I’m a Christian believer who strives to cling to Christ and His Word every day. I see Him helping me and my family as we strive to raise strong Christian children who will withstand the onslaught of the spiritual world in this day and age. I know He will help you too!

I began my career as a teacher in 2008. I was fresh out of college and landed a job teaching middle school in inner-city D.C. What an adventure that was! The kids were tough as nails, the fights were too numerous to count, and as a naïve twenty-year-old, the learning curve was fast and furious.

I made it through that first year (barely) and decided it was time for a change. I wanted to continue teaching middle school, so I moved to Virginia and got a job teaching in a public school in Fredericksburg.

It was during that time that I married my best friend, Richard. We have now been married for 15 years. After we had our first child, Richard joined the Army, and I left the teaching profession to stay home and raise our daughter. It’s been a nonstop adventure as we traveled the country, welcoming five children along the way. Recently, we left military life due to my husband’s physical disability. We have settled down and are learning how to live a normal civilian life. It has been great!

I homeschool all our children. Years ago, when it came time to choose a curriculum, I sifted through many options. I eventually settled on classical education as the type I wanted to provide for my children because I was so impressed by all it offered. Classical curricula provided page after page of content-rich materials, impressive literature sections based on classic books, and high expectations for student achievement. With an emphasis on logic, clear reasoning, and factual information, I found these curricula appealing for equipping our children to face the outside world. 

Fast forward some years, and I’ve seen some of the results of such an education. Classical education teaches children to intertwine their knowledge of subjects with other subjects (the opposite of the compartmentalized approach of modern education), which creates a coherent, connected, and exciting learning experience for students. 

While education is an essential part of childhood formation, even more important is how we raise our children in the Faith. We want children who know the Lord and His Word. This is the main focus of my writing and speaking. I hope you will join me on this journey!