Providence Extension Program

Western Thought I (Core D),  Western Thought III (Core F)

Bruce Chester holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, BS in Foreign Trade. He has an M.A. degree in Ministry and an MA in Education. His work experience includes: Field Engineer, Export Sales Manager, Jr. High Math and Science teacher (19 years), Walnut Hills HS Math Teacher (6 years), Mathematics Specialist, Cincinnati Public Schools (5 years), Math and Biology teacher at Regional Institute of the Torah and Secular Studies (1 year), home school extension tutor of Algebra I, II, and Geometry Problem Solving, Logic I&II, American Covenant, Art History, Literature, Western Thought, Christian Apologetics, Christian worldview, Bible and Old Testament Survey. Bruce is also an advisor to the PEP Curriculum Committee.

Old Testament Survey (Core A), Old Testament Survey (Core B)

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 & Isaish Bible Study in Chattanooga, TN. Other studies with teens include the "Lord" series from Precepts as well as many studies with ladies Bible study. She is a seasoned homeschool mom with a heart for serving the Lord.

Pre-Calculus and Calculus

Vicki Craycraft earned a B.S. degree in Secondary Education from Miami University in 1981, majoring in Mathematics/Statistics and Physics and minoring in Chemistry and Computer Science. She also received a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from Xavier University in 1993. She was a public school teacher for 25 years, serving 18 years of her career at Sycamore High School, teaching a variety of Mathematics and Computer courses, including AP and Honors Calculus, AP Statistics, Trigonometry, Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Computer Programming. She has tutored many students over the years and enjoys working with teenagers. She has been a devoted wife to her husband Bob for 22 years and a loving mom to her 9-year-old daughter Tabitha. Vicki is excited about using her talents to glorify God and to serve His people.

Chemistry

Dave French has taught Chemistry at Milford High School for the past 22 years. Prior to that he was a youth worker in the inner city. He has a Masters in Science Education. He has been active in the past leading Bible studies for teen guys, teaching Sunday school, and serving in various leadership roles. He is currently participating in Men's ministry at Faith Church as well as the Marriage Ministry. Dave and his wife Jennifer have homeschooled their four children, who all have attended PEP.

Geometry and SAT PREP (Spring Semester Only)

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), and Choir Director

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.  Liisa has a passion for history and sharing the Truth through her lessons at PEP and her everyday walk.

Algebra I and Algebra II

Patty Hunt holds a B.S. in Mathematics Education from Bowling Green State University. She taught middle school and high school math from 1974-1979. She has taught Mathematics, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. Patty started home schooling in 1986 but now enjoys the pleasures of being a Grandparent.

Art Junior, Art and Art History I and II

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 and II

Graduating from Miami University in 1972 with a BA in History, Jodi Magee educated her five children at home from 1986 to 2009, and redeemed her own education in the process. With three years of Latin study in high school, Jodi realized the value of Latin. She pursued the study of Latin with her children within her home school, and is committed to share the benefits of the Latin language within the home school community. During the 2009-2010 school year she tutored a core of six subjects including Latin at Classical Conversations in Anderson Township.

Saxon 8/7,  Pre-Algebra

Marty Martin has an associates degree in computer science from U.C. After working with her husband in a family computer consulting business, she “retired” to have a family and home school for more than 20 years. She has recently tutored for Kid’s Helping Kids, private and public high school students in the areas of Pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Pre-Calculus, Geometry, and Advanced Math.  Marty is also the Director of the Women's Maternity Home in Milford.

Geography (Core A)

Lisa McAfee has a BA in education from Miami University and has taught for many years, including 4 years at PEP and 4 years at Cincinnati Christian Schools. She has home schooled her children and her passion for people makes geography come alive for her students.

Starting Points (Core C),  Logic,  Western Thought II (Core E), Government/Economics

Elizabeth Mock received a BA in Writing and Philosophy from Geneva College. She taught 9^th grade English for two years at Petersburg High School in Virginia. Miss Mock authored the popular fantasy novel (available on Amazon) called Shatter: The Children of Man. Elizabeth has a passion for the Lord and brings a wealth of Biblical Worldview knowledge to share with her students.

Composition and Literature (Core B),  American History (Core C)

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.

Composition and Ancient Literature, Rhetoric and Literature II

Krista Nunez is a member of Faith Church and a graduate of Clermont Northeastern High School. She has a degree from Miami Univ. in Secondary Education, English (’98), and then attended Indiana Wesleyan University to get her 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.

Biology

Debbie Porter has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics with a Minor in Biology from David Lipsomb College where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.  She home schooled her three children for 15 years and served on the leadership team at The Learning Tree Co-op for 13 years. Debbie was also the director of the home school camp at Woodland Lakes Christian Camp for several years.  She is married and will be blessed to celebrate her 30th anniversary this year.  As of this fall, all of her children will have gone on to College and she has been blessed with two grand daughters who are full of life and laughter.  Debbie looks forward to being a part of the Pep Milford Team and getting to know each of parents and students.

Drama Instructor

Katey Rebholz is so excited to be teaching drama at PEP.  Katey has a B.A. in Drama and a B.A. in History from Thomas More College.  She has a passion for teaching and is very excited to take PEP students into the world of drama through a Biblical World view by using a Christ-centered approach.  For three years, Katey taught theatre and dance at Mariemont High school.  She also taught acting at the University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of music prep department to students aged 12-18.  Katey is also a trained dancer and, in addition to discipling the women at Teen Challenge, she often teaches and performs dramas with the ladies.    She loves to act and dance and has been seen onstage, locally, in roles such as Anne Sullivan in "The Miracle Worker", Ado Annie in "Oklahoma!", Ellie Mae Chipley in "Showboat", Jemima Boone in the outdoor drama, "Blue Jacket" and Lady Olivia in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night".  Katey knows that everything we do should bring glory to God, and theatre is no exception.  Her goal is to train students to express their talents to honor God.

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. 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 II and  III

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!

Spanish I

Sheryl has been involved teaching a wide variety of subjects in Christian Education to all ages and grade levels for 30 years. Her Spanish teaching background includes 6 years of teaching to 3 and 4 year old Pre-Ks, all the Elementary, Junior High, and High School grades and College classes. Señora Schroder has lived and ministered in El Salvador, Puerto Rico, and in Spain where she served with her family as a church planting missionary. She has also been blessed to serve as a Solo Pastor’s wife. She has a great love of teaching. Helping her students to understand cultural sensitivity, blossom as whole individuals, to discover God’s great love for them and His plan for their lives are high priorities in her classroom. She holds a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from Bowling Green State University and a Certificate of Superior Spanish Knowledge from the Foreigner’s Division of the University of Málaga, Spain. To glorify God with her life is her highest goal. 

Latin Jr

Composition and Literature Core C

Melissa taught English for eight years then worked as the Ninth Grade Community Counselor for three years at Milford High School. She has a BA in English and her Masters in Counseling. She and her husband Brad have been blessed with two lovely daughters Ellie and Laura Jane. They are members of SonRise Church where Melissa is a student leader for the youth group. She loves working with high school students but equally enjoys facilitating a women's bible study through SonRise and the Northeast Christian Women's Bible Study.

Middle Ages through 1840's History (Core E)

Dr. Wood, currently an associate professor at Cincinnati Christian University, has earned his D.Min., Missiology (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), M.Div., Theological Studies,  M.Min., Practical Ministries, M. A., Theological Studies (Cincinnati Bible Seminary), M.A., Foreign Affairs (USSR & Middle East),  and a B.A. Foreign Affairs & Russian Studies (University of Virginia). He has also been a missionary and professor in the Ukraine and is involved in urban ministry both here and abroad. He is married to Laura, and they have two children.

Rhetoric and Literary Analysis I

Karin graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education.  She has enjoyed teaching over the years and also takes pleasure in reading, scrapbooking and everything that her children are involved in.