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Staff

Staff

Staff

Staff

Staff

Staff

Emily was born and raised in Indianapolis. She attended Heritage Christian School until sixth grade when her family decided to homeschool so they could pursue their love of travel. Emily graduated from Northpoint in 2007 and went on to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from IU School of Nursing. She currently works as a registered nurse at Methodist Hospital in the Cardiac Critical Care unit. Emily has eight years of experience tutoring in math and science for students in elementary through high school. She has also worked at Northpoint for the past four years in an administrative capacity, in addition to working closely with its math and science teachers as an assistant and substitute teacher. Emily is called to work with junior high and high school students and believes teaching at Northpoint is another opportunity to share God's love and faithfulness to her students.

Scott Badger is a business coach having vast experience consulting with local, state and federal government operations as well as several small to large sized private sector companies throughout the country. Scott has enjoyed a rewarding career in software development, project management, insurance services and business development. Scott realized several years ago that his primary desire is to serve in a consultative and coaching role for businesses with proven products or service offerings. Scott is drawn to serve and help business owners who recognize it is time to “jump-start” their business into gear. Scott is high energy and ready to coach business owners into change that will expand their market presence, create new sales and reduce operational expenses! His utilization and emphasis of proven business growth strategies helps him come alongside leaders and guide them into the development of best practice sales and strategic marketing concepts. He has successfully helped companies exceed the $1-3/$5-10/Over $10 million dollar annual sales barrier many times over. Having decades of hands-on business experience at various levels within organizations, Scott now finds it rewarding and practical to serve fellow CEO’s and business owners. Scott enjoys coaching his clients into true accountability; educating them to understand their marketplace; helping convert customers to clients for life; developing straightforward workshops that will alter company overall effectiveness; focusing on “stand-out” marketing initiatives; creating time executives never realized existed; and finally creating better and smarter corporate operations by helping executives with planning, procedures and policies.

Debbye Biermann is a native of Indianapolis and was home schooled throughout her educational years in Indiana and Kenya, East Africa. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in April, 2006 with a BS in Art Education. She taught painting and drawing one year at Zionsville Community High School. This is her 5th year at Northpoint. She has always loved art and is very excited she can use it in her career. Debbye has had a chance to travel many places in the world including South America, Europe, and mostly Kenya, Africa. Through her experiences, she has learned more about the Almighty God, art, different cultures, and the value of education. Mrs. Biermann is very excited to be working with the home school community! Debbye and her husband, Aaron- a graphic designer, have 3 sons, live in Fishers.

Leigh Anne Campos lived in Indiana until age 12.5 and moved to California the summer that she turned 13. She lived in California for 18 years. She attended Mt. San Antonio College and also did on-line adult education with Harcourt Learning Center. Her area of study was Spanish and Accounting/Bookkeeping. She met her husband, Rogelio, there and they married in 1993. They are blessed to have two children, Anthony and Sara. Leigh Anne studied Spanish all throughout high school and college and has been speaking the language for 17 years. Her husband is from Mexico and so Leigh Anne has traveled to that country many times. She loves the hispanic people and its rich tradition and culture. The Campos family moved back to Indiana in 2000 and now reside in Noblesville. Leigh Anne has been blessed to be able to use her love of Spanish in her career. She translates conferences and substitute teaches for Noblesville schools, tutors, and transcribes documents for schools and for her church. She has been teaching Middle School Spanish at Legacy Christian School (formerly Noblesville Christian School) for the past 3 years. Leigh Anne and her husband are members of the hispanic ministry at White River Christian Church, where they can use their gift of Spanish in music, teaching, and mentoring. It is her passion to see a student learn Spanish and begin to speak the language so they can take God's Word out to others and minister in their native language.

Erica Dick has lived in Indianapolis since 1995. She and husband Ryan were married in May of 2006 and are continuing to enjoy working out their faith together in their marriage. Erica has one daughter, Madelynn, who is very active in her mother and father's sanctification process, as well as being a major contributor to their joy! Erica received her B.A. in Film Studies and Communication from Huntington College in Huntington, Indiana. She graduated with an emphasis in screenwriting and producing, and has had the opportunity to write, direct or produce five short films. Two of these films won awards at the Intercollegiate National Religious Broadcasters Convention. After graduation, Erica also had the opportunity to teach two drama clinics for home school students. These clinics sparked her love for teaching and the desire to implement creative learning in her classes. Erica has been teaching at Northpoint since the fall of 2007.

Terri Dompert graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Special Education. Originally from New Jersey, Terri taught high school for five years in Atlantic County. After a move to the Allentown, PA area, she taught for two years as a preschool and Kindergarten teacher. Terri has resided in Indianapolis for the past nine years. She has been married to her husband Chris for twenty years and they have been blessed with three children. After prayerful consideration, Terri felt the calling to home school her two oldest children from fifth through eighth grade. For the past four years, Terri has served as a volunteer at Lutherwood Residential Treatment Center in their Adopt-A-Dorm program where she is able to share the hope of Jesus Christ with teens. Her oldest daughter will be attending college this year and her two younger children will attend Northpoint. She is very thankful for the opportunity to get back into teaching at Northpoint.

Danielle spent her childhood as a preacher’s kid in Morgantown, WV. Following her time in Christian school, public school, and homeschool, she attended Asbury University in Wilmore, KY. There, she met her husband David, and she graduated with honors, completing a B.A. in secondary education, biology and chemistry in 1998. Following three years teaching high school science in public schools, she has stayed at home with her three children. Danielle has been homeschooling her children for the last six years, and she has experience teaching both high school and elementary students at a homeschool group in Greenwood, IN. Currently, she is a student in the Master of Education program at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is thrilled for the opportunity to share not only her love of learning and love of science with her students, but also to share the love she has for her Savior. The Ellis family lives in Westfield, where they serve in various ministries together at Centennial Bible Church.

Carol has homeschooled for several years and has enjoyed working in a variety of co-op settings. She holds a teaching degree from Northern Illinois University and IUPUI in Social Studies with a minor in Theatre and Speech. She enjoys a hands-on, creative approach to learning. She has a passion and love for the theatre and sees drama as a unique way of ministering to others. She has a passion for missions and discipleship, as well. Carol and her husband, Jack, have been married thirty years. They have four children ranging in age from eight to twenty-four.

Dottie Heman was born outside of Chicago, Illinois, but has lived in Indiana since the age of two. She attended Indiana Central University (now called the University of Indianapolis) and received her bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She also completed about half of the courses towards her master's degree before going into management at American Fletcher National Bank in Indianapolis. While working at the bank, Dottie taught middle school and high school classes on banking, finance, and general business topics. Dottie married Jan, and then left the bank to stay home and raise her three children, Craig, age 22, Angie, age 20, and Brian, age 18. She has homeschooled all three children since Kindergarten and Brian, the youngest, graduates in 2009!!! Dottie and her family have lived in Greenfield for the past thirteen years. Dottie has taught middle school and high school math in co-op settings and through individual tutoring of students for the past thirteen years. She loves helping students understand their work and strives to help them do their best. Dottie has volunteered through Girl Scouts as a troop leader and service unit leader for ten years. She has also volunteered through Riley Hospital with families of children with cancer since 1992. Currently she volunteers with the Eastside Golden Eagles Sports Club. Dottie and her family attend Park Chapel Christian Church in Greenfield.

We have lived in Indiana for the last 20 years, but home for me is Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Although now a Hoosier, I am still a big Wildcats fan. After prayerful consideration, Paul and I decided to homeschool our children. I taught both children K-12, with the exception of the Northpoint classes they attended the last 2 years of their high school careers. During this time, I taught classes such as How to Write Effectively to other students in a homeschool co-op class, and team taught Introduction to Literary Analysis and World Literature. After Matt and Audrey left for college, I began teaching at Northpoint. I have taught Grammar and Composition, American Literature, British Literature, and Visual Literature at Northpoint for the past 4 years. In addition to teaching I have co-directed the spring play for the past two years and have tutored some students individually this past year. I very much enjoy teaching and like to keep my classes interactive. My choice of teaching materials is primarily Abeka curriculum for Grammar and Composition and classic works for my literature classes. One of my passions is reading, and I hope to pass this love of reading on to my students.

Robert LaBreche is a native of Michigan. He moved to Indiana after retiring from a small Christian school in Kentucky which he operated for over twenty years. He has earned four college degrees. His first degree is a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from General Motors Institute (now renamed Kettering University) in Flint, Michigan. Second is a Master of Science degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Third is a Bachelor of Religious Education from Briercrest Bible College in Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada. Fourth is a Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He worked as an engineer for over ten years before becoming a teacher. He taught junior high and senior high school courses while in Kentucky covering the entire curriculum. He also spent seven years teaching college math and science courses as an adjunct faculty member of a community college in Kentucky. Most recently he has taught physics, chemistry and Bible at Northpoint. He is widowed and has four grown children and six grandchildren.

Mary Moore was born in Wisconsin (a cheese-head and life-long Packers fan). As a young adult, she attended St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Ireland, where she studied classical and Irish literature. She subsequently earned her B.A. from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with majors in both literature and writing and a minor in sociology. After marrying her husband, a native Hoosier and Purdue engineering graduate, she settled in Indianapolis where she began her teaching career as an adjunct writing instructor with IVY Tech Community College. Since that time, she has shared her love of literature and her passion for writing in a variety of educational settings: tutoring at The Berlitz Language Center, subbing in the MSD of Lawrence Township, and teaching writing and literature in the home school community. She and her husband share their lives with her all-time favorite students - their children: Chris (20), Connor (17), and Rachael (12). A few interesting (albeit random) facts about Mary: She has kissed the Blarney Stone; she is a Mahjong Titans fanatic; she cannot whistle; her favorite poem is “Pied Beauty”.

Sandy Payne was born in McRae, Georgia. Her father served in the Navy, so she called several states her home. She attended Florida State University where she earned a degree in Biology. She completed additional courses at the University of Georgia while working at the Poultry Disease Research Center, Veterinary Medical School. Sandy has taught MS/HS science courses for several home school academies and groups for the past 13 years, and at Anderson Christian School. She has been actively involved in 4-H since 2001, helping young people with livestock and other projects. She is a member of Castleview Baptist where she has taught in VBS. Sandy is married to Bert and they have home-educated three children. Two sons, (Will and Ben), are graduates of Northpoint and attend college in North Carolina where they compete in NCAA Div.I Swimming and Golf, respectively. Their daughter, (Rebekah), is in High School at Northpoint. Sandy loves hands-on science and is committed to helping students enjoy science and know God better through the study of science.

Margaret Smith was born and raised in Waynesville, in the Western mountains of North Carolina. She attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tarheels!), where she received her bachelors and masters degrees in Secondary Mathematics Education. During this time in Chapel Hill, Margaret interned at Hillside High School in Durham and in the Education Department of UNC-CH; she also married Brian. Margaret and her husband then lived on the coast of North Carolina where she taught for five years at West Carteret High School in Morehead City at Atlantic Beach. In 1997, her growing family moved to Fishers, IN for Brian’s job and to be closer to family. Since then, Margaret has stayed home with her children, Chloe, age 14, Nora, age 11, and Sean, age 8. Her love of teaching and the Lord’s guidance have brought her to her involvement in the development and implementation of Northpoint Homeschool Classes.

Jon Streeter was born and raised in Indianapolis. He received his Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History from Hillsdale College in Michigan as well as a minor in German and concentrations in political science and economics. He has also studied at Oxford University and Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. This is his fifth year at Northpoint, and he also spent two years teaching German at Heritage Christian School, his alma mater. Jon has worked with youth in a variety of volunteer positions at Wheeler Mission and Castleview Baptist Church. He has a deep love and passion for youth ministry, history, and languages. He is very excited about the mission of Northpoint and grateful for the opportunity to continue to teach there.

Gary L. Stump, Pastor, Onward Church, Fishers, Indiana. Gary tells, "As a native Hoosier I was in the business world for almost 20 years, but became a pastor after my wife was killed when our car was hit by a drunk driver. It left me with four children to rear. Through this experience God taught me the value of my faith and my family in a profound way. In 1989 I remarried, Kathy, and together we raised our four children—all of whom are now married and faithfully serving the Lord through the ministries of their local churches. In addition to the four children, we have one more son born in 1998, and twelve grandchildren. One of my greatest joys is having all the kids and grandkids over to our house for dinner. The chaos and noise is awesome! For recreation I root for the Colts, play golf, and fish with my son in the pristine streams and rivers of upstate New York." Gary Studied at Indiana University, The American College, Crossroads Bible College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Betsey is the wife of Bob Taylor, the mother IUPUI students, Tabitha and Drew and IUPUI grad, Abbey. The Taylors settled in Indiana after Bob completed a 21- year career in the US Air Force. Bob is an Indiana native and has begun his second career with the state of Indiana. Betsey earned her BA from UC Santa Barbara, CA and a Multiple Subjects teaching credential from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA. She has over twenty years of teaching experience from pre-school through 11th grades; is a lover of Apologia Science; has taught 7th/8th grade World Cultures at Northpoint; and has experience as a Sylvan Learning Centers tutor in academic writing, reading, math, college prep writing and study skills. She has had extensive training in the Scripture, especially with regard to the instruction of children. She is an advocate of training this generation to wield the Sword of the Spirit in all areas of life.

Kim first began learning ASL 15 years ago, but she began learning it in earnest in 1999 when her then 1 year old son became deaf. She has learned ASL both formally through Vincennes University and various camps and workshops, as well as informally through interaction with Deaf people. Kim has a passion for presenting ASL as a true language and introducing people to the Deaf community. Kim has been married for 27 years and has five children. She has been homeschooling for 17 years.

Mary K. Van Antwerp was born in Iowa and attended high school in the Chicago suburbs. She has lived in the Indianapolis area since 1991. Mary K. graduated from Purdue University with a B.A. in education and an M.S. in educational psychology. She holds a current teaching license for grades K-8 with an endorsement in gifted education and certification in math. Mary K. also graduated from the University of Illinois College of Law and holds law licenses in Indiana and Kentucky. Mary K. practiced law for several years prior to starting a family with her husband Craig. She then spent time raising her children and taught at Heritage Christian School for five years. Her family has now homeschooled for eight years. Mary K. loves science and math and considers the opportunity to teach about God’s creation a high privilege. Mary K. and her family attend Grace Community Church.

A graduate of the IU School of Nursing, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree, Carla practiced several years combined as a Medical-Surgical R.N. at Wishard Hospital and for Marion County Public Health Nursing. In addition to teaching her patients, she presented health-related topics to public and private school groups while serving as a community health nurse. Carla also volunteered as a trained counselor during the formative years of the Crisis Pregnancy Centers in Indianapolis (now Life Centers). Married twenty-seven years to Hans, Carla has educated their three children at home since Kindergarten (including Brent, who attends Northpoint part-time). Currently, her older son studies Engineering at Purdue and eldest daughter is completing her DPT degree for Physical Therapy at IU. In recent years, Carla has taught subjects as varied as Apologia's Physical Science and Cornerstone's Classical Composers for home school groups. She has experienced the delight of playing violin in the Carmel Symphony Orchestra, for a season, and singing in community choral performances of Handel's "The Messiah" and Mendelssohn's "Elijah". However, her ongoing joy is singing praises to God as a worship team member, alongside her husband at church. In teaching this course, along with hoping to instill a sense of awe at the marvel of our created bodies, Carla aspires to encourage students in their preparation for and exploration of science-related careers, especially the health professions.

Ali was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. Growing up in a musical family, she picked up guitar, piano, and percussion at a young age. She's always pursued activities involving skill with her hands. Ali began learning American Sign Language as a junior at Hamilton Southeastern High School. After graduating in 2007, she then went on to earn her Associates Degree at Vincennes University's American Sign Language Program held at the Indiana School for the Deaf. In the summer of 2012, Ali traveled to Ghana, West Africa where she stayed and lived amongst the Deaf community for two months (May-July). She taught English, math, science, literature, art and creativity to a wide-range of students from ages 4 to 20 in the Mampong School for the Deaf. Back in the states, Ali continues to absorb the beautiful culture and language experienced through spending time in the Indianapolis Deaf community as well as pursue her passion of sharing experiences of her spiritual journey with Jesus through her writing. She enjoys encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone to experience a life and culture outside of what they've always known. Ali claims, "we come alive when we learn to live fearlessly."

Christy has a teaching degree in social studies education that she received from IUPUI. She worked in Lawrence Township Schools for six years. Christy's goal as an educator has always been to create an environment in her classroom where students enjoy learning. She provides a variety of learning opportunities to address varying learning styles and interests and works to see that the students are actively engaged in the learning process. As she teaches social studies, she places an emphasis on improving reading, writing, and vocabulary skills so that students' learning extends beyond the course of study. Christy and her husband, Tim, have five children. Their school-age children love attending Northpoint.

Carol has homeschooled for several years and has enjoyed working in a variety of co-op settings. She holds a teaching degree from Northern Illinois University and IUPUI in Social Studies with a minor in Theatre and Speech. She enjoys a hands-on, creative approach to learning. She has a passion and love for the theatre and sees drama as a unique way of ministering to others. She has a passion for missions and discipleship, as well. Carol and her husband, Jack, have been married thirty years. They have four children ranging in age from eight to twenty-four.

Lyn received her B.A. degree in 1976 from Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, with a double major in Art and Elementary Education and a minor in Secondary Art Education. She taught elementary art in two private Christian schools in Massachusetts while her husband, Steve, attended seminary. Lyn taught K-12 Art at Liberty Christian School in Anderson from 1992-2001, then specialized to middle school and high school art from 2001-2007. During that time she organized local and regional art shows, and developed an active extracurricular high school Art Club. Lyn believes that the urge to be creative is one of the indications that we are made in the image of God, and that the world needs artists who can effectively communicate God’s truth. She especially loves teaching drawing and design, and also loves helping students see creative potential in all kinds of mixed media. Having a kiln at home enables her to fire student clay creations. Lyn’s family includes her husband, Steve, and three grown children, Meg, Joanna, and Ben, their spouses, and five grandchildren. Her husband has served as pastor at Whetstone Christian Church in Anderson since 1989, where Lyn serves along side him in various capacities such as 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School teacher, and Vacation Bible School director.

James Kempson graduated from Anderson University with an Elementary Education Degree, holds an Indiana Teaching License and is pursuing his Masters in Physical Education and Recreational Management. During his four years at Anderson he also participated as a student athlete in the sports of soccer and track and field. He began his teaching career in Anderson teaching at East Side Elementary where he also coached the Anderson High School Soccer Team. He has been teaching at Northpoint for three years not where he also is helping to start the athletic program. Besides teaching he also leads worship for his church and is involved with a local sports ministry coaching. He has a heart for working with kids and has been able to travel all over the world, teaching, coaching, and ministering to kids from ages 4 to 20 years old. As one of twelve children he is used to and enjoys the exciting and sometimes chaotic atmosphere that often accompanies a group of children. He hopes to continue traveling and using education and athletics to impact the lives of students. James currently lives in Anderson, Indiana.

Jaime received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from IUPUI. She worked in the Lawrence Township Schools teaching middle school special education and fourth grade elementary. One of Jaime's goals is to inspire students to get excited about learning. She especially enjoys teaching creative writing and helping students explore their imagination while using pen and paper. She appreciates individuality in learning and enjoys unique personalities. Jaime is married to David, and they have a two-year-old son, Lucas. She and her family attend Heartland Church in Fishers where Jaime volunteers in the nursery.

Mary Moore was born in Wisconsin (a cheese-head and life-long Packers fan). As a young adult, she attended St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Ireland, where she studied classical and Irish literature. She subsequently earned her B.A. from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame, graduating magna cum laude with majors in both literature and writing and a minor in sociology. After marrying her husband, a native Hoosier and Purdue engineering graduate, she settled in Indianapolis where she began her teaching career as an adjunct writing instructor with IVY Tech Community College. Since that time, she has shared her love of literature and her passion for writing in a variety of educational settings: tutoring at The Berlitz Language Center, subbing in the MSD of Lawrence Township, and teaching writing and literature in the home school community. She and her husband share their lives with her all-time favorite students - their children: Chris (20), Connor (17), and Rachael (12). A few interesting (albeit random) facts about Mary: She has kissed the Blarney Stone; she is a Mahjong Titans fanatic; she cannot whistle; her favorite poem is “Pied Beauty”.

Sara began playing “teacher” as a little girl, but studied to become one at Bowling Green State University in Ohio, majoring in Communications Education with minors in Speech and English. Involvement with Campus Crusade for Christ in college brought two great gifts from God. The first was meeting Andy Nist; the second was being discipled - growing in faith in Christ and in love for, and understanding of, the Bible. Upon graduation, Sara had the privilege of teaching high school English classes in both public and parochial schools. Formal teaching was set aside in 2000 to make room for becoming a mom (eventually receiving three precious “gifts”). While substituting for Angie Unruh at NP in the fall of 2011, Sara’s passion for classroom teaching was re-awakened! Teaching Bible at Northpoint feels like the most recent gift from a faithful God.

Lynn Schreiner was born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated from Taylor University with a B.S. in Elementary and a Kindergarten Endorsement. She completed her student teaching in Washington Township in third grade and kindergarten. Her student teaching experience was very positive and gave her further evidence that God wanted her in education. Lynn’s career as an educator began in Lawrence Township in 1989 teaching Kindergarten at Centralized Kindergarten. After eight years in the kindergarten she moved to Harrison Hill Elementary to teach first grade. During her five years in first grade she implemented Reading Recovery Strategies with her students and also completed her Masters’ Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. After leaving Lawrence Township, Lynn was the director of a preschool for one year before she started teaching at Horizon Christian School. She taught kindergarten for three years at Horizon. Her last year at Horizon she pioneered the guidance counseling program. She spent a year at Crestview Elementary in a second grade classroom filling in for a teacher on sick leave. Lynn married Brian Schreiner in 1991. They have been blessed with two beautiful daughters. Breanna is 20 years old and Nicole is 12 years old. God has blessed them and they are constantly amazed at how God works in the lives of their girls and their family.

Lora Schultze was born in Lexington, Kentucky. She accepted Christ at an early age and was blessed to attend a Christian School. She earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Bob Jones University. After graduation, Lora accepted a faculty position at Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy in Waterloo, Iowa. She taught second grade for several years and enjoyed serving on the curriculum development committee. In 1999, Lora's husband accepted an associate pastor's position at Harbour Shores Church in Noblesville. Lora took several years off to stay home with her 3 children. She began teaching her children at home and had many opportunities to teach both at church and in homeschool groups. Lora loves spending time with her husband and children, planting flowers, and teaching ladies Bible studies and assisting her husband in his ministries at Harbour Shores Church. She is thankful for the blessing that Northpoint has been to her family and is excited for the opportunity to serve others through Northpoint.

Melissa was born and raised in Indiana. She received her BS degree from Purdue University and her Masters of Education from Indiana Wesleyan. She taught high school math for seven years. She currently does part time training for the company she used to work for. Her daughter was homeschooled and attended Northpoint during jr. high. Melissa and her husband are both very involved with the high school and jr. high youth group at their church. They are very missions-minded and have been on several missions trips, including Honduras last summer. She has been substituting at Northpoint for the last several years, and is excited at the opportunity to teach at Northpoint.

Sharon grew up in southeastern Pennsylvania and graduated from the University of Delaware, with an undergraduate degree in early childhood education. She taught preschool and first grade in a public school district, while pursuing her Masters degree in education from West Chester University. In 1996, their family relocated to Indiana. Sharon educated their two children at home and returned to teaching through a variety of home school co-ops. Surprises from the Lord led her husband into full-time ministry at Grace Community Church, and their family through the adoption of their third child from Liberia. Sharon is passionate about marriage and family, serving the poor and teaching kids the importance of written communication.

Gary L. Stump, Pastor, Onward Church, Fishers, Indiana. Gary tells, "As a native Hoosier I was in the business world for almost 20 years, but became a pastor after my wife was killed when our car was hit by a drunk driver. It left me with four children to rear. Through this experience God taught me the value of my faith and my family in a profound way. In 1989 I remarried, Kathy, and together we raised our four children—all of whom are now married and faithfully serving the Lord through the ministries of their local churches. In addition to the four children, we have one more son born in 1998, and twelve grandchildren. One of my greatest joys is having all the kids and grandkids over to our house for dinner. The chaos and noise is awesome! For recreation I root for the Colts, play golf, and fish with my son in the pristine streams and rivers of upstate New York." Gary Studied at Indiana University, The American College, Crossroads Bible College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Betsey is the wife of Bob Taylor, the mother IUPUI students, Tabitha and Drew and IUPUI grad, Abbey. The Taylors settled in Indiana after Bob completed a 21- year career in the US Air Force. Bob is an Indiana native and has begun his second career with the state of Indiana. Betsey earned her BA from UC Santa Barbara, CA and a Multiple Subjects teaching credential from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA. She has over twenty years of teaching experience from pre-school through 11th grades; is a lover of Apologia Science; has taught 7th/8th grade World Cultures at Northpoint; and has experience as a Sylvan Learning Centers tutor in academic writing, reading, math, college prep writing and study skills. She has had extensive training in the Scripture, especially with regard to the instruction of children. She is an advocate of training this generation to wield the Sword of the Spirit in all areas of life.

Melinda is a life long resident of Indiana. She enjoys teaching children and has done so for many years. Melinda attended Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga and then completed her elementary education degree at Indiana Baptist College in 1980. She taught 3rd grade at Heritage Christian and then at Colonial Christian. She also has taught with various home school groups while homeschooling her own two children. Melinda's daughter is a RN at Riley Hospital and her son will be a senior at Northpoint this fall. Melinda has been the kindergarten and first grade teacher at Equip Classes and the kindergarten teacher for Northpoint. She and her husband of 30 years reside in Fishers.

Angie Unruh graduated from North Central High School here in Indianapolis. She then went on to Hillsdale College in Michigan, where she graduated with degrees in English, French, and Education. She taught first grade for six years at Traders Point Christian Academy. During the last few years, she has been tutoring students in language arts. Additionally, she has had the privilege of teaching creative writing, social studies, and geography at eQuip. Married to her husband, Jeff, for 5 years, she has been involved with women’s ministries at Grace Community Church and enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling with her husband.

Ali was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. Growing up in a musical family, she picked up guitar, piano, and percussion at a young age. She's always pursued activities involving skill with her hands. Ali began learning American Sign Language as a junior at Hamilton Southeastern High School. After graduating in 2007, she then went on to earn her Associates Degree at Vincennes University's American Sign Language Program held at the Indiana School for the Deaf. In the summer of 2012, Ali traveled to Ghana, West Africa where she stayed and lived amongst the Deaf community for two months (May-July). She taught English, math, science, literature, art and creativity to a wide-range of students from ages 4 to 20 in the Mampong School for the Deaf. Back in the states, Ali continues to absorb the beautiful culture and language experienced through spending time in the Indianapolis Deaf community as well as pursue her passion of sharing experiences of her spiritual journey with Jesus through her writing. She enjoys encouraging people to step out of their comfort zone to experience a life and culture outside of what they've always known. Ali claims, "we come alive when we learn to live fearlessly."