A family atmosphere supporting accountability, the safety to fail, and relational development.

  • Nathan Verilla

    Founder & Visionary

    Husband, father of four, entrepreneur, multiple business owner, and community driven. Throughout my life I have faced many challenges and as a result of my ability to take initiative to learn and grow I have found success. Some foundational lessons learned were grit, perseverance, the attitude of picking yourself up after failure, financial stress, thinking outside of the box to move businesses forward, gathering information from the right people and the spirit of thankfulness. I look forward to empowering the heroes with growth mindset to change the world!

  • Tracy Verilla

    Founder & Guide

    Previously a Family and Consumer Science teacher for 5 years prior to having her children. She had always dreamed of pulling each child when they reached middle school to homeschool as she felt strongly that it was a precious and pivotal time where they needed the stability of a solid, positive environment daily. She enjoys watching the "light bulb" moments in her children as they discover and learn.

  • Sarah Lauder

    Head Of School & Guide

    After spending 12 years in public education, Sarah is passionate about meeting individual learners needs and igniting a love of learning and confidence in each student. Sarah holds a Masters Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision. She believes each child has a unique genius waiting to be discovered.

  • Jennifer Harry

    Jennifer Harry

    Explorer Studio Guide

    Jen lives locally with her husband and two children. Jen was previously a Family/Consumer Sciences teacher. She has been dancing since she was 4 and has been teaching dance for 15 years. She is passionate about service locally and globally and loves learning about the world and other cultures.

  • Melissa Russell

    Melissa Russell

    Spark Studio Guide

  • Janelle Myers

    Janelle Myers

    Guide

  • Kayleen Lapp

    Kayleen Lapp

    Guide

  • Veve McCutheon

    Reading Guide

Guides focus on individual student experiences and needs.