineer and came to the Pacific Northwest. I then worked in public accounting before 'retiring' when our first son was born. I believe being a mom is the greatest job and am thankful for the opportunity I've had of spending countless number of hours homeschooling our kids. Robert and I have four children, ages 13 to 21.
Our family has been blessed by the Connections community and its wonderful teachers. This is my sixth year teaching at Connections. I feel honored to share my love of Spanish and the Hispanic culture with your children. My favorite things to do are walking, reading, and studying God's word.
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Groves, Marianni
coretheatrics2008@gmail.com
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Marianni is thrilled to be back at Connections for her twelfth year. Having spent the majority of the last twenty-three years on, behind, in front of, and/or around the stage, Marianni now finds herself in her two most rewarding roles to date, Director and Educator. Some of Marianni’s past directing credits include, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dancing at Lughnasa, A Street Car Named Desire, Much Ado About Nothing, Les Miserables, Godspell, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Crimes of the Heart, Peter Pan, Kiss Me Kate, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Brigadoon. Marianni is proud to be the Artistic Director/Founder for CORE Theatrics.
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Hall, Kevin
kevinshall@frontier.com
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Kevin Hall has worked as a professional in music education and performance for over 25 years. He has taught music in the Everett and Snohomish School Districts, directing jazz bands at Heatherwood Middle School and Glacier Peak High School. He currently is a Director of Jazz for HM Jackson High School and continues to share his passion for music with students through music mentoring and teaching private lessons on trumpet, trombone, baritone, French horn and tuba in the Mill Creek, Washington area.
A nationally known educator and trumpet player, he served as Program Manager for the largest community music school in the northwest (Musicworks NW) from 1991-2000. Mr. Hall’s music training and background includes attending Olympic and Green River Colleges and pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Education degree at Western Washington University. As an accomplished trumpet player, Kevin has an extensive performance background with jazz and wind ensembles, including leading his own contemporary groups. He is a two time recipient of the prestigious “Outstanding Soloist Award” from the International Association of Jazz Educators.
Kevin spearheads many creative music education projects. He is Festival Director for the Mill Creek and Snohomish Valley Jazz Festivals, which have become premier music events in the Northwest. He also formed and coached a student "Trumpet Octet" which achieved a top honors at the 2009 Washington Music Educators Solo and Ensemble Competition.
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LaMarche, Lisa
lamarche642@comcast.net
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I have been studying and teaching for as long as I can remember. I love teaching! It is truly what I am called to do.
I received a B.A. from Washington State University in 1993 with a degree in American Studies which is a combination of the disciplines of literature, history, and American government. Because of my liberal arts degree and my interest in teaching, I started to home school my children right from the beginning. I home schooled my five children for 10 years. It was a great experience. I really enjoyed learning along with them and making many discoveries together. In the 2008, we put our children in New Albion Academy where I taught Classical writing/ grammar, literature/poetry analysis, and Latin.
For the last two years, I have been teaching these subjects at Home School Connections and Igniscio, another local co-op. These experiences have helped to form my own educational approach, which centers around the belief that learning is a communal and relational endeavor. I enjoy building relationships with my students and discovering the beauty of learning together. I have also become convinced of the necessity and the joy of teaching and learning within a community.
For many years, I have pursued the study of literature, history and Latin, and in recent years, I have sought to further strengthen my writing skills and have focused intently upon gaining a deeper understanding of grammar.
I have been studying Latin for the last 7 years. In 2010, I was able to travel to North Carolina for training at the American Classical League Institute. There I met some of the most respected Latin teachers in the United States, and together we discussed the art of teaching Latin. This training provided me with tools which have improved my skills as a Latin Teacher. Additionally, this summer, I continued my personal Latin studies with a classicist from the University of Washington. I focused on increasing my ability to read and translate Latin and by the end of the summer I was able to read small passages from Cicero's writings in the original Latin.
I have continued to challenge myself to grow as a literature teacher as well. I have studied several new curricula which have exposed me to new ways of teaching and analyzing literature. I have also listened to many lectures from the college level professors from The Teaching Company and Modern Scholar. These lectures prepare teachers to grow in their understanding of literary methods and subjects. I have focused on lectures which have increased my understanding of Ancient Literature, discovering and teaching themes in literature, and gaining a broad exposure to the greatest literary works of the Western Canon.
My educational philosophy is centered on my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the greatest teacher of all. He draws us to himself and develops a loving relationship with us in order to teach and strengthen us. I have been a believer for twenty years and my faith and love for Him grows stronger every day as I see Him providing for me, loving me and teaching me. I continue to be grateful that He drew me to himself and caused me to see His forgiving love so many years ago. I look forward to a growing relationship with him in the years to come, and I see my own calling as a teacher is to be a constant reflection of His love.
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Lorelli, Emily
ekslorelli@gmail.com
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As a former public school teacher, I never thought I’d be homeschooling. But when Anthony (my husband of 14 years) and I were contemplating how to address the problems we saw with our oldest daughter’s experience in the public school, God revealed the possibility of homeschooling to us through the example of several respected families from our church, St. Katherine Orthodox Christian Mission in Kirkland. The choice to homeschool, which seems so obvious from our present position, required a tremendous leap of faith, which has borne good fruit thus far – glory be to God!
Homeschooling, while challenging in many ways, has been a natural development for a former high school English teacher who has been “teaching” ever since she was eight and “playing school.” Fortunately for my students and my children, my skills have improved much from that time, especially after graduating from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BA in Literature in 1997 and a MA in Education in 1999. I taught 9th & 10th grade English in Northern California for five years until the birth of my son called me home to spend my energies there.
However much I love being at home where I can teach and nurture my four children, aged 4-11, I’ve missed the particular energies and inspiration of interacting with students in the classroom, which is why I am so excited to be able to teach Beginning Poetry Workshop and Hero's Journey this year at Connections.
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Marteeny, Marna
cedarforest7@gmail.com
www.kirklandmasterymath.com
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I received a BS in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Washington and spent a decade assessing risk for nuclear power plants and nuclear waste treatment facilities. I taught Test Prep for the GRE and LSAT at the University of Washington Experimental college. I have an infectious love of math and have tutored math to high school students (and college students) since I was 16 years old.
Currently, I am teaching Math at Labyrinth Co-op as well as at Connections, and Math Tutoring from my house with many homeschoolers.
I have been married to my best friend, Alex, for 22 years and continue to homeschool my own children (ages 17 and 14) as well as volunteer in the homeschooling community.
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McIntosh, Alex
MMcnt5@aol.com
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I have a BA in Political Studies from Whitworth College and a JD from the University of Washington School of Law. I am a licensed attorney and possess a national certificate as a mediator. I have been a judge for over 25 years; the first 12 years as a trial judge and thereafter conducting alternative dispute resolution and authoring published legal decisions. I attend North Seattle Alliance Church where I have served as an Awana leader, Sunday school teacher, elder, and member of the governing board. I have taught a variety of age groups, from middle school students to adults, with classes regarding the Bible, current affairs, and various legal topics. I have assisted my wife, Sharon, with homeschooling our two children through the end of high school. This will be my eighth year teaching American Government and Civics at Homeschool Connections.
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Menzies, Dale
ddmenzies@gmail.com
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Dale Menzies grew up in Canada and has been a pastor for 27 years; a pastor at Northlake Christian Church in Bothell (Monday school site) for the past 13 years. Dale has a Bachelor of Theology, a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, and has been married for 28 years. When he and his wife Debbie came to Northlake, they found out about Homeschool Connections and enrolled their oldest daughter in 8th grade classes the next year. One by one, each of their daughters entered Connections when they reached the 7th grade, and all of them have graduated from HOME. One of Dale’s first parent roles with Connections was as a facilitator for one of Mary Takle’s Algebra classes. This reignited a passion for Math, that led to tutoring each of their four daughters through all of the high school math classes. Dale is excited to use his love of teaching and passion for Algebra and Geometry in teaching a Geometry class at Connections. Part of that passion is helping students to understand the fun and practical side of math for our everyday life.
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Menzies, Debbie
debbiemenzies@gmail.com
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I love to teach music and have been doing so on and off for over 20 years! I have taught voice, choirs, and had a successful Kindermusik studio. I graduated with a Bachelor of Biblical Studies and have been able to incorporate that with my other passion – teaching the Bible. Music and conducting was a focus in college as well. You could say that I have been singing all my life! Music has been a focus for me and worship has always been a priority. I grew up as a pastor/missionary daughter where I was actively involved in planting churches and most ministry aspects. I married a pastor and am still very involved in our church. My main areas of ministry have been worship and women/children. I have 4 daughters, who all graduated with Connections, and have been married for 28 years.
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Morrison, Laurie
mlmsac@msn.com
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For 15 years, Laurie Morrison has taught writing at Connections. Laurie and her husband, Mark, have four children: Megan, Stu, Anne, and Charlotte. Stu and his wife, Mary, have three children, Micah, Katherine, and Carter, so Laurie's other name is "Nana." Added sources of joy include teaching, music, and time in the garden. Constantly, Laurie stretches her horizons through reading. Being a graduate of Highline High School and Western Washington University, she also earned a Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Washington. She is one of that rare breed, a Seattle native. She seeks to follow Jesus Christ more nearly every day.
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Nelson, Kim
kimnelsonhome@juno.com
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Oh so many years ago, I graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Biology and Communications. My husband, Steve, and I began our homeschooling journey when our oldest (now 21) joined a Connections’ preschool co-op. Our youngest graduated in 2013, so we now begin a new phase of our lives. I look forward to teaching Five in a Row and My Father’s World for the 2013-14 school year. With a background in science and a love of children’s literature, I hope to pass on an enjoyment of books and nature to another generation of students.
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Pearson, Shelly
cplc_pearson@yahoo.com
www.bestedit.net
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I graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in Education and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been teaching since 1985. My teaching experience includes 13 years teaching 3rd-6th grades in the Northshore School district and 14 years teaching 7th-12th grades at both Homeschool Connections and Legacy. My family and I attend Overlake Christian Church, where we have been members since 1985.
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Ramsey, Judi
Ramjtme@juno.com
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Married for 22+ years with two homeschooled children, I have been blessed to be able to teach at Connections for three years, and now my fourth year is beginning. God has given me an unquenchable desire to teach, whether in Bible studies, Sunday school, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, or here at Connections. God has also given me a love of learning. I love to read, growing up in a non-reading home I would read the labels on household goods and cereal boxes; when I discovered the city library I was filled with joy. Now I want to share that joy with young people and help them to develop a life long love of reading.
My interests are many and varied; from home canning to birds, history from the beginning in Genesis to current world events, traveling to crafting with repurposed items~ I am continually learning, experimenting, growing, and even failing~ but always hoping to share what God has given to me. My library is large and ever growing, and I would love to get every young person to find in it a favorite book that can travel with them through life as they recommend it to new friends and old.
I am thankful to those of you who have trusted me with your children in the past and grateful for those of you considering it now. I pray that my class will be the answer to your plan for your student and that God will have his hand on all that I teach. Homeschooling is such a blessing, and I am truly thankful to be a part of this community.
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Raven, Brian
brian@ravenscience.org
www.ravenscience.org
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College Teaching Experience:
• 1983 to 1997 - Highline College, Des Moines, WA. Taught General Science, Physical Science, Physical Geology, Pacific Northwest Geology, Introduction to Astronomy, and Oceanography.
• 1989 to 1990 - Green River Community College, Auburn, WA. Taught Introduction to Astronomy and Physical Geology.
• 1986 to 1989 - Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA. Taught Introduction to Astronomy and Advanced Astronomy.
K-12 Teaching Experience:
• 1996 to 2011 - Homeschool Resource Centers: Edmonds, Arlington, Monroe, Lake Stevens, Snohomish, and Bellevue, WA. Taught all the classes listed in K-12 school programs as well as Physical Science, Earth Science, Oceanography, Chemistry, Astronomy, Marine Biology, and Biology for high school credit.
• 1987 to 2011 - Brian has taught workshops at libraries, public schools, and numerous homeschool cooperatives.
Other Teaching Experience:
• 1998 to 1999 - Workshops for Adopt a Beach
• 1994 to 1999 - Slide shows and lectures for the National Audubon Society
• 2002 - 2008 - Restoration work with Stilly Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force
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Renkema, Kari
karirenkema@frontier.com
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I love teaching and working with kids! I have been tutoring, teaching, and developing curriculum since I was in high school. Now, as a pastor’s wife and mother of four, I have relished homeschooling my kids, ages 13-20. I am especially interested in history, science (my course of study in college was biology), and math. In my "spare" time, I enjoy reading, gardening, painting and creative media, and God's beautiful creation! During high school and college, I taught Sunday school, Girls’ Bible Club, and disadvantaged youth in summer programs. While attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I worked as a tutor for many courses, mostly math and science, developed a program for teaching education students competency in math, and helped teach a remedial math course as an undergraduate. In addition, I have taught and developed curriculum for our church homeschool co-ops. Wanting to know and understand ancient history and incorporate familiar Biblical stories in context, I developed an ancient history course for our church-run co-op. I have also taught church history, which greatly informs the study of medieval and reformation history. I really enjoy studying history: seeing the development of ideas and philosophy, and how they are a part of the unfolding of God's providence is amazing. And now, I am both privileged and thrilled to be teaching at Homeschool Connections!
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Roeder, Debra
rddb.roeder@juno.com
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My dad was my first art teacher. He set me up next to him when I was 4 years old. I took every art class I could through school and a few on the side. In high school, I was asked to attend a special art class. I was involved with drama, music, and home ec. departments. These classes allowed me to use my art. I loved art and science. In college I used both fields. I became a dental tech, making dentures, crowns, bridges, and jewelry on the side.
I got involved in my children’s schools being an art docent and taught 800 students with a friend. I started several art programs in the Seattle area and sat on the board to get art back in the public and private schools. I have a several of murals around the Mill Creek area. I was asked to come teach at Homeschool Connections in the fall of 1995.
I have designed for several businesses and have some of my art in the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, Long Night Ride Home. My husband and I have designed a log cabin and built it with our family.
I love teaching children, opening their eyes, and giving them a skill for life. Art is not just for the wall, it is cars, buildings, clothes, and the presentation of the food we eat. I thank God for showing me that all I am and have are gifts from Him and these gifts are meant to be shared. I am married to my best friend since 1983. I have a daughter, son-in-law, twin grandchildren, and another one the way, and also a son and new daughter-in-law, who are also teachers.
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Roetcisoender, Veronica
vritzville@gmail.com
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I graduated from Southern Methodist University with Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. I enjoy math and considered teaching, but in the end, decided to follow the practical application of math into a career in software engineering. After 10 years as a software engineer and having had my second child, I decided to embark on the next phase of my life and become a full time, stay-at-home mom, never dreaming that I would eventually become a homeschooler. I am the mother of 3 kids (13, 15, 17) and wife of Brian, a mechanical engineer. In addition to homeschooling my own children, I have taught English and science classes in a small co-op for the past 12 years. I am excited to now have the opportunity to teach a math class and look forward to meeting more of the community at Connections.
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Sauke, Ron
ron.sauke@efca.org
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Montanans at heart and teachers by profession, Linda and I met and married in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana. After 42 years of marriage, we now have two grown sons. Accepted by the EFCA Mission in 1970, we served in the Asian area for eighteen years in teaching and church ministries. We originally served in Hong Kong, assisting with church planting while living and working at Evangel Children's Home--a good place to practice our faltering Cantonese! In 1980 we transferred to the Philippines to fill an urgent need for teachers at Faith Academy. There we continued to assist with church planting and did mission administrative work as well.
Our one-year home assignment stretched to a permanent re-assignment when I re- injured my neck in 1991, and doctors would not allow me to return overseas. We continued to work with the mission in the USA, serving in the Pacific Northwest as mission consultants. Several years later I returned to teaching school, and I am now retired. During our mission service and teaching, I obtained multiple educational degrees and certifications, and I am excited to be sharing with you a fun and balanced, multisensory approach to learning.
Thank you, Ron Sauke, BA, MS-SLD, Ed.D.(cand.),TESOL, 4MAT, LBP
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Schindler, Betty Lou
schindlermath@comcast.net
www.schindlermath.com
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I have been married 30 years and homeschooled my two sons, ages 26 and 22, who attended Connections. I grew up in a suburb of Chicago, earned a BA in Mathematics at Carleton College (1979), and moved to Seattle to attend the UW, where I earned a MA in Mathematics (1982). I taught mathematics at the UW and Bellevue Community College before deciding to be home with my sons. I received Jesus as my Savior while in high school and enjoyed attending InterVarsity Christian Fellowship during my college years. I currently attend Bible Study Fellowship weekly. My husband, Neal, and I are members of Emmanuel Anglican Church, in Ballard. I serve on the worship team and the vestry. Besides teaching and tutoring, I am the stage manager for the Cascade Youth Symphony.
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Stangland, Robin
stangla@comcast.net
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After graduating from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, I taught band and elementary music in the public schools in Oregon for four years. I played French horn professionally with the Portland Opera Orchestra for seven years. After moving to Washington in 1991, I started the Homeschool Band in this area in 1993, so I could work part time and be home with my kids. I love to teach and inspire kids in music. Many of my former students are continuing in music by leading worship at their church, playing in community bands, pursuing music degrees, and performing in musical theater. I currently perform on French horn in the Starry Night Orchestra, Skagit Chorale, Sno-King Chorale, Northwest Chorale, and play trumpet in Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra. I am the French horn coach for the Cascade Youth Symphony, Fidalgo Youth Symphony, and am brass and percussion coach at the Mount Baker Youth Symphony Summer Sounds Camp. Our family is a member of Madison Community Church where I lead worship, sing, and play guitar, bass, and drums. I am married to Dave who is also a band director in the Everett public schools. We have two daughters, Amanda and Audrey who also love music and have participated in Homeschool Connections.
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Sutton, Mary
matermary@hotmail.com
www.maryslatin.com
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I was introduced to Latin in high school, where four years were required. While homeschooling my three daughters, I took an interest in classical Christian education. My interest in Latin was resurrected, and I studied under a tutor at the University of Washington for almost two years. At the same time, we started Connections at Northlake, and I offered to teach Latin. I have been privileged to teach ever since.
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Therrien, Rene
therrien3@frontier.com
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My name is Rene' K. Therrien and I love the Lord! Over my lifetime I have been honored to teach art to all kinds of students and in a variety of settings. I am a current certified Washington State Instructor, with endorsements as an Art Specialist and K-8 instruction. I began my teaching career by substitute teaching and then taught for five years in the Seattle Public School district and fourth grade for Riverview School District. After my children were born I continued to teach for eight years in private education teaching 3-6 year olds for the Christopher Robin Learning Center in Seattle. I have taught for Connections for the past ten years as well and continue to create and host art camps throughout the summer in my home and other locations like the YMCA. I homeschooled our three children over the past fifteen years where art has been integrated into each subject they do. I am a believer that art enhances every piece of learning that a child does. As an Art Specialist, I have used art across the curriculum. I feel so fortunate to know that God uses everything, and He has led me to encourage young artists in the area of watercolor and more. I believe that all children are an art, as they are made by the Master Artist himself, our Lord! I am honored when teaching, to create an environment that is encouraging and supportive for the student that takes this course. By the end of each year the student will not only have experienced thirty-two art projects, but their art portfolios will show a collection of their art. There is always a spring art show for the students to participate in as this helps each individual to grow in their understanding of how to put such a show together and be a part of it. Jesus is our guide throughout the entire year of art! "He comes before all things, and in Him all things come together." (1 Colossians 1:17).
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Tucker, Susie
susie_tucker@hotmail.com
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I have loved the study of French since I started French class in 7th grade as an alternative to taking PE. I did eventually grow to love physical fitness but am so thankful I was introduced to foreign language in the meantime. I graduated from the University of Washington in 1973 with a BA in French, and then I spent one year studying in Grenoble, France. I then spent the next 20 some years raising four children and started teaching/tutoring homeschoolers in 1998. I travel to France one or two times per year for missions work and also to take students on educational tours. These frequent trips keep me current on what is happening in France culturally and linguistically. I am thankful for the privilege of working with the homeschool families, and I pray that the children who take my classes will go on to use their foreign language skills both for personal growth and for telling the world about Jesus.
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Weber, Roger
roger_weber@yahoo.com
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Roger has been writing software for nearly 30 years. It began as a high school hobby, progressed to a college degree in computer science, and into his career. His experiences have covered multiple industries from student loans, nonprofit, insurance, retail, logistics, infrastructure, and finance. He has programmed professionally in over a dozen computer languages and taught college level programming courses. He currently leads the development for a structured options trading fund.
He is a committed husband, father to his family, and an active participant with his church. In his spare time he also enjoys being a private pilot.
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Welch, Darcy
jpwelch@comcast.net
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Writing and teaching have always been a part of my life. I taught swimming lessons and wrote for the City of San Luis Obispo to help fund my college education. In 1985, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture journalism from California Polytechnic State Univ. My career in public relations involved writing everything from magazine articles to speeches and congressional testimony.
Marrying Pete brought me to Seattle where I wrote freelance and volunteered for the Crisis Pregnancy Centers of King County to publish a monthly newsletter. Writing blended with teaching when homeschooling our three children, Melinda, Helene, and Wesley who is a senior in high school. Our daughters attend the universities of their choice with scholarships totaling more than half of tuition. By teaching at Connections, I hope to help other homeschool students achieve their goals for the future.
I am thankful to Connections and to our Lord Jesus Christ for the opportunities and friendships that our family has experienced in our home school journey.
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Wescott, Alice
wescottalice@outlook.com
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Alice has a Ph.D. in Reading Education and is a specialist in diagnostic testing for children with reading and learning problems. She has been performing academic assessments for homeschoolers since 1988. Alice taught a variety of education classes at the university level, has spoken at many national and international conferences on various aspects of reading development and homeschooling, and has had twenty-five articles published in professional journals. Alice homeschooled all three of her sons.
She is a co-owner of EduGreat, a business which travels around the state to teach a homeschool parent qualifying class and the annual testing of homeschooled students. They also offer other services for homeschoolers.
Alice has been teaching writing classes at Connections since it was first started.
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