Instructors
Mrs. Cassandra Anderson
My name is Cassandra and I’m a proud homeschool mom of 4 kids married to my husband Brynton since 2008. We’ve been homeschooling since 2020 before we moved to the KC area from rural Nebraska. I’m a vocalist in our local church worship band and have participated in Voices of Midwestern choir. I love to cook, bake sourdough, host friends and family, watch the Chiefs, and of course… sing!
Mrs. Deborah Boetig
Deborah is mom to five children (ages 6-18) and has been homeschooling from the very beginning (12+ years). She is passionate about living books and awaking the hearts and minds of students through learning. One of her favorite ways to experience God's goodness is through His Creation - which is all around us. Deborah brings her Charlotte Mason experience and approach to co-op and enjoys seeing students delight in learning. She and her husband Matt have been married for 20 years and live on a homestead in Smithville where they grow and raise food for their family. When she's not at co-op, homeschooling, or homesteading, she also enjoys reading, bible study, organizing field trips, and fellowship with friends.
Mr. Andrew Carroll
Andrew Carroll is fireman/paramedic with an interest in self sustainability, homesteading, and off grid living. In 2012 he joined a volunteer Fire department where he took fire 1&2, fire instructor, EMT, and eventually went on to get his paramedic license and a job doing fire/medic full time, leaving his 10 years in banking behind. Andrew was homeschooled through all 12 grades and plans to homeschool, teach, and be very hands-on in his children's education, both in and outside of the classroom. Andrew has been married to Mrs. Carroll since 2017 , they have 3 boys and live on a small hobby homestead outside of Dearborn MO. Andrew enjoys podcasts, being outdoors, camping, and gardening.
Mrs. Laura Carroll
My husband and I were both homeschooled through all 12 grades. I enjoy crafts of all kinds but crochet is my favorite. I also love to read, cook, bake, can, and swim. I homeschool my children so we can teach each subject at a pace suitable to each individual and learn hands-on as there are many things I feel schools doesn't teach. Above all else we openly teach and practice our faith in God through all we do.
Mrs. Megan Clary
Megan is a 2nd generation homeschooler, having been homeschooled herself from 5th grade through high school. Prior to being home schooled, she attended a private Christian school. She earned her Associate of Arts in Music after high school. She is mom to 5 children, ages 5-12 and has homeschooled them from the beginning. She and her husband Eddie have been married since 2009. When she's not teaching her crew about Jesus or whatever subject they're working on, she enjoys singing, reading, time with her family and friends, coffee, and watching hallmark mysteries.
Mrs. Jennifer Crooks
Being a wife and mother is my most important and cherished role. With 26 years of marriage and three wonderful kids, life has been a rewarding adventure—both personally and professionally. Together, we've built and run a successful distribution business, proving that perseverance and teamwork are just as valuable at home as they are in business. My career has spanned an eclectic range of roles, from teaching private lessons and substitute teaching to managing a bookstore, working as a loan officer, and even serving as a symphony librarian. Every experience has shaped my perspective, strengthened my adaptability, and enriched my appreciation for lifelong learning.
If you know me, you know my favorite question is "why?"—a simple word that unlocks understanding, insight, and deeper connections. I’m a visual thinker, the kind of person who thrives with paper and pencil in hand, mapping out ideas, problem-solving, and bringing concepts to life. More often than not, you’ll find me tucked in a corner, quietly taking in everything, and observing the world. Whether it’s running a business or enjoying the little moments, I embrace new challenges and meaningful connections with an open mind and a natural sense of wonder.
Mrs. Dalia Davidson
My husband and I were both homeschooled and have been happily married for 18 years. We have 3 children ranging from 10 to 17 who we've taught since they were little.
Our family moved down from Canada last year and were grateful to meet Mrs. Carroll at the soccer field. She invited us to the Co-op Open House and we were glad to find other homeschooling families in this area.
We have had an enjoyable fall semester and look forward to the spring and making more friends.
When we are not doing class we enjoy baking, gardening, sewing and other crafts or taking our dog for a swim at the lake.
Mrs. Tierra Felder
Tierra met her husband of 15 years in college and together they have 4 kids. They have lived in the KC area their entire marriage. They have been homeschooled since 2016. Graduating with a Degree in Fine Arts of Interior Design in Warrensburg. She naturally has a passion for anything creative. Owning her own photography business for the last 13 years has allowed her an outlet to minister and love on continued friendships and growing families. She played basketball in college sometimes making her have a competitive edge especially when she plays and is having fun with her kids! She learned in college that God had other plans for her then to play basketball. She has a heart for young kids to know they are seen and loved by Jesus. With having a brother who was a missionary for 15 years, Tierra has been on a couple out of the country mission trips with her husband and kids and has a passion for missions. You may find Tierra outside with her husband and kids or going on field trips exploring and she is always up for a new adventure. She is thankful to find this Co-Op and create a community where her and her husband's children are able to try new things and create new friendships.
Mrs. Leagh Gunter
Mrs. Leagh Gunter has been a passionate and dedicated homeschool educator since 2001. With over two decades of experience, she has successfully graduated three of her children through homeschooling and is currently guiding her youngest through his final years of education.
Her love for teaching has extended beyond her own household. Mrs. Gunter has taught in private school settings but has found her true calling in homeschool cooperatives, where she thrives in the collaborative, community-driven environment. Her approach emphasizes both academic excellence and the personal growth of each student, and she is known for her encouraging spirit, creativity, and commitment to lifelong learning.
Whether leading a co-op class or supporting fellow homeschool parents, Mrs. Gunter brings wisdom, experience, and a deep love for education to everything she does.
Mrs. Tracy Hagler
Tracy has 5 children ages 22 - 6. She has homeschooled since her oldest was in 2nd grade. She loves to study the word of God, have fun, play games, all things theater, logic, reading books, and eating tacos!!
Mrs. Rachael Ledgerwood
Mrs. Ledgerwood has been home schooling her two children for 8 years. She has a B.S. of Ed from Geneva College. She taught at the elementary-level, has trained adults, and now runs her own tutoring service. Mrs. Ledgerwood loves to cook, hang out with her family, play games, and watch movies.
Mr. Mike Marlow
Mike is a father of 5, ages 8-24, and has been a homeschooling the 3 youngest since 2020. He spent
most of his career in the construction industry building homes and commercial buildings all over
Kansas City. In 2004 he went back to school and became a respiratory therapist & worked in the ER at
a local hospital. Then he went back to school and earned his Doctor of Natural Medicine. He’s also a
Certified Master Gardener, and loves growing healthy food for the family. He and his wife Marisa own
a sharpening business & he still does some HVAC work on the side. He loves camping, gardening, and
spends a lot of time reading & learning new things all the time.
Mrs. Rachel McCormick-Mason
Rachel is a mother to 3 boys ages 10-14. She has a BA in Accounting and Business Admin-Finance and works part time as an accountant. She has been homeschooling on and off for 7 years. She never thought homeschooling would be their path but the boy’s father was homeschooled and really wanted that for them so they tried it and she loved it. After their dad passed, they went to a local Christian school for several years until homeschooling was on her heart again. She has remarried and has 2 step-sons as well. Her family loves to play board games, do escape rooms, travel, watch anime, read, and just spend time together.
Mrs. Merry Ohler
Merry Ohler is a wife to Mr. Ohler and homemaker who has homeschooled their children since their oldest was in preschool. Her children are 11, 9, and 8. Mrs. Ohler is also a writer and a photographer. She received her first camera from her parents for Christmas when she was seven and has been a storyteller since she learned to write. Mrs. Ohler is a second-generation homeschooler. She is passionate about serving Jesus first in every sphere of life. Mrs. Ohler enjoys studying the Bible, playing board games, cooking, baking, crocheting, crafts, painting, learning to play piano, reading, writing, spending time outdoors in God's beautiful creation, dancing, and trying to keep her ever-growing collection of houseplants alive.
Mrs. Rachel Rittenhouse
Mrs. Rittenhouse earned a BA in Criminal Justice/Criminology from UMKC, followed by an MS in CJ/C from the University of Cincinnati. She and her husband Matt have been married since 2009, and have two children, Erik and Andrew. Mrs. Rittenhouse enjoys good humor, cooking, crocheting, reading, and training search and rescue dogs. She and her search dog Grendel are nationally certified and work for the State of Kansas.
Mrs. Michelle Seal
Michelle began homeschooling her two children in 2020. In 2022 her family moved from Kansas, where they had live for over 14 years, to Kansas City, Mo.
Michelle was homeschooled from K-12th grade but never thought she would choose to homeschool her own children. She is so glad that God had other plans.
She loves history, geography, cooking, live theatre, sewing, gardening, creating art, and staying up late watching TV with her husband.
Mrs. Joly Watson
In 2021 I had registered my oldest Son Jackson for kindergarten. I had extreme anxiety through the whole process, I thought it was normal and that all moms experience this. As the summer was quickly coming to an end and school got closer my anxiety grew stronger and I began to feel like what I was feeling was more then just the "normal anxiety" So I did what I should have done months prior.
I prayed.... I asked for clear signs, for peace, for confidence, and for support if I should choose to homeschool. Two weeks before school was supposed to start the Lord answered and it couldn't have been more clear! I thought I'd try it for kindergarten and then maybe I'd be ok to send him to school for the first grade...... I was not!
Jackson is in 3rd grade, my youngest Mack is in 1st grade and I can't imagine life any other way!
I was born in Vancouver BC, I moved to Portland Oregon when I was 18 to attend a small christian college where I met my husband JT, this year we will have been married for 17 years!
We have lived on the West Coast, the East Coast, and the Gulf Coast. When we moved to KC we felt like we were home! So we moved here for good in 2016 .
In January 2023 I became an American Citizen So now you're all really stuck with me!
Mrs. Katie Wehr
Katie began her teaching experience with 6 years teaching in the public schools. After her first baby was born, Katie felt the call to quit teaching in order to stay home with her sweet baby. What she thought would be a temporary break from the classroom has turned out to be a completely new chapter in her life as an educator. Now a mom to 4 kids, Katie has jumped fully into homeschooling all her kids. Outside of homeschooling, Katie enjoys playing piano and leading worship with her husband.