Providence Extension Program

Ann Beyersdorff -- French I & II

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.

Dr. Andy Chunn -- Anatomy & Physiology

Andy Chunn earned his BS in Chemistry from Harding University and graduated from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine in Little Rock, AR.  He completed his family practice residency at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, OH and currently has a private practice in Mason, OH.  He has taught sports medicine in high schools, precepted high school, college and medical students, as well as medical residents in his office.  He has been married for 15 years and has three children and is an active reader, runner and hunter.

Brian Clayton -- American History,  Middle Ages through 1840's History,  & Debate Team

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.

Teresa Coffindaffer -- Genesis Thought, Old Testament Survey & Saxon 8/7

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.

Traci DeBra -- Composition & American Literature (Core C)

Traci DeBra has a BA in Literature and Secondary Education. For more than a decade, she has instructed junior high and high school composition and literature classes in both the public and private sectors. Mrs. DeBra also published articles as a freelance writer, and provided private tutoring for students in need of extra writing assistance. Her passions are her Savior, her family, and teaching students to look for God's hand in their lives and the world around them.

Liisa Futoran -- 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.

Sarah Furia -- Geometry & SAT Prep

Sarah Furia has a BS in Systems Analysis from Miami University and a Masters in Math from the University of Cincinnati.  She was a high school math teacher for 5 years and loves helping her students enjoy the beauty, order and structure of mathematics.

Kate Gray -- Algebra II, Conceptual Physics, Advanced Physics & Math Assistance

Kate Gray earned a BS in Education with Math and General Science concentration, 7-12 from Akron University and worked toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering for three years at Case Western Reserve University and Accounting for one year at Miami University. She is trained as a Precept inductive Bible teacher. Kate is the mother of seven children.

Marilyn Lebhar -- Art Around the World Jr.,  & Art & Art History I

Marilyn Lebhar holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from Bucknell University. She was a graphic designer for seven years before being blessed with two sons. At Mars Hill Academy, she developed the fine arts and art history curriculum for the 1^st through 8^th grades, which she then taught for 3 1/2 years. After an exciting overseas assignment to Costa Rica, where she taught art to home schoolers and also studied watercolor, she returned to the States we are now blessed to have her teaching at PEP.

Kyle Linville -- Computer & Biology

Kyle Linville is the Assisstant to the Pastors at Grace Baptist Church in Mason. He graduated from Cedarville University in 2006 with his bachelors in Pre-Seminary.  He has been involved in video production in a volunteer, full-time, or free-lance position for more than 10 years.

Lisa McAfee -- Geography & Earth & Space Science

Lisa McAfee has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Miami University and has taught for many years, including 3 years at PEP, 4 years at Cincinnati Christian Schools and at other co-ops.  She has home schooled her children and her passion for missionaries will make geography come alive for her students when they visit her class.

Elizabeth Mock -- Starting Points, Western Thought I, Rhetoric & Lit. Analysis, Logic & Writer's Guild

Elizabeth Mock received a BA in writing and philosophy from Geneva College. She has taught at PEP for three 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.

Mary Beth Nesteroff -- 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.

Krista Nunez -- 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.

Cal Puckett -- 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.

Vicki Ruehlmann -- 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.

Tracie Russell - Spanish II & Spanish 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!

Tracy Southworth -- Spanish I

Tracy Southworth has a BA in Elementary Education from Asbury College. She has taught in Christian schools and homeschool co-ops for over 20 years. She has a passion for missions and delights in teaching students Spanish with the hope that they may some day want to use the language to reach out and make a difference for the Kingdom.

Carol Stearns -- Pre Algebra & Algebra I

Carol Stearns has a BS in Mathematics with an emphasis in foreign languages. She has homschooled her children in grades K-12 and is a tutor at the Dayton Gospel Mission. She is working on her master degree in Education at Cedarville University.

Carmen Swedes -- Pre-Calculus & Calculus

Carmen Swedes has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Science in Mathematics Education, Secondary Mathematics Education emphasis from Purdue University. She has taught math at the high school and college levels and has also been a private tutor.