Amy Beeman
Art
Amy began her academic endeavors studying English Literature and Fine Arts Education at Southern Illinois University. She went on to further her studies in Fine Arts, specializing in ceramics and glassblowing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Later, she completed a master's degree in Education from the American College of Education.
Amy worked in youth recreation early on in her career, but eventually took a position at Lane Tech College Prep High School, a selective enrollment institution on Chicago's north side, where she was an educator for 15 years. At this school, she created a thriving sculpture program that served over 300 students annually.
Amy's faith called her away from serving in the public schools, and she chose to enter the world of homeschooling. She has 4 children and is currently homeschooling her two youngest. Amy has a deep love of nature and spends much of her free time hiking, gardening, and fishing.
Dr.Cheryl Peterson
Entrepreneurs, Little Stars Drama
Cheryl was an adjunct professor in the Gifted Education Graduate Certificate Program at Hamline University, MN. She obtained a BA from Millikin University in Elementary Education, a MA from the University of Iowa in Educational Psychology and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in Curriculum and Instruction. As an educational consultant and blogger @drcherylpeterson.com, she uses her 30 years of teaching experience at all levels to support families and teaches with an education philosophy of play, practice and purpose. Her entrepreneur experience comes from the publication of her first book, "Because of 4...Be More," an inspirational story and handbook for teachers to bring play, practice and purpose to their own life and to the students who need it most.
Timyra Starkman
Music
Timyra has a passion for music and making it accessible to all students.
Caleb Sjogren
Improv
Caleb has been a favorite teacher since the opening of Liberty Christian. He combines improv with Christian values teaching the students how to open up and be creative in a Christlike manner. His style encourages even the most reluctant student to accept themselves and others and the unpredictability of improv.