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 devoted wife, homeschool mom of two, and a retired registered nurse. After years of caring for patients in the hospital setting, she stepped away from nursing to focus on her family and homeschooling. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and, although she no longer practices clinically, her love for science remains strong. She is constantly reading, researching, learning, and thinking critically in her pursuit of better answers and meaningful solutions.

Elena’s teaching style emphasizes curiosity, thoughtful questioning, and a deep love for learning—while helping children develop the confidence to express their ideas and think independently. Her husband is a local firefighter, and she is the oldest of seven children in a close-knit Italian family, with two brothers and four sisters. She believes that homeschooling is a  calling from God, 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, the proud wife of a firefighter, and a South Florida native with a lifelong passion for teaching and community. She began serving in children’s ministry at a young age and continued throughout her teen and college years, working at her childhood school and church for nearly ten years. After studying Elementary Education at the University of North Florida, Kelsey went on to nanny and direct a variety of educational and extra-curricular children’s programs.

She believes learning should be fun and engaging, and that joy is reflected in her teaching style and everyday life. You can often find her singing, dancing, and turning ordinary moments into celebrations. In addition to her work with children and families, Kelsey also serves as the family event planner at her church, where she loves creating meaningful, welcoming experiences for her community.

Kelsey is excited to enrich the homeschool journey for children and their families alongside her own, and is thrilled to be part of what Down To Earth Co-op represents.

 Liz Nguyen is a devoted wife, homeschooling mother of four, and a passionate educator. Born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area, she has called Florida home since 2007. Liz holds a Master’s degree in Holistic Education from Johnson University and spent seven years teaching middle school before transitioning into full-time motherhood and homeschooling.

Her background in education deeply shapes her approach to teaching and leadership. Liz serves as the Children’s Ministry Director, working closely alongside her husband, who is a local pastor and basketball coach. Together, they are committed to serving families, nurturing faith, and creating environments where children are known, valued, and encouraged to grow spiritually and academically. 

All credentials aside, Liz is a self-proclaimed nerd—often found reading, asking thoughtful questions, laughing at her own jokes, and brainstorming new ideas. She is deeply passionate about raising Christ-following, critically thinking, and curious children, and she is excited to learn and grow alongside the families of Down to Earth Co-op.