Providence Extension Program

Conceptual Physics

Kim is a Pastor's wife and has been involved with Christian Education for 31 years. She has an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Doctorate in Education.  Twelve of those years she administrated a Private Christian School in the Washington D.C. area that covered grades K4 through 12, with 300-350 students.   Along with administrating she taught Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and Algebra 2, as well as Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry for 10 of those years. With teaching being her greatest passion, she also enjoys ministering to women and encouraging them in their walk with the Lord.  She has been a conference speaker in Central America in the countries of  El Salvador and Guatemala and has 4 children and 5 grandchildren, who are the loves of her life.

French I

Ann Beyersdorff has taught math for many years in co-ops and privately.  She has a Masters in Education and a BA in French, Bible and Theology.  Her passion for teaching and love for the Lord make her a great addition to PEP.

Anatomy & Physiology

Colleen graduate from Eastern Michigan with a BS in Occupational Therapy.

Biology, Life Science & Saxon 8/7

Holly Busch holds a BS in Comprehensive Science Education from Miami University. For five years, she taught biology and chemistry in public schools before homeschooling for nine years. She has taught previously at PEP and is looking forward to returning and encouraging her students to become researchers and critical thinkers for God's glory.

American History, Middle Ages through 1840's History & Debate Club

Brian Clayton has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Social Studies from Northern Kentucky University and a Master's Degree in Education from Xavier University. In addition to his nine years of experience as a teacher, he is married with two children and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is very excited to share at PEP.

Old Testament Survey

Teresa Coffindaffer has a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Purdue University.  Most of her Bible training has been through Precept Bible Studies.  She has also attended a Genesis & Isaiah Bible Study in Chattanooga, TN.  Other studies with teens include the "Lord" series from Precepts as well as many studies with ladies Bible study.

Geometry & SAT Prep

Sarah Furia has a BS in Systems Analysis from Miami University and earned her teaching certification through graduate work at University of Cincinnati.  She taught in a public high school for 5 years, covering Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus. She has been homeschooling her 5 children for 20 years and has 3 National Merit Commended students who are in college. Sarah has tutored for LEAP and Huntington Learning Center in both math and Test Prep.  She is looking forward to her 5th year as a PEP Tutor.

World History (Core B), Ancient History (Core D), &  Modern History (Core F)

Liisa Futoran holds a BA in History and a minor in Education from Covenant College. She has taught History, Government, Bible, P.E., and Music at schools in California, North Carolina, and Germany. Currently she directs an adult church choir and leads and disciples girls and women.

Algebra II and Drama Club

Grace Hart holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She first moved to Cincinnati to work for Procter and Gamble but left P & G to pursue a degree in music education from CCM at UC while also getting her teaching certification in Math and Computer Science education.  Although the arrival of her children interrupted this process, she has taught High School math at Mars Hill Academy (Geometry, Algebra II, and Calculus) and substituted as a High School math teacher in the Lakota Schools for the last 5 years.  She also does extensive math and SAT prep tutoring.  While teaching at Mars Hill Academy, Grace also began their music and drama programs and directed their first 3 musicals.  She is also the founder and director of Cincinnati Christian Community Theater, where students gather every summer to produce excellent musical theater in a safe and wholesome environment.  Grace has worked in almost every aspect of theater in Community Theaters and schools all around Cincinnati.  She is excited to share her knowledge and experience with her students next year.

Art Around the World Jr.

Marilyn Lebhar holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bucknell University.  She is a teacher, graphic designer, and studio artist.  At Mars Hill Academy Marilyn developed and implemented the fine arts and art history curriculum for grades 1 through 8, which she then taught for over 3 years.  At PEP, she has taught Art Junior, Art I and Art II for eight years. She is continually blessed teaching the many talented and enthusiastic students in the PEP community. Marilyn is currently doing her own studio work in watercolor.

Latin I & II

Biology and Computer

Kyle Linville is the Assistant to the Pastors at Grace Baptist Church in Mason. He graduated from Cedarville University in 2006 with his bachelors in Pre-Seminary and a minor in Greek.

Geography & Earth & Space Science

Lisa McAfee has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Miami University and has taught for many years, including 4 years at PEP, 4 years at Cincinnati Christian Schools and many home school co-ops. She has home schooled her children and her love for the Lord and junior high students make her classes come alive.

Algebra 2, American Composition & Literature and Earth & Space Science

Kevin Miller is a graduate student at Cincinnati Christian University. He was raised in the church and is working on his Masters of Divinity to become a Navy Chaplain.  As a volunteer minister and teacher in the local church, he knows the importance and the challenge of applying biblical principles in everyday life. Furthermore, Kevin was married to his wife Jessica on 18 December 2010.  Working at PEP is part of the manner in which God has called Kevin to exercise his giftings as a teacher, and he feels strongly that God has placed him with PEP.  For fun, Kevin loves to play ice hockey and take walks with his wife and their dog.

Starting Points, Western Thought I, Government & Economics, and Logic

Elizabeth Mock received a BA in writing and philosophy from Geneva College. She has taught at PEP for five years and previously taught 9^th grade English for 2 years at Petersburg High School in Virginia. Miss Mock is a wonderful asset to the Tutor Team at PEP.  Elizabeth has a passion for the Lord and brings a wealth of Biblical Worldview knowledge to the table to share with her students.

Composition & Literature Core B

Mary Beth Nesteroff graduated from Miami University with a BA in Vocal Performance and minor in English Literature. She continued on to earn an English Literature degree at Northern Kentucky University, and is currently working on obtaining her teaching certificate. Along with taking extensive collegiate classes, Ms. Nesteroff attended an in depth worldview seminar known as Summit Ministries in Colorado Springs. This experience, along with numerous others, has given her the tools to build a solid, Christian worldview. Ms. Nesteroff loves kids and is very excited to pass down her passion for literature and communication.

Comp & Ancient Literature, Rhetoric & Lit. Analysis II

Krista Nunez graduated from Clermont Northeastern (’94), Miami University with a degree in Secondary Education, English (’98), and Indiana Wesleyan University with a Masters in Education (’07). Krista has taught English in the public high school setting for eight years in the Milford area. Before teaching stateside, Krista spent two years with Campus Crusade for Christ in the Balkans and Oxford, Ohio area in order to reach, train, and equip student leaders to grow and share their faith. Krista also invested two years in Funehiki, Japan teaching English as a second language within three public junior high schools as an evangelistic ministry through the only Christian church in the city. Bringing her much joy is her devoted husband Steve, her daughter, and soon to arrive son.

Western Thought II

Cal Puckett is the Student Pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Mason. He graduated from Baptist Bible College in 2001 with his bachelors in Youth Ministry and in 2009 received his masters from Liberty University.

Composition and Literature - Core A

Vickie Ruelmann has a B.A. in English from the University of Louisville. She taught for 2 years in Jefferson County Schools in Louisville, Kentucky and another 2 years in Cincinnati Public Schools. Vicki taught the high school students at her church and it is her joy to teach and to mentor students. Vicki's walk with the Lord began when she was 8 years old, she is involved in a Precept Bible study and is a member of Kenwood Baptist Church.

Spanish III & IV

Tracie Russell has a degree in Spanish Literature and Language from the University of Cincinnati. She has traveled extensively throughout Spain, Mexico, and South America for her job and for pleasure. She is the Spanish language book buyer for an international book company in Cincinnati. She also teaches Spanish I – IV at several area co-ops in Cincinnati and loves to teach students about loving God in another language!