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CEC is a 501c-3 private school designed to partner with home educated students, grades 6-12. All classes are taught from a Christian worldview. Classes meet once a week on Tuesday or Wednesday, August through May. Thank you for visiting.

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Meet our teachers and staff...

BEVERLY CLARK, DIRECTOR

High School English, History and Government
Classroom Teaching experience since 1985; instructor at CEC since its inception in 2001; Teaching experience in the home school community since 1996; Experience as a facilitator at Indiana Wesleyan University since the inception of the Louisville Campus in 2001; Experience home schooling my children since 2006; BA-History, Asbury, Magnum Cum Laude; MAT-English, University of Louisville, minor Political Science; Who’s Who among American High School teachers 2000 and 2005; Who’s Who among American Executives and Professionals; Director of CEC since its founding in 2001.

BEVERLY SIVERT

Career Development, Academic Advisor
teacher, clinical specialist in education for ten years; Latin Instructor seven years; Certification from Career Coaching Academy; Homeschooled six years (daughter in first graduating class at CEC); Graduate of Ohio State University; CEC faculty and Board Member since 2001.
PATTY WIESEMANN

Administrative Assistant: Accounting and Events
Homeschooling, 1996-2009; B.A. Accounting-Kentucky Wesleyan College 1978, CPA; CEC staff since January 2009.
JENNIFER STOUT

Administrative Assistant: Renweb
Homeschooling, 2002-current; Has worked in business field of accounting, data entry and labor manager since 1993; Degree from Murray State University; CEC staff since fall 2009.
MARCIA LITTLEFIELD

Public Relations and Administrative Assistant: Graduation Event Coordinator
Homeschooling, 2001-current; CEC staff since January 2008; "Whatever you do, in word or deed, do it as unto the Lord" - Colossians 3:23
JULIE HARSHFIELD

Administrative Assistant: Campus and Study Hall
More info soon.
JOHN ABEL

Psychology
Homeschooling since 1994; BS, Psychology-Virginia Tech 1986; MDiv, Pastoral Counseling-Southern Seminary 1991; Teaching at CEC since 2003
JEANINE ALLEN

Spanish I, II, III
Homeschooler in Cusco, Peru, 2005-2010; Middle School Science, Louisville Classical Academy, 2010-2011; BS, Economics, Virginia Tech, 1989; Ph.D. Biochemistry, Wake Forest, 2000; Missionary in Peru, 2004-2010; Teaching at CEC since 2011.
JO BARTLEY

German I, II
Thirty-nine years in a classroom setting teaching German and French from elementary through the college level, including Distance Learning for three campuses; BA, Miami University; MA, University of Louisville; four summers homeschooling her children; Honors, Awards– Delta Phi Alpha - German Honorary; single and multiengine pilot's license; Published concerning foreign language acquisition learning and children; Teaching at CEC since 2003.
DEENA BEARD

MS/HS Cognitive Skills
Trains students to enhance their academic performance and confidence by becoming more efficient thinkers and independent learners; Teaching since 1989; Homeschooling since 1996; Educational consultant/cognitive trainer since 1998; B.S. Psychology - Murray State University; M.Ed. U of L; NILD certified; trainer/mediator Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment; Teaching at CEC since 2009.
JANICE COOK

Science 6, Science 7
Classroom teacher since 1982; Homeschool teacher since 1994, Homeschool cooperative teacher since 2007; BS-Elementary Education, Taylor University; Teaching at CEC since 2011.
BONNIE ERICKSON

English 9
Homeschooling since 1996; Tutored students in grades K-12 in elementary math, language arts, and study skills since 2001; Teaching in classroom setting since 2002; Teaching in Christian School since 2007; Worked in Church Christian Education, Youth, and Music Ministries since 1989; BS in Christian Education with a minor in Bible-Houghton College NY; major in Computer Science-Broome Community College, NY; Certifications: Christian Education Diploma-Evangelical teacher Training Association; Church Leadership/teacher Training-Winston-Salem, NC; Teaching at CEC since fall 2009.
SUSAN ESSA

Middle School Latin, Latin I, Latin II and Journalism
Has homeschooled since 1998; has taught Latin, Literature and Composition, Shakespeare, and Creative Writing in a classroom setting since 2003; B.A. in English from the University of Louisville, cum laude, 1990. While no Latin minor was offered at the University of Louisville during course of study, completed every Latin course available and tutored college students in Latin at U of L; Teaching at CEC since fall 2010.
BRENDA GARRETT

General Science, Marine Biology
Teaching experience since 1992 includes Basic Biology and Labs, Intermediate Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II for Jefferson Community College and Spalding University; Graduated with a BS in Zoology and MS in Biology from the University of Louisville and member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society; Dean’s list and nominated for Lebre Medal; Teaching at CEC since fall 2010.
SANDY GOODLETT

English 6, 7, 8; Speech/Communications
Teaching in a classroom setting since 1982; In the homeschooling community since 1994; BA, Major: Speech/Communications, Minor: Biology; Kentucky Wesleyan College; Masters work in English at University of Louisville; Who’s Who among American High School teachers; Teaching at CEC since 2004.
JANET HADLEY

Math 6/5, Math 7/6, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, SAT Math
Teaching experience includes: Ivy Tech Community College Basic Math/Algebra teacher 2008-2010; Public High School teacher 1984-1986, Christian High School teacher 1988-1991 and 2000-2008; Christian Learning Center Kindergarten teacher/Learning Librarian/ Learning Center Director 1991-2000; Homeschooling 2008-2010; BS in Mathematics w/secondary certification-College of Charleston, SC; Master in Christian Education-Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Teaching at CEC since fall 2009.
KARL HALVERSON

MS Bible
Seven years ESC in Cosovo; One semester Cross-cultural Missions at Ozark Christian College; Twenty-three years various roles in the church teaching scripture and discipling countless people; BTh Ozark Christian College – 1992; MA New Testament Lincoln Christian University – 1998; Fuller Seminar – Currently pursuing MA Global Leadership; Married to Jill – 19 years; Father of four.
LINDA JONES

Algebra 1/2, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Consumer Math
Classroom teaching since 1979; Homeschool teacher from 1989-2006; BS, Western Kentucky University; M.Ed., University of Louisville; Who’s Who Among American High School teachers, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006; Teaching at CEC since 2001.
ELIZABETH LUMBRIX

Chinese I and II
Studied Chinese while serving in China with a Christian organization. Three years of professional teaching experience in China, 2008-2011. BA in English with minors in Spanish and economics from Eastern Kentucky University, 2008. Currently pursuing an M.Div. from Southern Seminary. Experience as a writing tutor at Eastern Kentucky University and Boyce College. Completed kindergarten through high school as a home schooled student and was a National Merit Scholar. Teaching at CEC since 2012.
DEBRA McFERRAN

Drama, Advanced Drama and Theatre Production
Classroom teacher 1982-2011 (grades 5-12); Homeschool teacher 1999-present; AA, BA, MAT from University of Louisville in English and Humanities; Private piano teacher for 36 years; have taught acting workshops and co-directed with Suzuki Institute, Stage One Children’s Theatre of Kentucky and Walden Theatre. Teaching at CEC since 2012.
TINA MITCHELL

Physical Science, Chemistry I
Teaching in a classroom setting since 1993; Homeschooling since 2001; BS in secondary education (Chemistry, Mathematics, and Earth/Space Science) from IU Southeast with highest distinction; Chancellor's Lists for Highest Academic Achievement, Paul Douglas teacher Scholarship, Secondary Education Scholarship, Alpha Chi Honor Society; Teaching at CEC since 2007.
JONATHAN PENNINGTON

Music Appreciation
Work experience includes: Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation-Southern Baptist Seminary; Lecturer in New Testament-St. Mary’s College and University of St. Andrews; New Testament Teaching Fellow-Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Editor and Proofreader-Zondervan Publishing House and Cambridge University Press. Homeschooling since 2000; Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from University of St. Andrews, Scotland; Masters Divinity-summa cum laude-Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; BA in History, magna cum laude, N. Illinois University; Teaching at CEC since fall 2009.
W. J. PATTERSON

Intro to and Advanced Computers, Computer Programming
Twelve years in a classroom setting teaching Business, Computer Science and Math classes from high school to the college level, including Distance Learning Eduction for ten years; BA, Sullivan University; MBA, Webster University; Ph.D candidate - North Central University; Golf Coach -Whitefield Academy; Teaching at CEC since fall 2010.
ANDREW PORTER

MS Ancient World History 6-7, MS American History 7-8, World Geography 8-10, Math 8/7, Chess Fundamentals I, II
Classroom teacher since 1993; Homeschooler since 2002; Coach of two-time Kentucky Scholastic Team State Chess Champions; BA from Samford University and Post-Bach Ed from University of Louisville. Current Indiana secondary teaching license (social studies, math); Teaching at CEC since 2005.
SANDY SHEPARD

Anatomy, Biology II
Homeschooler since 1995; B.A. Biology - College of Charleston 1985; B.S. Physical Therapy - Medical University of South Carolina 1987.
GREG SIEGFRIEDT-WILSON

Bible, Logic/Philosophy, Worldview and Apologetics
Teaching in classroom setting since 2002; BA in History from Humbolt State University and an MATS from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Currently completing coursework for a doctorate in Philosophy and Apologetics with Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary (Newburg, Ind.); Teaching at CEC since 2006.
KATHY SIEGFRIEDT-WILSON

Italian
Homeschooled children in English while on mission field in Italy; BA in French and Italian from Colorado College and an MA in Campus Ministry from Denver Seminary; Teaching Italian at CEC since 2006.
BILL SPEICHER

Chemistry II, Physics
Six years experience as advanced science teacher (A.P. Chemistry, A.P. Physics) at Cornerstone Christian Academy, Shelbyville, Ky.; Significant experience with home schooled students; Twenty eight years experience as a senior technical manager for a Fortune 10 company; B.S. Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1968; Teaching at CEC since fall 2011.
KATY TAPPMEYER

Biology
Five years of Christian school teaching, seven years math and science tutoring, four years writing/integrating/developing science curriculum, currently enrolled in Southern Seminary Wives' Institute; MA Education from University of St Mary, BS Geology from University of Missouri, minor in Spanish; Teaching at CEC since 2008.
MIKE WISLEY

Business
Assistant Professor, Indiana Wesleyan University since 2008; Adjunct faculty member, Indiana Wesleyan University since 2006; Adjunct faculty member, Strayer University since 2006; Home schooling experience 1985; Masters in Business Administration, Indiana University with a major in Accounting; Bachelors of Arts, Franklin College as a Business major
ANGELA ZIMMERMAN

Missio Dei -Bible, Missions, Mission Movements
Home Educator for 12 years; 1st and 4th Grade Teacher at Sayers Classical School for a combined 4 years; Adult Education class on Social Media at IUS for 1 year; Missions Instructor and Mobilizer for the Perspectives Organization since 2009; Second year at CEC as Missions Instructor; Gives talks and devotions to Sunday schools or social functions about missions.