Hi, I’m Jessica. I am a Colorado native, a mom of three, and have a private practice as a mental health therapist. We have been with FACE since 2019, with my oldest going into 2nd grade. This year I will be teaching Map Masters, and 2 levels of Lego club. I really look forward to meeting all the new families and seeing our returning friends!

I'm a thrill seeker and I strive to excel in all I do. Growing up, I was an avid student both in homeschool and public school settings. Reading will always be my first love, but Science is a very close second.In 2020 I discovered Gameschooling and it has made a huge difference in how I homeschool. My three kiddos have way more fun than we used to, there are less fights, and they are connecting games we play with skills and knowledge they need.  I can't wait to start this new adventure with everybody at FACE. See you in September!!

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Beth will be teaching Advanced Gameschool, Pre-Reading Gameschool,  Lit Goes to the Movies, and Young Ameritowne!

I have been at FACE for 8 years. We have been on this homeschool journey for 14 years now. I have two sons that have graduated and one daughter going into 11th grade. I love teaching at FACE and this year, I will be teaching 2 classes: Algebra 1 & Land Animals of the Sixth Day. I will also offer online math tutoring for high school students. I am excited about the new year and looking forward to meeting new families.  

I graduated in 2016 with an American Sign language Interpreting degree and haven’t looked back since. I have interpreted inside colleges, out in the community, and in the Deaf schools, where I started my career as a substitute Dorm Supervisor in the Deaf dorms, substitute Paraeducator (Teacher Assistant) in the Deaf school, becoming a full time Paraeducator in the Deaf School, and now full time ASL Interpreter / tutor. During my time at the deaf school, I learned so much and was able to just soak up the language and culture. And now I am excited to share this with you. I love having fun; and being able to be creative and adaptive to your skill level is something I am looking forward to. If you put in your best effort, you will see yourself improve every day! 

I’m currently a full-time homeschooling mama, but am also proud to be a serial entrepreneur and small business owner, hairdresser, former dance instructor, and former X-ray/CT technologist. As you can probably tell, when I have an interest in something, I go all in and have to satisfy my craving for that knowledge. My main goal when learning (and/or educating others) is to ensure it is fun and rewarding. I love all forms of art and science (what my degree is in), and I'm looking forward to incorporating both of those into my classes.  Our family began our homeschooling journey in 2017 in Texas where I taught various classes at our co-op. 5 years and 2 states later, we found ourselves at FACE and have enjoyed it so much I decided to teach here as well!

Can’t wait to meet you all soon!

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Becca will be teaching Exploring Real Life with Minecraft and Making Makers: Crafting for Adventurous Older Students and Adults

Hello! My name is Laura Griffy and I have been homeschooling my two girls, now 13 and 11 since they were in kindergarten. When I’m not homeschooling my girls I am the director of our children’s ministry at church, volunteer with my oldest at Westernaires and am mom shuttle taking them to their evening sports. 

Fun fact; my husband and I have gone to school together since junior high! We moved to Colorado 5 years ago from Arizona and absolutely love this beautiful state. This year I will be teaching a kindergarten class and a middle school health class. I just love working with the littles and I also have a passion for fitness and taking care of your body. Last year was our first year at Face and we all look forward to another great year! 

Laura will be teaching Chicka Chicka Boom ABC, and Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness.

Mrs. Buck is so excited  to be part of FACE this year.  She is a mother of 4, Step -mother to 6, and Grandmother to 9. Her first career was teaching preschool for 8 years and being a director for 3.  After having her own children, however, she focused her teaching within her church where her skills grew to include children's choir and choreography. She is an avid journal writer and finished her higher education while seeking a graduate degree in organizational change. 

Sue married Steve Buck during the Covid pandemic.  Both were widowed and fell in love while walking every day at a good social distance.  Don't worry, they hug now.

Sue is teaching  The Wonder of Writing and Sunscreen & Smiles Preschool

Mary Hernandez has taught Art for sixteen years at the Denver Public Library. She has also taught Art for CHAC gallery and Boys and Girls Clubs. She has taught for many other schools in the area including Face Academy a few years ago for four years. She feels like teaching at Face was the best experience for her. 

She also worked at a Publishing House for a couple of years as Editor and Manuscript Coordinator.

She has had six children's books published. Another book coming soon. She has artwork in two galleries now.

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Mary will be teaching Middle Grades Art, High School Art, and Writing & Illustrating Children's Books.

Hello, my name is Sandi! I’m a mother of four who has a passion for early childhood education and play based learning. Our family has been with FACE since 2017 and this is my first year getting to teach. I’ll be teaching What?! Idea Explorers and Weird, Wacky, & Wonderful Holidays. I love helping kids learn and explore while having fun.
Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Hi, my name is Dani. I have been married for 10 years and we are blessed with three incredible sons. I am a Colorado native. During my middle school years, I was homeschooled, and my mom chose FACE as our umbrella school. So when my husband and I made the decision to homeschool our own children, it was an obvious choice for us to become a part of FACE also. We have been homeschooling since our oldest was in kindergarten in 2019. I am excited to begin teaching this year and look forward to seeing everyone!

Hi my name is Scott Pedersen and I run the Karate program at F.A.C.E..

I started my own journey in the martial arts during elementary school, with the study of Judo.  Since those beginning days, training has taken me as far away as Japan. I have accumulated over 30 years of experience in several different martial arts styles.

In 1993 I got my first opportunity to teach when I began instructing a single group class, once a week, to help my instructor at his school.  I took on more and more classes until, in 1999, I became a full time school operator myself, living and breathing the martial arts around 60 hours each week.  

I love to teach and strive, always, to deliver quality instruction and depth of material in an understandable way.  I care about, and am lucky to personally know, each and every one of my students.  Over the years I’ve been honored to have had students travel (on a recurring basis) from as far away as Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Canyon City just to train with me.  I’ve worked with and helped a very wide spectrum of people (from professional athlete competitors to people with disabilities and students ranging in ages from three years old to people over eighty-five).

Melissa Blocker has been teaching children since 2003. Ten years were spent teaching in child care centers for ages infant to six years old. She has four sweet children, whom she homeschools. She has been studying singing and music all her life. She started out in school choirs and musicals and continued with a bachelor’s degree in singing from the University of Northern Colorado. After college, she took voice lessons from Dr. Scott Martin, one of the best vocal teachers in Colorado. She has been in many musicals and plays since college and sang at many special events like 5k runs and meetings and as a front-line singer in a big church. She has learned piano all her life. She continually improves her voice through practicing and recording songs through youtube.

Melissa is teaching 2 levels of choir and music & movement

 Hi, my name is Ms. Kenzie and this is my 3rd year at FACE. I'm 39 years young and a single mom, I love art and science and I play the piano. I try to paint or craft whenever I get the chance. I taught preschool for about 12 years and have worked with children from the ages of 1 to 12 years old for almost 16 years. I have a 7 year old son who is my world and 2 dogs that are spoiled like children. I'm super excited for this coming year at FACE! And I can't wait to meet you all.

My name is Marisa Lebsock. I am the dance instructor for FACE. This will be my second year with FACE and I am very excited to see what the new year brings. I grew up dancing with the City of Thornton and continued my training at multiple studios and in high school on their dance team. I am currently also a dance instructor for the City of Thornton and teach recreational classes as well as 4 hip hop competitive dance teams that have brought home many awards. I am excited to share my passion for dance with FACE this year and can’t wait to teach new students and have a fun school year. 

Tera Girón has over 25 years experience teaching Spanish! She has earned numerous awards including the Bilingual teacher of the year award for the state of Colorado. She is raising two bilingual boys and looks forward to sharing the gift of a second language with her amazing FACE students!

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Tera is teaching Spanish 1, Cooking in Spanish, and Stories & Songs in Spanish

This will be my third year teaching at FACE.  I’m an Illinois native who moved to Colorado 10 years ago and love exploring this beautiful state with my husband of 17 years and our two children.  I have a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and human nutrition from Kansas State University and love to read, garden, cook, photograph nature, and volunteer at my church in my free time. 

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Megan will be teaching Botany for Gardeners, Marine Biology, and The Dead Poet's Society.

Biography coming soon
 

Christine will be teaching two levels of STEMAzing 

Meghan Caskey bio coming soon

Stacey Hamlin bio coming soon

Tonya is a longitme homeschool mom and experienced crafting teacher.  Full biography is coming soon.

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Tonya will be teaching Cozy Crochet, the Sewing Nook, and Wizards & Wands.

Nina Sloan bio coming soon

Mara Gellerstedt Bio coming soon