TEACHERS

I am a wife and mother to five. I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Elementary Education. After teaching public school for 7 years, I became a stay-at-home mom and homeschooled my two daughters from Pre-K through high school. They are both now attending Texas A&M University.  My three boys are in 7th grade and 2nd grade.  They all three play baseball so I spend most of my weekends at games cheering them on.  In my free time, I enjoy exercising and spending time with my family!

Anna Baird became a follower of Jesus Christ at the age of 19. She earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and worked at Kellogg, Brown & Root before transitioning to full-time motherhood in 1999. As a homeschooling mother of six boys, she has over 20 years of experience homeschooling and teaching in various co-ops. She is passionate about math and science and is especially excited to teach biology and chemistry to the high school leveled homeschoolers in our community. Using a Biblically based worldview of science, we will strive to bring honor and glory to our Lord while learning about His Creation.

Billie Jo Craig is a wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a homeschooling mom who helped begin the Conroe Co-op with a few families, where she was an administrator and teacher for twelve years.  The Training Center has been “home” since 2014. UW-Oshkosh is where she majored in History. The Craig family attends Family Faith Bible. When not helping others with their homeschooling journey, she can be found spending time with her family and traveling. Billie Jo can be reached at (936) 203-2866 or billiejocr@yahoo.com. Her mailing address is 3214 Felton Springs Dr., Spring, TX 77386.

Lisa DeYoung started teaching in a preschool class at a local Montessori over 25 years ago. While in this position, she realized she had a passion for teaching young children and began taking college courses. She taught pre-kindergarten at The Woodlands Christian Academy while working on completing her bachelor’s in education, with a specialization in reading, at Sam Houston State University in 2003. Lisa met her husband while pursuing her degree, and they got married in 2003.  After graduating, Lisa began teaching 1st grade in Conroe ISD until she had her 2^nd son. After taking some time off with her family, she taught at an area preschool where her children attended and later taught 1^st grade for five years at Legacy Preparatory Academy. In 2015, she and her husband felt led to home-school their children. Once she started homeschooling, they knew they had made the right choice for their family. They have two handsome sons, two beautiful daughters, four precious grandchildren, and a new grandson expected in July. Lisa loves the outdoors, crafts, camping, loving on her grandkids, and spending time with her family and all kinds of animals. She is so excited to be teaching Club K at The Training Center. Lisa can be reached at 832-515-6061 or by email at clubkteacher@yahoo.com.

Judy Doyle received a Bachelor of Arts from Sam Houston State University with a major in Academic Studies and minors in both Spanish and English.  She taught in the public school system for 11 years, and now she and her husband are focused on homeschooling their two children.  While she specializes in teaching reading and math, Judy also thoroughly enjoys teaching science and history to engage children to explore our world through a biblical worldview.  In addition to her academic studies, she enjoys soap making, reading, and baking with her children.   As each new school year begins, Judy eagerly looks forward to creating excitement for learning and discovery.  She can be reached at judya.doyle@gmail.com  or 281-702-3616.

 

 

Cindy Johnson is an award winning artist who has produced artwork for many organizations, illustrated books and designed sets for theater.  As a professional artist, she sells paintings, takes commissions and teaches classes at various art events and conventions. One of her passions is sharing her love of art with kids of any age, and she especially enjoys teaching art classes and giving private lessons. Cindy’s artistic interest ranges widely and she is comfortable in many mediums. Students in will learn in mediums such as pencil, technical pen, charcoal, pastels, metal embossing, watercolors, crayon, watercolor pencils, collage, different printing methods, sculpture and oil sticks among other things, depending on age level and class taken. Intensely curious and with a keen interest in art history, she will draw students into conversations about art through the ages, from Early Christian works right up to modern times. They will quickly become comfortable and confident judges of art, learning how to make their own decisions and not be swayed by what they are exposed to in every area of the art world. Cindy is widely traveled and has learned in the great museums of the world. These experiences are shared with students, making art come alive. Her desire is that people will find beauty and hope in her paintings and in her life. To see her work, go to colorcatstudios101.etsy.com.  You may find more on her life and work on her Instagram account @colorcatcindy.  To contact Cindy for sales, commissions or classes, email her at colorcatstudios@gmail.com

 

Corinne Park graduated from Hardin Simmons University with a Bachelor of Education degree.  She spent 2 years teaching school at Asuncion Christian Academy in Paraguay, South America.  Upon her return to the States she attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where she met her husband Jon Park.  She graduated with a Master of Arts in Religious Education.  She and her husband spent 8 years in the ministry in Florida where she taught in a Christian school.  When her first daughter was ready for kindergarten they began to home educate.  The oldest daughter is now a college graduate after successfully completing her education at home, supplemented with Training Center classes and dual credit.  The youngest daughter has taken classes at The Training Center since kindergarten and is will graduate from college in May 2025. Corinne has taught classes for homeschoolers in her home and in co-ops. The 2024-2025 year will be her 18th year teaching with The Training Center.  This year she will be teaching Astronomy (3rd-6th grade science classes), Apologia Physical Science, Algebra I and Algebra 2.  She enjoys making her classes hands-on with active learning to increase a student’s love of learning and natural curiosity.  Corinne can be reached at marycorinnepark@gmail.com and (281) 770-5964. Her mailing address is 7226 Lorna Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316.

Kelly is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University and a former public school teacher turned dedicated homeschool mom who believes learning happens best through real life, strong values, and meaningful experiences. She’s married to a retired Houston firefighter, and together they’re raising three incredible kids: Tess (18), who’s exploring her college path; Trent (16), a student at TTC; and Tenley (14), also thriving at TTC.

Her family attends Wake Church in Conroe, where faith and community are an important part of their lives.

When she’s not teaching or cheering on her kids, Kelly loves traveling to new places, spending long days at the lake, prioritizing fitness and nutrition, and getting lost in a good book. She’s passionate about family, lifelong learning, and building a life rooted in purpose, faith, and adventure.

Kelly can be reached at 281-723-3042 or kellymsadler@gmail.com

Her mailing address is 11107 Jake Pearson Rd

Conroe, Tx 77304

Shelly Smyth graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Education.  She has been happily married to her husband, Kevin, for twenty-eight years and they have four children. Her teaching career began in Conroe ISD, teaching Language Arts and History.  After the birth of her first daughter, she took a break from teaching to be home with her kids. When her children attended private school, she taught Language Arts and History at Legacy Preparatory Christian Academy for two years.  Once she and her husband made the decision to homeschool, she taught literature and writing to junior high and high school students at her homeschool co-op.  Shelly has continued to homeschool her children through high school.  Her two oldest children, McKenna and Cameron, have recently graduated from Texas A&M. Her third child, Kaili, is currently pursuing a career in real estate and social media marketing.  She continues the homeschool journey with her fourth child, Claire, who is in fifth grade and attends The Training Center. Shelly has also been teaching at The Training Center now for two years.  She has a strong passion for Jesus, her family, literature, and continuing education.  She cherishes having the privilege of guiding students to find a similar love of the written word and helping them pursue their educational goals. Shelly can be reached by text at 281-450-0564 or by email at smyth-kevin@comcast.net.  Her mailing address is:  8820 Catamaran Way Montgomery, TX 77316.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kristy Spake and her husband have been happily married for thirty-three short years.  She graduated from Oklahoma State University, then worked for the Corps of Engineers and the Navy before deciding to stay home and homeschool.  She taught for 2 years at her homeschool community, then became the community director for an additional 6 years.  Mrs. Spake judged and coached competitive homeschool speech and debate for over a decade.  She is enthusiastic, energetic, and she loves to engage her students in class discussion.  She enjoys bible study and learning about “bio-hacking.” 

Mrs. Spake can be reached by text at 832-971-2071. 

 

 

 

 

 Laura Vance is a homeschool mom, reading specialist, and teacher who loves helping children learn to read. She has homeschooled her daughter since preschool and enjoys being part of the homeschool community through teaching and encouraging other families on their journey.

Laura holds a master’s degree in literacy from the University of Kentucky and undergraduate degrees in elementary education and special education. She is National Board Certified in Literacy and has completed coursework in structured literacy through the Neuhaus Education Center. Laura spent over ten years in public schools as a special education teacher and reading specialist and now provides private reading tutoring for students.

Laura has taught reading, writing, and science classes in the homeschool community for several years and enjoys teaching at WOW! Science Camp during the summer. She especially loves seeing the moment when reading begins to “click” for a child.

Laura and her husband, David, have been married for 20 years and have one daughter who attends the Training Center. Their family attends Faith Bible Church. In her free time, Laura enjoys reading a good book, baking, riding bikes with her family, and exploring God’s creation.