Alison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Purdue University and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Memphis. She worked in the Blood Bank at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis for seven years after she graduated from Purdue University. Then, she taught in the Desoto County School System for two years before becoming a stay-at-home mom to twin girls. Alison has been homeschooling four of her children over the past 18 years and she has graduated two daughters so far. She has been the treasurer on the board of Mississippi Homeschool Life (MSHL) since 2019. She has led a local women’s D-group since 2015. She is also an alumnus of the Downline Institute in Memphis which is an intensive nine-month training on gospel-centered discipleship. She is an active member of Great Commission Church in Olive Branch and she is an avid prayer warrior. She is so excited that God has given her the opportunity to be the Assistant Director as well as a teacher at the Heights Tutorial. She is looking forward to encouraging the students as well as their families on their homeschool journeys.

Ed earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, with a minor in Chemistry, and a Master of Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida with majors in Air Pollution Control and Radiation Engineering.He has worked for Georgia Power, the U.S. Navy, Bio-Environmental Services of Jacksonville, FL, Technical Services Analytical Chemistry Lab, and has worked as a private consultant.Ed left engineering to pursue a call into full time vocational ministry. He earned a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and a doctorate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.). Ed also attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Luther Rice Seminary.He has served in the staff of local churches in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Little Rock, AR and McGehee, AR, as education ministers, and as a pastor. Ed has been a deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher and discipleship leader. He has worked with men, married couples, and students. He started the Family Ministry Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.Ed grew up in a main line denomination and came to Christ personally at FSU. Because of his secular background and his commitment to share the gospel in these environments, Ed learned how to share Christ using biblical truths as well as historical fact. Ed has travelled to Bulgaria, England, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Honduras teaching the Bible and sharing his faith. He looks forward to meeting and sharing his experiences and education with homeschool students and their families. Ed has been enthusiastic about teaching for over 45 years.

After countless hours volunteering and student teaching at Illinois School for the Deaf, Kim earned a bachelor’s degree in Education of the Hearing Impaired from MacMurray College. Prior to becoming a homeschooling mom, she worked for Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis, Missouri, first in their elementary education department and then in their research department. 2025 marks Kim’s 23rd (and final) year homeschooling her four children, currently 28, 26, 21, and 17. With a deep desire for people around the world to know the peace and hope found only in Christ, Kim has spent time in a half-dozen countries on three different continents. She is the author of several books, including God is Real: The Eyewitness Testimony of a Former Atheist, as well as the youth director of Community Bible Study in Collierville. Kim looks forward to sharing with parents and students alike her love of reading, writing, Jesus, and His creation.

Anna King is a DeSoto County resident. She is married to Matt King, and they have one daughter Davy. They are members of East Point Church where Matt has been the worship pastor for 13 years. Anna enjoys investing in other women through discipleship offering encouragement and accountability and has worked as a leader for various women’s groups. God has gifted her with an ability to teach which enables her to work with students all the way through Calculus. She graduated from Blue Mountain Christian University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She has been a math tutor for 17 years and has experience in a private school classroom setting as well as different homeschool tutorials. Anna took advanced art classes all through highschool and a painting class in college as an elective. She believes art gives students a creative outlet to process emotions and the world around them. Anna is excited to work with your students at The Heights. She will encourage them to develop a deep love for the Lord and pursue excellence in all things, including academics.

Emily Nichols has been serving families through education for over 20 years. She earned a Bachelors in English with a concentration in Writing from Union University and holds a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Additionally, she has been a certified grade 7-12 Language Arts instructor with the State of Mississippi since 1999. She has taught in public, private, international, online, and homeschooling contexts in that time. Currently, Emily teaches AP Literature and Composition with NorthStar Academy and homeschools her four children.Emily seeks to share the beauty of the Kingdom of God with every student she serves and readily incorporates scripture-supported worldview teaching in each class. She is excited to walk with parents as they educate their children in ways that bring them into deep relationship with God and helps them live the “life that is truly life.“ (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Leslie graduated from The University of Memphis with a Bachelors in Education and Sociology. She continued her studies in Secondary Mathematics at Relay Graduate School of Education. She has over 8 years in educational experience and taught PreAlgebra 2 years, Algebra 1 for 4 years and Personal Finance and Economics for 2 years.Leslie alongside her husband are active leaders of Perfecting Faith Church Of God in Christ for 10 years. There she serves and empowers the ladies of the ministry to live a holy life and directs the community youth aftercare program.Leslie recently embarked on homeschooling her Elementary school children and looks forward to sharing her love for Christ as well as her mathematics skills with the homeschool community.Her testimony remains, “My God has been good and with him I can do all things.”

Ashley attained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in Multidisciplinary Studies with minors in Education, Psychology, and English.She received her Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy from Mississippi College.In addition to teaching at Heights Tutorial, Ashley is also a dyslexia therapist at Desoto Christian Academy. She found a passion for children who have learning difficulties through her youngest daughter who is dyslexic. She loves teaching and watching as her students grow and learn.Ashley spends her free time with her husband and two teen daughters. One is homeschooled, while the other attends public school. She is an active member at Victory Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school, Children’s church, and works in the Nursery.

Ms. Boyd received her Bachelor's in Marketing with a dual concentration in Finance in 2009 from The University of Mississippi. In 2013, she began working with students at Delta Technical College in Student Services and fell in love with helping them reach their goals. Presently, she tutors professionally at Northwest MS Community College at the Desoto Center. Ms. Boyd was raised in church at the First Baptist Church of Days giving her life to Christ at a young age. She is married to Adam Boyd, a local PA, and they have three small children who can't wait to attend the Tutorial Program when they are older.

Brenda earned a Marketing Degree (BBA) and a Master’s of Business (MBA) from the University of Memphis. She did this during a ten year period, while at the same time, working a full time job. Her skill set is very strong in all aspects of an organization, from assembly line worker, Quality Control, Chemistry lab technician, Production and Warehouse Supervisor. She was Promoted to a position at Corporate headquarters in 1992 and received five promotions during the next ten years. Her responsibilities covered work with forecast dept. to supply the plan each month for the VP to sign off on, this included work with engineering, purchasing, marketing, manufacturing and all vendors.She obtained Certification in end- to- end Supply Chain Management and Inventory Control through APICS. Her career of 32 years in manufacturing then Corporate Level took her to many countries around the world. Part of her assignment included full implementation of integrated work systems and computer systems for global application. She developed and taught classes to support the Logistics organizations.She supported record Customer Service programs while helping to build one of the company’s billion dollar businesses.Upon retirement, she worked to obtain a Teaching certification through the University of Mississippi. She taught Math and computer software applications for four years in private schools in Desoto County, Mississippi and Collierville, TN. She was very active with teaching Senior Adults computer software for email and Microsoft products as a free ministry. She also tutored young people in math on a one to one basis.Brenda was working on a Masters in Christian Studies from Union University when she was introduced to her future husband. She worked to develop teaching platforms for missions instruction and training for over 500 people in the church leadership positions along the Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa. She also taught math lessons to students in a local school during her mission trips. Her love for young people and helping to direct them to a successful life with the love of mathematics, aligned with her desire to serve God.

I am excited to teach 6th-8th grade Social Studies (Geography: Medieval Times) and 9th-12th grade Social Studies (Modern History) as well as Introduction to Forensics at the Heights Tutorial. With 11 years of teaching experience in both public schools and private online Christian schools, I am passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with history in meaningful ways.I hold a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher in Elementary Education (K-6) as well as Social Studies and English for grades 7-12. My teaching style emphasizes multi-modal approaches and inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to think critically, draw connections between the past and present, and explore content through a Biblical Worldview lens.Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading historical fiction, crafting, and traveling—especially to my favorite destination, Walt Disney World. My husband, Martin, and I have been married for nearly 19 years and are blessed with three boys: Dawson, Dierks, and Dane—our "3Ds." Martin leads the catering team at Chick-fil-A, and as a family, we love cheering on our boys in basketball and football.I believe all students can learn, and I strive to make learning relevant and exciting, inspiring students to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.