Donna McMorris - Classroom Administrator
Integrated Studies - History, Mathematics
ACxel Math Classes, Childcare & Development
Integrated Studies - History, Mathematics
ACxel Math Classes, Childcare & Development
donna@homelifelearning.com
Donna McMorris has been homeschooling for 20+ years. She has five children, 4 daughters and a son. Her four daughters are homeschool graduates and her son is in high school. Donna's experience with multi-level classrooms comes from her involvement with homeschool co-ops and teaching at a cottage school. She holds a BA in Education and is working on her Masters to become a reading specialist. Donna most enjoys teaching 3rd - 8th grade students and teaching students to read, but has found a new passion this last year working with the high school students.
Danielle Judge
Concentrated Studies- English Language Arts
ACxel English Classes
Concentrated Studies- English Language Arts
ACxel English Classes
danielle@homelifelearning.com
Danielle Judge is a native of South Florida who transplanted to West Tennessee in 2017 to attend Union University, where she met her husband, Ethan, and graduated with a B.A. in English Literature. She is a K-12 homeschool graduate with a passion for inspiring kids to become voracious readers, articulate writers, and lovers of wisdom. Her education experience includes teaching geography at an academic summer camp, leading book discussions for middle and high schoolers, and working as a writing tutor with Union University’s Writing Center.
Juliana Kyzar
Concentrated Studies - Sciences
Concentrated Studies - Sciences
juliana@homelifelearning.com
Juliana has three children and has been homeschooling for the past decade. She graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Secondary Education from Mississippi College and later a Masters in Biology from Middle Tennessee State University. Her teaching experience ranges from elementary summer camps and the public school classroom all the way to university level classes; however, leading her children in a homeschool environment is closest to her heart. She hopes to help empower other parents as they walk along their homeschool journey. Juliana has been with HLT since 2015.
Stacey Elliott
Integrated Studies - LEAP (2021/2022)
ACxel PreK & Elementary Classes
Integrated Studies - LEAP (2021/2022)
ACxel PreK & Elementary Classes
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Stacey Elliott is a mother of four boys. She and her husband, Jeff, have been married for over 25 years. She has BS degree in Early Childhood Education from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University and has returned to West TN from Cape Coral, Florida. She has also had several courses in Special Education and has worked a a remedial reading /math teacher for struggling students. She is very excited to have the opportunity to teach the L.E.A.P. classes for HomeLife once again, teaching her favorite age group 1st through 3rd grades. Her philosophy of ECE is “children learn best in an environment that allows exploration and learning through hands on experiences purposefully created by the teacher and conducive to learning. Children don’t have to feel like they are being taught; they can learn naturally through experiences and from one another.” |
stacey@homelifelearning.com
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Trudy Abel, PhD
Concentrated Studies - PILOT Leadership & Personal Development
Struggling Learner Specialist
Concentrated Studies - PILOT Leadership & Personal Development
Struggling Learner Specialist
trudy@homeschoolcare.org
Trudy holds an M.A.Ed. in Gifted Education and a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has taught students of all ages in K-12th grades in general, gifted, and special education in public, private, and homeschool settings. Trudy has also served as a special education professor in four different universities, recently retiring from the University of North Alabama. She homeschooled her two sons at different points in their education to accommodate their learning differences (dyslexia, ADHD, and Giftedness); homeschooled two nieces for a couple of years; and taught history in a homeschool cooperative.
Bryanna Ruesche, MSW
Concentrated Studies - PREP Personal Development & Circles Leader
Struggling Learner Support
ACxel Theater Classes
Concentrated Studies - PREP Personal Development & Circles Leader
Struggling Learner Support
ACxel Theater Classes
bry@enlighteningthedark.com
Bryanna "Bry" is passionate about empowering and connecting with the next generation and is honored to be part of serving students through HLT. Bry loves working with students and helping them through struggles and engaging them through "circle" time, working through personal development, and encouraging them through relationships. Bry was homeschooled herself and is now married and has a precious new pup named "Dude". She holds her Bachelors in both Theatre and Psychology and a Masters in Social Work.
ACxel Instructors
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HLT ADVISORY BOARD
Angela McKee, Chair
Direction & Vision, Registration & Website
Angela is the Senior Administrator for HomeLife Academy and has served on the board and planning committee of HomeLife Tutorial since its inception in 2012. She serves as the Director of HLT and gives general direction and vision for the program. She also oversees the registration and website development. You can reach her at admin@homelifetutorial.com or call the HLA office at 888-560-0774 ext 3515.
Julie Riddle, Vice Chair
Family/Student Relations &
High School Academic Advisor
Julie is a long time HomeLife Academy family and lifelong homeschooler. She has served HomeLife Tutorial as the Classroom Administrator for several years and as a teacher, advisor and administrative assistant. Julie is an invaluable asset. She has served on the board of directors for 2 years and has assisted with the development of our program and overall support with tutorial needs. She is currently serving on the board and as an advisor to the current Classroom Administrator. You can reach her at julie@homelifeacademy.com or call the office at 888-560-0774 ext 4500.
Donna McMorris, Board Member & Classroom Administrator
Family/Student Relations &
Elementary & Middle School Academic Advisor
Donna McMorris has been homeschooling for 20+ years. She has five children, 4 daughters and a son. Her four daughters are homeschool graduates and her son is in high school. Donna's experience with multi-level classrooms comes from her involvement with homeschool co-ops and teaching at a cottage school. She holds a BA in Education and is working on her Masters to become a reading specialist. You can reach her at donna@homelifeacademy.com or call the office at 888-560-0774 ext 3542.
Rachel Adams, Board Member & Business Manager
Campus Coordinator for Resources, Facilities, and Events
Rachel Adams has been with HomeLife for over 5 years and is passionate about homeschooling and meeting the needs of students and parents. She has two children, one an HLA graduate and the other a Senior. She is married to Tom, who also works at HLA and oversees security and emergency plans along with Rachel on both campuses. Rachel serves as the Office Adminstrator for HLA and oversees both the HLA Administrative Offices as well as the Student Campus. She also works with teachers and staff to find the needed resources, supplies, fixtures, and tools needed for the classes and coordinates events held each year. You can reach her at rachel@homelifeacademy.com or call the office at 888-560-0774 ext 3522.
Dr. Trudy Abel, Advisory Member
HCF Director of Special Needs Program
You can read Trudy's bio above. She is a tremendous resource and encourager to teachers and students alike. She has been serving in an advisory role during this HLT registration season and in planning for the upcoming school year. She is "semi" retired and is very excited to begin working with students once again in the classroom. We are blessed to have her wisdom and knowledge on the HLT board.
