2023-2024 1st and 2nd Grade Class Descriptions

08:00AM – 09:00AM Crafting through the Bible

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Christina Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
I am excited to craft our way through the Bible! Each week we will read through a Bible story and make a craft that will go along with it. We will use a variety of crafting supplies to make several different styles of crafts. Depending on the difficulty of the craft and the time we have I will add in some fun videos and worksheets.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
A smock or oversized shirt to be left with me for our painting projects. Please put their name on them.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Christina and I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity to spend time crafting through the Bible! I am married to Emmanuel and we have two kids, Nehemiah (11) and Eden (8). Our family will be starting our second year at CCA and we have been so blessed by it. I am looking forward to using my past experience in Children’s Ministry to create fun, Bible-centered, hands-on classes. I can’t wait to meet you and your kiddos!

08:00AM – 09:00AM 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 and scissors
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello, I’m Emily! This will be my 6th year homeschooling, 5th year teaching at a co-op or tutorial, 3rd year at CCA, and 2nd year teaching STEAM class. I have a Bachelor’s in Commercial Art and Illustration. I am a mom of 3 and wife to my husband, Derek, of 16 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!

08:00AM – 09:00AM 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 light, plants, water cycles, sound, electricity, and laws of nature. We will practice scientific thinking through the scientific method by asking questions, making a hypothesis, experiments, observing, analyzing, and discussing. 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 this year. It will be my 1st 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 fill free to contact me.

08:00AM – 09:00AM Theatre

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Jayd-Lynn Perez
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab: TBA
Class Description:
In this class, we will learn about the wonderful art of Theatre at an introductory level! We’ll work on important terms, parts of the stage, and how theatre skills can help us in other aspects of learning and life. We will also work on these skills through group projects such as games, acting activities, and the production of one class show per semester. ***Each show will happen at the end of the semester and will happen alongside the performances of the other theatre classes. I ask that you PLEASE prioritize your child’s attendance at our performance due to the fact that missing a cast member in a show can greatly affect the whole show itself and therefore the experience of the other students as well (plus we just want to watch every student get their chance to shine of course!). This class requires no previous theatre experience— all you need is a spirit for creativity and teamwork!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Parents will be asked to provide certain costume materials for their child for our shows
Homework Estimate: Occasional homework (students may be asked to look over their lines at home / with a family member)
Teacher Bio:
Hey there, I’m Jayd Perez! 2022 was my first year teaching at CCA and I am so excited to be back for the 2023-24 school year! Prior to teaching here I was previously a substitute in the public school system of Wilson county and have been a professional in the Nashville Theatre industry for several years, serving in many different roles. I am predominantly a stage manager and production assistant— which means I thrive on taking care of people and the organizational sides of the arts! That’s what makes me LOVE working in children’s theatre; there’s nothing like watching students fall in love with the storytelling and creative space-making found in this art form. Outside of theatre, I love spending time with my big crazy family, including my wonderful hilarious 3-year-old daughter.

09:00AM – 10:00AM Crafting Through the Seasons

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Christina Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
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 or large shirt to be kept with me for our painting projects. Please put their name on them.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Christina and I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity to spend time crafting through the seasons! I am married to Emmanuel and we have two kids, Nehemiah (11) and Eden (8). Our family will be going into our second year at CCA and we have been so blessed by it. I am looking forward to using my past experience in Children’s Ministry to create fun, Bible-centered, hands-on classes. I can’t wait to meet you and your kiddos!

09:00AM – 10:00AM Expedition Earth

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In Expedition Earth we will journey through God’s World. Students will learn about the People of the Regions, How to Pray for the Regions, Wonders of the World, Geographical Locations, Christmas around the World, Foods and Recipes, Crafts, Activities, Games, and More!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, I’m Myrna! This is my family’s 6th year homeschooling and our 5th year attending CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Public Relations from California State University Fullerton. I have a passion for teaching and love seeing a child’s face light up when they learn something new. My children and I are very grateful for our CCA community!

09:00AM – 10:00AM Leaping into Literature

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lisa Widelock
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $10
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
I am excited to be teaching our primary reading class this year. 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:
None/All materials provided
Homework Estimate: Optional 30 minutes per day
Teacher Bio:
I am excited to be teaching and working with the students at CCA! I have a BS degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood from the University of South Florida 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 thirty-three years, and we have four children that have all graduated from our homeschool. Our oldest, Emily is a Physician’s Assistant, Elora is a Physical Therapist, Eliza is a Registered Nurse, and Ezra is a junior at Tennessee Tech majoring in Biology and playing football. 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 wonderful school year! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!

09:00AM – 10:00AM 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 and scissors
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello, I’m Emily! This will be my 6th year homeschooling, 5th year teaching at a co-op or tutorial, 3rd year at CCA, and 2nd year teaching STEAM class. I have a Bachelor’s in Commercial Art and Illustration. I am a mom of 3 and wife to my husband, Derek, of 16 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!

09:00AM – 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 light, plants, water cycles, sound, electricity, and laws of nature. We will practice scientific thinking through the scientific method by asking questions, making a hypothesis, experiments, observing, analyzing, and discussing. 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 this year. It will be my 1st 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 fill free to contact me.

10:00AM – 11:00AM American Sign Language (ASL)

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Serenity Vanderschoot
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $0
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
ASL class gives students the opportunity to learn a new language and culture. We will cover fingerspelling, numbers, everyday terms, conceptual expressions, and worship. ASL is different in structure from the sign systems influenced by English. We will be using a dialect variety of ASL. Students will also become familiar with interesting Deaf history and fun facts about the deaf community.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“Learn to Sign the Fun Way” Three Rivers Press, NY. Author: Penny Warner ISBN- 0-7615-3263-3; Pocket folder and pencil ”
Homework Estimate: No homework. Practice is encouraged at home.
Teacher Bio:
Serenity is a wife and mother of four. She married Matthew in 1999. She has homeschooled her kids since 2008. She received her BA in Deaf Culture Ministry, served on deaf ministerial practicums in Kyiv, Ukraine, and Switzerland, and interned at Melrose Park Deaf Church in Chicago. She was certified as an educational interpreter for mainstream Deaf high schoolers. Serenity started a 501c3 nonprofit dance and arts ministry in 2009 called Adonai. She is certified in Ballet through DMA. In 2019 she studied pastoral counseling at Trevecca and is currently a student at Nazarene Theological Seminary finishing her Master of Divinity. Serenity is a district-licensed Reverend with the Church of the Nazarene. She is passionate about Christ, her family, and those suffering in the midst of end-of-life care or illness. Another passion of hers is worshiping God in ASL and teaching the language to the next generation.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Big Kid – Circle Time

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:
Typical school supplies – coloring pencils or markers, scissors, and glue sticks
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
I have been a homeschooling mom for 7 years. This will be my 4th year teaching at CCA. In the fall, I will have kiddos in the 7th and 4th grades, along with a freshman 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 15 years. We love our church, The Journey, and are very active in the various ministry opportunities found there. We love camping, kayaking, gardening, and yard work, spending time with friends, playing board games, and heading out to the lake.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Jr. Naturalists

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This class will focus on Discovery, Observation, and Connecting with Nature. We will learn about Astronomy, Birds of Prey, Compass & Map Navigation, Geology, Hiking, Insects and Spiders, Reptiles, and Amphibians, Track Making and Identification, Wildlife Conservation, and much more. 
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, I’m Myrna! This is my family’s 6th year homeschooling and our 5th year attending CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Public Relations from California State University Fullerton. I have a passion for teaching and love seeing a child’s face light up when they learn something new. My children and I are very grateful for our CCA community!

10:00AM – 11:00AM Meteorology & Space Science

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Andrea Reyes
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
1st 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. We will be utilizing The Good and the Beautiful Space Science Unit Study. 2nd 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. We will be utilizing The Good and the Beautiful Meteorology Unit Study.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: No homework
Teacher Bio:
Hello, my name is Andrea Reyes. My children are Hayden(8) and Easton Reyes(6). 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 one in May. I am super thrilled with the progress our family has made emotionally, academically, and socially throughout the entire process. I have been fortunate in that once I discovered my passion, I was able to fulfill it for 20 years in the classroom. My children are now my favorite students and science is one of my favorite subjects to teach. 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!

10:00AM – 11:00AM Spanish-The Language and Culture

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Taleen Lambert
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $10
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 2023-2024 school year will cover similar topics and vocabulary as two years ago (2021-2022), but different from last year (2022-2023)*
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1 folder
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Taleen Lambert. We have been homeschooling since 2018. 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.

12:30PM – 1:30PM Dance Study & Performance

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Myrna Berger
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab: Outside of our 24-week class meetings, students are required to attend the dress rehearsal for CCA Performance Night and CCA Performance Night.
Class Description:
Our class will study 10 different types of Modern and 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. Beginning in January, students will learn a routine to perform for the CCA Performance Night.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hi, I’m Myrna! This is my family’s 6th year homeschooling and our 5th year attending CCA. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Public Relations from California State University Fullerton. I have a passion for teaching and love seeing a child’s face light up when they learn something new. My children and I are very grateful for our CCA community!

12:30PM – 1:30PM Journey Through Music History

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Sherida Foster
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
I am so excited to teach “Journey Through Music History” to the 1st and 2nd grades! We will have so much fun traveling through different time periods and places around the globe; listening to and learning about the unique music and culture of the day. Every class will have high-energy components emphasized by music and movement. A Christian perspective is threaded throughout. Sometimes we’ll add a craft-type activity, as well, like making our own instrument. The class will work together on a timeline project that will grow throughout the school year, until completion at the end of the Spring semester. No tests or quizzes.
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.
Homework Estimate: No written homework. Students will have 1 at-home listening assignment per week. Estimated 10 minutes total. Parents will sign in their child’s take-home folder for completion.
Teacher Bio:
Hello families, my name is Sherida Foster, and this is my first year with Cornerstone Christian Academy. My niece and nephew attend CCA, and some of my current students are homeschoolers. 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. I currently run my own home studio, Foster The Music, in the Lebanon area, where I teach individual piano and voice lessons. I sing with, and I am in a musical leadership role in a local a cappella chorus. I have performance experience in many genres of music. I also play a bit of guitar and ukulele for fun. My father is my biggest musical influence and inspiration. Singing, writing, recording, and touring together have created unforgettable experiences. My wonderful husband and two amazing children (8 and 10) are also very musically talented! I can’t forget our 2 Border Collies who are the best dogs ever! We have so much fun playing frisbee with them.

12:30PM – 1:30PM Learning Phonics through Art

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Danielle Winslow
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
I am excited to teach this fun and hands-on class! Each week the students will focus on a different phonic sound. We will work on diagraphs and blending that correlates with each phonetic sound. I will also introduce sight words each week to build their reading confidence. We will have an art project each week that relates to our lesson making the lesson come alive!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! My name is Danielle Winslow and this is my second year teaching at CCA. My family has been homeschooling for seven years. I graduated from MTSU with a degree in Education. I’m a Nashville native and currently reside in Castalian Springs with my husband, three children, dogs, cats, chickens, and goats!

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:
This class is designed to teach basic self-defense and help increase confidence, focus, and attention span.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None. MMA Gloves provided with supply fee.
Homework Estimate: No homework, but practice is recommended
Teacher Bio:
I have now been at CCA for 5 years. I am originally from Memphis TN and moved here in 2008. I have been in martial arts for 33 yrs and specialized in teaching children self-defense, confidence, focus, respect, discipline, and many other character-building aspects most parents want for their children. I know what it did for me as a child and I enjoy instilling those same virtues in my students.

12:30PM – 1:30PM Tuttle Twins America and Our 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:
None
Homework Estimate: No homework
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 six 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.

1:30PM – 2:30PM 50 States

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Hilarie Eskew
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $10
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 student this year!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1-1inch 3 ring binder, 5 PAPER (not plastic) dividers, scissors, glue and coloring pencils
Homework Estimate: No homework
Teacher Bio:
This will be my twelfth year of homeschooling. I have 3 wonderful children, Mollie (graduated), Lillie (10th), and Noah (9th). I will be married to my hard-working husband for 24 years this year. Homeschooling is a call on our lives, and we love our homeschooling community. This will be our eighth year being a part of this awesome CCA family. We are looking forward to many more years here.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Art

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lindsay Hodges
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $50
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will study various artists from various countries who create(ed) art in very different ways, and I will introduce many types of media in our projects throughout the year. Students will gain experience and knowledge of art around the world and through history while building a basic foundation in art making.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Spiral Sketchbook
Homework Estimate: I would like for them to draw things around them at home 2-3 times a week in their sketchbook. This just helps them learn to observe and draw what they see.
Teacher Bio:
I studied architecture and fine arts in college at UT Knoxville and MTSU. I taught elementary art in the public school system for 5 years. Since then I have done private lessons for many years, taught painting classes and pottery at Imagine That Art Studio for about 5 years, and have been homeschooling my 2 girls since 2018. I love to create custom artwork, mostly portraits of homes and families (you can find me @mysparkleheart)! I also love to make ceramic jewelry! I started teaching at CCA in 2022 and am really looking forward to this next year!!

1:30PM – 2:30PM Learning Games

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Brittany Root
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $5
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, students will play games every week that reinforce specific skills being learned at home! The games will span multiple subjects, such as phonics, sight words, math, spelling, and problem-solving. Students will get to work in groups and in pairs while having fun continuing their learning!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! My name is Brittany Root, and this will be my fourth year homeschooling my children, as well as my fourth year teaching at CCA. I previously taught for five years at a public middle school, as well as teaching English online to students in China. I have been a middle school tennis coach for seven years. My husband and I have three adopted children, all from Bulgaria. We are members of Grace Life Baptist Church. I look forward to working with your child!

1:30PM – 2:30PM Learning to Build

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Andrea Stocking
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will learn the building construction process from idea conception to finished product. The class will help our fictional store owner plan his new warehouse by drawing plans with the architect, comparing bids from general contractors, connecting wire with the electrician, gluing pvc with the plumber, and eventually constructing a model building, all while staying on schedule and under budget. My husband Luke is a licensed general contractor with 15 years of commercial construction experience, and he will assist us throughout the course. Students will come away from this fun, interactive, hands-on class with a general understanding of all the trades that come together to bring a building to life.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None. The materials fee will cover all necessary supplies, including a hammer for each child to keep at the end of the course.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! I am so looking forward to teaching your child this year. Our three daughters will be in kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grades, which marks our fifth year of homeschooling. I started out teaching in 2008 in New York City’s highest-need schools. I spent 10 years in public education, teaching Spanish and dual language math to middle and high schoolers. I have bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and journalism, as well as master’s degrees in Spanish education and education leadership. I have been married to my super patient and wonderful husband Luke for almost 12 years. Luke and I teach 4th-grade Sunday school together at the Journey Church, and our oldest two daughters love volunteering in the 2- and 3-year-old rooms. We moved to Wilson County in 2018 from Florida, but I am originally from northern Indiana (go Hoosiers!). We immediately fell in love with Lebanon and are pumped to join the CCA family.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Zoology

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Lisa Widelock
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
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 be teaching and working with the students at CCA! I have a BS degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood from the University of South Florida 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 thirty-three years, and we have four children that have all graduated from our homeschool. Our oldest, Emily is a Physician’s Assistant, Elora is a Physical Therapist, Eliza is a Registered Nurse, and Ezra is a junior at Tennessee Tech majoring in Biology and playing football. 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 wonderful school year! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Art

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Carol Marion
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $40
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!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Elementary P.E.

Grades 1-4
Teacher: Brittany Root
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $0
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, students will have a blast getting their energy out through a variety of activities! We will practice sports skills, such as volleyball, basketball, soccer, and football, and we will also play cooperative games that focus more on teamwork, such as dodgeball and kickball. Other activities include strength training, stretching, parachute play, hula hoops, and badminton, among others.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello! My name is Brittany Root, and this will be my fourth year homeschooling my children, as well as my fourth year teaching at CCA. I previously taught for five years at a public middle school as well as English online to students in China. I have been a middle school tennis coach for 7 years. My husband and I have three adopted children, all from Bulgaria. We are members of Grace Life Baptist Church. I look forward to working with your child!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Music Adventures

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Sherida Foster
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Music Adventures is a fun-filled class for 1st and 2nd grades! We will focus on an introduction to various musical instruments, rhythms, singing, and beginner music theory. Dalcroze Eurhythmics and other kinesthetic techniques keep students engaged and eager to learn new musical skills through ear training, movement with props, and dancing. We will listen to music, play music, complete/color music workbook pages, and watch videos through secular and Christian-based curriculums. We will learn children’s Bible songs and hymns. Each semester will conclude with a class band performance (within our scheduled class time at CCA) for parents and families.
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.
Homework Estimate: No written homework. Students are encouraged, but not required, to practice songs at home for fun.
Teacher Bio:
Hello families, my name is Sherida Foster, and this is my first year with Cornerstone Christian Academy. My niece and nephew attend CCA, and some of my current students are homeschoolers. 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. I currently run my own home studio, Foster The Music, in the Lebanon area, where I teach individual piano and voice lessons. I sing with, and I am in a musical leadership role in a local a cappella chorus. I have performance experience in many genres of music. I also play a bit of guitar and ukulele for fun. My father is my biggest musical influence and inspiration. Singing, writing, recording, and touring together have created unforgettable experiences. My wonderful husband and two amazing children (8 and 10) are also very musically talented! I can’t forget our 2 Border Collies who are the best dogs ever! We have so much fun playing frisbee with them.

2:30PM – 3:30PM The Human Body

Grades 1-2
Teacher: Jennifer Moses
Tuition: 24 weeks (1-hour class) – $176
Materials Fee: $20
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 purpose is. We will discuss the main organs and how they work together in order 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:
Folder, scissors, crayons/colored pencils, pencil, glue stick
Homework Estimate: No homework
Teacher Bio:
Hi, my name is Jennifer Moses and I have been married to my husband Sam for 18 years. We have one son named Taylor who will be in the 7th 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 8 years. This will be my third 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!