Liz Carlson
carlsonclassroom.weebly.com/ Middle School- Earth Sciences & Beginner English: from Paragraphs to Papers Your child isn't a Model T and their education shouldn't follow the factory model; God in his infinitive wisdom created your child to be a unique individual with strengths and challenges. I have designed my classes with the ability to adjuncest to your family's needs. As a homeschool mom of four rambunctious boys, I understand the beauty and challenges of homeschooling wiggly, giggly, and at times unmotivated learners. I believe that many middle schoolers still need hands-on creative learning opportunities to thrive, but I also know that those opportunities can be difficult to fit into a busy schedule. My classes will make sure that the hands-on component of your curriculum isn't neglected. I want to support your goals of academic learning, and strive to eliminate the stress that comes from having your child participate in a class. Teaching middle school students and helping to make your homeschool journey a success is my passion. I graduated from Union University with a degree in Elementary Education. Before I became a homeschool mom, I worked at Haywood Junior High where I received Teacher of the Year in 2010. Since 2015 I have worked with homeschool students and families. Last year, I joined with Jackson Tutorial to offer Edventure middle school classes at First Baptist Church. |
Brook Halford
https://misshalford.weebly.com/ Middle School-World Geography & Advanced English:Compelling Composition There is a beautiful feature in homeschooling that I seek to hold onto in the tutorial classroom setting, and that is the joy of adventuring. I seek to create courses that give students some freedom to explore areas of social studies and English that intrigue them, while creating a structure that provides them with a well-rounded knowledge base. Whether learning through escape rooms, reader's theatres, or mock trials, students learn best when they are engaged and involved in the discovery process. Come and discover with us! This is my third year teaching with Jackson Tutorial, and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with other homeschooling families. I have over 12 years of experience in education. I began my educational career as a middle school and high school History teacher, and expanded my teaching horizons to journalism, student government, psychology, and geography. I earned a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Utah and a master’s degree in United States History from the University of Hawaii. I spent seven years as a college history professor, teaching both American Civilizations and World Civilizations before relocating to Jackson, TN. Currently, I enjoy the adventure of homeschooling my own three children, as well as spending time outdoors with family and finding new adventures around every corner. |
Judith Thierfelder
www.sciencewithjudith.com High School-Anatomy & Physiology, Biology I have a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology From Mississippi University for Women. I have over 15 years of Lab experience. My husband Bill and I moved with our family to the Jackson area 6 years ago when he began teaching at Union. He teaches in the Biology department Union and is head of the Hammonds Center. He has a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and got his undergraduate degree from Brown University. I spent 12 years between 1990 and 2002 using my degree in various positions from Quality Control in a Manufacturing plant to sales in a Chemical company. In all of those positions I got to develop skills that would broaden my education past my Microbiology degree. I learned to work as a team. I learned that Chemistry was an important subject and I should have paid better attention in college. I learned how to be a leader and a teacher in supervisory positions. I left full time work in April of 2002 when Bill and I began our family. I have worked part-time over the years. One of my favorites was a part time recruiting position for St Jude Research Hospital. My husband was working as a Lab Manager there at the time. So not only did we get to see each other some during the day but it was interesting to see the inner workings of that amazing machine. We began our homescooling journey when my oldest entered third grade. It is hard to believe I have 2 in high school and one headed to college in the fall. We can't imagine what our lives would be like if we weren't homeschooling. I taught Biology and Chemistry for two years at Homelife Tutorial. This experience taught me that I really enjoy teaching in a classroom. Four years ago Tina Shreeve and I were in a position to be able to begin what has now grown into the Jackson Tutorial. I am excited to see what it has grown into. This will mark the beginning of my 6th year of classroom teaching. I look forward to being able to share my love of science with your child. |