Kerry Baker has been a member of Agapé Christian Church for six years, where she is actively involved as the leader of the Exalt (Arts) department. She and her husband Ryan, both certified teachers, have three beautiful daughters: Lauren, Hope, and Katie. Kerry has had teaching experience at Leesburg Elementary School in Loudoun County, as a preschool teacher, a home school mom, and she is currently the lead teacher of our 3-5 class. She brings her teaching experience as well as her creative gifts in music and art to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Jenny Beaudoin has attended Agapé Christian Church for four years. She and her husband Steve have three beautiful children: Abbie, Ben, and Ellie. Jenny was born and raised in Winchester, VA. She attended West Virginia University where she majored in Secondary Math Education. Jenny currently homeschools Abbie, 8, and Ben, 6, and owns three restaurants. She brings her gifts in financial administration to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Faith Berens lives in Stephens City with her husband Matthew, daughter Hailey, and son Hayden. Faith has a Master’s degree in Reading from Shenandoah University and 13 years of teaching experience in both public and private Christian schools. During her career, she has taught preschool, second grade, Title I reading, and been a reading specialist. Her area of expertise is early childhood reading. She currently works part-time with Home School Legal Defense Association as a Special Needs Coordinator. In addition to this, she is available for private reading evaluations and portfolio reviews for home schooled students. She attends the Church of New Beginnings which meets in Berryville, VA, where she currently serves as a youth teacher and worship team singer. Faith brings her experience in reading instruction and her passion for singing, traveling, Bible study, nature, and science to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Amy Golliday has been a member of Agapé Christian Church since 1989. She is actively involved with the G-Force youth ministry at Agapé and she also serves monthly in Jr. KIDS Church. Amy holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in Computer Information Systems from James Madison University in Virginia. Amy contributes her gifts in critical thinking, planning, and organizing as well as her communication and documentation skills. She expects her future children to benefit from The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Alison Hargrave desires to teach and raise children to hunger for Jesus through education. Alison has been a home schooling mother for 11 years. During that time she has taught home economics for HEARTH, a home school group in Front Royal. Alison brings her teaching gifts to the upper class's history class.
Ellen Huston is daughter of the founding Pastors of Agapé Christian Church. Ellen, and husband Scott, have three wonderful children, Trevor, Olivia and Casson. They serve at Agapé in Children's Ministry, Small Groups, and Exalt. After receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University, and teacher certification in Virginia, Ellen began her career as a full-time substitute teacher in Prince William County. A year later, Ellen opened Agapé King's Kids Day Care and served as Director from 1993-1997. She is now serving as a teacher in the K-3 classroom at Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Melissa Law and her family attend Abundant Life Church. They are new to the area and her husband is active duty Army stationed at the Corps of Engineers in Winchester. They have 2 sons, 16 and 14, who attend Shenandoah Valley Christian Academy. Melissa has a Bachelor in English and also has been through Search and Teach training through the National Institute for Learning Disabilities and Linda Mood Bell Phonemic Awareness training. She has been a Preschool Assistant and Teacher, Kindergarten Assistant and Teacher, Therapist, as well as a homeschooling mom for 2 years.
Beth Mason has served at Agapé Christian Church for over 8 years and is the proud mother of Jacob and Jillian. She holds a BS in Human Services Counseling and is credentialed in Human Development and Family Studies. Beth currently works for Clarke, Frederick, and Winchester Departments of Social Service as a Foster Parent Coordinator and trainer. She brings her diverse knowledge of development, children, and families to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Nancy Mason, Director of The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé, brings her visionary leadership as well as her teaching and ministry skills to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé. Nancy is the lead teacher of the Upper Class. She has been a member of Agapé Christian Church for 17 years and leads Agapé’s KIDS Church Ministry. She also assists her husband, Jamey, who pastors the Next Generation Ministries of Agapé. Nancy has three children, who were homeschooled for a total of 7 years. Nancy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and holds a current Virginia teacher certification in Kindergarten through 8th grade. She taught at Armel Elementary School for 7 years and has taught grammar classes at the Classical Cottage School.
Sarah Randall has been a member of Agape’ Christian Fellowship Church for 17 years where she has been involved in Sunday morning Nursery, Kid’s Church, and Church Office Volunteer. Sarah worked in the Frederick County school system a combined ten years as a volunteer and later as a paid employee where she did a variety of things including classroom aid, lunchroom aid, chaperone, and substitute teacher. Sarah is married to James Randall and they have two children: Elaina, 16, and Fisher, 10. Sarah brings her many years of experience working with children of all ages in many capacities, as well as a spirit of joy and peace, to The Homespun Schoolhouse of Agapé.
Dawn Rooney has been a member of Agapé Christian Church for 3 years where she is actively involved as a leader of the Prayer Ministry team. She lives in Winchester with her husband Kevin, and twelve year old daughter Abby. Dawn previously home-schooled her daughter for two years, has prior experience working with children as a Sunday school teacher, and taught preschool for a year at a Fireside Christian School in Warrenton, VA. Dawn is a teacher's assistant in the 4th-8th grade classroom.