2024-2025 1st and 2nd Grade Class Descriptions

8:00AM – 9:00AM Acting & Storytelling (Theater)

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Larry Davis
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Stories are the manifestation of God’s eternal plan unfolding in real time, which is why storytelling is a beautiful and essential part of life. This class will be devoted to cultivating and sharpening students’ skills to tell stories that will move the heart.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: About 1 hour per week. The only homework will be memorizing lines for scripts.
Teacher Bio:
Larry Davis serves as the Next Generation Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN where he has served for the last 7 years. Larry is a creative at heart, and graduated from Cumberland University with a theater degree in 2015. He’s married to his wife Madison Davis and they have a daughter named Eloise and a son named Arlo. Larry’s passion is to pastor and lead the next generation to know Christ and use their gifts for His kingdom and glory!

8:00AM – 9:00AM Art

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lindsay Hodges
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
First and second graders will get an introduction to many various art materials (pencils, watercolor techniques, charcoal, pastels, paint, collage, printing, etc), famous artists/illustrators, art-making processes, and art movements throughout history. This is such a fun age and they will be encouraged to use new skills in ways that interest them, so all of their artwork will be unique to them and what makes their little hearts happy!!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
The materials fee will cover everything they need!
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
I am Lindsay Hodges and this will be my 7th year homeschooling and 3rd year teaching at CCA. I have an Art Education degree and taught in public schools until I had my oldest daughter, and since then I have taught private lessons and classes, painted many private commissions for several wonderful clients, and have enjoyed playing in my sketchbooks on any given day. Growing up in small-town Lebanon there were not a lot of opportunities for kids to learn about art making, and it thrills me to be able to provide those experiences for kids in our community!!!

8:00AM – 9:00AM Morning Block: Social Studies/Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Maggie Bleem
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will start the year studying Me On the Map. This is a great early introduction to social studies by giving students an overall picture of how they fit into the larger world. Students will learn all about their home, street, city, state, country, continent, and planet. After completing Me On the Map we will dive into My Place in Space. Students will learn all about astronauts, the planets, the Milky Way, and more! They will be learning through great books, hands-on games, art projects and crafts, recipes, and fun videos.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! My name is Maggie Bleem and I’m so excited about teaching your child this year! This will be my second year homeschooling my children and my first year teaching at CCA. My husband and I have four children Henry (5th grade), Teddy (3rd grade), Louie (1st grade), and Benny (PreK). I have an undergraduate degree from Clemson University in Construction Management and my masters from MTSU in Engineering Technology. I am looking forward to a great year at CCA!

8:00AM – 9:00AM The Great Cloud of Witnesses – Men & Women of the Bible

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Christina Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
During The Great Cloud of Witnesses-Men and Women of the Bible class, we will explore the lives of Christians that have gone before us paving the way. We will learn how God has used ordinary people to accomplish great things for His glory. Each week we will focus on a new witness and work on a “hands-on” project that highlights their life and accomplishments.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
I will supply all materials needed.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Christina Berger. I am married to Emmanuel and we have two kids, Nehemiah (12) and Eden (9). Our family will be starting our third year at CCA and we have been so blessed by it. I am looking forward to using my experience in Children’s Ministry to create fun, Bible-centered, hands-on classes. I can’t wait to meet you and your kiddos!

8:00AM – 9:00AM Weather Wonders & Space Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Andrea Reyes
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“1st Semester: Through exploratory learning labs, students will gain knowledge of the Earth’s atmosphere and weather. We will learn about the creation of weather, become familiar with the tools for measuring weather, as well as forecasting weather, and much more. 2nd Semester: We’ll discover the wonders of our universe and the planets of our solar system, how astronomy has influenced our world, and so much more. Students will gain a greater appreciation for the majesty of God’s creation as we journey through the Milky Way.”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
No textbook necessary. Suggestions will be provided at a later time.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello, my name is Andrea Reyes. My children are Hayden(9) and Easton Reyes(7). We moved to the Mt. Juliet area in 2020. That “shaping” year brought perspective and as priorities shifted, stars aligned, and time passed, we were able to find a way to make homeschooling happen for our family. We will be wrapping up year two in May. I understand the need for littles to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on activities that cause them to think critically about the world around them. This is going to be an out-of-this-world learning experience.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Choir

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Sherida Foster
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Choir (grades 1-4) is a class for singing, making music, and having lots of fun! A repertoire of children’s choral pieces will be chosen to learn, develop, and then perform at the end of each semester. (The first semester will have a split focus for Christmas pieces due to the season). We will use fun warmups, kinesthetics, and singing techniques, like Solfége. The curriculum will span across musical genres and will include Christian/Religious pieces.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Students will be assigned class choral folders to hold music. These will stay at school. Music selection is TBD. When the curriculum of pieces is set for the year, parents will be notified of the cost of these materials. Each student will keep all music selections in their folder throughout the year, as needed. Each student will need one pencil to keep in their folder (no pens, markers, or highlighters) for noting musical markings/reminders in music.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello families! My name is Sherida Foster, and this is my second year with Cornerstone Christian Academy. My niece and nephew attend CCA. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Cumberland University. I have over 10 years of experience teaching music lessons to all ages, 6 and up, individually and in groups. My home studio, Foster The Music, in the Lebanon area, is where I teach individual piano and voice lessons. Singing is a long time and huge passion of mine, with a local a cappella chorus and numerous quartets. I have vocal and piano performance experience in many genres of music. I also play a bit of guitar and ukulele for fun. Singing, writing, recording, and touring within the music business have created unforgettable experiences. My wonderful husband and two amazing children (9 and 11) are also very musically talented! Our 2 Border Collie dogs and Ragdoll cat seem to love listening to all the music in our home.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Morning Block: Phonics & Math

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Phonics class is designed to give your students access to a wealth of words for reading and writing. Students will learn and review letter sounds, word families, digraphs, long and short vowels, rhyming words, opposites, and more! My goal is to help increase your child’s phonemic awareness and to help them understand the ways sounds function in words. In Math class, students will solve addition and subtraction problems within 20, extend their counting sequence, understand place value and number systems, measure length and compare sizes, tell time, count money, represent and interpret data, and know the attributes of 2D and 3D shapes in geometry.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Supplies provided
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! Blessings to you all! My name is Myrna Berger. I praise and give thanks to God for his marvelous works; which my soul knows very well! I am married to Isaiah. We have four little blessings- Abram, Ezekiel, Thaddeus, and Tabitha. When I am not homeschooling my little ones, I enjoy reading my Bible, hiking, tent-camping, and serving in Kids Ministry at The Journey Church. This is my family’s seventh year of homeschooling, my sixth year attending CCA, and my fourth year teaching at CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations. I am grateful for the Lord’s calling to homeschool and to teach in the homeschooling community.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Spanish – The Language and Culture

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Taleen Lambert
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $5
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will experience the language and engage in the culture of Latin America through music, movement, games, and crafts. The language goal of this class will be to introduce the sounds of a new language and accustom their ears to hearing it in an immersion environment. Students will practice basic conversation through introductions and greetings. Music, songs, and games will be used extensively to assist in the long-term assimilation of vocabulary. The cultural goal of this class will focus on introducing students to the music, customs, foods (even sampling a few), and holidays of Latin America. **The 2024-2025 school year will cover similar topics and vocabulary as two years ago (2022-2023), but different from last year (2023-2024)**
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1 folder
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Taleen Lambert. We have been homeschooling since 2018 and have enjoyed being a part of CCA for the last 5 years. I received a Bachelor’s in Special Education from Harding University and have taught a wide range of subjects and age levels over the past 20 years. I have had a deep love for the culture and language of Latin America since I was born and grew up in Guatemala as the daughter of missionary parents, and I have also had the privilege of traveling extensively throughout Central and South America. I love teaching and challenging students to see the world our God created for us from new perspectives.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Super Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Asten Langner
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will discover a love for science through hands-on learning experiments. We will cover various topics such as gravity, force and motion, weather, and many more. We will practice scientific thinking through asking questions, making a hypothesis, experiments, observing, analyzing, and discussing. We will cover new topics this year that I have not previously taught. I look forward to having fun with your kids!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Pencils, markers, scissors, and a folder
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi my name is Asten Langner. I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach kids science at CCA again this year. It will be my 2nd year teaching at CCA, but I have many years of experience teaching kids. Currently, I am homeschooling my 2 kids who are also at CCA. We are a tight Christian family that likes to hike, go to state parks, and travel when we can. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Tuttle Twins & American Government

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Kimmer Lodes
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $10
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“Your kids will understand real-world concepts and ideas using simple, fully-illustrated, fun stories. A variety of topics will be taught to help your children learn about true history, sound money, personal freedom and responsibility, entrepreneurship, individual rights, and more.”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
I have purchased the Tuttle Twin books we will use in class so you do not have to. Please have a folder with pockets, pencil and paper.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Kimmer Lodes. I’m married to my wonderful husband, Casey, and we have twin boys. I’ve been a part of CCA for the last seven years. I am a former public school teacher and have taught all grade levels. I chose to homeschool my boys when they started kindergarten. Now, I enjoy using my teaching skills at CCA.

10:00AM – 11:00AM 50 States

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Andrea Reyes
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will be traveling through our wonderful country learning about state capitals, state animals, state birds, famous landmarks, and much more, even history! We will study our states by 5 regions, starting with the Midwest. This is a two-year course. There is so much information that we absolutely can’t cover all 50 states in one year. We will study 25 states this year and 25 next year. I am looking forward to teaching your students this year!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“1-1 inch 3-ring binder, 5 dividers, scissors, coloring pencils, and glue ”
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
“Hello, my name is Andrea Reyes. My children are Hayden(9) and Easton Reyes(7). We moved to the Mt. Juliet area in 2020. That “shaping” year brought perspective and as priorities shifted, stars aligned, and time passed, we were able to find a way to make homeschooling happen for our family. We will be wrapping up year two in May. I understand the need for littles to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on activities that cause them to think critically about the world around them. ”

10:00AM – 11:00AM Leaping into Literature

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lisa Widelock
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will use classic children’s books, Bible stories, and poetry to improve reading skills and comprehension. Lessons will include read-aloud, choral and paired/group reading, journaling, storytelling and inventing craftwork, and puppetry. These activities will allow us to work at individual levels as a group. From emergent to fluent readers, the goal is to help students develop a love for literature, reading, and writing! **This class has a two-year rotation for those who may want to take it in both first and second grade.**
Required Textbooks and Materials:
All materials provided
Homework Estimate: Optional 30 minutes per day
Teacher Bio:
I am excited to share my love of literature with the students at CCA! I have a BS degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood from USF and have taught grades k-8 in the public school systems in Tampa, So Flo, New York, and at homeschool tutorials in Tennessee and Florida. My husband, Robert, and I have been married for thirty-four years. We have four children who have all graduated from our homeschool. I love Jesus, my family, animals, working out, chocolate, coffee, the beach, the mountains, and living in this exceptional country! Looking forward to a great school year! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!

10:00AM – 11:00AM Morning Block: Literature

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Amber Woods
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This class is going to be a ton of fun! We are going to dive into a different book each week and do fun games, music, crafts, and activities related to the story. We will be on the floor in old school “circle time” style. There will be ‘brain breaks’ for music like The Freeze Dance, Peanut Butter, and Counting by 5’s, 10’s, and 2’s. We will be checking out books like The Grouchy Ladybug, Chrysanthemum, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Katy No-Pockets, Mouse Paint, Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We will also celebrate all of the holidays with a good book and craft. We might even throw in a tea party at some point since I love having tea with poetry (Oh, I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor..Gotta love Shel Silverstein!).
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
I have been a homeschooling mom for 8 years. This will be my 5th year teaching at CCA. In the fall, I will have kiddos in the 7th and 5th grades, along with a sophomore at Cumberland. Before my daughter was born, I taught Kindergarten in the public school system, but have also taught various other grades and in the private sector. My husband, Walker, and I have been married for 16 years. We love our church, The Journey, and are very active in the various ministry opportunities found there. We love camping, spending time with friends, and playing board games.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Music FUNdamentals

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Sherida Foster
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will really enjoy Music FUNdamentals, exploring a variety of musical instruments, listening to and making music, and learning basic (FUNdamental) music theory. The curriculum features song mapping as a type of ear training, music theory, and creativity exercise. Energy levels in this class allow students to get their wiggles out. We will move, dance, and sing, as we learn about music, and create our own, too!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
A 1-inch 3-ring hard cover binder with pockets inside, and also a full clear pocket over the front outside cover. 1- 24-pack of Crayola crayons. 1- 12-pack no. 2 pencils. 1 12-pack of Crayola washable markers. 1 pack of multicolored construction paper. 1 small pack of blank, white computer paper or a minimum of 25 sheets. 1 glue stick or 1 small pack of glue sticks.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello families! My name is Sherida Foster, and this is my second year with Cornerstone Christian Academy. My niece and nephew attend CCA. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Cumberland University. I have over 10 years of experience teaching music lessons to all ages, 6 and up, individually and in groups. My home studio, Foster The Music, in the Lebanon area, is where I teach individual piano and voice lessons. Singing is a long time and huge passion of mine, with a local a cappella chorus and numerous quartets. I have vocal and piano performance experience in many genres of music. I also play a bit of guitar and ukulele for fun. Singing, writing, recording, and touring within the music business have created unforgettable experiences. My wonderful husband and two amazing children (9 and 11) are also very musically talented! Our 2 Border Collie dogs and Ragdoll Cat seem to love listening to all the music in our home.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Taekwondo

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Jason Warren
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Basic Self Defense & Techniques, Confidence, Focus, Respect
Required Textbooks and Materials:
PMA Shirt, MMA Gloves, Rubber nunchucks provided with materials fee.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
This is my 7th year teaching at CCA. I started martial arts at the age of 9 in Memphis TN. I have over 34 years of experience teaching and training in martial arts. My strength is building character in our youth.

12:30PM – 1:30PM Afternoon Block: Phonics and Math

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Phonics class is designed to give your students access to a wealth of words for reading and writing. Students will learn and review letter sounds, word families, digraphs, long and short vowels, rhyming words, opposites, and more! My goal is to help increase your child’s phonemic awareness and to help them understand the ways sounds function in words. In Math class, students will solve addition and subtraction problems within 20, extend their counting sequence, understand place value and number systems, measure length and compare sizes, tell time, count money, represent and interpret data, and know the attributes of 2D and 3D shapes in geometry.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Supplies provided
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! Blessings to you all! My name is Myrna Berger. I praise and give thanks to God for his marvelous works; which my soul knows very well! I am married to Isaiah. We have four little blessings- Abram, Ezekiel, Thaddeus, and Tabitha. When I am not homeschooling my little ones, I enjoy reading my Bible, hiking, tent-camping, and serving in Kids Ministry at The Journey Church. This is my family’s seventh year of homeschooling, my sixth year attending CCA, and my fourth year teaching at CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations. I am grateful for the Lord’s calling to homeschool and to teach in the homeschooling community.

12:30PM – 1:30PM Our World of Wonders

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Jennifer Moses
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Our World of Wonders. Have you ever wondered what makes a Volcano explode? Or, what causes earthquakes? What are fossils? We will talk about the earth’s layers, moon phases, water cycle, photosynthesis, and so much more in this Earth Science class.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
folder, pencils, scissors, crayons, glue sticks
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, my name is Jennifer Moses and I have been married to my husband Sam for 19 years. We have one son named Taylor who will be in the 8th grade this school year. God put homeschooling on my heart when he was very young. I have homeschooled him since kindergarten. I have enjoyed getting to see him grow and learn every day. We have been a part of the CCA family for 9 years. This will be my 4th year teaching at CCA. I’m excited for this class and the next school year. I can’t wait to meet you!

12:30PM – 1:30PM STEAM

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Emily Sage
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In STEAM class we will perform a variety of experiments and/or complete hands-on activities during each class meeting. We will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math from a Biblical worldview. Some of the topics covered will include gravity, electricity, Newton’s laws, light, motion, the senses, chemical reactions, magnetism, molecules and atoms, energy, weights, measurement, and more.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Pencils, markers, glue sticks and scissors
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello, I’m Emily! This will be my 7th year homeschooling, 6th year teaching at a co-op or tutorial, 4th year at CCA, and 3rd year teaching STEAM class. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Art and Illustration. I am a mom of 3 and wife to my husband, Derek, of 17 years. I love teaching this class and trying to find creative ways to make the world around them come alive in a new way and foster curiosity! My hope through teaching and homeschooling is to help children develop a lifelong love of learning!

12:30PM – 1:30PM Taekwondo

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Jason Warren
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Basic Self Defense & Techniques, Confidence, Focus, Respect
Required Textbooks and Materials:
PMA Shirt, MMA Gloves, Rubber nunchucks provided with materials fee.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
This is my 7th year teaching at CCA. I started martial arts at the age of 9 in Memphis TN. I have over 34 years of experience teaching and training in martial arts. My strength is building character in our youth.

12:30PM – 1:30PM World Cultures with Cooking and Crafts

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Jessica Rutter
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $50
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will be introduced to cultures around the world. I envision the class set up like a unit study. We will cover the country’s location, facts, and flags. We will also delve into crafts, activities, or games that represent that country. Culture, religion and customs of the region will be incorporated and some cooking fun. I am hoping to have some visitors come to share with us throughout the year.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“https://shared.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/geography/ExpeditionEarthSAMPLE.pdf; 1.5″” 3-RING BINDER, I will make copies of the required pages for the students. *** YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THE DOWNLOAD.”
Homework Estimate: 30 minutes/week
Teacher Bio:
First and foremost, I am a lover of Jesus Christ. He is my rock and salvation. Apart from him, I can do nothing. The Lord has blessed me with an amazing husband of 30+ yrs and five wonderful children. We have been on this homeschool journey since 2002 and have maneuvered through many valleys and mountains. Currently, I have three adult sons who are all married, two teen daughters, a precious granddaughter, and a grandson. I love to teach because I love to learn right along with my students. I learn something new every year. Being with my students each week has been such a tremendous joy in my life. It is my privilege to partner with homeschool families in the community.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Afternoon Block: Social Studies/Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Karen Danilaitis
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will start the year studying Me On the Map. This is a great early introduction to social studies by giving students an overall picture of how they fit into the larger world. Students will learn all about their home, street, city, state, country, continent, and planet. After completing Me On the Map we will dive into My Place in Space. Students will learn all about astronauts, the planets, the Milky Way, and more! They will be learning through great books, hands-on games, art projects and crafts, recipes, and fun videos.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! My name is Karen Danilaitis. I’ve been married 25 years and have 5 kids, two have graduated, and 3 attend CCA. We have homeschooled for 9 years. I’m thankful for the opportunity to teach this class and am excited to get to know your kids!

1:30PM – 2:30PM Art

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Carol Marion
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $50
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This art class combines teaching about famous artists and works associated with them with hands-on art projects to support this learning. We will work with various mediums, including watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, markers, chalk, and clay. Each student will learn techniques to help them in their artistic endeavors. We will encourage discipline, creativity, and imagination, which are essential parts of learning and appreciating art.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
I have been with CCA since the start and currently teach at three other schools in the Wilson and Davidson counties. I have been given the great blessing of teaching art to students for 29 years. It is my joy to serve the Lord as a teacher and to instill in my students a love and respect for the Lord, our Creator. It is through our gift of creativity that we see His gift of creativity!

1:30PM – 2:30PM Crafting Through the Seasons

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Christina Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
I am so excited to craft and have fun in this class! We will explore each of the seasons and we will talk about how God uniquely created each one. We will also have fun celebrating the holidays that happen during each season. Each week we will make a craft that will go along with our topic for the day. Depending on the difficulty of the craft I will add in some fun worksheets, a book, and a couple of fun videos.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
A smock for painting projects.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Christina Berger and I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to spend time crafting through the seasons. I am married to Emmanuel and we have two kids, Nehemiah (12) and Eden (9). Our family will be going into our third year at CCA and we have been so blessed by it. I am looking forward to using my experience in Children’s Ministry to create fun, Bible-centered, hands-on classes. I can’t wait to meet you and your kiddos!

1:30PM – 2:30PM Dance Study and Performance

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Dance Study and Performance is a high-energy and high-movement class. We will study 5 different types of Modern or Traditional Dance from all Around the World. Students will learn about the culture, origins, music, traditions, costumes, and movements of each dance. Students do not need to have any prior dance experience. Students will learn a routine and perform as a class at the CCA Performance Night in April 2025. Students will create their own costumes at home but, accessories, backdrops, music arrangement, and class worksheets will be provided.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Supplies provded
Homework Estimate: At-home practice encouraged (20 min per week)
Teacher Bio:
Hello! Blessings to you all! My name is Myrna Berger. I praise and give thanks to God for his marvelous works; which my soul knows very well! I am married to Isaiah. We have four little blessings- Abram, Ezekiel, Thaddeus, and Tabitha. When I am not homeschooling my little ones, I enjoy reading my Bible, hiking, tent-camping, and serving in Kids Ministry at The Journey Church. This is my family’s seventh year of homeschooling, my sixth year attending CCA, and my fourth year teaching at CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations. I am grateful for the Lord’s calling to homeschool and to teach in the homeschooling community.

1:30PM – 2:30PM The Human Body

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Jennifer Moses
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Join me as we explore our amazing bodies that God created. We will explore the main systems of our body and what their specific purposes are. We will discuss the main organs and how they work together for the system to function as a whole. Our class time together will consist of instruction along with hands-on learning. I will be using multiple resources to teach these lessons with a focus on God as the designer.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
3-ring binder, pencils, glue sticks, crayons, scissors.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, my name is Jennifer Moses and I have been married to my husband Sam for 19 years. We have one son named Taylor who will be in the 8th grade this school year. God put homeschooling on my heart when he was very young. I have homeschooled him since kindergarten. I have enjoyed getting to see him grow and learn every day. We have been a part of the CCA family for 9 years. This will be my 4th year teaching at CCA. I’m excited for the next school year and can’t wait to meet you!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Afternoon Block: Literature

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Jennifer Moses
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This class is going to be a ton of fun! We are going to dive into a different book each week and do fun games, music, crafts, and activities related to the story. We will be on the floor in old school “circle time” style. There will be ‘brain breaks’ for music like The Freeze Dance, Peanut Butter, and Counting by 5’s, 10’s, and 2’s. We will be checking out books like The Grouchy Ladybug, Chrysanthemum, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Katy No-Pockets, Mouse Paint, Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We will also celebrate all of the holidays with a good book and craft. We might even throw in a tea party at some point since I love having tea with poetry (Oh, I’m being eaten by a boa constrictor..Gotta love Shel Silverstein!).
Required Textbooks and Materials:
coloring pencils or markers, glue, scissors, pencils
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, my name is Jennifer Moses and I have been married to my husband Sam for 19 years. We have one son named Taylor who will be in the 8th grade this upcoming school year. God put homeschooling on my heart when he was very young. I have homeschooled him since kindergarten. I have enjoyed getting to see him grow and learn every day. We have been a part of the CCA family for 9 years. This will be my 4th year teaching at CCA.I also teach kindergarten at CCA. I’m excited for the next school year and can’t wait to meet you!

2:30PM – 3:30PM American Sign Language

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Susan Meyer
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $0
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“Let your hands do the talking! Throughout these 24 weeks, we will be learning many things in Sign Language class. We will learn what sign language is, why some people use it, and what a sign language interpreter is. The first thing is to start with the building blocks….the alphabet and numbers. Through the weeks more words will be added, including people, animals, food/drink, things you find around the house, colors, sports/activities, and many more. We will learn to form sentences and have a small conversation. Also, what better way to learn sign language than through music? We will sign the ABC song; 1, 2 Buckle My Shoe, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, and more. The only “homework” will be practicing what we learned in class and a few fun activities to do at home. We will have small “quizzes” periodically containing 20 questions/signs. I usually bring treats, such as Starbursts or Tootsie Rolls for the quiz. They will receive 1 treat for every 4 they get correct. (Please let me know if there are any allergies, or if you prefer to supply your child with a treat.)”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Materials: Notebook Paper for occasional note-taking, Pencil, and a 2-Pocket Folder (any color) for handouts. There is no required text, however, an optional book to have is “The Joy of Signing A Dictionary of American Signs” (found on Amazon)
Homework Estimate: The only “homework” will be practicing what we learned in class and a few fun activities to do at home. Please practice at least 20 minutes a day.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Susan Meyer. My husband, Doug, and I have five children and one granddaughter. This upcoming school year will be our 14th year of homeschooling. I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Sciences, with a major in Interior Design, from MTSU. Though I am not certified in ASL (I would love to be one day soon), I have always had a passion and love for American Sign Language. I have taught American Sign Language for CCA in previous years. I currently teach American sign language at a different coop/tutorial and have taught there for several years. I am excited to be on this journey with you and I hope we have a lot of fun along the way. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

2:30PM – 3:30PM P.E.

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Brittany Root
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $5
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In P.E., students will have a blast getting their energy out through a variety of activities! We will practice sports skills, such as volleyball, basketball, and soccer, and we will also play cooperative games that focus more on teamwork, such as dodgeball, kickball, and wiffle ball. Other activities include strength training, stretching, parachute play, hula hoops, badminton, and more.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Brittany Root, and this will be my fifth year homeschooling my children, as well as my fifth year teaching at CCA. I previously taught for five years at a public middle school, and I taught English online to students in China. I have been a middle school tennis coach for eight years. My husband and I have three adopted children from Bulgaria, and we are members of Grace Life Baptist Church. I look forward to teaching your child this year!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Super Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Asten Langner
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will discover a love for science through hands-on learning experiments. We will cover various topics such as gravity, force and motion, weather, and many more. We will practice scientific thinking through asking questions, making a hypothesis, experiments, observing, analyzing, and discussing. We will cover new topics this year that I have not previously taught. I look forward to having fun with your kids!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“Pencils, markers, scissors, and a folder ”
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi my name is Asten Langner. I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach kids science at CCA again this year. It will be my 2nd year teaching at CCA, but I have many years of experience teaching kids. Currently, I am homeschooling my 2 kids who are also at CCA. We are a tight Christian family that likes to hike, go to state parks, and travel when we can. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

2:30PM – 3:30PM Zoology

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lisa Widelock
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Join us as we make discoveries in God’s amazing animal kingdom! We will study fascinating creatures and learn about their behaviors, habitats, diets, life cycles, and more. Activities and hands-on fun will make it a wild year! **This class has a two-year rotation for those who may want to take it in both first and second grade. **
Required Textbooks and Materials:
All materials provided
Homework Estimate: Optional homework activities
Teacher Bio:
I am excited to explore God’s wonderful world of animals with the students at CCA! I have a BS degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood from USF and have taught grades k-8 in the public school systems in Tampa, South Florida, New York, and at homeschool tutorials in Tennessee and Florida. My husband, Robert, and I have been married for thirty-four years. We have four children who have all graduated from our homeschool. I love Jesus, my family, animals, working out, chocolate, coffee, the beach, the mountains, and living in this exceptional country! I’m looking forward to a great school year! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!