Jeffrey Temkin
Fun Fact: I’m also a professional musician and have taught everyone from pre-k to college level.

38Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

History . It’s all about telling stories. Who doesn’t love stories? And you couldn’t make up stories like the ones that really happened!

Tips for online students and families

Whenever you hit a snag, go back to your basics. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again.

Phyllis Cook
Fun Fact: I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I love snow skiing and have skied at resorts from Vermont to California. Colorado skiing is my favorite. I also love the beach in the summer! I studied in France at the Universite d'Angers in the beautiful Loire Valley.

50Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

French! Teaching French is fun and rewarding. I love opening students' eyes to the delightful French culture. The French language, due to our shared history, is so intertwined with the English language that it complements and enhances our English language skills. Learning a new language can be both rewarding and fun. I love seeing students use their new language skills in French class. Teaching French is an opportunity to observe student accomplishment on a daily basis.

Tips for online students and families

Take advantage of all the wonderful online resources available nowadays that make learning fun and engaging. If students aren't engaged, they aren't learning.

Sandy Harrington
Fun Fact: I love to paint landscapes, still lifes, and birds.

30Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

Literature because I love to show the symbolism and how it relates to daily lives and problems we face over the centuries.

Tips for online students and families

Move from one activity to another every 10 to 15 minutes and engage the students as much as possible.

Mary Schoellkopf
Fun Fact: I am a retired teacher, have taught in five different states, and I still genuinely can't resist helping students learn.

40 Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

Math is my favorite subject to teach because I love watching students experience their "aha" moments. Watching a student go from unsure to confident is one of the most rewarding feelings in the world.

Tips for online students and families

For the best online learning experience, please come prepared with a quiet workspace, your materials ready, and a willingness to ask questions. Parents can help by reducing distractions and making sure technology is charged and accessible. Together, we'll focus on clear steps, steady progress, and celebrating each student's growing confidence in math.

Sandy Harrington
Fun Fact: I love to paint landscapes, still life, and birds

30 Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

Literature because I love to show the symbolism and how it relates to daily lives and problems we face over the centuries

Tips for online students and families

Move from one activity to another every 10 to 15 minutes and engage the students as much as possible

Makayla Csencsits
Fun Fact: I am a competitive Irish dancer!

5Years

Experience

Favorite Thing to Teach

I love teaching math and science. I enjoy them because they help students make sense of the world in concrete and logical ways. Math builds problem-solving skills and confidence as students learn to break challenges into manageable steps. Science sparks curiosity and lets students explore how things work through hands-on investigation. I love watching students have those “aha!” moments when a concept suddenly clicks, whether it’s discovering a new pattern in math or seeing a scientific principle come to life during an experiment. Both subjects give students opportunities to think critically, ask questions, and connect learning to real life.

Tips for online students and families

My favorite teaching tip for online learning is to create a simple routine and stick to it. A predictable schedule helps students stay organized and reduces stress for both kids and parents. It doesn’t have to be complicated—just consistent. Set aside a designated learning space, check the daily agenda together, and build in short breaks to keep energy and focus up. When students know what to expect, they’re more engaged, and parents feel more confident supporting them.