SO THEN, JUST AS YOU RECEIVED CHRIST JESUS AS LORD, CONTINUE TO LIVE YOUR LIVES IN HIM, ROOTED AND BUILT UP IN HIM, STRENGTHENED IN THE FAITH AS YOU WERE TAUGHT, AND OVERFLOWING WITH THANKFULNESS. Colossians 2:6-7

Elena is a loving wife to her husband, homeschool mom of two children, and a retired nurse. After years of patient care in the hospital setting, she retired from nursing to focus on family and homeschooling. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and although she no longer practices, she still geeks out on all things science. She's constantly reading, researching, learning and critically thinking to find better answers and solutions. Elena’s teaching style emphasizes the importance of asking questions, while instilling a deep love for learning and the confidence to share ideas. Her husband is a local firefighter, and she is part of a big Italian family with 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She believes that homeschooling is God’s calling, and is excited to see what He has in store for the future of Down to Earth Co-op families who have chosen to answer it. 

Kelsey is a homeschool mom of two children, the wife of a firefighter, and a South Florida native. She has a strong love for teaching, beginning at a young age. In her teen and college years, she was blessed to work in children’s ministry at her childhood school and church for almost 10 years. After studying Elementary Education at the University of North Florida, she spent her time nannying and directing extra-curricular and educational children’s programs. She believes learning should be FUN and that is reflected throughout her teaching style and everyday life. You can always find her singing, dancing, and finding ways to turn everything into a celebration (after coffee, of course). Kelsey is excited to enrich the homeschool journey for children and their families alongside her own; and is thrilled to be a part of what Down To Earth Co-op represents. Let the adventure begin! 

Liz Nguyen is a wife and homeschooling mother of four, born and raised in the D.C. area, but a converted Floridian since 2007. She graduated from Johnson University with a Masters in Holistic Education, and spent seven years teaching middle school before starting a family. Her husband is a local pastor and basketball coach, and she serves alongside him in the children’s ministry. All credentials aside, she’s a self-proclaimed nerd- often reading, asking questions, laughing at her own jokes, and brainstorming. She’s passionate about raising Christ-following, critically thinking, curious kids, and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside yours.

Maureen is a homeschool mom of two boys, and a loving wife to her husband who is a professional pilot of helicopters and airplanes. She is originally from Rochester, NY and moved to FL in 1996. While in her youth and college years, she was an Irish dancing student and instructor. She loves music, dancing, theater, arts and travel. Her family loves spending time flying together as well as family life in the Bahamas, their second home. Maureen graduated from The School of Architecture at Florida Atlantic University earning a Bachelor's Degree in Regional and Urban Planning. Homeschooling allows her to spend time with her kids and offers her the ability to seize the multitude of teachable moments that are presented daily, share life experiences, reinforce Christian values and watch her son's individual characters build and grow. Children enjoy her fun teaching style and joyful attitude. She's passionate about providing children with essential tools and skills that will serve them through adulthood, and her gentle way of guiding the learning process has become invaluable at Down to Earth Co-op where her children have attended since its inception. 

Amanda is a homeschooling mama and wife that values her deep-rooted belief in God's plan for her family and her commitment to raising children who are grounded in faith, knowledge, and love. When she’s not homeschooling, she’s baking something yummy to share. 

Amanda studied a Bachelors of Social Work at FAU and always knew she wanted to work with children and be a mother. Throughout high school she volunteered at environmental science summer camps and was an instructor for young children in Taekwondo. She was also an ESL teacher for elementary aged children. Her goal is to foster a fun learning environment that emphasizes the impact of love, dedication, and lifelong learning.