Our team

Meet the pod tutors

Experienced educators, certified nature guides, and homeschool moms — each pod is led by a tutor who loves the Lord and loves watching children learn.

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Rachel

Pod Tutor
  • Certified nature guide through Tinkergarten
  • Accredited through the Forest School Teacher Institute
  • 2 years teaching experience at a Forest School co-op in Kentucky
  • Served in children's ministry at Southeast Christian Church for many years

Rachel is a mom of three and lives in Sellersburg, Indiana with her family. She began her homeschooling journey six years ago and never looked back. With the Forest School approach close to her heart, she loves guiding children to discover creation up close — and believes what we learn outdoors shapes who we become.

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Lindsey

Pod Tutor
  • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with a specialty in English K–12 and Early Childhood development
  • Taught for over 10 years, most recently as an Indiana Reading Specialist and Physical Education instructor in NAFC schools

Lindsey was born and raised in Northwest Michigan and loves to hike and find access to water anywhere she can. She moved to Southern Indiana with her husband, Mike, in 2015 and they have two children, Noah and Emmy. They also have a dog, a horse, mini donkeys, chickens, and cats in their hobby farm.

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Jennifer

Pod Tutor
  • Biology degree and more than 25 years of educational experience
  • Teaching experience in homeschool science programs, zoo education, Ivy Tech, substitute teaching, and coaching club athletics

As a mom of five children, Jennifer is passionate about helping students develop a love of learning through curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experiences. She believes some of the best learning happens when children are encouraged to ask questions, explore the world around them, and ask meaningful questions.

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Amanda

Pod Tutor
  • Taught 10 years in NAFC and Greater Clark County school systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Special Education for grades K–6
  • Served in children's ministry from birth to middle school ages

Amanda is the mom of one daughter and a fluffy goldendoodle, and lives in New Albany with her husband, Kory, on their family compound. Three years into her own homeschooling journey, she loved watching kids run through her garden with a focus on loving God and loving other people well.

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