Claritas Classical Redbuds (2nd Grade ) To download the PDF Schedule of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: Claritas Core Classes Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required. This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday. $75 Supply Fee for the school year (paid directly to Tutor) Required Curriculum List: Claritas/CrossSeven Memory Work, Cycle 3 ($14.99 per month OR a one-year subscription for $149.99) https://www.crossseven.org/cycle-3-videos/ Language Arts: Learning Language Arts Through Literature Red Book COMPLETE Reading Program 2nd Grade Skills 3rd Edition https://www.rainbowresource.com/000345.html ($78.95) A Reason for Handwriting, Level B Student Worktext https://www.rainbowresource.com/011080.html ($18.95) OPTIONAL: Song School Latin 2 workbook/CD/audio mp3 download https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/song-school-latin-book-2-songs ($11.95) OR https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/song-school-latin-book-2-w-cd-student-edition ($31.95 Math: Saxon Math 2 Student Workbook/Fact Cards set https://www.rainbowresource.com/001526.html ($58.50) History: OPTIONAL - Story of the World Volume 3, paperback book to read aloud OR audio CDs Story of the World Volume 3 Early Modern Times Paperback ($13.75) https://www.rainbowresource.com/031188.html ($34.95) Science: no purchase Music: Recorder and case - any color ($7.29) Amazon.com: Farcaya Soprano Recorder Instrument for Beginners German Style C Key 8 Hole Descant Music with Clean Rod Storage Case (Light Blue) : Musical Instruments *Parents are welcome to shop around for better prices on the above curriculum/resources! Some of these you will be able to find used or possibly priced less through another vendor. The links above are for your convenience and for you to know exactly what we will be using in class. **For Claritas Curriculum purchases, use code ASPIRE20 for 20% off! Student supplies (these will be community supplies, so please do not put your name on anything except the folders): 2 Pocket folders (the plastic ones that do not tear) 6 Pencils (Ticonderoga brand is preferred) 24 ct. box of crayons 12 ct. color pencils 10 ct. box of washable markers Scissors 2 Glue sticks 1 bottle Elmer’s glue (liquid) 2 containers of playdough, any color Crayola brand watercolors (please get the one with 16 colors) 1 box of zip top baggies (any size: gallon, quart, sandwich, or snack) Claritas Classical Memory Program Taking a classical approach which focuses on the grammar stage of the trivium, the foundation of this class is the Claritas Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven Cycle 3 (The Dutch Revolt through the California Gold Rush). The Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven covers 28 separate grammar pegs for the following subjects: Hymns, Scripture, English Grammar, Latin, Math, History, Geography, Timeline, and Science. Each week the students will memorize the grammar peg for each of the subjects for that week. New memory work will be introduced on Mondays and reviewed on Wednesdays. Students will be expected to work on the Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven at home on non-class days. The following core subjects will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays with homework required on the other days of the week: Language Arts (spelling, reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, penmanship, phonics, literature, and Latin), Math, History, Science, Art, and Music. These courses will follow a classical method of teaching, keeping in mind the grammar stage of learning and centering around Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven Cycle 3. Parent involvement at home is required. ***Parents must attend a Claritas Parent Meeting which will be held at the beginning of August. Please reach out to Julie Cox (bjcoxfam@sbcglobal.net ) or Erin Lee (erinlee0613@gmail.com ) for meeting times and locations. Teacher: Erin Lee Elective Classes Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.

Our Calendar is full of events and information. Academy Calendar Info CLASS DAY HOURS Monday 8:30 am - 12:30pm (lunch optional 12:30pm - 1pm) *K5-4th Grade Classes & Little Roots 1:05pm - 3:00pm *1st-4th Grade Elective Options 8:30am - 3:00pm (lunch from 11:30am - 12pm) *5th-12th Core & Electives *5th & 6th Grade Claritas Wednesday 8:30 am - 12:30pm (lunch optional 12:30pm - 1pm) *K5-4th Grade Classes & Little Roots 1:05pm - 3:00pm *1st-4th Grade Elective Options 8:30am - 3:00pm (lunch from 11:30am - 12pm) *5th-12th Core & Electives *5th & 6th Grade Claritas Acacemy Hours CLASS DATES FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Academy is in session Monday and/or Wednesday for 13 weeks each Semester Monday Class Dates August 18 , 25 September 8, 15, 22, 29 October 6, 20, 27 November 3, 10 December 1, 8 January 5, 12, 26 February 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 (makeup day) Wednesday Class Dates August 20, 29 September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 22, 29 November 5, 12 December 3, 10 January 7, 14, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (makeup day) Breaks / Holidays LABOR DAY: Week of SEPT 1 FALL BREAK: Week of OCT 13 THANKSGIVING: NOV 17 - NOV 28 WINTER BREAK: DEC 15 - JAN 2 MLK HOLIDAY: Week of JAN 19 SPRING BREAK: MAR 16-27 Academy Dates

Aspire Academy is a blended model that offers weekly and biweekly academic and core elective Homeschool Classes for families that choose to school their children at home. IMG_1367 IMG_1383 52861880_2022465954468622_49716011639808 IMG_1367 1/19 Aspire Academy is... Core Academic Classes Offering core classes for K-12th that can be added to any school transcript. Core Elective Classes Offering a wide variety of Electives to fill all interests in an affordable way. Support for Families Our Tutors teach the curriculum & you do the work at home. We help fill the gaps in a meaningful way. Aspire Academy is Tulsa’s full-service homeschooling academic support campus. We are a not-for-profit (501c3) created to come alongside and meet the academic needs of homeschooling families by offering a’la’carte/drop off classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. We are not a government-funded/public school, private school, or part-time private school and as such, we are not accredited by any state or educational agency, nor do we desire to be. As an organization, we believe and support that your home is the child’s primary school and that by electing to home school, parents assume the role of primary teacher. Families have the constitutionally protected right to customize their student’s education based on individual interests, learning styles, learning disabilities, passions, specific needs and personality, and to incorporate the family’s personal values and beliefs into their daily teaching however they see fit. We do not view all children the same, expect all children to advance or master concepts at the same pace, or at the same age, or put students into a one size fits all box – this is the beauty and basic foundation of homeschooling. We understand and support that each family selects the subjects their child will learn, but also encourage college bound students to follow Oklahoma graduation guidelines and standards when selecting core classes and electives during their high school years if they desire to attend college. Our Academy Program is designed to encourage and support by blending the best aspects of homeschool with the social and engaging environment of an in-person classroom. Parents work together in partnership with our professional in-person tutors. We provide support for parents as they teach and reinforce the content for each subject at home. Our parents have a significant responsibility and accountability to ensure at-home work is completed and students comprehend what they’re learning on home days. Aspire Academy supplements the home education journey by offering a multitude of both academic and enrichment classes. Our academic classes provide students with instruction, labs, tests, and class work, as well as daily homework. Enrichment and elective classes provide a teaching atmosphere in class, but often do not require heavy homework assignments. Students may participate in one class or may enroll in several, depending on their current needs. In addition to our classes, many of our tutors offer one-on-one private tutoring that can be purchased directly through them. Learn More Little Roots Daycare Our 0-3 year old classes spend a fun-filled day of learning and play. Pre-K & Focus K5 Classes See all the class info and options here Montessori Class See all the class info and options here Claritas Classical - K5 See all the class info and options here Claritas Classical - 1st See all the class info and options here Claritas Classical - 2nd Claritas Classical - 3rd Claritas Classical - 4th Claritas - 5th & 6th See all the class info and options here Focused 1st & 2nd See all the class info and options here Focused 3rd & 4th See all the class info and options here Schoolhouse - 1st - 4th Traditional Kindergarten See all the class info and options here Traditional 1st Grade See all the class info and options here Traditional 2nd Grade See all the class info and options here Traditional 3rd Grade See all the class info and options here Traditional 4th Grade See all the class info and options here 5th & 6th Grades See all the class info and options here 7th & 8th Grades See all the class info and options here 9th thru 12th Grades See all the class info and options here Dates & Hours Curriculum Standards Admissions & Fees FAQ Other Aspire Programs Aspire Discovery Our Discovery Community is a fun and awesome day put on by teachers & parents in order to give our kids a taste of some really neat classes and allows them to make everlasting friendships as well which meets the need of the social aspect in homeschool life. This program functions like a true homeschool cooperative but with an option for parents to drop-off students OR stay and volunteer for the class day! Student Social Support We have a thriving student community at ASPIRE. Our family tree is steeped in fellowship and creating life long friendships! Our student tree groups gather by age range so they can get to know each other in meaningful ways. Educational Extras As homeschoolers, we know that education doesn't just happen in a classroom! We learn in all settings! For that reason, Aspire has many options for those extra educational experiences! These are available to students across all campuses, or students that don't attend a campus at all! Academic Fairs - Science Fair, Living Wax Museum, Book Fairs, Field Trips, Graduation, etc College & Career Aspire College and Career aren't just for students, it's for parents too! Our Career Center will be for students and parents. We will be offering resume writing and interviewing classes. We plan to partner with solid work from home opportunities and local businesses who are willing to create flexible schedules for homeschooling parents and students. Aspiring Hands Aspire has always served the community around us in many ways, but now we are taking it a step further. We will have opportunities for families and students to be a part of a formal Community Service program. Families can draw closer through serving others together. Students can move outside of themselves in an effort to serve others, all the while banking Community Service hours for their resumes and college applications. Aspire Clubs Our Clubs are the fun extras where plenty of social activity, along with learning happens. It's for the quirky, the ones with specific interests, the ones that are looking for friends who like the same things they do. Some of our clubs are Robotics, Chess Club, Book Clubs, Art Club, Archery, and Bike Club. AND MUCH MORE!!!!!

Claritas Classical Maples (3rd Grade ) To download the PDF Schedule of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: Claritas Core Classes Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required. This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday. $75 Supply Fee for the school year paid directly to Tutor Required Curriculum List: Claritas/CrossSeven Memory Work, Cycle 3 ($14.99 per month OR a one-year subscription for $149.99) - LINK Grammar (includes spelling): Fundamental Grammar for Lower Stage Grammar - Level 2 Claritas Publishing ($35.00) - LINK Handwriting: A Reason for Handwriting, Level T(transition) Student Worktext ($18.95) - LINK Literature: Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan ($6.50) - LINK The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner ($5.75) - LINK Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder ($7.95) - LINK The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson ($7.25) - LINK Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White ($8.25) - LINK Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater ($6.75) - LINK Poppy by Avi ($6.95) - LINK Ben and Me by Robert Lawson ($6.75) - LINK OPTIONAL Latin: Prima Latina student book ($15.50) - LINK Math: Saxon Math 3 Student Book and Flashcards ($58.50) - LINK History: Story of the World Volume 3 ($13.75) - LINK Science: no purchase Music: Recorder and case - any color ($7.29) - LINK **For Claritas Curriculum purchases, use code ASPIRE20 for 20% off! Student supplies: Folders or Notebook with dividers 6 Pencils 24 ct. box of crayons 10 ct. box of washable markers Scissors 2 Glue sticks 1 bottle Elmer’s glue (liquid) 2 containers of playdough, any color Crayola brand watercolors (please get the one with 16 colors) A pencil box/bag to keep supplies in at Aspire 1 box of zip top baggies (any size: gallon, quart, sandwich, or snack) Claritas Classical Memory Program Taking a classical approach which focuses on the grammar stage of the trivium, the foundation of this class is the Claritas Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven Cycle 3 (The Dutch Revolt through the California Gold Rush). The Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven covers 28 separate grammar pegs for the following subjects: Hymns, Scripture, English Grammar, Latin, Math, History, Geography, Timeline, and Science. Each week the students will memorize the grammar peg for each of the subjects for that week. New memory work will be introduced on Mondays and reviewed on Wednesdays. Students will be expected to work on the Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven at home on non-class days. The following core subjects will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays with homework required on the other days of the week: Grammar, Spelling, Handwriting, Latin, Literature, Math, History, Science, Art, and Music. These courses will follow a classical method of teaching, keeping in mind the grammar stage of learning and centering around Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven Cycle 3. Parent involvement at home is required. ***Parents must attend a Claritas Parent Meeting which will be held at the beginning of August. Please reach out to Julie Cox (bjcoxfam@sbcglobal.net ) or Molly Boatright (mollybfit@gmail.com ) for meeting times and locations. Teacher: Lindsey Duran Elective Classes Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.

4th-grade information One Room Schoolhouse (1st - 4th Grade ) 1st through 4th Grade - One Room Schoolhouse One Room Schoolhouse I’m so excited to welcome your kids and family into our classroom! We’ll be learning together, while each child follows their own weekly lesson plan. This works great for siblings as some of the lessons will be the same. One of the wonderful things about a multi-age class is how it naturally builds confidence, teamwork, and lowers stress. I loved this style of teaching with my own kids. Our class focuses on learning through play, bringing nature inside the classroom, exploring, experiments and hands-on activities. We’ll have dramatic play centers that change throughout the year, and arts and crafts will be part of many lessons. I love teaching this way because kids never get bored but while still having a daily routine. I truly believe kids need to play and move so we do several short lessons and several play short times every day. My hope is that every child looks forward to coming to class and develops a lifelong love of learning. Math - We use Abeka Math, a traditional, spiral curriculum that introduces concepts simply and builds on them each year, with plenty of review to help kids really understand. Aspire Academy uses this program, so it also makes transitions easier if needed. Most weeks, we’ll do lessons in class and workbook practice at home. I also include math games and activities to keep it fun and engaging. The link to order the right math book for your child will be provided. Language Arts and Reading - In class, we use Language Lessons for Today. These are short, interactive lessons covering oral and written composition, picture study, poetry memorization, copywork, dictation, literature, narration, and dictionary skills. This curriculum is great for me to use in a group for the entire class. We also use Masterbooks’ Language Lessons for a Living Education, which blends stories, poems, Scripture, copywork, narration, and hands-on activities to help kids build strong reading, writing, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting skills. After researching many programs, this felt like the best fit for our class. The link to order will be provided. Reading Books will be chosen based on each child’s level and interests. We have a wide variety of genres, especially for older kids. I will encourage a variety or books this year for them to pick from to read. Upper levels will have assignments to build comprehension, while younger ones will focus on phonics and foundational reading skills. My goal is to help every child grow in confidence and develop a love of reading. We will also be reading chapter books in class I love this time and so do they. Their brains relax and they use their imagination as they listen to the story. All needed books and worksheets will be provided. History & Science - This is where the fun really begins! I use a variety of curriculums for history and science, we will be learning together. I loved teaching my own kids this way because it simplified things while making the learning creative and hands-on. Don’t worry—if your child takes this class again, the content will always be different. As there is so much we can cover. History won’t be boring here! We’ll become actors, artists, builders, and explorers. We’ll do cooking projects and hear amazing stories and biographies. We cover a wide range of topics—from Native Americans, explorers, and Pilgrims to American wars, government, holidays, national parks, geography, and more. Science is a favorite because kids are naturally curious and always asking “why?” Together, we’ll explore life science (plants, animals, the human body), earth and space science (weather, seasons, planets, natural disasters), and physical science (matter, energy, machines, motion). All history and science materials are included in the supply fee, and I’ll send home project ideas and worksheets for days you learn at home. Handwriting- Handwriting Without Tears this will be optional and done at home but can be included in your daily lessons for home days. Typically, kids complete one book per year. Links for ordering will be provided. I’m looking forward to another wonderful school year and can’t wait to get started! As always, feel free to reach out to me on the BAND app with any questions—I’m happy to chat and help however I can. I’m excited to work alongside your family to make this a fun and successful year! —Amy Mullet Class Offered Both Days Teacher:Amy Mullet To download the PDF Schedule of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: Core Classes Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required. This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday. $75 Supply Fee for the school year paid directly to the tutor Additional supplies: School supply box Folder with pockets Basic Clipboard Package of Pencils 24 ct. box of crayons Box of washable markers Box of Colored Pencils Ruler Scissors Glue sticks 1 bottle Elmer’s Glue (liquid) 1 package of index cards 1 package of sharpies or expo markers Here is a placement guide which may help. I can accommodate 1st-4th level in this class - LINK Links for additional curriculum will be shared on our class BAND later in June Elective Classes Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.

3rd-grade information Maples (3rd Grade) Core Classes We are a classroom that uses ABEKA curriculum as a core curriculum and incorporate hands on- learning, experiments, public speaking, arts and living books in the classroom. We celebrate theme months like Read Across America, Poetry month, Johnny Apple Seed, President’s birthdays, student birthdays and more. Whole Brain Teaching method is used to recognize students for individual progress and improvement. The topics presented in the ABEKA curriculum are introduced in class and additional work pages are completed at home under the supervision of the parent. Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required. This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday. Aspire provides History, Science, Math quizzes and Readers for a rental fee of $60. $40 Supply Fee for the school year paid directly to the Tutor - includes science experiment supplies, history enrichment, math manipulatives, book binding, art, music, baking supplies and a New CursiveLogic Handwriting book and new Math Mission book for multiplication boot camp. Each class has a supply list, but you will also need these supplies: Notebook paper Plastic folders (5) with pocket and prongs, one each of these colors for colored coded classes ( orange -Science, blue- history, red -Spelling, writing and language) and add 20 sheets of notebook paper. You may label the folders. Colored folders are required. Graph grid paper in book form -½ inch squares, large 8.5x11 (please be sure to get the ½ inch bounded form not loose leaf) 25 + pages. Nose Tissues Creative Supplies 6 sharpened pencils 1 glue sticks child-size scissors - those best for your student 1 of each - fine line or broad line expo marker - any color each in set of 6 or 12 colored pencils , narrow-line colored markers, crayons small pencil sharpener pink eraser or vinyl eraser 1 permanent black markers Basic colors or pre-boxed sets of Crayons are optional transparent tape - optional Medium size pencil box or bag that will hold all the creative art supplies **Supplies will be kept in their desk and stored in the classroom during the year. Label ALL supplies with student’s name, even pencils. Language & Writing ABEKA Language 3 - is used in class and at home with up to 5 lessons per week assigned. Classroom time will enrich, expand upon, and introduce some concepts covered in the Language 3 work-text. The eight parts of speech and mechanics of writing with emphasis on capitalization, punctuation, and writing skills will be explored. Writing activities include organizing ideas, summarizing, paragraphs, book report, oral presentations, and history research paper. Cursive Handwriting CursiveLogic Handwriting book will be used in the classroom on a daily basis. This new method of teaching cursive will have your student writing cursive from the first day of class. These lessons will reinforce good handwriting habits and establishes a consistent, legible writing style. Classroom instruction practices include copying poems, paragraphs, Bible verses, and writing personal compositions. The student will work towards mastery of cursive writing skills. When outside writing assignments are assigned, they will be under your supervision and your encouragement will add to their success and joy of writing. Prerequisite: Student can write their alphabet from memory, correctly placed on writing paper, using correct posture and pencil form to the best of their ability. Parent and student should commit to work together to complete assigned work each week for language and handwriting. Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades for both classes will be managed by the parent. Supplies: Abeka Workbook - Purchase Link Handwriting Workbook - CursiveLogic Handwriting book is included in your supply fee for ease and to save you money. Class Offered Both Days Teacher: Candy Matheny Math Abeka Arithmetic 3 class will promote learning creativity and presentation of different approaches to mastering 1,2, and 3-digit multiplication and 1 and 2- digit division problems. Students will apply arithmetic concepts to everyday situations through word problems, measurement conversions, cooking, lap booking, games, manipulatives, and literature. In second semester they begin to work with fractions learning to reduce, add, and subtract these parts of a whole. They will learn to read and use a tape measure with hands on activities and building projects. Math concepts will be introduced, expanded upon, or practiced in the classroom. With parent help and direction students will complete up to 5-6, two-page math lessons per week. Optional grade collection, recording and year end grades will be managed by parent. Supplies: Workbook - Purchase Link Class Offered Both Days Teacher: Candy Matheny Reading & Spelling Abeka 3rd Grade Reading What an exciting and growing year in reading! This year’s reading includes simplified versions of novels, chapter books and Abeka readers. It is also time for increased emphasis on reading speed and comprehension. Spelling: Equip your child with hundreds of words that he can confidently spell correctly. Spelling and Poetry 3 gives your child 34 spelling lists complete with vocabulary words, definitions, and implementation exercises. Eight poems are also included in this textbook to help your child appreciate the beauty of language and the literary value of poetry. This course will help your child recognize challenging words and appreciate language. There will also be a focus of learning the Dolch 100 sight words list. Prerequisite: Student is able to read Fry sight word lists #101-200 Helpful link: https://sightwords.com/pdfs/word_lists/fry_2nd_100.pdf Supplies: Abeka Spelling & Poetry 3 - Purchase Link HERE Abeka Reading Comprehension Skill Sheets - Purchase Link HERE Class Offered Both Days Teacher: Candy Matheny Science / History First Semester is Science Abeka Exploring God’s World Show your child the hand of God in His Creation of man and man’s environment through Exploring God’s World. Studies the senses of the human body, the process of photosynthesis, the classifications of animals, the characteristics of different climates, and more. Experiment with fun “Something to Try” exercises throughout the book that calls your child to practice what he’s learning. Second Semester is History Abeka Our American Heritage From Christopher Columbus to Martin Luther King, Jr., give your child a chronological understanding of great leaders in American history. With 22 biographical excerpts of Presidents, generals, preachers, pioneers, and more, your child can observe the character-building qualities of these leaders. Finish off the semester with individual projects that include visual and oral presentations. Special Class Project: With this teacher-led project, students produce a finished research report and a national monuments book. Students will research a famous person of their choice from their history book. The skills included in this project will pull from all our core subjects: writing, language, handwriting, spelling, comprehension, and personal art and design. This project is worked on throughout the year and culminates in their personal bound book containing their portfolio. The project concludes with a visual and oral presentation in the spring. Supplies: Aspire provides History and Science books and Literature readers through their book rental program. You do not need to purchase history or science books. Map studies Workbook - Purchase Link HERE Class Offered Both Days Teacher: Candy Matheny To download the PDF Schedule of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: Elective Classes Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.

Claritas Classical Redbuds (1st Grade ) To download the PDF Schedule of CORE & ELECTIVE CLASSES please click this link: Claritas Core Classes Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays. Attendance on both days is required. This class is 8:30 to 12:30 on Monday & Wednesday. $75 Supply Fee for the school year. Supply fees will be paid directly to Teachers. Required Curriculum List: Claritas/CrossSeven Memory Work, Cycle 3, https://www.crossseven.org/cycle-3-videos/ ($14.99 per month OR a one-year subscription for $149.99) Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Blue Book COMPLETE Reading Program, 1st Grade Skills 3rd Edition ($110, which includes a Teacher Book, a Student Activity Book, 28 readers, and a materials packet). (https://commonsensepress.com/product/blue-book-reading-program-1st-grade-skills-3rd-edition/) A Reason for Handwriting, Level A, ($23.95) (https://areasonfor.com/products/handwriting-level-a-student-worktext) Song School Latin, Book 1 mp3 songs download, Purchase is OPTIONAL, but might be helpful to have the songs to go with each chapter/set of vocab words, ($11.95) https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/song-school-latin/products/song-school-latin-book-1-songs Saxon Math 1 Student Workbook/Fact Cards SET ($58.50) https://www.rainbowresource.com/001523.html Soprano recorder and case - any color ($7.29) https://www.amazon.com/Farcaya-Soprano-Recorder-Instrument-Beginners/dp/B0D91KVTZ4?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1 History: no purchase Science: no purchase **For Claritas Curriculum purchases, use code ASPIRE20 for 20% off! Student supplies to purchase(these will be community supplies, so please do not put your name on anything except the folders): 2 Pocket folders (the plastic ones that do not tear) 6 Pencils 24 ct. box of crayons 10 ct. box of washable markers Scissors 2 Glue sticks 1 small bottle Elmer’s glue (liquid) 2 containers of playdough, any color Crayola brand watercolors (please get the one with 16 colors) 1 box of zip top baggies (any size: gallon, quart, sandwich, or snack) Claritas Classical Memory Program Taking a classical approach which focuses on the grammar stage of the trivium, the foundation of this class is the Claritas Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven Cycle 3 (The Dutch Revolt through the California Gold Rush). The Memory Work Guide/CrossSeven covers 28 separate grammar pegs for the following subjects: Hymns, Scripture, English Grammar, Latin, Math, History, Geography, Timeline, and Science. Each week the students will memorize the grammar peg for each of the subjects for that week. New memory work will be introduced on Mondays and reviewed on Wednesdays. Students will be expected to work on the Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven at home on non-class days. The following core subjects will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays with homework required on the other days of the week: Language Arts (spelling, reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, penmanship, phonics, literature, and Latin), Math, History, Science, Art, and Music. These courses will follow a classical method of teaching, keeping in mind the grammar stage of learning and centering around Claritas Memory Work/CrossSeven Cycle 3. Parent involvement at home is required. ***Parents must attend a Claritas Parent Meeting which will be held at the beginning of August. Please reach out to Julie Cox (bjcoxfam@sbcglobal.net ) for meeting times and locations. Teacher: Sara James Elective Classes Please follow this LINK to the Elementary Electives offered 5th & 6th hours.

Meet Our Volunteer Staff Aspire Academy Campus Administration runs on volunteer time! We are so grateful to all our staff and administration that make this campus experience possible for our Tutors, Students and Families! Our staff works to encourage, equip, and support each family and their unique needs. We are excited to be a part of your team! ~ click HERE to meet our Tutor Faculty ~ Academy Program Director Karen Cuellar Academy Department Chair Jamie Mallard Academy Department Chair Amanda Worley Academy Department Chair Julie Sica Academy Department Chair Julia Criner Academy Department Chair Jessica Flam

Meet Our Tutor Faculty Aspire Academy has been blessed with Tutors who are passionate about partnering with our families and helping to provide the individual needs each family has. While they are professionals with a plethora of knowledge in their fields, at Aspire Academy YOU are still the official Teacher and Record Keeper of your family. Our staff works to encourage, equip, and support each family and their unique needs. We are excited to be a part of your team! ~ click HERE to meet our Volunteer Staff and Admin ~ I am excited to begin my 4th year teaching at Aspire. I was a public school teacher for 10 years before starting our homeschool journey. I love teaching, and specifically watching kids learn to read. I have been married for 19 years and we have 3 children that also attend Aspire, Gabby 16, Jay 11, and Gwen 8. Katie Acuna Hi! My name is Amber Andrews, and I am teaching the Montessori Class at Aspire Academy this coming up school year. I grew up in Rowlett TX, and graduated from Rowlett High School in 2001. In 2003, I was an assistant teacher at a Montessori school in Frisco, TX and taught ages 3-6. After one year of assisting, I was offered a scholarship to take the training to become AMS certified, and received my American Montessori Society certification in 2004. I love teaching, and creating new lessons. I married my wonderful husband James in 2007, and we were blessed with our first little girl, Autumn in 2013, and our second little girl, Skylar in 2017. We enjoy spending time together, visiting new places and spending time with family. Amber Andrews Holly Andrews has been homeschooling since 2006 and wears many hats - wife, mother, mentor, and faithful co-laborer in ministry. She has been married to Brad since 1999 and together they have raised a vibrant family of nine children and gained two sons-in-law along the way: Cooper; Margo and her husband Gabe; Sloan and her husband Will; Everett; Blythe; Owen; Paige; Asher; and Reese. Originally from Versailles, Missouri, Holly is a 2000 graduate of Missouri Baptist University, where she earned a B.A. in Communications. In 2010, she and Brad moved to Tulsa from St. Louis to plant Mercyview, following a three-year church planting internship. Holly brings wisdom forged in the depths of real-life shaped by years of mothering, homeschooling, and helping establish a local church from the ground up. Her life reflects a deep commitment to Christ, the church, and the high calling of raising the next generation in truth and grace. Holly Andrews Molly is joining the Claritas Classical team this year as the Fourth Grade Tutor. She is looking forward to combining her love of math and Latin into the classical program. She has taught for 19 years, and while most of her experience is in the dance studio, she is excited to be able to develop deeper relationships and support her students more with having an elementary core block. Molly began dancing at age 7, and hasn’t stopped since! She began teaching while in high school, and has since taught in studios in PA, MD, TX and now Oklahoma. While here, she also found a passion for coaching Pom. Her favorite style of dance is jazz. Molly’s favorite thing about teaching is when it all “clicks”, and seeing the students joy when they master a new skill. You can find Molly hanging with her family (Jillian, Erin, Crew & husband Caleb) or watching her students perform, especially at Blazer Home Games. Molly is thrilled to lead and grow the Aspire Dance & Pom program, having almost tripled the program last year. Molly Boatright Brad is Pastor of Good News Church and has been serving in ministry since 1998. He has a MA in Ministry Leadership and BA in Church music. He has the heart of a teacher and a great passion for helping students grow in their faith. Brad is skilled in voice, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard. Brad is married to Julie and together they have three children who have been in Aspire since 2016. Brad Brooks Hello! My name is Katie Calhoun. Through God’s great goodness and grace, our family found Aspire and joined this wonderful community in August 2022. To say that Aspire has changed our lives for the better in a deep and profound way is an understatement. Starting Day 1, I put my energy, excitement, and heart into all things Aspire. I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in a number of groups, teach at Discovery, substitute teach for many teachers at Academy, and beginning the 2024/2025 school year, I had the great joy of teaching my own classes at Academy. I’ve been in some form of education my whole life. The setting has changed over the years and has included teaching pre-k/kindergarten curriculum to children as a nanny in college, leading small groups with elementary kids in church, being a lead educator and speaker at a monthly business women’s networking group that I launched with a team, educating my health insurance clients and life insurance clients regarding their options for a great path forward, along with training insurance agents in product knowledge, sales, leadership, and agency development at our family’s local insurance agency. Some of the most rewarding times in my life have always been working with children, whether it was when I was babysitting as a teenager and young adult, or leading small groups at church or having a positive impact on the friends of my kids. If I have the privilege to teach your child, I can promise you that he or she will feel loved, valued, have fun, and learn a lot. I give my all each class day and make sure your monetary investment in your child’s education is maximized. Here’s to a great year! Katie Calhoun Sheldon Clark has been teaching in the Tulsa/Owasso area for 16 years. He began playing guitar at age 8 and has been playing with local bands, solo at weddings and special occasions, and for the last 14 years with an acoustic duo playing one to three shows a week. Sheldon also gives private lessons at home and in Owasso with Foyil Music Studio. He has been teaching group lessons for Heartland and The Group homeschool co-ops for the last 8 years. At the beginning of 2019 he also began work at The School of Rock were he is the lead show director. Sheldon Clark sheldonclark2001@yahoo.com (918)260-3244 Sheldon Clark Hello, my name is Julie Cox. I have been involved in homeschooling for 25 years. My husband and I have 4 children whom we homeschooled from K-12th grade. Our youngest child graduated in 2020, ending our 20 years of homeschooling; however, I have continued to stay involved in the homeschooling arena as I have a heart to help homeschooling moms/kids/families. I received my bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood from John Brown University in 1994. Over the past 30 years, I have had a variety of opportunities to teach a wide range of ages and subjects from 2 year olds through 12th graders as a preschool teacher, a Classical Conversations Foundations and Essentials tutor and Challenge director, and a volunteer in several homeschooling co-ops. Outside of the classroom, I enjoying spending time with my family, reading good literature, having coffee with friends, and being a grandma to 5 adorable, sweet granddaughters! Julie Cox Born and raised in Tulsa, I graduated from Owasso High School before going on to Oklahoma State University where I earned a B.S. in Computer Science. From there, I was fortunate enough to receive a CyberCorps scholarship to attend Tulsa University where I earned an M.S. in Computer Science with a focus in Computer Security and Forensics. I previously taught courses in Information Technology at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Currently, I work in Application Security, Architecture and Governance in the energy sector while periodically teaching graduate level application development courses at Tulsa University. I love teaching students how to learn and challenging them to think critically. The “a-ha!” expression they get is priceless. I moonlight as I.T. technical support for friends, family, friends of family, family of friends, extended family, extended family of friends, et cetera, ad infinitum, ad astra. I.T. is defined as anything that uses electricity. My family consists of wife Nicole and three children: Micah, Joseph and Emmy. Don’t look, but they are probably sneaking up on you now. Fluffernutter the Tarantula is effectively mine. I only sometimes use the Oxford comma, just to keep people on their toes. My favorite colour is the one out of space. David Crandell Hola! I am originally from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. Over thirty years ago, my husband and I lived in Tulsa for a brief period before returning to Puerto Rico, but seven years ago we felt led by the Lord to come back to Tulsa with our children. We have been involved in ministry most of our lives, I have worked as a teacher and director of the children's ministry at our church and are currently doing homeschool with our three children. Karen Crespo Melissa has an extensive professional and educational background in early childhood development. It is not just a job but a passion of hers to provide a safe, fun & loving environment for young children to learn and grow in a way that meets their own individual needs. She has been a teenager working in the baby room of a daycare, a nanny, a daycare owner & operator for several years, a children's ministry leader. She became a mom in 1999 and an Aspire Member in 2016. She is often enrolling in college courses pertaining to early childhood education as a way to ensure that she is up to date in her area of interest and expertise. Melissa enjoys spending her down-time with her husband who she is very proud to also name as her best friend! They enjoy wine-tastings, watching movies or documentaries, cooking, playing board games with the kids and being outside as much as possible. Melissa F. Davis Bio Kayla DeMoss Hi! I’m Lindsey Duran, and I’m excited to be joining the Claritas Classical team this year! I’m a mom of three and have been married for 18 years. I’m thrilled to be part of the Aspire community. I bring a fun, upbeat energy to learning and love creating a positive and engaging environment, drawing from my many years in the classroom. I hold a bachelor’s degree in elementary education with dual certification to teach Pre-K through 6th grade. I’ve always homeschooled my kids and am passionate about supporting families on their homeschool journey! Lindsey Duran I grew up in Picher, OK and graduated from Picher-Cardin High School. I attended NEO in Miami, before transferring to NSU in Tahlequah, where I earned my B.A. in Education (Speech Language Pathology and Learning Disabilities). I later returned to NSU earning my M. Ed in Special Education and School Administration. I have completed registry training in Autism, Other Health Impairments and Traumatic Brain Injury. After 36 years of teaching in public education, I recently retired. Kevin and I have one son, Skylar. When we aren't watching Skylar play his guitar, we enjoy going to car shows or cruising in Kevin's classic car. My passion has always been working with special needs children. I try to live by my favorite quote, "If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we teach the way they learn." Dana Eakle Hello, my name is Tammy Eggers, and I am excited to be teaching at Aspire again this year! I have a heart for kids with Special Needs and Learning Disabilities, and I spent several years at Bixby Schools working with amazing kids that fall into that category and at-risk kids. I left Bixby to homeschool our youngest and am so thankful for groups like Aspire that allow our daughter to still be in a “school” setting and allow me to learn and share with other homeschool parents through Faith-based learning. God presented his plan for us to be able to homeschool, and it's been a fantastic ride so far. My husband, Eric, and I are a blended family of his three girls and my three girls. (And four grandsons!) They range from age 34 to 15, and our oldest and youngest (our bookends) are adopted. We live in Broken Arrow with our youngest daughter, Alexis, our five adopted dogs, and two crazy cats. One of our girls lives in OKC, while the other five live in the Tulsa area. Tammy Eggers Bio Kasey Espinoza Hello! My name is Angela Fallis and I am the Beauty Basic teacher here at Aspire Academy. This will be by 2nd year teaching. I have a passion teaching the world of cosmetology. I have been married to my husband for 19 years and we have 3 boys that we homeschool. I have been a licensed Cosmetologist for 20 years. I love all things beauty! I look forward to teaching your students this year! Angela Fallis Bio Julie Fausett Samantha Floyd is a homeschooling mom of 14 years. She met Matt, her husband of over 20 years, at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries at Northeastern State University. Together they have four beautiful daughters: Natalie-18, Brook-16, Rylan-14, and Lauren-10. Samantha has a passion for all things grammar, spelling, and language arts! In her spare time, she greatly enjoys watching her daughters play sports, coaching basketball or volleyball, reading, and playing games with her family. She has served in many different capacities at Aspire, but genuinely enjoys her role as tutor at Aspire Academy the most! Samantha Floyd I have played violin professionally in Tulsa for 20 years. Homeshooled our 4 children. I love reading and learning, history and our two acres in Sand Springs where we try to garden and keep chickens, dogs and horses. As a violin teacher I pay attention to the hand position and try to build up the technique of playing the violin. Elana Gavrilov My name is Sarah Gollotte and I live with my architect husband and three kids on a family farm in Rogers County. We moved to Oklahoma from Atlanta, GA 8 years ago to be the 4th generation living on our family land. I have had a passion for education and teaching from a young age and received my elementary education degree from Oral Roberts University. I also have an MBA with a focus in non-profit management. I have 15 years of homeschooling and teaching experience, which includes teaching elementary and middle school co-op classes and teaching 4th grade public school. When I am not teaching or homeschooling, my hobbies include gardening, my mini horses, and traveling with my kids (we are trying to see all 50 states!). I am excited to be tutoring at Aspire Academy. Sarah Gollotte I live on the edge of Broken Arrow with my husband and two boys. I love the outdoors, especially hiking, biking, and traveling with my family. I attended Baptist Bible College and TCC. I have an associate in Child Development and Biblical studies. I love learning about the world God created!! Rachel Harvey Ruthetta Henderson has taught elementary grades in private schools across the Tulsa Metro Area for over 20 years. She has also spent 7 years as a Reading Specialist for Tulsa Public Schools. She retired in 2014, but then returned to teaching and joined Aspire Academy in 2018. She is a favorite teacher of our elementary students and parents! Ruthetta was married for 40 years when she lost her precious husband, Dwight, 6 years ago. She spends her free time traveling with friends and visiting her son, daughter-in-law, and 2 sweet grandkids! Ruthetta Henderson Hi! My name is Mary Herold. My husband, Daniel, and I have been married for 18 years and we have 3 girls. This is our 2nd year at Aspire, but we have been homeschooling for several years. The Spanish language has been a part of my life since I was in grade school. I graduated from Metro Christian Academy here in Tulsa, and my sophomore year at OU I spent studying abroad in Lima so I could fully grasp the language and culture of Peru. During these years in Lima, Daniel and I met and were married. We moved to Tulsa and were here 10 years before we returned to Lima with a church planting team. For 8 years we lived in Lima working with and pastoring the church in our neighborhood. In June of 2024, we returned to Tulsa to live. In Tulsa, over the years, I have had different interpreting/translation jobs, we have always spoken Spanish at home, and currently are part of a Spanish speaking church congregation. In Lima, I private tutored, taught as a teacher's aide and sub in an English immersion school, and was part of the worship team and children's and women's ministry team in our neighborhood church. I'm excited to be able to share Spanish and a little about the Peruvian and South American culture with my students this year! Mary Herold I have a Bachelors in Art Education from Oklahoma State University. While I knew I always wanted to eventually be a stay at home mom, I also had a passion for art and teaching since high school. I met my husband, Damion Hing while attending college and we married in 2017. After college, I taught all subjects for 3rd grade my first year in education and then I taught 2nd grade English Language Arts in Tulsa Public Schools. God called me to be a stay at home mom when my daughter was born in early 2020. Later that year, I opened a small business making custom 3D sculpted items and sewn items to help with income while I stayed home with Alexandria and welcomed our son, Manasseh, into our family in 2023. I love being a stay at home mom as I am able to cook for my family, homeschool my children, and find creative ways to help bring income in for my family from home. I am excited to share my passion for sewing, cooking, baking, basic finances, and more this coming school year with students as they learn and grow. Rebecca Hing Bio Megan Hulson Hi! My name is Sara James and I am excited to be a Claritas Classical tutor again this year at Aspire Academy! I met my husband over 20 years ago at Oklahoma Baptist University, where I got my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I taught in public schools for several years until the Lord laid homeschooling on our hearts, and that has been my main focus ever since! I have been teaching our kids at home for 17 years now, and our oldest has graduated and is now proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps! I love homeschooling and the flexibility that comes with it! I also enjoy cooking, going on vacations with my family, and learning new homemaking skills to serve my family and church. I am looking forward to another fun year of learning together at Aspire Academy! Sara James Hi, my name is Samantha Jones, I am a Certified Natural Health Professional and Certified Bioenergetic Practitioner. After graduating from UCO, I spent 18 years running my own marketing and promotions agency before shifting gears to focus on natural health—a path inspired by my search to support my son’s well-being. I have been married to my husband Ryan for 17 years. We have two wonderful kids, Ansley and Ryland. Our family has been part of the Aspire community for the past 4 years. We love camping, spending time at the lake, traveling, and just getting out to explore whenever we can. Samantha Jones I’m Coach Charlena King. I am a wife, mother and personal trainer, in addition to coaching sports. I have a background in coaching and 10+ years experience in training individuals of all ages. Educating people about safe and effective fitness, nutrition, and healthy living is my passion. Quality of life is the goal. Charlena King Allison Leach has a BS degree in Graphic Design from John Brown University and a MS degree in Mass Communications from Oklahoma State. She spent six years in the product packaging and design industry with Dayspring Greeting Cards and Walmart. While working at Walmart she traveled to China and saw firsthand the effects of communism and believes strongly in teaching our future generation the importance of freedom and liberty. Her career then shifted to teaching at OSU for four years as a Graphic Design assistant professor. Allison chose to leave her career path at OSU five years ago to homeschool her own children because she believes strongly in passing on Christian values to future generations and enjoys helping kids discover their own creative talents. Allison loves the state she grew up in (Oklahoma), and the free country she was born into. She has a passion to educate the next generation to see the value in preserving our land that was founded in “God we Trust.”Her passion and experience in teaching along with her creative skill sets creates an enjoyable and hands-on learning experience for your student. Allison Leach Hello! I am the Claritas Classical 2nd grade teacher at Aspire Academy. I spent half of my childhood in the Woodlands, Texas and the other half in Verdigris/Tulsa. I attended Oklahoma Christian University, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. I worked in the nursing field for 10 years, and have spent the last 6 as a stay-at-home-mom. I have homeschooled my own children for the past 9 years, with the first 7 being a part of a Classical Conversations community. This will be our 3rd year at Aspire Academy, and my 2nd year teaching the 2nd grade class! My husband David and I have been married 18 years and have 4 children who attend Academy as well. Outside of school our family is very involved with our church, American Heritage Girls, Trail Life, theater, various sports and a couple small businesses. We have felt truly blessed by this community and I am so looking forward to this next school-year and the adventures it will bring! Erin Lee I'm Taylor Lesher, and I am a recently married Fayetteville, Arkansas transfer. I hold a bachelor’s in Art and Illustration from John Brown University, where I was honored as Illustrator of the Year in 2020. I went on to work in graphic design post-graduation, however, I taught part-time for homeschool groups while working on my degree. At the beginning of 2025, I returned to teaching and offered art lessons to families of Faithful Heritage Homeschool Co-op. As a teacher, I love seeing my students develop technical skills, gain confidence in their abilities, and cultivate an appreciation for art and its impact on the world. In my free time, I enjoy learning about history, traveling, spending time with family, and, of course, pursuing art! Taylor Lesher Jeanette Lord is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, with a BA in Oral Communications. She homeschooled her step-daughter through the high school years and her youngest for all school years. Her family moved from Oklahoma City to Broken Arrow in 2014. She has previously led homeschool elementary and junior high co-op classes in art, geography, novel writing, and government, along with high school classes in ancient history, American history, American literature and Christian literature. Jeanette also taught AWANA counsel time for 5 years. GA’s for 3 years, and has led numerous ladies Bible studies. Along with teaching, her hobbies include sewing, scrapbooking, hiking and spending time with family and friends. Her newest addition to her family, a smooth collie/greyhound/lab male dog, gets her outside for walks and playing ball. Jeanette Lord I have lived a majority of my life in Texas and Oklahoma, and have lived in Tulsa longer than I've lived anywhere else. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from OSU which is where I met my wonderful husband. We have 3 kids that I have homeschooled from the beginning. They have three very different learning styles which has taught me a lot about creative teaching styles. I am a big believer that learning should be fun! When I'm not teaching, I am volunteering. I do a lot with my church's preschool and children's programs, as well as volunteering with activities my kids are involved in. Beth Martin Hello, my name is Samantha Martinez! I am certified in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University and I have a masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. I have always had a passion for teaching and working with kids. I was a public school teacher for four years before coming to Aspire. My husband Ty and I have been married five years and have a baby girl named Berkley. We have two fur babies, Minnie and Prada. We love going to the lake, golfing, camping, and spending time as a family. Samantha Martinez We arrived in Tulsa in 1980 and have been here ever since. I graduated from Kansas University and fell in love with being a teacher. I love teaching and helping children explore the world and find learning can be fun. I want them to see how important they are and that God’s good thoughts towards them are like the sand grains on a beach, to many to be numbered. We homeschooled our 4 children through high school. During those homeschool years I started and ran Tulsa Academic Co-op, a cooperative of over 200 students for k-12 grades. I am a founding board member of the NOAH Jaguars homeschool sports. I have substituted as public-school teacher and had a long-term para position in special education and worked as a senior caregiver. I currently partner with Go Global travel as a travel guide for homeschool students and their family. I also organize domestic travel for senior adults. Exploring life and the world through learning, teaching, and traveling are always fun. God has place me in a perfect place here at Aspire for me to serve you and your children as a third-grade core teacher. Candy Matheny Hi, I am Amy Mullet and I am so exited to be teaching at Aspire Academy this year. This is my families third year at Aspire but our 8th year to homeschool. We love the freedom that we have gained through homeschooling and the wonderful friendships we have found at Aspire. I grew up in Ft.Gibson, OK but have called the Owasso area home for the last 10 years. I have 3 kids who are 17, 13 and 12 and attend Aspire. They are all involved in sports and while it keeps me busy I absolutely love it. I enjoy being outside as much as I can in the summer with lots of pool days, hiking in the fall and movie nights in the winter. We travel as much as we can and love to explore new places. We love our pets and have cats, dogs and even a snake. We attend Collinsville Baptist Tabernacle where my kids are now all in youth group! I have taught classes at our previous co-op and have experience with all ages. I love to help kids learn by being creative. While I love books and reading I think we can also teach hands on through art, games, discussion, culinary, and experiments. So while we will have bookwork we will also have lots of other ways we are leaning all year depending on the age and class. I look forward to a wonderful school year and can’t wait to meet your kids! Amy Mullet My name is Sarah Mullins. Broken Arrow has been my hometown my entire life. I graduated from Oral Roberts University with elementary and early childhood certifications. The past 14 years, I have taught 1st, 2nd, and 4th grades at Broken Arrow Public Schools. My husband Kyle and I have a son, Preston, and a German Shepherd/Lab mix named Kistler. My husband is an avid fisherman so most of our free time is spent bass fishing! Kistler loves to go with us! We also love all things outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Sarah Mullins Roger Nimmo taught High School Science for 21 years. He taught AP Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science, General Science, and Anatomy/Physiology. He has a passion for this topic and has spent about 4,000 hours studying the evidence for and against the Theory of Evolution. Mr. Nimmo believes everyone who takes this class will increase their faith in God and His Word. The knowledge they gain will keep them from the unbelief they might pick up from the secular education they receive from the world. Roger Nimmo Rachel Pogue is a native Tulsan who earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Oral Roberts University. Her career in both private and public education spans two decades. She has taught a variety of students, ranging from elementary to both junior high and high school. She has also taught adult English language learners and fellow professional educators. Rachel has held administrative roles as a district-level trainer and elementary assistant principal. She has spent the last few years as the primary educator for her family and is delighted to expand her homeschool offerings to other families as an Aspire tutor! Rachel has a passion for Jesus and for educating the whole person in spirit, mind, and body. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs chapter one encourages us in this: “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance… the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” These principles serve as the foundation for Rachel’s approach to tutoring – she’s excited to work with your students! Rachel Pogue Jennifer's Bio Jennifer Poteet Guten Tag! My name is Frau Ulrike, and I'm thrilled to join Aspire as the German Teacher this coming school year. In the last twenty years, I founded/directed a homeschooling support organization in Pennsylvania, recently retired as a paraprofessional at Jenks Public Schools, provide private tutoring, and am the Kinderdeutsch teacher at the German-American Society in Tulsa. With German being the largest American ethnic group and the language being the most widely-spoken in Europe, I look forward to teaching German culture, grammar, and conversation. Ulrike Ralston Hello! I will begin my 3rd year at Aspire Academy and this year I will be teaching Beginner Spanish. I was raised in Northern New Mexico, where my mother's parents were born and raised. This has given me a Spanish background and allowed me to take Spanish classes all through school. I have been married for almost 13 years and am a mother to two young girls. I graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Relations. I have experience with all levels of government! I worked for the City of Tulsa for 15 years, 13 of which were as a Tulsa Police Officer. I retired to focus on homeschooling, homemaking, and starting my own business. I am looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year! Sandy Roy My name is Carrie Russell. I am originally from Southern California where I worked as a paramedic in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. I also volunteered on the helicopter team for search and rescue. After having my first child in 2006, I relocated to Oklahoma to pursue a career as a registered nurse. Carrie Russell I am a teacher turned homeschool mom. This is my first year Teaching at Aspire and I am beyond excited. I can’t imagine homeschooling without Aspire. I pray that I can be the blessing that my daughter’s teachers have been to me. I have been teaching professionally for over ten years. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Middle School Mathematics Education and I am certified in grades 5-12. I have been working with children since I can remember. From Sunday school and scouts to mathematics and chemistry. No matter what I am teaching I love that “ah-ha moment”, when a student finally gets what they thought they couldn’t do. Leah Satterfield My name is Amy Shipman. I have been a home-schooling mama for 10 years. My husband of 27 years and I have 5 kids and 2 grands (+1 in Oct ’25) ranging in age from toddler to parenting adult. I am an Aspire tutor/Homeschool mom by day and Registered Nurse/Paramedic by night. I believe creating life-long learners is as simple as making the learning process FUN! Things I love: Jesus - my people - watching the light bulb come on when someone understands something! Things I like: coffee – tea – candy - summertime in a sun dress - learning something new – organizing - good conversation - having read a book. Favorite subjects: Science, Grammar, Communication. Amy Shipman Michigan born Tulsa raised. My greatest gratitude is for my family. My wife Ali, son Timothy, and daughter Tamzin. Being a parent has been the most rewarding and transformative adventure. I was in theater and performing arts from early elementary through high school. Younger Kameron would be surprised by this, but I am very thankful to my mother for forcing me in Theater Arts summer programs instead of playing video games all summer. The performing arts have helped me in every aspect of my life. It helps give you quick thinking, confidence, team work, and a myriad of other life skills. Kameron Smith My name is Sue Stenberg, and this will be my 4th year teaching at Aspire. I am a “retired” homeschool mom – we taught 4 of our 5 children for 15 years, graduating all of them from our school, Anderslokken Christian Academy, between 2000-2010. I have also homeschooled two of my grandchildren for three years. Some folks might know me from BiblioMania – I took it over from the founder in 1998. I attended the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa and majored in instrumental music education. I completed my Bachelor of Music Education in 1979, and taught music in Iowa for several years before we moved to Ohio. I have taught in Sunday School in our churches from 1980 on until just a few years ago – mostly in newborn to 5 years old. From 1984 on, I was a fulltime mom, raising our 5 children. We moved to Tulsa in 1987. In 1995, our eldest daughter requested that we homeschool her, our second daughter added to that request, and that was the beginning of our homeschool journey. Over the years, I have found that I LOVE teaching history, government, worldviews, and Bible. I have taught citizenship classes in Boy Scouts, and have served as a merit badge counselor, merit badge coordinator, and secretary in multiple Boy Scout troops in the area. My husband and I have also played our instruments (trumpet & French horn for Andy, flute and piccolo for me) in every church we have attended – including Eastwood Baptist – since 1979. When there is a bit of spare time, I love to do genealogy, read, sew, knit, crochet, and do embroidery. My favorite is Norwegian Hardanger, but I love all forms of needlework. Sue Stenberg I am married with two children, and we all live on a farm in Claremore. I am a lifelong student and have taught various subjects from a young age. I Taught my own martial arts class when I was 15 years of age. I have been a student of multiple styles in the martial arts over the years. I hold advanced rank in several styles. I have studied with many excellent instructors and teachers. I try to pass on this honorable tradition with my own students. I am an Oklahoma native, from the Claremore area. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree for graphic design in 99 from NSU. I worked as a artist in multiple disciplines. Ceramics, metals, plastics, blown glass, wood, and mixed mediums. I have had many occupations and apprenticeships over the years. I have worked as a teacher, museum preparator, welder, carpenter, graphic designer, glass blower, and many other things I just wanted to learn to do. I try to bring all these experiences to the students I work with and let them know that all skills are valuable, and many are parallel. We never know what adventure will be waiting for us when we set our feet on the path to education! My goal is to bless the young people with patience and guidance I was so graciously and lovingly provided. Andrew Storie Hi, I’m Meg Sutton! Born and raised in Oklahoma, I’ve always had a passion for learning, adventure, and holistic health. I earned my degree in Marketing with a minor in Spanish from the University of Oklahoma and even spent six months studying abroad in Spain—where I fell in love with the culture, language, and, of course, the food! I met my husband, Michael, at a young age and have been very fortunate to share many years of fun and laughter with him. After marrying and raising three talented kiddos, I followed my passion for natural wellness and became certified in Natural Health with naturopathic training. Now, I work at MeehanMD/MINDSETkids, a functional medicine clinic, specializing in holistic care for kids and adults, as well as cancer care. I also run my own natural health product business, Green Bee Health, where I provide non-toxic, healing remedies to support overall wellness. When I was younger, I loved playing sports, and as my kids came along, I shifted that passion into coaching soccer, where I got to encourage and teach kids both on and off the field. In my (rare) free time, I enjoy foraging in nature, reading, learning about all things health, watching movies, exploring different cultures, trying foods from around the world, and going on adventures with my family. Anytime I can be around family and friends, I am there—I’m always up for making memories! Megan Sutton My name is Michael Sutton. I have lived in Oklahoma all of my life. I graduated from Glenpool High School and received my Bachelor’s in Art for Journalism from Oklahoma State University. In my distant past I worked at Ackerman McQueen in their commercial production department where we produced commercials for Six Flags, LeapFrog educational toys, and Oklahoma Tourism. Later I transitioned to Energy News Live, a branded internet new broadcast focused on energy news, and stock market information. Later I was employed at Winner Communications, where I worked closely with non-traditional sports (soccer, bowling, horse racing, rodeo/ bull riding, outdoor programming) on the ESPN family of networks. Currently I am the replay operator for Lucas Oil Racing Television, covering ARCA, Late Model Dirt, ASCS, and POWERi open wheel sprint race cars. I run camera and scorebug for home Oklahoma State University television sports broadcasts. In my free time, I enjoy reading, collecting comic books, photography/ videography, and road trips with my wife and 3 children. I am also and avid podcast listener, and have attempted production of a Twilight Zone, and Golden Girls recap show with my nine-year-old daughter, which after only 1 episode, met rave reviews. We are currently on hiatus due to my cohost’s contract negotiations. Michael Sutton My name is Linda Thornhill. I love being an educator and interacting with the students. I have a B.S. from the University of Tulsa in education K-12. I taught two years in elementary public school. Gave private lessons and homeschooling co-op classes in art. Spent 13 years at Augustine's Christian Academy, a private school. I enjoy travel, photography and developing curriculum. I'm one of the authors of TRISMS Curriculum. You can also find me in my garden. Looking forward to introducing the art class to a fun new medium, watercolor pencils. Linda Thornhill I am a Skiatook native who went to school to be a chemical engineer and drastically changed course to become a chef. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Letters degree, I went on to earn a culinary degree from OSU. I have been married to my Army veteran husband, Chris, for 17 years and we have three children-Grayson, Laurel, and Talia. We were blessed to be stationed in Italy for a few years while in the Army and had the opportunity to travel all around Europe and parts of Africa. When not at school, I am very active at church, particularly with the youth group. My family and I love to be outdoors and spending time together camping. My hobbies include DIY home projects, reading, crocheting, and weightlifting. This is my ninth year homeschooling my three children, and we just finished our second year at Aspire. I am passionate about making good food and teaching others that the kitchen is a fun place to be. I am looking forward to spending time in the kitchen with your students! Kara Wadsworth My name is Jenesa Wheeler. I’ve lived most of my life in Broken Arrow. My husband, Chris and I have 3 grown children, one son and two daughters who are all married. Our son & daughter in law have 2 little girls so we are proud grand parents. Things I enjoy are spending time with my family, having game nights, going on trips, shopping, baking, watching the kids play sports, and volunteering at church. My daughter is a 4th grade teacher for Broken Arrow public schools and I love volunteering in her classroom. My niece and nephews have attended Aspire for several years now. I thought teaching at Aspire would be something I would really enjoy because I love kids. I’m looking forward to this coming school year. Jenesa Wheeler I'm Kristin White. My husband (Michael) and I have been married for 18 years and we have two kids- Adelyn(10) and Owen(9). We have been part of Aspire for the past 3 years and love the school and the community. This past year I was able to help in the Pre-K class and am excited to teach Classical Kindergarten for the upcoming year. We as a family have grown to love the Classical approach and I can't wait to see how well it works for Kindergarteners. In my free time, you will always find me with family in the kitchen or playing backyard volleyball. Kristin White

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