PRE K, LITTLE GAMERS, & INTRO TO THEATRE

with AUSTIN WALKER

Austin Walker is joining Village after teaching in the public education classroom for the past 7 years. She has taught Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade. She has a passion for hands on learning, interactive learning and read aloud, as well as community building. Introducing children to learning is one of her most favorite things from teaching Kindergarten. She is very excited to transition to the homeschool world with her own children as

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EARLY LEARNING PLAYHOUSE

with JENN SQUANCE

Originally from a small town in Ohio, Jenn has lived in Murfreesboro for the past 18 years and is a certified pre-k through third grade teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from MTSU. Her teaching experience includes interims teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and third grade, followed by 6 years in a first grade classroom. When she left the public school environment, Jenn spent two years teaching in a Montessori preschool classroom where she studied to get her Montessori Certification. She has been homeschooling her oldest child since 2020 and is extremely excited to join the teaching team at Village. Her passion for children learning through play and getting to know each child’s individual needs will be her main focus in this fun-filled class.

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EARLY MATHLETES

with ASIA DOUGLAS

​Hey everyone, my name is Asia ! With a bubbly personality and a passion for nurturing young minds, I have dedicated most of my career to providing an engaging and supportive learning environment for children. I hold an extensive background in Early Childhood Education, where I've had the privilege of guiding children through their earliest stages of development and learning. My experience spans a variety of early childhood settings, equipping me with the skills and insights to foster growth in young learners.
I am especially excited to lead an early math class for children ages 4-6! I truly believe that foundational math skills are not only essential but can be fun and exciting for young learners. Through hands-on activities, games, and interactive lessons, I aim to create a classroom where every child feels confident, curious, and eager to explore the world of numbers. I am committed to creating a warm, dynamic space where each child can thrive—whether they are discovering shapes, counting, or developing problem-solving skills. Every day, I look forward to seeing the "aha!" moments and sharing in the joy of learning with these young minds.

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FIBER ARTS

with KATIE FILER

Katie Filer is a mom of 2 and a handwork teacher. She is studying with the Waldorf Handwork Educators program, which is recognized by the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America. Katie started fiber arts with sewing and embroidery at age 10, and just never

stopped. After having her second child she was home more and fell in love with teaching her oldest her passion for embroidery, tailoring clothes, darning, and knitting everyone in our family as many pieces as she possibly could. This quickly snowballed into wan6ng to provide these experiences to the children in the community around her. In Katie's free time, she is a Girl Scout leader, chairs a Parent-Teacher Organization committee, is an avid gardener, and a lover of all soft fluffy animals.

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ART TOGETHER & GROUP GUITAR

with E. ROY LEE

E. Roy Lee has been the artsy type since childhood. His art style has formed into a unique voice, using humor/satire as a motivating factor. Besides his personal work, Lee has honed his art through the study of design and graphic arts and his work in set design and construction. Lee is the Co-Founder and Director of M-PROV (Murfreesboro Improv), Former Artistic Director of Inebriated Shakespeare, and most currently a Program and Event Coordinator for Nashville Parks and Recreation. E. Roy Lee utilizes his experience in all mediums - fine arts, writing, acting, design, music, and more - to inspire students to think outside the box and create without boundaries!

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ART & PUBLIC SPEAKING

with DEBBI RADABAUGH

Debbi comes to Village with over 35 years of teaching experience! She holds a BS and MEd. in education and taught here in Rutherford county for 26 years. Debbi has a deep love of Fine Arts, particularly 3 dimensional art including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry making, and fiber arts. Debbi is also a certified and long time Public Speaking and Debate teacher. She has established many Forensics Teams and led them through competitions and tournaments. Debbi is excited to continue to enrich students lives through Public Speaking and Fine Arts at Village!

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FRENCH

with DESTINY RAMSEY
Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Destiny has been immersed in the French language and culture since elementary school. Her lifelong passion for all things French led her to Wright State University, where she earned a B.A. in International Studies with a minor in French in 2012. With a deep appreciation for the language, literature, and cultural traditions of the Francophone world, Destiny has spent years studying, tutoring, and facilitating language exchanges. These experiences have given her valuable insight into how people learn languages and how to make lessons interactive, engaging, and fun.She is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel confident exploring the language, making mistakes, and growing in their skills.​

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LANGUAGE ARTS, THEATRE, & GEOGRAPHY

with GEORGIA HEMRICK

Georgia is a native of Rutherford County and has been active in the education community for the last 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Theatre with a minor in Secondary Education and a Master’s in Education from Middle Tennessee State University. Georgia is currently certified in Theatre Arts and English as a Second Language.  She always provides a fun, entertaining class to her students no matter the subject being taught.  Georgia is very excited to become a part of the Village Co-op teaching family.

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LITERATURE & CREATIVE WRITING

with LIZ LAVENDER

Along with being a fellow Village parent, Liz has over 5 years of experience teaching high school English and Writing in public school. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature and is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing: Fiction. Her creative writing has been featured in a national publication, and she freelances as an editor and copywriter. She is excited for the chance to bring her passions for literature, writing, and teaching together to instill this appreciation in the younger generations in a fun, yet academically enriching environment.

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PIANO & VOICE

with STEPHEN BURNETTE

Stephen is the owner and teacher of Flamingo Piano and Voice. He is pianist and the Director of Music at both Trinity United Methodist Church and previously The Arts Center of Cannon County. When Stephen is not directing music programs, playing or teaching piano, he is in theatre. Stephen has been in countless performances with Center for the Arts, Murfreesboro Little Theatre, Circle Players and more!

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INTEGRATED SCIENCE, GEOGRAPHY, & AMERICAN HISTORY

with MOLLY WALTERS
Molly understands homeschoolers in a unique way because she homeschooled all through high school. Currently pursuing her graduate degree at MTSU, Molly previously earned her Bachelors as a history major with an emphasis on Modern History, and minors in both Biology and Psychology. Once her graduate studies are complete, Molly plans on teaching full time. Molly believes homeschooling helped her realize her passion for history and science and she can't wait to explore these subject with her students!

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BIOLOGY

with JANSEN GIBSON EDUCATION

Jansen has  worked in education in various capacities for the past 8 years. Jansen's background includes work with public, private, and homeschool students in 20+ subjects, in addition to educational program direction with local Nashville nonprofits and City Works. This path has given him unique opportunities to encounter students in a huge variety of backgrounds, ages, and experiences, with a goal on unifying the common sparks that motivate learners young and old. Jansen's passion for teaching is driven by a desire to empower students to take control of their own learning, and find their inner drive to understand, master, and integrate tools for learning into every aspect of their lives. Now, Jansen has created a visionary organization to bring fantastic educators into local classrooms through Middle Tennessee and beyond. Jansen Gibson Education specializes in creating classes where students leave not only sure of their mastery of the material, but self-assured, as empowered learners who can confidently face the world to come.

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PSYCHOLOGY 

With KRISTA POPE

Krista Pope holds a Master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on trauma and crisis intervention. With over eight years of experience in behavioral health services, she has worked with individuals, groups, and families navigating difficult and life-altering circumstances. Krista has also taught in an unconventional classroom setting within a juvenile detention facility. Currently, she homeschools both an elementary and a high school student. Krista is passionate about creating supportive environments that foster growth and resilience, and she is excited to bring her passion for psychology to the Village Homeschool community.

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STEAM & US HISTORY THROUGH LITERATURE

with JORDEN HAYCOOP (JANSEN GIBSON EDUCATION)

Jordan, of Jansen Gibson Education, found a love for education in 2017, after a year of teaching English to high school students in France. Since graduating with a Master's in History from Vanderbilt, Jordan has taught U.S. history, poetry, and writing to high school and undergraduate students. They've worked as a middle school after school teacher and currently lead hands-on, project-based science and engineering classes to kindergarten and elementary-aged students. Jordan is delighted to share their love for STEAM education with Village students this school year. When not practicing science experiments in their kitchen, Jordan loves to perform improv with friends, climb rocks, and read novels with their cat, Elsie, in their lap. 

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SUPER SCIENCE & SOCCER

with RICHARD ASKEY

Richard, or Mr Rich the Science Guy as you may already know him, has been bringing STEM to our area for over a decade! He has worked with almost all our local schools and education programs through his fantastic endeavor, SUPER SCIENCE TN. Richard has been a judge at the HEART Science Fair and has been an instructor for TECTA (Training Opportunities for Child Care Providers) certification in Wilson County. Mr Rich is not just the Super Scientist, he is also a semi pro soccer player and coach. Mr Rich has played for Derby County, Lincoln City, Burton Albion, Rocester FC, Martin Methodist College, Nashville Metros, and Nashville FC in the National Premier Soccer League. Rich has coached for 12 years and was the youngest ever coach in the Premier Development League semi pro. He has also coached College, Travel, High School, Rec and overseen multiple soccer camps. Richard enjoys creating new workshops, riding bikes, playing soccer, and spending time with his family; his wife, two kids, and their dogs.

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SPANISH

with CASEY CABBAGE and MUDITO SPANISH

After graduating from the University of Tennessee, founder and lead teacher Casey Cabbage left the US to begin teaching English at a Montessori school in Beijing. She taught with teachers from China, US, Africa, Mexico, and other countries. After a year and a half in Beijing, she moved to a small pueblo in Andalucia, Spain to continue teaching. She was the only English teacher at her school.

In the fall of 2021, Casey set up a small booth at an event in Nolensville and talked about her mission to build bridges through the community by sparking a passion for Spanish language and culture. Since that day, this small program has grown into something amazing!

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SELF-ASSURED STUDENT 

With JEANETTE ANGELL

BIO COMING SOON!

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THEATER & STAGE CRAFT

with SARAH MOSES

​Sarah Moses believes in the unique opportunities theatre gives to kids to build confidence and essential life skills. Her passion for the performing arts began with middle school skits, on to high school plays, and into college productions where she split her time between Belmont and Tennessee Tech. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Theatre and Education. She’s been homeschooling her own children since 2016. Before that she taught Theatre at a homeschool tutorial for grades 2nd - 6th, wrote and directed their end-of-year shows, and tutored with an after school program in Nashville. Sarah’s family joined Village in 2022. 

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