Board of Directors

Carol Watkins
Background:

  • Over 25 years Teaching Experience:
    • Mt. Diablo Unified School District (4th & 6th grade)
    • EH Multi-grade pull-out program
  • King's Valley Christian school:
    • Preschool
    • Resource 
    • 2nd Grade
  • Tabernacle School:
    • 2nd Grade
  • Private tutor serving clients with dyslexia

Education:

  • B.A. Social Science Diversified, Chico State University
  • M.S. Special Education, Hayward State University
  • CA State Teaching Credential, K-9
  • Certified Barton Tester and Tutor

 


Jory Sydlaske
Background:

  • Currently serving as Department Chair for Horizons Independent Study program (13 years)
  • 4 years classroom teaching experience
  • 10 years home schooling experience

 

Education:

  • B.S. Social Science, Minor in Art
  • Masters of Education - Mathematics Curriculum
  • GEMS Associate

 

 

Judy Davies
Background:

  • Founding member of Hope Academy

 

Education:

  • B.S. Marketing, Santa Clara University 1991.

 

Laurey Ahonen
Background:

  • Christian Children's Director (12 years)
  • 10 years of home school experience
  • Slingerland trained

 

Steve Ahonen
Background:

  • 8 years public school administration experience
  • High school Vice Principal & Principal
  • Elementary school Vice Principal & Principal

Education:

  • B.A. Liberal Studies, Minor in History, Geography
  • M.S. Education Leadership
  • Tier 2 Administration Credential

 

Tom Davies
Education:

  • B.S. Mathematics and Computer Science, Santa Clara University, 1991