Doug grew up in central Florida and attended Troy University for his Bachelor’s degree in Bio-medical Science. He also has a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Indiana University. Doug has been overseas working in Christian education for the past nine years. He has been teaching in a classical Christian school in East Asia
Doug grew up in central Florida and attended Troy University for his Bachelor’s degree in Bio-medical Science. He also has a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Indiana University. Doug has been overseas working in Christian education for the past nine years. He has been teaching in a classical Christian school in East Asia for the past six years and has been the Academic Principal for a K-12 school for the past two years.
Doug and Kris were married in 2019 and have two beautiful kids, Lydia and Lemuel.
Beth is a veteran homeschooler with over 20 years of experience in classical education both in home and cooperative settings. For the past nine years, she has worked at a local Classical Conversations community in several roles: teaching grammar and writing to 9-12 year olds, directing the elementary program, and teaching the senior class
Beth is a veteran homeschooler with over 20 years of experience in classical education both in home and cooperative settings. For the past nine years, she has worked at a local Classical Conversations community in several roles: teaching grammar and writing to 9-12 year olds, directing the elementary program, and teaching the senior class.
Due to her own children’s dyslexia, she has a heart for bright but struggling students. She has nine years of experience with Orton-Gillingham methodology and was certified as a Barton Reading Tutor in 2021. She hopes to create a learning environment where all students thrive and discover their God-given strengths in spite of their struggles.
Astrid Donovan was born and raised in New Hampshire, but after 20 years traveling the country as a military spouse, now calls Georgia home. She and her husband Scott share a love of theology, history, and good literature. Astrid graduated from the University of Alaska with a Bachelor’s degree in English Rhetoric, and still loves to read
Astrid Donovan was born and raised in New Hampshire, but after 20 years traveling the country as a military spouse, now calls Georgia home. She and her husband Scott share a love of theology, history, and good literature. Astrid graduated from the University of Alaska with a Bachelor’s degree in English Rhetoric, and still loves to read whenever she gets a spare minute. She has been a Charlotte Mason home educator for 9 years, and is excited to share her love of the Humanities with students.
Andrea Crumpacker and her husband Sean have 4 children, and are foster parents to one son. She has been homeschooling their children for eight years. Andrea graduates April 2024, from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Developmental Psychology. Her passion and first love is Jesus Christ, and sharing the good news of the gospel with
Andrea Crumpacker and her husband Sean have 4 children, and are foster parents to one son. She has been homeschooling their children for eight years. Andrea graduates April 2024, from Liberty University with a Bachelors in Developmental Psychology. Her passion and first love is Jesus Christ, and sharing the good news of the gospel with children. She is also passionate about serving children with Special Needs. Through her experience in homeschooling two special needs children with various learning disabilities, she finds that children will grow where they are planted in love, patience, and timing.
She is looking forward to this new adventure and is praying over the children and families that Rivendell will positively impact.
1 John 4:19- We love because He first loved us.
Emily is an energetic military spouse who is passionate about helping others deepen their relationship with God and one another. She and Steve, her husband of 14 years, were both
born and raised in Massachusetts and have recently re-settled from overseas to Midland, GA with their three children. Emily loves teaching and coaching children o
Emily is an energetic military spouse who is passionate about helping others deepen their relationship with God and one another. She and Steve, her husband of 14 years, were both
born and raised in Massachusetts and have recently re-settled from overseas to Midland, GA with their three children. Emily loves teaching and coaching children of all ages, and she is excited to partner with Rivendell families to disciple their children in the joy and service of our
Lord!
Emily received her Bachelor’s in Education and English Language and Literature from Gordon College and earned her Master of Education in School Counseling from Liberty University. She has been blessed to homeschool her children for the last few years and is looking forward to
bringing new knowledge and experience back to the classroom.
“Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you
in Christ Jesus.” 2 Thessalonians 5:16-18
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