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Amanda Armstrong-Yarbrough, known as "Mrs. AY" to her students, has 15 years formal teaching experience in public and private schools, though she has done most anything that resembled teaching for as long as she can remember. Known as "Mommy #2" to her close friends and sibs, voted, "Biggest Brown-Noser" by her senior class in high school, and given the family nickname, "Drama Queen", Mrs. AY’s career path was almost a given. Teaching is the best outlet for her need to educate, to perform, and to love others well. Mrs. AY is blessed to join Northpoint this year, since the opportunity allows her to teach part time, and to continue to be involved in the active lives of her growing, toddler boys. Wife, mother, and teacher, Mrs. AY has much to celebrate in her busy life. In addition to these roles, she also participates in the drama ministry at Grace Community Church, where she writes, directs and performs original work for various Grace venues, and as part of a community outreach.

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.

Kurt Berger is a native of Iowa but spent 5 years in Arizona, 15 years in California, and the last 2 years in Indiana since joining the staff of Hazel Dell Christian Church. Kurt graduated from Pacific Christian College in 1990 with a major in Bible and a minor in preaching. For the last 21 years he has been teaching about the Bible and Christianity. He has been married to Pamella since June 1990 and they have 2 wonderful girls: Ashley and Emily, who are both students at Northpoint.

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 3rd 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, and son, Paul, live in Fishers.

Lanna Blanchard was born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the United States when she was 7 years old. She grew up in Indiana and attended Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology. Lanna and her husband, Tim, married in 1989 and worked with Campus Crusade for Christ at Purdue University. After 4 years at Purdue, they moved back to Indianapolis and continued their ministry with local churches. Lanna began teaching aerobics 18 years ago and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for God-centered fitness. She has a passion to equip young ladies to embrace lifelong habits that will set them free for the rest of their lives. Her passion comes from working with too many adult ladies who painfully struggle due to negative body images and a lack of understanding of God’s truths in this important area. Lanna believes that staying fit should be FUN and often incorporates contemporary Christian music as well as uplifting zumba moves in her workouts. She enjoys personal training from her home and often uses her big punching bag in the basement to vent frustrations as a mom of 5 teenagers under one roof! Lanna works as a Safe Families Case Coach at Bethany Christian Services, and loves being a part of this kingdom movement. She and her husband are involved in youth ministry at New Life Fellowship church.

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 as a couple. 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 immediately began a job at Caslteview Baptist Church as the Girl’s Discipleship Director for Senior High where she continues to have the privilege of being involved in the mentoring of high school girls. In the fall of 2006 and Spring of 2007, she 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. She loves to share her excitement for literature and storytelling, and believes that the enjoyment and analysis of literature is extremely effective in teaching English as well as equipping students with the ability to communicate effectively on the written and spoken level.

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.

Pam graduated in 1984 from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a B.A. in Sociology, and a minor in Bible and Anthropology. She has been married for 23 years to a great guy named, Doug. She has four children, Austin, Erin, Cameron and Sydney. Austin is a freshman at Anderson University, and the other three attend Northpoint. Three years ago, Pam continued her education by becoming a licensed Educational Therapist. This graduate program qualifies her to use various techniques, which aid in helping students with Learning Disabilities achieve success in the area of academics at a higher level than the student currently experiences. She worked for Horizon Christian School as an Educational Therapist. While Pam is not currently an active therapist, this training exposed her to the various needs of students with learning disabilities and the challenges and strengths that these students bring to their own educational experience. She has a special place in her heart for students who struggle academically. She has also studied as a classically trained piano teacher. She has been teaching classical piano/theory for 8 years and has worked with many students in this profession who also have learning disabilities, as well as autism. Pam and her family attend Vineyard Community church and she is involved in worship and the youth at her church. She has home-schooled for 13 years and loves 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.

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.

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 has spent the last year and a half teaching elementary school in Anderson where he also leads worship for his church congregation and is involved with a local sports ministry. He has been the head coach of the Anderson High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team for the past two years and has coached boys and girls club soccer for the last 6 years. 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.

Rachel was born and raised in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. While living there, she worked in insurance and accounting for Cooper Industries. Rachel met and married Paul in Kentucky. In 1990, Paul was offered a position in Indianapolis, and their family moved here in 1991. After prayerful consideration, Paul and Rachel decided that she would dedicate her time to homeschooling Audrey and Matthew. Rachel has taught both of them since kindergarten, with the exception of the Northpoint classes they have attended the last 2 years. Rachel has taught classes to other children in addition to her own. For example, she taught How to Write Effectively to a homeschool co-op class, and has team taught Introduction to Literary Analysis and World Literature. Rachel has taken an active role at Northpoint the past two years. She has substitute taught Grammar and Composition, American Literature, World Literature, Starting Points, and Etymology. She was also involved in producing Northpoint’s first yearbook. Rachel attends Colonial Hills Baptist church, where she was an Awana leader, taught in VBS, and is currently active in nursery and ministry to deployed military personnel and their families.

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 including master’s degrees from MIT and from Dallas Theological Seminary. He worked as an engineer for over ten years before becoming a teacher. He has taught junior high and senior high school courses 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 math, physics, and etymology at Northpoint as well as at The Village Classes in Fishers. He is widowed and has four grown children and three grandchildren.

Angellyn Norris, music teacher, holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently working on a master’s degree in educational administration from Ball State University. In addition, she has been the interim director of music at Castleview Baptist Church for the past 5 years. Immediately following college, marriage, and moving to Indianapolis, she taught elementary music at Sunnyside Elementary School , in Lawrence Township , for 6 years. Angellyn and her husband, Ed, have full hearts, hands, and schedules keeping up with three boys, Edwin (7), Ethan (5), and Gavin (2). She is incredibly grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to serve Castleview and Northpoint with her God-given musical talents while also spending precious time with her family.

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.

Jennifer Stashevsky is a Histologic Technician focusing on research in the Department of Anatomy at Indiana University Medical Center. For 13 years, she was a certified EMT in the state of Indiana. She is a CPR/First Aid instructor with the American Heart Association. Her silent partner in the course is her husband, Dave, who holds an Indiana Teachers License in Health. In his spare time he is also an elementary principal. Her family also includes Michael (20), Stephen (17), and an occasional foster child. Jennifer and her family attend Castleview Baptist Church.

Jon Streeter was born and raised in Indianapolis. He received his Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Hillsdale College in Michigan and 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.

Betsey is the wife of Bob Taylor, the mother of NP high school student, Drew, IUPUI student, Tabitha 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 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.

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. 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 subsequently taught where they attended school, Heritage Christian School, for several years. Her children have been homeschooled for 4 years; Leah is a senior and Matthew is a freshman. Mary K. loves science and math and considers the opportunity to teach about God’s creation a high privilege. Mary K. and her family are members of Grace Community Church’s “covenant community” where she is active in the disability ministry.

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.

Christy has a teaching degree in social studies education that she received from IUPUI. She worked in Lawrence Township Schools for six years; three of those years she spent teaching sixth grade social studies at Belzer Middle School. She spent two additional years home schooling several children following a model similar to Northpoint. 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. Christy and her husband Tim have been married for nine years, and they have three children. They love attending Heartland Church in Fishers.

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 of 36 years, Steve, and three grown children, Meg, Joanna, and Ben, their spouses, and three grandsons. Her husband has served as pastor at Whetstone Christian Church in Anderson for 21 years, 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 has spent the last year and a half teaching elementary school in Anderson where he also leads worship for his church congregation and is involved with a local sports ministry. He has been the head coach of the Anderson High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team for the past two years and has coached boys and girls club soccer for the last 6 years. 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.

As a 2008 graduate from Anderson University, graduating with a BA in Elementary Education and a Complementary Major in Spanish, Sarah is looking forward to utilizing the skills that she has acquired, combining her enthusiasm for the Spanish language and her love for children, to teach Elementary Spanish at North Point. As a licensed substitute teacher she has had the experience of teaching general education, English as a Second Language, Spanish and special education at Elementary Schools in both the Carmel Clay and Lawrence area. Sarah anticipates that North Point will be a good opportunity for her as she teaches Spanish solo for the first time. During her spring semester of 2006 she was blessed with the opportunity to study abroad in Mexico for five months, living with a Mexican family and immersing herself in the language and the Latin culture. Not having used the language in any real way upon her return to the States, she is delighted to be pursuing and involving herself in the Spanish language. Sarah and her large family of three sisters and eight brothers were home educated Kindergarten through High school, having been blessed with loving, God fearing and persevering parents. In birth order she falls towards the middle of the dozen along with her twin brother and she is the second oldest girl. A resident of Carmel for ten years, Sarah has grown to love Indiana, having been born and raised in New Jersey until her father’s job transferred him out west when she was fifteen. Not taking much interest in or having the opportunity to pursue Spanish before attending Anderson University, Sarah realizes the importance of expanding one’s mental capacity, opportunity, cultural awareness and confidence through the study of a second language. Other interests that Sarah has are: her Christian Faith, piano, soccer, baking, swimming, family (a proud aunt of six nieces and one nephew), outdoors, crafts, College Park Church, books on tape, reading, running, and summer, to name a few.

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.

Shawn and his wife Sarah have been married for 12 years and were high school sweethearts. They met at youth camp when they were 15 years old. They have 3 beautiful children; Haley who is 9, Audrey who is 8, and Travis who is 5. Shawn has been the Youth Director at Heartland Church for the last 2 years. He is a Hamilton Southeastern High School alumni. From there he went to Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he received a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and then a master's degree in Education. He will start his Ph. D in the fall of 2012.

Angellyn Norris, music teacher, holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Indiana Wesleyan University and is currently working on a master’s degree in educational administration from Ball State University. In addition, she has been the interim director of music at Castleview Baptist Church for the past 5 years. Immediately following college, marriage, and moving to Indianapolis, she taught elementary music at Sunnyside Elementary School , in Lawrence Township , for 6 years. Angellyn and her husband, Ed, have full hearts, hands, and schedules keeping up with three boys, Edwin (7), Ethan (5), and Gavin (2). She is incredibly grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to serve Castleview and Northpoint with her God-given musical talents while also spending precious time with her family.

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 last 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 17 years old and Nicole is 9 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 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 a homeschool coop. Lora loves spending time with her husband and children, planting flowers, and volunteering in children's 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.

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.

Betsey is the wife of Bob Taylor, the mother of NP high school student, Drew, IUPUI student, Tabitha 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 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 graduate of Indiana University School of Nursing and her son will be a freshman at Northpoint this fall. For the past two years, Melinda has been the kindergarten and first grade teacher at Equip Classes. 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.