Faculty/Staff Biographies
2017-2018
Noreen Baggett, Finance Teacher –
Mrs. Baggett is joining Home Run Ministries for the first time this year. She has been associated with Home Run Ministries for several years as her two daughters attended classes here as home school students. Mrs. Baggett has a BS in Business Management from Central Michigan University. Her background includes teaching adult computer classes in a corporate setting as well as computer classes at a community college in Michigan. Mrs. Baggett is passionate in the belief that our children need to learn the art of managing their money. She has attended several money management seminars and is continually researching how technology can help and hinder our money management efforts.
Annette Canales, Spanish Teacher—
Mrs. Canales, who earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University, joined the HRM faculty in 2014. Born and raised in San Antonio, TX, she was taught Spanish as her primary language and learned English at elementary school. Upon graduating from college, Mrs. Canales taught English as a second language. She worked full time as a probation officer and fraud investigator earning additional income as a bilingual employee. In 2012, she began home schooling her two children.
Kathy Carman, English Department Chair—
Mrs. Carmanattended Moody Bible Institute to study Christian Education, Music, and vocal performance, and she received her B.S. in Education from Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts. Kathy has taught home schooled middle and high school students for 16 years. She home schools her two sons, as well. Her passions are designing curriculum, editing, and writing.
Amy Cline, Science Department Chair—
Mrs. Cline has worked with students at Home Run Ministries since 1997, teaching Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and General Science. She received her Bachelor of Science and teaching degree from Texas A & M University and her Master of Education degree from Lamar University. She has enjoyed being a science educator in both public and home school settings.
Fayee Czarnik, History Department Chair—
Mrs. Czarnik joined Home Run Ministries in 2012, teaching Middle School History, Latin I, and Texas History. She received her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M and her Master of Social Work from The University of Houston. She is a Texas Certified Teacher in English Language Arts and Social Studies grades 4-8. Having previously taught seven years in another private setting, Mrs. Czarnik continues to share her passion for the study of language and Roman culture.
Heather Farrell, Financial Dean –
While Heather Farrell has served as Financial Dean of Home Run Ministries since 2006, she has also served the home school community by teaching grammar and writing in several coop situations. She has a Bachelors of Science in Finance from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Business from the College of William and Mary.
Tammy Florian, Mathematics—
Mrs. Florian is joining Home Run Ministries excited to teach Pre-Algebra and Algebra 2. She has a BSIS in Elementary Education specializing in Mathematics from Stephen F Austin and an AA in business from Kilgore College. God has blessed her teaching experience by allowing her to serve in the public, private and collegiate sectors as well as volunteer in many areas with her church. She loves her roles as wife to Eric and Mom to Kendal(20), Bailey(16) and Karis(8). She has home schooled for 3 years and continues as the Lord leads. Above all, she strives to seek Jesus daily and be an example of his light to others.
Karen Griswold, Academic Dean—
Mrs. Griswold holds Bachelors of Science in Education and Mathematics from Houston Baptist University. She taught first grade in public schools, both coordinated as well as taught in her church nursery for over twenty years, has been a VBS teacher and director, an AWANA leader and director, and the sponsor of both CHATA (a home school service organization) and the Epsilon chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha National Home School Honor Society. She home schooled her three children through high school. She became the Academic Dean of Home Run Ministries in the fall of 2015.
Lisa Harden, Math Department—
Lisa Harden graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in mathematics. She is a certified secondary math teacher and has taught middle school, high school, and college math for 20+ years. She is now teaching as an adjunct professor at Lone Star College in Kingwood. She is also a home school mom and has enjoyed teaching her daughtersfor 13 years. Lisa’s husband is the worship pastor at Humble Area's First Baptist Church where she enjoys serving the Lord alongside him.
Shelley Inkster, Science Department—
Shelley Inkster left the public school system after 7 years to begin home schooling. After two years as a home school teacher for two of her children she has found a more positive setting and encouraged her children academically and spiritually in the directions in which they thrive. Proverbs 22:6 led Shelley to teaching after she earned a B.S. in Biology from Sam Houston State University.
Ann Jackson, English Department—
Ann Jackson joined the Home Run Ministries faculty in the fall of 2015 teaching English 3/4. Having earned a B.S. in Secondary Education (major in English, minor in journalism) and an M.Ed. in Supervision/Administration from Louisiana State University, she taught all levels of English in Louisiana and in Crosby, TX, where she also served as Department Chair and English Vertical Team Leader. For over 20 years, she has presented College Board teacher training workshops in Pre-AP and AP (Advanced Placement) throughout the United States.
Catherine Keegan, Explorations –
Catherine Keegan is excited to be teaching in the HRM Explorations program. She has been a follower of Jesus Christ since she first came to know Him personally at the age of 31. He is the reason she and her husband have been married for 48 1/2 years. He is also the reason she returned to college at the age of 38 after dropping out during her Junior year when she got married at the age of 20. As the mother of two, she was quite content to be a stay-at-home Mom. However, God was doing a work in her that she could not deny and she ultimately surrendered her will to His. She returned as an undergraduate student to eventually graduate with a B.A. and went on to earn a M.S. in Guidance and Counseling. She was a school counselor for elementary, middle and high school levels over a period of 13 years to include public and private schools. During that time she designed and taught guidance classes to students in grades Pre-K through 12th Grade. She then became a school principal and served in four different Christian schools until her retirement four years ago. She has also taught Pre-Algebra and has been a mentor and tutor for upper elementary level students. In the classes she has taught she always encouraged her students to strive for excellence in all they do and has trained them to become lifelong learners. She looks forward to continuing that instruction as she joins Home Run Ministries and encourages students to understand and love all of God's creation through Exploring Science.
Patrick Keegan, History Department—
Colonel Patrick Keegan joined the Home Run Ministries faculty in the fall of 2015. He earned his BA in History from the University of Wisconsin—Eau Claire and his MA in History from Catholic University of America. He was a co-founder and the first head of school of Eau Claire Christian Academy in Wisconsin and taught high school history at Fort Bend Baptist Academy and middle and high school history as well as served as the History Department Chairperson at Humble Christian School and Northeast Christian Academy. He has been a teacher for over 25 years in the military and in public/private school settings. He has taught AP U. S. History at private high schools and dual credit classes for Kingwood College, now called Lone Star. He served as an officer in the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Tommi Lawrence, History Department, Explorations –
Tommi Lawrence joined the Home Run teaching staff in the fall of 2012 teaching in the Intermediate Explorations program, now called simply Explorations. She teaches the popular Kid Nation class as well as having taught other classes for the upper elementary level. In 2015, she expanded into the Academic program teaching both Geography and Economics. She was educated at the University of North Texas and Texas Women’s University, is a certified Montessori Preschool and Elementary Teacher, and is a former missionary in South Africa training youth leaders and teaching adult literacy using the book of Mark as a primer.
Shelby Lipe, French and English Department –
Shelby Lipe spent her childhood in Ohio and moved to Louisiana while in high school. She grew up in a Christ-centered family and accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 17. She started learning French in the eighth grade and loved it so much that she continued all the way through high school and college. She earned her BS from Louisiana State University in Microbiology with minors in Chemistry and French. After marrying Michael, her high school sweetheart, she went back to LSU and completed her Master's Degree in French Literature with a concentration in education. She has taught and tutored students in French at both the high school and college levels for several years and has been blessed to stay home with their three children while they were young. She loves to travel, read, run, take long walks, drink coffee and be with her family.
Debbie Teel, Math Department—
Mrs. Teel has taught at Home Run Ministries since 2004. She has a BS degree in Math and English Education from Louisiana Tech. She holds a Texas teaching certificate in both fields for grades 8-12. Her teaching experience includes public and private schools as well as home schooling.
Kimberly Thorsen, Math and Health Departments—
Mrs. Thorsenjoined Home Run Ministries in August of 2010. She has a BA degree in General Business from Sam Houston State University at which she played basketball.Sheacquired a Texasteaching certificate in 2005 and an additional Special Education certificate in 2006.Mrs. Thorsen has taught various grades in public, private Christian school, and home school settings. In addition to teachingAlgebra, Health, and Physical Education, she has coached both basketball and track.
Anne Stanley Trapani, Executive Director—
Mrs. Trapani has worked with Home Run since 1998, serving on its board for seven years as well as founding the Super Friday program and serving as its director until 2005. She has a BA degree in Psychology from Muhlenberg College and is certified in Elementary Education in Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Trapani taught elementary school in Wyckoff, New Jersey and in New Caney ISD. In 1991, she was the founding director of Believer's Chapel Christian School in Cicero, New York. Mrs. Trapani has home schooled her four children since 1993 and enjoys the study of history and literature, especially as it applies to our faith in Christ.
Liz von Dohlen, Science Department—
Mrs. von Dohlen joined Home Run Ministries in the fall of 2007. She has a BA degree in Biology from the University of St. Thomas and has taken extensive graduate courses including training in teaching Advanced Placement courses. She is certified as a teacher through the Association of Christian Schools International. She has extensive teaching experience.
Sheila Watts, Math Department Chair—
Sheila Watts joined the Home Run Ministries staff in 2010 after homeschooling her two sons through high school. Prior to that, she taught elementary grade students at public school for nine years. She received her Bachelor of Science and teaching degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and her Master of Education degree from University of Houston. She has enjoyed teaching both academic and explorations math classes at Home Run Ministries. She has a passion for the Lord, teaching, and her family.
Christina Wheeler – Explorations-
Mrs. Wheeler is new to teaching an Explorations Class, but not new to Home Run Ministries! She taught Super Friday classes for 5+ years and is excited to join the academic division. Previously, she has taught in another co-op, AWANA, mentoring programs and more. She and her husband, Wes, have been married for 17 years. They have four daughters: Callie (15), Cheyenne (13), Cierra (12), Cambrie (2) and have been homeschooling from the "beginning!"
They are members of Humble Area Frist Baptist Church where she and Wes serve in many areas including: deacon, youth, AWANA and missions. In her spare time, she enjoys working out at UTurn CrossFit, reading, and anything which takes her family outdoors. She looks forward to teaching at Home Run Ministries.
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