Spanish I, Spanish II, Drawing & Design

Shawn Marie Ashley graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, completed a minor in Spanish and spent three summers during her college years in Mexico increasing her language fluency. She has been a home school mom since 2001 and is passionate about sharing her love of art and of the Spanish language, to which her seven children can attest. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to encourage PEP students to glorify God through their art and through learning about Hispanic cultures and the beautiful Spanish language.

Pre-Calculus

Joshua Blackburn has degrees from both Cedarville University and the University of Illinois in Electrical Engineering.  He currently works as a research engineer in machine learning and software architecture.  He has always enjoyed mathematics and is looking forward to sharing both the logic and applications of mathematics with his students.  He and his wife, Betsy, homeschool their five children.

Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology

Claire Bolha holds a bachelor's degree in biology and math from Cedarville University. She is an Air Force wife and homeschooling mother of 10 kids. After her husband Bob retired, their family moved back to Dayton in 2018 from VA. Having taught science in homeschool co-ops for many years, Claire loves helping kids learn more about our amazing Creator through science.

Government & Economics

Glenn is a lifelong educator, learner, and leader. His teaching experience includes both private, Christian high school, and public community college settings. His work experiences offered leadership roles in both the private and public sectors including service in the US Navy. Glenn holds a bachelor's degree in history from Wright State University, a master's degree in history from American Public University System, and a master of business administration from Wright State University. Married to Julie in 2004, they homeschool their four kids. Glenn is excited to partner with parents to share his love of learning with the students at PEP Dayton!

American History, Modern History, Math 7, Pre-Algebra, English Grammar, Organize & Prioritize

Julie holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Wright State University. Married to Glenn in 2004, Julie is also a homeschool mom to four kids and loves learning new things from apologetics to how to drywall a basement. Julie is excited to share her love of learning with the students at PEP Dayton!

New Testament Survey

Jim Koerber is an elder at Grace Covenant Church in Beavercreek, OH. He is married to Michele. They have been blessed by God with four children, and two grandchildren. Jim earned a B.A. from Cedarville University (1987), an M.Div. from Baptist Bible Seminary in Clarks Summit, PA (1997), and a D.Min. from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA (2016). Jim is a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He frequently teaches and lectures on biblical counseling at churches, conferences, and training organizations.

Biblical Worldview I, Composition and Ancient Literature (Core D), Rhetoric& Comp/Literary Analysis I

Michele has been homeschooling her four children and many others through various co-ops utilizing the classical method for twenty-three years. She graduated the last of her own children in 2021. Having taught almost every subject, her passion lies in history and literature. She enjoys seeing students draw from the elements of those two subjects, grasping new enjoyment and gaining new insight. Michele also serves as a biblical counselor through Grace Covenant Church where her husband, Jim, is an elder.

Composition & American Literature (Core C), Rhetoric & Comp/Literary Analysis II

MaryEllen has homeschooled her children since 2005. In 2015 She joined PEP as a tutor in the Comp & Lit department and enrolled her children in the program. With a love of learning and a passion for tutoring, MaryEllen brings enthusiasm, experience, and conviction to the PEP classroom. Over the years, she has witnessed the unique, life-changing benefits of PEP's academically rigorous, Christ-centered program in her classroom as well as her own home. In 2021 MaryEllen accepted an additional role as PEP Dayton's Administrator. By serving as tutor and administrator, she desires to come alongside parents in raising a generation of Kingdom builders for Christ.

Algebra 1, Geometry

Elisabeth Leong graduated from Cedarville University in 2018 with her BA in math and math education. After graduating, she moved to China where she taught English and math for almost 4 years. As she has seen and experienced God’s grace, care, and creativity in her own life, Elisabeth enjoys pouring into her students to share God’s love and the way his attributes are reflected through mathematics.

Earth Science, Pre-Algebra

Natalie Mahr graduated with a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. She went on to gain experience working in a microbiology lab and then a cancer research lab before becoming a stay at home mom to three boys. She loves learning more about the world God created through science and passing on this enthusiasm to others.

Composition & American Literature (Core C)

Jenna Matelski graduated in May 2023 from Regent University with a degree in Elementary Education. She attended PEP Mason for 4 years in middle and high school and is thrilled to return to PEP as a tutor! Jenna and her husband moved back to Dayton in 2023 with their newborn son and have enjoyed re-establishing roots in Ohio. She is grateful that God has opened the door to teach at PEP and is eager to see how she can encourage students in their academics and their faith.

Geography, World History

Laura Page has been teaching children, including ten of her own, for nearly two decades. A displaced southerner, she has a degree in Geography from the University of Georgia. She loves studying about the places God made for his people to live and the missionaries he has sent to them. As an Air Force wife, she has with her family seen or lived in much of God’s world and these United States. Having sent several kids through PEP, she is delighted to be teaching at the new Dayton campus.

Biblical Worldview II, III, IV

Brian Pinney has taught at both the private and public secondary school level. He has a B.S. in Secondary Education from Toccoa Falls College (Toccoa, GA), a Master of Arts in Teaching from Piedmont College (Demorest, GA), and a Masters in Religion from Reformed Theological Seminary. Brian is the current administrator for both Kairos Journal and BibleMesh and serves as a deacon at Arbor Church in Dayton, OH. He and his wife, Heather, homeschool their three children.

Introduction to Literary Analysis (Core B)

Liz Poteet is a homeschool graduate with a passion for reading and writing. Since graduating Liz has served in several roles including that of a nanny, Hiring Director and Certified Trainer for Chick-fil-A, and most recently Marketing Coordinator for Reynolds and Reynolds. In all of these roles she has enjoyed the opportunity and privilege to teach, train, and disciple in varying ways. Joining PEP, Liz looks forward to focusing on her passion for tutoring and discipling students- all for the glory of God

Biblical Worldview 2, Ancient History, Algebra 2

Tim Tuinstra holds a BS degree from Cedarville University and MS & PhD degrees from the University of Dayton all in Electrical Engineering.  In addition he holds a graduate certificate in US Civil War Studies from American Military University and has completed graduate courses at Reformed Theological Seminary.  He has been a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Cedarville University for many years after having practiced engineering in the defense sector.  He loves teaching students and equipping them to serve God and others. His personal motto is quia lucem habeo, eam cum aliis communico…Having light, I share it with others.  He and his wife Kelly have four boys.

Ancient History, Life Science, Conceptual Physics

Courtney Ward is a homeschool mom to six children, Air Force wife, and educator with over twenty years of experience. She is an RN and holds a B.S. in Nursing from University of North Carolina. She is passionate about the classical model of education and has taught in multiple homeschool co-ops and church settings.