John Abel
Teacher: Christian Anthropology, Psychology

• Homeschooling since 1994
• B.S. Psychology - Virginia Tech 1986; M.Div. Pastoral Counseling - Southern Seminary 1991.
• Teaching at CEC since 2003.
• Home 502-415-6051 | email | 9614 Camille Drive, Louisville, KY 40299

Vanessa Anderson
Teacher: Spanish I and II

• Teaching in college preparatory schools (Forman School, Berkshire School), classical schools (Covenant Classical Academy) and college (Simon's Rock College of Bard) since 1996.
• BA in Business/Economics with a minor in French and a minor in Theology from Wheaton College, Ill.
• Trilingual native of Mexico with three nationalities: Mexico, US and France. Married to a wonderful man named Hans Christian Anderson and mother to three beautiful children Anais Helene, Isabella Juliette and Mateo Stephane.
• Teaching at CEC since 2007.
• Cell 502-396-3839 | Home 502-454-0501 | email | 2239½ Talbott Ave., Louisville, KY 40205

Jo Bartley
Teacher: German I, II, and III, Private Tutor – French III

• 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.
• Home 317-421-9590 | email | 2410 Overlook Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Deena Beard
Teacher: MS/HS/Advanced HS Cognitive Skills

• Has been a counselor for runaway teenagers; an adult education reading teacher and job trainer; a remediation specialist for children and adults; and a perceptual trainer and educational therapist for homeschooling families.
• Currently works with students who want to enhance their academic performance by becoming more efficient thinkers and independent learners. Has trained personally with Dr. Reuven Feuerstein and implements his cognitive program, Instrumental Enrichment, along with additional perceptual training to positively impact structural cognitive development, academic performance, and self-confidence.
• Teaching since 1989; Homeschooling since 1996; Educational consultant/cognitive trainer since 1998.
• B.S. in Psychology from Murray State University; Masters of Education Reading Specialist - University of Louisville; Trained with National Institute for Learning Development Levels 1-2; Mediator/Trainer for Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment
• Teaching at CEC since 2009.
• Home 502-477-1985| email | 4019 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, KY 40071

Dennis Brooks
Athletic Director

• Homeschooling, 2000-current; CEC Head Soccer Coach 2009 to current; Director of Physician Services at Norton Healthcare since 2006; Licensed Soccer Official for both High School & Recreation Leagues; E Coaching License from the KY Youth Soccer Association; Varsity Head Coach at Harrodsburg High School-1991 to 1995; Youth Soccer/Basketball League Coach - fifteen years experience.
• CEC Athletic Director since 2009.
• Home 502-742-1833| email

Rebecca Cecil
Teacher: Science 6, Science 7, Physics, and MS/HS Robotics

• Teaching in classroom setting since 1996; Homeschooling since 2005.
• Masters in Engineering - University of Louisville; MBA - Indiana Wesleyan University.
• Honors, Awards: ACSI Teacher Certification; PE License; 1 Patent - US Patent Office; International Science Fair Judge
• Teaching at CEC since 2007.
• Home 502-231-9238 | email | 7304 Cross Creek Blvd., Louisville, KY 40228

Beverly Clark, Director, CEC
Teacher: High School English and History

• 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.
• 502-895-6884 | email | 331 So. Birchwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Sylvia Conrad
Administrative Assistant: On-site Campus Assistant

• CEC Graduate-Class of 2009! Working towards Associate degree in Business Management, and Cosmetology license.
• 502-727-3604 | email

Linda Cretella
Teacher: Algebra 1/2, Algebra 1 and 2, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Consumer Math

• Classroom teaching since 1979; Teaching at CEC since 2001; 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.
• 502-485-1443 | email | 3126 Sunny Lane, Louisville, KY 40205

Danny Davis
Administrative Assistant: Accounting

• Financial Advisor since 1990; President of Wealth Advisors Financial Group.
• BA with emphasis in Christian Education-Oral Roberts University; Master of Divinity w/emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling-Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Married to CEC teacher Kathie Davis for over 25 years.
• CEC staff since 2009.
• 502-499-1474 | email | 9805 Orlandi Ct., Louisville, KY 40299

Kathie Davis
Teacher: Drama, and Advanced Drama, Chorus/Basic Music Theory, Advanced Chorus, Show Choir

• Homeschooling since 1995.
• BA from Oral Roberts University. Currently a student at IUS doing prep work to pursue masters degree in vocal performance.
• Cum Laude, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Louisville Youth Theater, Music Director for St. Margaret Mary 2006, Homeschoolers on Stage 2006.
• Teaching at CEC since 2007.
• 502-266-7460 | email | 9805 Orlandi Ct., Louisville, KY 40299

Bonnie Erickson
Teacher: 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.
• Home 502-244-4920 | email | 12105 Ellingsworth Ln., Louisville, KY 40243

Susan Essa
Teacher: Latin I and Latin II

• Has homeschooled since 1998; has taught Latin, Literature & 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 2009.
• 502-499-2080 | email | 10307 Grand Avenue, Louisville, KY 40299

Brenda Garrett
Teacher: General Sciences and Advanced Biology

• Since 1992, my teaching experience 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. Also, on Dean’s list and nominated for Lebre Medal.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• 502-243-1302 | email | 4302 Wooded Bend Way, Louisville, KY 40245

Heather Goodale
Teacher: MS/HS Journalism; HS Debate

• Twenty-two years journalism experience; received journalism training in the United States Army (1990); Served as Staff Writer for Ft. Knox newspaper during activation in Operation Desert Storm (1991); Writer/Editor for 100th Division Army Reserve quarterly newspaper(1989-1995); Editor for A Woman’s Choice Resource Center newsletter (1997-2000); Volunteer/Staff writer for Southeast Outlook (2000-2006). Homeschooled 2003-present. Second year teaching at CEC. One year teaching at Woodland Enrichment Academy.
• BA Psychology-Indiana University Southeast 1995; Master of Arts in Teaching, Bellarmine University, in progress.
• Home 502-439-4400 | email | 7419 E. Orchard Grass Blvd., Crestwood, KY 40014

Sandy Goodlett
Teacher: English 6,7,8; Sociology

• Teaching in a classroom setting since 1985; In the homeschooling community since 1999.
• BA, Kentucky Wesleyan University; Masters work at University of Louisville.
• Who’s Who among American High School Teachers
• Teaching at CEC since 2004.
• 502-241-1989 | email | 2075 Long Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40245

Janet Hadley
Teacher: Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Math 6/5, 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 & 2000-2008; Christian Learning Center Kindergarten teacher/Learning Librarian/Learning Center Director, 1991-2000; Homeschooling 2008-2010.
• BS in Mathematics with secondary certification-College of Charleston, SC; Master in Christian Education-Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• Home 812-945-3784 | email | 1711 Scheller Ln., New Albany, IN 47150

Marcia Littlefield
Administrative Assistant: Events, Public Relations

• Homeschooling, 2001-current; Realtor, 2005-current; Plainview Dive Team president, 2001- current; Worked in Financial Industry 1990-2003.
• CEC staff, 2009-current; "Colossians 3:23"
• 502-618-2327 | email | 10415 Christina Ct., Louisville KY 40223

Tina Mitchell
Teacher: 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.
• 812-620-1916 | email | 6966 S. County Rd. 575E, Hardinsburg, IN 47125

W. J. Patterson
Teacher: Intro to 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 2009.
• 502-533-1671 | email

Jonathan Pennington
Teacher: MS Bible, Greek I, Greek II

• 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.
• 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.
• Phone 502-425-1448 | email | 812 Skylark Dr., Louisville, KY 40223

Anna Phillips
Teacher: SAT English

• Teacher: Fideles School, Cumming, GA (2007-2007); Taught at a University Model school (blend of homeschool and traditional classroom experiences); Taught fifth-grade language arts and history; Assisted with seventh-tenth and eleventh-grade grammar.
• Teacher: Carolina High School and Academy, Greenville,SC (2001-2004): Taught college prep and honors freshman, sophomores and juniors; Earned state certification to teach gifted students.
• Teacher: Bradwell Institute, Statesboro, GA (1998-2001); Taught college prep and honors freshman, sophomores and juniors.
• Tutor: Huntington Learning Center, Louisville, KY (2008-2009); Worked with all grade levels (pre-K through college); Assisted students primarily with reading comprehension, study skills, writing, grammar, and test-taking (ACT verbal prep).
• BS in English Education Georgia Southern University.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• 502-671-2413 | email | 4106 Roxbury Rd., Louisville, KY 40218

Andrew Porter
Teacher: MS Ancient World History I 6/7, World History II 7/8, World Geography 8/10, Math 7/6, Math 8/7, Chess Fundamentals 1 & 2

• Classroom Teacher since 1993; Homeschooling since 2002; Coach- Kentucky Elementary State Chess Team Champions 2003, 2005.
• BA from Samford University and a Post-Bach Ed from University of Louisville.
• Teaching at CEC since 2005.
• Phone 502-568-3926 | email | 2716 Hampton Drive, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Don Rucker
Teacher: Business, Economics

• Taught Business classes 1982-1988 in a private Christian School; Principal private Christian School 1989-1995; Medical office manager and consultant 1995-2006; Online (real time) teacher 2003-present;
• BA in Accounting; MA in teaching business; Experience as homeschool teacher of On-line High School Business course since 2008.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• Phone 502-298-6779 | email | 7208 Inland Ct., Georgetown, KY 47122

Greg Siegfriedt-Wilson
Teacher: 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 he is completing coursework for a doctorate in Philosophy and Apologetics with Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary (Newburg, Ind.).
• Teaching at CEC since 2005.
• Cell- 502-889-7708 | email | 3504 Winchester Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

Kathy Siegfriedt-Wilson
Teacher: 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 at CEC since 2006.
• Cell- 502-889-7714 | email | 3504 Winchester Rd., Louisville, KY 40207

Beverly Sivert
Teacher: 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.
• 502-425-9964 | email | 7211 Columbia Ave., Louisville, KY 40222

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.
• 812-633-2405/502-553-4354 | email

Ashley Strickland
Teacher: Chinese

• Served for 3 years in China, learning Chinese language and culture, leading and participating in missions work.
• Previous experience includes children and youth ministry internship, substitute teaching, and extensive student teaching.
• BS in Middle Grades Education, concentration in Language Arts and Mathematics, Georgia College and State University.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• 229-402-4906 | email | 7000 Mallgate Place #B3, Louisville, KY 40207

Katy Tappmeyer
Teacher: Biology and Origins

• 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.
• Phone 812-285-1106 | email | 1240 Gail Dr., Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Angela Zimmerman
Teacher: Missio Dei-Bible | Missions | Mission Movements

Angela has been working in full-time ministry since 2007 with Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, a unique missions-based education program. She is the mid-south regional director, where she trains, coordinators and initiates new classes in a four-state area.
• Four years teaching in a classroom setting; 13 years home education.
• Three years private tutoring.
• Teach social networking classes to adults at IUS and as needed.
• Teaching at CEC since Fall 2009.
• Phone 812-989-9070 | email | New Albany, IN