Instructors
Jamey Akien
Mrs. Cristy Ayala
Professor John Baker
Position
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry Dual Enrollment
College Algebra Dual Enrollment
Education
B.S. in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida
Florida state certified teacher
Experience
Professor Baker has been teaching Geometry, Honors Geometry, and Integrated Math II at Westminster Academy for 29 years. He has also taught Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and PreCalculus Algebra as an adjunct professor at Broward College for over 15 years.
Background and Interests
John has been a coach of the Boys Varsity Tennis team and JV Boys Basketball team as well as an assistant to the Varsity Football team and the Varsity Track team at Westminster Academy. He has been married to Nancy (a piano teacher at Pine Crest school) for 19 years. John's two daughters, Amanda and Emily, both graduated from Westminster Academy and are both currently students at the University of Florida. John and his family attend Coral Ridge Presbyterian church where John has been a member for 29 years and has served as an assistant in the high school youth group and as a timpanist for the Brass Ensemble Worship Team.
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry Dual Enrollment
College Algebra Dual Enrollment
Education
B.S. in Mathematics from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida
Florida state certified teacher
Experience
Professor Baker has been teaching Geometry, Honors Geometry, and Integrated Math II at Westminster Academy for 29 years. He has also taught Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra, and PreCalculus Algebra as an adjunct professor at Broward College for over 15 years.
Background and Interests
John has been a coach of the Boys Varsity Tennis team and JV Boys Basketball team as well as an assistant to the Varsity Football team and the Varsity Track team at Westminster Academy. He has been married to Nancy (a piano teacher at Pine Crest school) for 19 years. John's two daughters, Amanda and Emily, both graduated from Westminster Academy and are both currently students at the University of Florida. John and his family attend Coral Ridge Presbyterian church where John has been a member for 29 years and has served as an assistant in the high school youth group and as a timpanist for the Brass Ensemble Worship Team.
Professor Jason Beaupied
Position
General Psychology Dual Enrollment
Education
B.S. in Communication, University of Florida
M.S. in Counseling from Barry University, specializations in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy
M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary
Experience
Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist at Spanish River Counseling Center (Fort Lauderdale office).
Therapist internship completed at 4Kids of South Florida and the Dr. Maureen Duffy Family Enrichment Center at Barry University.
Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Broward College.
Teacher at Westminster Academy.
Background and Interests
Married for 25 years to Marcy with two children, Brandon (16) and Lina (7). Attends Rio Vista Community Church.
General Psychology Dual Enrollment
Education
B.S. in Communication, University of Florida
M.S. in Counseling from Barry University, specializations in Mental Health and Marriage and Family Therapy
M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Knox Theological Seminary
Experience
Mental Health Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist at Spanish River Counseling Center (Fort Lauderdale office).
Therapist internship completed at 4Kids of South Florida and the Dr. Maureen Duffy Family Enrichment Center at Barry University.
Adjunct Professor of Psychology at Broward College.
Teacher at Westminster Academy.
Background and Interests
Married for 25 years to Marcy with two children, Brandon (16) and Lina (7). Attends Rio Vista Community Church.
Mrs. Beaupied
Ms. Teri Betor
Position
SAT/ACT Preparation face-to-face
SAT/ACT Preparation LIVE Online
Education
B.S. in Broadcast Journalism, University of Florida. She has studied 5 languages, including 6 years of Latin. Teri has received multiple awards for excellence in language studies. In high school, she excelled so highly in math and English that she was exempt from all math and English core curriculum courses in college.
Experience
Teri has taught test prep at 4 different universities for over 15 years: FAU, Nova, Lynn and Barry. She has taught: GRE (Graduate Record Exam for entering graduate school), GMAT (Graduate Mangement Admissions Test for entrance into MBA program), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and SAT/ACT. For the past 10 years, She has taught SAT/ACT classes as well as private tutoring for test prep, math, English, and science at Westminster Academy in Ft. Lauderdale. Teri’s students consistently report significant improvements in their exam scores. The largest portion of Teri’s students comes to her as the result of referrals from parents and/or students who have experienced great success with her. She receives exceptional evaluations from students who report that her teaching strategies and style simplify the test material and provide practical tactics that allow them to achieve significantly higher scores. There is no student incapable of achieving significant improvement in his or her standardized test scores as far as Teri is concerned. With passion, experience, and wisdom, she helps even the most doubtful and timid student achieve genuine success.
SAT/ACT Preparation face-to-face
SAT/ACT Preparation LIVE Online
Education
B.S. in Broadcast Journalism, University of Florida. She has studied 5 languages, including 6 years of Latin. Teri has received multiple awards for excellence in language studies. In high school, she excelled so highly in math and English that she was exempt from all math and English core curriculum courses in college.
Experience
Teri has taught test prep at 4 different universities for over 15 years: FAU, Nova, Lynn and Barry. She has taught: GRE (Graduate Record Exam for entering graduate school), GMAT (Graduate Mangement Admissions Test for entrance into MBA program), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and SAT/ACT. For the past 10 years, She has taught SAT/ACT classes as well as private tutoring for test prep, math, English, and science at Westminster Academy in Ft. Lauderdale. Teri’s students consistently report significant improvements in their exam scores. The largest portion of Teri’s students comes to her as the result of referrals from parents and/or students who have experienced great success with her. She receives exceptional evaluations from students who report that her teaching strategies and style simplify the test material and provide practical tactics that allow them to achieve significantly higher scores. There is no student incapable of achieving significant improvement in his or her standardized test scores as far as Teri is concerned. With passion, experience, and wisdom, she helps even the most doubtful and timid student achieve genuine success.
Mr. Brian Brookins
Position
Survey of the Bible
Evangelism & Apologetics Dual Enrollment
Worldview
Education
B.A. in History
M.A. in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological
Completed course work for a Doctor of Ministry from Knox Seminary in Fort Lauderdale
Experience
He serves as the Lead Pastor at CEDAR's host church and has spent his entire ministry, 3 decades, at Riverside.
Background and Interests
Brian is a native Floridian, except for a few childhood years spent in the Washington D.C. area. Brian's passion is to grow in gospel-shaped, theologically-driven, Christ-centered, biblically-saturated ministry. Brian and Beth have enjoyed 30 years of marriage. They were initially blessed with 4 children (Daniel, SarahAnne, Jacob and David), but knew their family was not yet complete. In 2005 they adopted Joshua and Caleb from Accra, Ghana in West Africa.
Survey of the Bible
Evangelism & Apologetics Dual Enrollment
Worldview
Education
B.A. in History
M.A. in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological
Completed course work for a Doctor of Ministry from Knox Seminary in Fort Lauderdale
Experience
He serves as the Lead Pastor at CEDAR's host church and has spent his entire ministry, 3 decades, at Riverside.
Background and Interests
Brian is a native Floridian, except for a few childhood years spent in the Washington D.C. area. Brian's passion is to grow in gospel-shaped, theologically-driven, Christ-centered, biblically-saturated ministry. Brian and Beth have enjoyed 30 years of marriage. They were initially blessed with 4 children (Daniel, SarahAnne, Jacob and David), but knew their family was not yet complete. In 2005 they adopted Joshua and Caleb from Accra, Ghana in West Africa.
Mrs. Stephanie Brunk
Position
Investigative Science
General Science
Physical Science
Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Education
B.S. in Science University of North Florida
M.S. in Science Clemson University
Experience
Stephanie taught middle and high school science for eight years at Harvest Community School in Jacksonville, Florida. She served as the Science Department Head at Harvest overseeing all middle and high school science teachers as well as designing the science curriculum flow from K-4 through 12th grade. She taught Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physical Science, Marine Biology and Dual Enrollment Biology through Florida State College in Jacksonville during her years of teaching. For the past two years Stephanie has been home schooling her two children here in South Florida while also tutoring in math and science.
Background and Interests
Stephanie loves teaching middle and high school students. Showing the students how perfectly God created everything from the tiniest living organism to the solar system and beyond through science is her passion. She believes the more you learn about science, the more you will be in awe of how great our God is. Stepahnie and her husband Gary have been married for 16 years. They have two children Joshua (14) and Ashlyn (10).
Investigative Science
General Science
Physical Science
Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Education
B.S. in Science University of North Florida
M.S. in Science Clemson University
Experience
Stephanie taught middle and high school science for eight years at Harvest Community School in Jacksonville, Florida. She served as the Science Department Head at Harvest overseeing all middle and high school science teachers as well as designing the science curriculum flow from K-4 through 12th grade. She taught Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physical Science, Marine Biology and Dual Enrollment Biology through Florida State College in Jacksonville during her years of teaching. For the past two years Stephanie has been home schooling her two children here in South Florida while also tutoring in math and science.
Background and Interests
Stephanie loves teaching middle and high school students. Showing the students how perfectly God created everything from the tiniest living organism to the solar system and beyond through science is her passion. She believes the more you learn about science, the more you will be in awe of how great our God is. Stepahnie and her husband Gary have been married for 16 years. They have two children Joshua (14) and Ashlyn (10).
To Be Decided
Mr. Tom DeRosa
Position
Physical Science with Lab Honors
Education
M.A. in Education and Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University.
Experience
Founder and Executive Director of Creation Studies Institute (www.creationstudies.org). He is a passionate speaker, and author. Tom has published an easy-to-understand book that shows evolution to be an idea in disarray entitled, "Evidence for Creation," and another book that exposes the catastrophic results of evolution called, "Evolution's Fatal Fruit: How Darwin's Tree of Life Brought Death to Millions." Tom is now involved producing creation based elementary age curriculum, "Investigate the Possibilities". For twenty years Tom was an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Broward College. And for over twenty five years he has hosted the radio program, Genesis Connection, which is now heard on Reach FM daily.
Background and Interests
Tom's hobbies are reading, sports, outdoor activities and chess. Tom is the father of 3 girls, and the grandfather of 4. Tom's wife, Linda, is a pediatric nurse.
Physical Science with Lab Honors
Education
M.A. in Education and Chemistry from Florida Atlantic University.
Experience
Founder and Executive Director of Creation Studies Institute (www.creationstudies.org). He is a passionate speaker, and author. Tom has published an easy-to-understand book that shows evolution to be an idea in disarray entitled, "Evidence for Creation," and another book that exposes the catastrophic results of evolution called, "Evolution's Fatal Fruit: How Darwin's Tree of Life Brought Death to Millions." Tom is now involved producing creation based elementary age curriculum, "Investigate the Possibilities". For twenty years Tom was an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Broward College. And for over twenty five years he has hosted the radio program, Genesis Connection, which is now heard on Reach FM daily.
Background and Interests
Tom's hobbies are reading, sports, outdoor activities and chess. Tom is the father of 3 girls, and the grandfather of 4. Tom's wife, Linda, is a pediatric nurse.
Mr. Falzone
Mrs. Andrea Gardner
Position
Speech (Middle School)
Speech (High School)
English I Honors
English II Honors
Education
B.S. from Tennessee Temple University in secondary education with an English proficiency and minors in speech and Bible.
Experience
A resident of Palm Beach County since 1978, Andrea graduated from The King’s Academy, attended college, taught at Berean Christian School in WPB for six years, home educated her three children through twelfth grade, and has in recent years taught at HEED in Boca and CEDAR.
Background and Interests
Teaching the Bible to adult ladies at church and conducting a neighborhood Bible club at her home since 2000, Andrea finds the greatest joy in sharing God’s truth. Singing, performing, and writing are her passions as well. Working with teens is such a fulfilling and eternally significant ministry! With the home going of her pastor/teacher husband at thirty-six, Andrea has truly been blessed to see her faithful Savior take such good care of her and her now adult children all of which have also majored in education. Andrea enjoys proofing and editing, and is available to fine tune college-entry essays and other writing assignments for a fee of $35.
Speech (Middle School)
Speech (High School)
English I Honors
English II Honors
Education
B.S. from Tennessee Temple University in secondary education with an English proficiency and minors in speech and Bible.
Experience
A resident of Palm Beach County since 1978, Andrea graduated from The King’s Academy, attended college, taught at Berean Christian School in WPB for six years, home educated her three children through twelfth grade, and has in recent years taught at HEED in Boca and CEDAR.
Background and Interests
Teaching the Bible to adult ladies at church and conducting a neighborhood Bible club at her home since 2000, Andrea finds the greatest joy in sharing God’s truth. Singing, performing, and writing are her passions as well. Working with teens is such a fulfilling and eternally significant ministry! With the home going of her pastor/teacher husband at thirty-six, Andrea has truly been blessed to see her faithful Savior take such good care of her and her now adult children all of which have also majored in education. Andrea enjoys proofing and editing, and is available to fine tune college-entry essays and other writing assignments for a fee of $35.
Edith Irizarry
Edith Irizarry
Position: CEDAR4
Education: B.S. in Elementary Ed. from Florida A&M University
Experience: Edith taught for the Broward County Public School System and also substituted at Calvary Christian Academy. She was a teacher’s assistant for math at CEDAR. Her greatest experience comes from home educating her two children for 13 years.
Background: Edith Irizarry was born in Puerto Rico, raised in New York, and moved to Florida in 1990. Edith has been happily married to David for 26 years and has two children. Jovani attends FAU where he is pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her youngest, Natalia, attends CEDAR and plays soccer for the South Florida HEAT. The Irizarrys have called Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale their home church for the last 21 years. Edith has served in the children’s ministry for 16 years. As a family they enjoy vacationing in the mountains, fossil hunting, and watching movies.
Position: CEDAR4
Education: B.S. in Elementary Ed. from Florida A&M University
Experience: Edith taught for the Broward County Public School System and also substituted at Calvary Christian Academy. She was a teacher’s assistant for math at CEDAR. Her greatest experience comes from home educating her two children for 13 years.
Background: Edith Irizarry was born in Puerto Rico, raised in New York, and moved to Florida in 1990. Edith has been happily married to David for 26 years and has two children. Jovani attends FAU where he is pursing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Her youngest, Natalia, attends CEDAR and plays soccer for the South Florida HEAT. The Irizarrys have called Calvary Chapel Ft. Lauderdale their home church for the last 21 years. Edith has served in the children’s ministry for 16 years. As a family they enjoy vacationing in the mountains, fossil hunting, and watching movies.
Professor Walt Jominy
Position
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Introduction to Business
Honors Government
Education
MBA Nova Southeastern University
BAS Ohio State University
Experience
Adjunct Professor of Economics: Palm Beach Atlantic University, Broward College, Teacher: Westminster Academy, Ruling Elder North Creek Presbyterian Church
Background and Interests
Endurance athlete (Ironman, Marathoner and Ultra runner)
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Introduction to Business
Honors Government
Education
MBA Nova Southeastern University
BAS Ohio State University
Experience
Adjunct Professor of Economics: Palm Beach Atlantic University, Broward College, Teacher: Westminster Academy, Ruling Elder North Creek Presbyterian Church
Background and Interests
Endurance athlete (Ironman, Marathoner and Ultra runner)
Mr. Jonathan Kreh
Position
Fundamentals of Math
Education
BBA in Marketing and BBA in Finance from Florida Atlantic University
Experience
He tutored high school level math through his high school and college career while achieving a 3.96 GPA at FAU.
Background and Interests
Jonathan works for Cru as a part-time missionary on the college campuses across south Florida and will be taking seminary classes this fall through Reformed Theological Seminary. His hobbies include soccer, freshwater fishing, and playing with his dogs Romeo and Honey.
Fundamentals of Math
Education
BBA in Marketing and BBA in Finance from Florida Atlantic University
Experience
He tutored high school level math through his high school and college career while achieving a 3.96 GPA at FAU.
Background and Interests
Jonathan works for Cru as a part-time missionary on the college campuses across south Florida and will be taking seminary classes this fall through Reformed Theological Seminary. His hobbies include soccer, freshwater fishing, and playing with his dogs Romeo and Honey.
Mrs. Barbara Law
Position
Beginning Genealogy Research
Education
B.B.A. in Marketing – Sales and Promotion from Florida Atlantic University
Experience
Barbara has been researching her, her husbands and many friends family history for over 45 years. She wrote a book on her husband's family for one of their family reunions. Past President of the Genealogical Society of Broward County. Taught Genealogy class for American Heritage Girls. Taught a Foundations class for Classical Conversations.
Background and Interests
Barbara has home schooled her daughters for the past 11 years. Her daughter Sarah is still home schooled. Her daughter Rachel attends Westminster Academy. She has been married to her husband Don for 25 years. Barbara and her family attend Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church for over 26 years. She has run the Coral Ridge Bookstore for 7 years, and sang on the Worship Team. Barbara loves to garden.
Beginning Genealogy Research
Education
B.B.A. in Marketing – Sales and Promotion from Florida Atlantic University
Experience
Barbara has been researching her, her husbands and many friends family history for over 45 years. She wrote a book on her husband's family for one of their family reunions. Past President of the Genealogical Society of Broward County. Taught Genealogy class for American Heritage Girls. Taught a Foundations class for Classical Conversations.
Background and Interests
Barbara has home schooled her daughters for the past 11 years. Her daughter Sarah is still home schooled. Her daughter Rachel attends Westminster Academy. She has been married to her husband Don for 25 years. Barbara and her family attend Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church for over 26 years. She has run the Coral Ridge Bookstore for 7 years, and sang on the Worship Team. Barbara loves to garden.
Professor Lehmann
Education
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
Experience
During his studies at USF, Kurt worked as a research assistant at the nationally recognized Center for Urban Transportation Research. For the past three years, Kurt has worked professionally as an analyst/planner for a Cambridge Systematics, a transportation planning and engineering consultancy firm. Kurt has coauthored research published in the Transportation Research Record and has been privileged to present numerous times at Transportation Research Board annual meetings.
Backgrounds and Interests
Kurt was born and raised in Florida, in the Tampa Bay area and moved to South Florida in 2018. Kurt loves studying the Bible and is fascinated with reconciling observational science/engineering, historical study, and a biblical framework of understanding to show the greatness of God's creation and story. Kurt watches and plays sports, hikes and camps, travels, and studies data modeling/analytics in his spare time. He is also a member of Riverside Church and volunteers with the student and children ministries with a passion for teaching youth about God's gospel.
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
Experience
During his studies at USF, Kurt worked as a research assistant at the nationally recognized Center for Urban Transportation Research. For the past three years, Kurt has worked professionally as an analyst/planner for a Cambridge Systematics, a transportation planning and engineering consultancy firm. Kurt has coauthored research published in the Transportation Research Record and has been privileged to present numerous times at Transportation Research Board annual meetings.
Backgrounds and Interests
Kurt was born and raised in Florida, in the Tampa Bay area and moved to South Florida in 2018. Kurt loves studying the Bible and is fascinated with reconciling observational science/engineering, historical study, and a biblical framework of understanding to show the greatness of God's creation and story. Kurt watches and plays sports, hikes and camps, travels, and studies data modeling/analytics in his spare time. He is also a member of Riverside Church and volunteers with the student and children ministries with a passion for teaching youth about God's gospel.
Mrs. Maseda
Mr. Maseda
Mr. John Maury
Position
Chemistry with Lab Honors
Honors Physics with Lab
Education
M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.
Fulfilled the academic requirements towards a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University
Experience
John has experience teaching/tutoring students at the high-school and undergraduate college levels in Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the US for over 10 years. He also worked as a graduate teaching assistant of college undergraduate and graduate courses for 7 years at North Carolina State University. These courses include Chemical Process Principles, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (undergraduate and advanced), and Fundamentals of Transport Phenomena. As a graduate research assistant, he performed computer simulations of polymeric and biological systems, co-authoring five scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. He currently works for Creation Studies Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At Creation Studies Institute, he assists with the academic programs, research projects, and he leads the Spanish-outreach efforts.
Background and Experience
John was born in Colombia and has been married to his wife Alesha since 2014. He has a passion to reach English and Spanish-speaking communities with God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and the truth of God's creation.
Chemistry with Lab Honors
Honors Physics with Lab
Education
M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez.
Fulfilled the academic requirements towards a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University
Experience
John has experience teaching/tutoring students at the high-school and undergraduate college levels in Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the US for over 10 years. He also worked as a graduate teaching assistant of college undergraduate and graduate courses for 7 years at North Carolina State University. These courses include Chemical Process Principles, Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (undergraduate and advanced), and Fundamentals of Transport Phenomena. As a graduate research assistant, he performed computer simulations of polymeric and biological systems, co-authoring five scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. He currently works for Creation Studies Institute in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At Creation Studies Institute, he assists with the academic programs, research projects, and he leads the Spanish-outreach efforts.
Background and Experience
John was born in Colombia and has been married to his wife Alesha since 2014. He has a passion to reach English and Spanish-speaking communities with God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ and the truth of God's creation.
Sra. Mariela McDaniel
Position
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Education
B.S in Education from Florida Atlantic University. Professional Educator's Certificate from the State of Florida in Spanish K-12th.
Experience
Mariela is a native Spanish speaker and has over eight years of experience teaching Spanish in private school and at CEDAR.
Background and Interests
Mariela McDaniel was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has lived in Florida since 1993. The McDaniels have homeschooled their four sons for thirteen years. Mrs. McDaniel believes knowing Spanish equips our children for better job opportunities and greater usefulness in God's kingdom. Rob and Mariela worship and serve the Lord at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coconut Creek since 1994 as a deacon and pianist respectively. They have been married for 20 years, and enjoy outdoor activities like camping, biking, and sports.
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Education
B.S in Education from Florida Atlantic University. Professional Educator's Certificate from the State of Florida in Spanish K-12th.
Experience
Mariela is a native Spanish speaker and has over eight years of experience teaching Spanish in private school and at CEDAR.
Background and Interests
Mariela McDaniel was born and raised in Puerto Rico and has lived in Florida since 1993. The McDaniels have homeschooled their four sons for thirteen years. Mrs. McDaniel believes knowing Spanish equips our children for better job opportunities and greater usefulness in God's kingdom. Rob and Mariela worship and serve the Lord at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coconut Creek since 1994 as a deacon and pianist respectively. They have been married for 20 years, and enjoy outdoor activities like camping, biking, and sports.
Mrs. Daryl Middlebrooks
Position
Analytical Grammar PLUS Composition I
Analytical Grammar PLUS Composition II
Education
B.S. in Education from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee
Experience
Daryl has taught in the Broward County Schools for over five years
Background and Interests
Mrs. Daryl Middlebrooks grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and married a native Floridian, Todd, whom she has been happily married to for over twenty-five years. She has four children and began homeschooling when her first two sons were in first and second grades. Those two sons are college graduates now and her daughter is a freshman in college. She is currently home educating her youngest son who enjoys taking classes at CEDAR. She has been privileged to lead a women's Bible study in her home for many years.
Analytical Grammar PLUS Composition I
Analytical Grammar PLUS Composition II
Education
B.S. in Education from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee
Experience
Daryl has taught in the Broward County Schools for over five years
Background and Interests
Mrs. Daryl Middlebrooks grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and married a native Floridian, Todd, whom she has been happily married to for over twenty-five years. She has four children and began homeschooling when her first two sons were in first and second grades. Those two sons are college graduates now and her daughter is a freshman in college. She is currently home educating her youngest son who enjoys taking classes at CEDAR. She has been privileged to lead a women's Bible study in her home for many years.
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Mrs. Michelle Perry
Position:
AP Human Geography
Education
B.A. in History from Florida Atlantic University
Finishing her Masters of Classical and Christian Studies at Knox Theological Seminary fall 2018
Florida certified teacher
Experience
Michelle has been a teacher at Westminster Academy for fifteen years. She is teaching World History, European History and will teach AP Human Geography beginning the 2018-2019 school year. She is also the National Honor Society adviser at Westminster Academy as well as an Apple Certified teacher.
Background
Michelle is a native to South Florida. She is married to Jim and they have three children and two grandchildren. All three children graduated from Westminster Academy. Michelle and her family attend First Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale.
AP Human Geography
Education
B.A. in History from Florida Atlantic University
Finishing her Masters of Classical and Christian Studies at Knox Theological Seminary fall 2018
Florida certified teacher
Experience
Michelle has been a teacher at Westminster Academy for fifteen years. She is teaching World History, European History and will teach AP Human Geography beginning the 2018-2019 school year. She is also the National Honor Society adviser at Westminster Academy as well as an Apple Certified teacher.
Background
Michelle is a native to South Florida. She is married to Jim and they have three children and two grandchildren. All three children graduated from Westminster Academy. Michelle and her family attend First Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale.
Mrs. Laura Pittman
Position
Cedar5
World History
American History
Cultural Geography
Education
BA in Elementary Education from Trinity International University
Experience
Laura completed her student teaching at Miami Country Day School and taught at Cushman School in Miami. She home educated her two children and taught in enrichment programs in Miami Shores and Biscayne Park. She developed the Cedar5 program and has taught in that program since its inception. She teaches the Social Studies blocks at CEDAR as well as an online home education program. Laura has also been a part of a team that is writing and filming online curriculum for a new startup educational experience.
Background and Interests
Laura served 19 years in Children and Student Ministry in Miami. She also served with the North American Mission Board in Creative Arts and Evangelism. She loves traveling and spending time with her family and friends playing games. She loves any time she gets to spend with her two grown children.
Cedar5
World History
American History
Cultural Geography
Education
BA in Elementary Education from Trinity International University
Experience
Laura completed her student teaching at Miami Country Day School and taught at Cushman School in Miami. She home educated her two children and taught in enrichment programs in Miami Shores and Biscayne Park. She developed the Cedar5 program and has taught in that program since its inception. She teaches the Social Studies blocks at CEDAR as well as an online home education program. Laura has also been a part of a team that is writing and filming online curriculum for a new startup educational experience.
Background and Interests
Laura served 19 years in Children and Student Ministry in Miami. She also served with the North American Mission Board in Creative Arts and Evangelism. She loves traveling and spending time with her family and friends playing games. She loves any time she gets to spend with her two grown children.
Mrs. Puentes
POSITION:
Mixed Media Art
Intro to Drawing or Drawing 1
EDUCATION:[b]
BFA Florida Atlantic University
[b]EXPERIENCE:
Florida teaching certificate in secondary education art,
Cooper City high school art teacher, Ridge Manor Christian Academy administrator and teacher
BACKGROUND & INTERESTS:
Lissette Puentes was born and raised in Florida and has been married to her high school sweetheart, John, for 16 years. She has two beautiful daughters and five fur-babies. The Puentes family has been worshipping and serving at Real Life Church in Coconut Creek, FL for the last 8 years. She is extremely passionate about the arts and all things creative. She believes that as we are made in HIS image, we are also creative beings. She enjoys spending time with her family, painting in her free time, and singing.
Mixed Media Art
Intro to Drawing or Drawing 1
EDUCATION:[b]
BFA Florida Atlantic University
[b]EXPERIENCE:
Florida teaching certificate in secondary education art,
Cooper City high school art teacher, Ridge Manor Christian Academy administrator and teacher
BACKGROUND & INTERESTS:
Lissette Puentes was born and raised in Florida and has been married to her high school sweetheart, John, for 16 years. She has two beautiful daughters and five fur-babies. The Puentes family has been worshipping and serving at Real Life Church in Coconut Creek, FL for the last 8 years. She is extremely passionate about the arts and all things creative. She believes that as we are made in HIS image, we are also creative beings. She enjoys spending time with her family, painting in her free time, and singing.
Mrs. Scarberry
Mrs. Smith
Ms. Julie Zammit
Position
Latin I Live Online
Education
M.A. in Education from the University of South Carolina
PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis
Certified Latin teacher in the states of Florida and Mississippi
Experience
Julie has taught in both the brick and mortar and online environments, including Florida Virtual School, as well as for a homeschool co-op school. She has sponsored chapters of the Junior Classical League and Latin Honor Society. She has presented teaching methods and research at academic conferences, including the American Classical League (ACL), Mississippi Foreign Language Association (MFLA), and the Association for Educational Communications and Technologies (AECT)
Background and Interests
Magistra Zammit currently resides in South Carolina and enjoys spending time with her son, Simeon, a high school junior, Bible study, exercise, music, and developing e-learning programs.
Latin I Live Online
Education
M.A. in Education from the University of South Carolina
PhD in Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Memphis
Certified Latin teacher in the states of Florida and Mississippi
Experience
Julie has taught in both the brick and mortar and online environments, including Florida Virtual School, as well as for a homeschool co-op school. She has sponsored chapters of the Junior Classical League and Latin Honor Society. She has presented teaching methods and research at academic conferences, including the American Classical League (ACL), Mississippi Foreign Language Association (MFLA), and the Association for Educational Communications and Technologies (AECT)
Background and Interests
Magistra Zammit currently resides in South Carolina and enjoys spending time with her son, Simeon, a high school junior, Bible study, exercise, music, and developing e-learning programs.
