Living Science Academy Faculty

Leadership

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Lance Davis (Mr. D) Junior Training, TSL, Servant Leader, Administrator and Co-Founder

I was trained as a teacher in Africa. The English system of education mandated that if I were handed a class to teach, as long as I understood the content to be taught, I should be able to use good principles and practices in delivering an exciting, valuable, and challenging lesson. I love teaching and leading students, young or old. Watching the light go on as a Servant Leader says, “Oh, I get it!”, or seeing a real life-change in one of them is still one of my favorite experiences.

Penney Davis (Mrs. D) Junior Training, TSL, Servant Leader, Middle School Science (6th-7th) and Co-Founder

I have been teaching science for more years than many of our parents are old! My passion has not changed or wavered. I am passionate about God. I am passionate about children. I am passionate about science! Put those three ingredients together and you have a dynamic environment that will impact lives permanently. It is easy to leap out of bed every day and enter a science lab filled with eager faces belonging to kids and young adults who are ready to engage in learning for the purpose of one day impacting others in the same way.

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Britt Singleton Head of School, American History, World History

As a cadet at the US Air Force Academy, I was surrounded by hard workers and high achievers and struggled to keep up academically. My struggle sparked a life-long interest in education and eventually homeschooling. I loved my Air Force career and the adventurous opportunities it offered. I met Keri, also an USAFA grad, while we were both stationed in Germany. And I met Jesus there, too, through a Navigators small group. Keri and I started our family with two daughters while stationed in England. After the Air Force, I built a career in pharmaceutical sales, and the Lord blessed us with two sons, one born to us in Alabama and our youngest adopted from Russia.

When we moved to Canton to be close to family, we found Living Science at a homeschool conference and have become increasingly involved with the school as parents, chaperones, and teachers. Living Science has blessed our family in many ways, coming alongside us to demonstrate the love of Jesus and encourage a love of learning. The students and families here have become our community, and I am beyond excited to focus on learning to lead that community. I look forward to serving a new generation of parents and students as we focus on Jesus, students, and learning.

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Burnell Adams

Computer Programming 1 & 2

Since Bernie Adams began teaching computer science and programming in August of 2015, she has combined two of her greatest passions: children’s education and science and technology. Applying both with a biblical focus in her classroom, she believes that “the world was created by God exactly the way he described it in Genesis.”

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Michelle Clute

Friday Adventures

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Stacy Crabtree

Physical Science, Chemistry
4th, 5th, 6th Science
4th and 5th Tech & Engineering

There is nothing more exciting than teaching kids how to see everything, both past and present, through God’s perspective and watching everything around them come to life. I love studying, but I love teaching even more, and I have been praying for an opportunity to pour the wonder of the world around us into the next generation.

God blessed me with a mechanical engineering degree from Auburn University, and I spent several years as a field engineer in the oil field where I worked alongside geologists to test for hydrocarbons. I later took a job designing heat exchangers for many different applications. When I relocated to Georgia, I worked as a contractor for a variety of clients, gaining experience in forensic engineering and mechanical design.

Then God blessed me with four children and the responsibility of homeschooling them, which has been more challenging and rewarding than any engineering work I’ve done. My children have taught me that God has gifted each of us uniquely and how to help prepare each heart for His purposes. I’m looking forward to learning what God has to teach me through this new adventure while watching Him mold the lives of students through loving hands at Living Science!

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Melody Crow

3rd-5th Math
Friday Adventures

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Lori Davis

K1 Clubs
3rd Grade
Friday Adventures, Art

After graduating from Kennesaw State in Elementary Education and having two sons within the first few years, I was blessed to teach at our church preschool. Later I worked as an assistant in a special needs class. Then the Lord laid it on our hearts to homeschool. When our youngest was 15, we were blessed with one more son, and shortly after that, I lost my husband. Years later, my sister introduced me to Living Science where my youngest has been since 2017. I love children, and I love being able to freely incorporate God into their education. After all, without Him, what purpose is there to education?

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Beverly Dingley

High School Spanish

When I was about 8 years old, my sister moved to Spain. She lived there 27 years and my nieces were born there, thus my interest in the Spanish language was solid! I studied the language and secondary education in college and taught high school before staying home with our kids. Eventually, as my children attended classes at Living Science, I joined the faculty and taught all levels of Spanish and also Speech & Drama for a dozen years. After a few years break, it is so exciting to be back in the classroom to teach! In Spanish class, we will use a lot of songs (goofy and silly, perhaps, but catchy!) and will work on listening comprehension and speaking skills. Students will also be challenged in their thinking skills as they attempt to follow my often unpredictable teaching style.

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Dan Fisher

High School Electronics and Technology

I have discovered a passion for teaching, especially teaching God’s word and the application of technology. I find that theory without application is often boring, and I seek to incorporate labs into my classes that provide practical application of what we are learning. God has led me to Living Science by way of the Marine Corps and a long career with Lockheed Martin. I believe that my experiences as a Christian in these highly secular environments helped to prepare me for this incredible opportunity to teach students in the uniquely edifying atmosphere that is Living Science. I see STEM as providing a critical underpinning for the understanding of the orderly nature of God’s world. I particularly enjoy the ability to work with students as individuals rather than as products on an assembly line.

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Sandy Fisher

Physical Science
Physics

My passion in teaching physics is to help the students understand some of the underlying structure God placed in our universe. Our orderly God created an orderly universe for us to study to learn more about ourselves and Him. Teaching home school students is great because we set our own goals and schedules. This year, in addition to our regular course work, we are building 8-foot tall trebuchets for our spring team project. Not many regular schools (public or private) can offer this kind of opportunity. I especially like teaching at Living Science; the focus is your relationship with God, whether you are student, teacher or parent. We put much emphasis on the heart and attitude of the student; when the heart and attitude are right, right actions typically follow.

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Melinda Freeman

12th British Literature

Throughout my life, I have always sought to use literature as a window into the beauty of God’s creation, our place in it, and our connection to others throughout the richness of God’s world. Having served as an overseas missionary for 18 years, I have a wealth of experience using literary principles in teaching young adults of various ages and nationalities. My greatest passion is to use literary principles to equip students with a solid, Godly worldview to stand on as they face 21st century society.

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Lisa Gallion

10th World Literature
11th American Literature

As a college writing instructor, technical writer, marketing professional, and homeschool mom, I know how important it is for our high school students to have strong communication skills. Studying great literature develops the critical thinking skills that our students need across the curriculum and in their adult lives. Learning to critique worldview along with literary techniques helps students prepare to enter the college environment, where they will encounter many who do not share a biblical approach. It is a blessing and privilege to share my passion for literature and written communication with the outstanding young people at Living Science.

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Cindy Hill

K1 Clubs, 2nd Grade
Friday Adventures

I grew up in Cherokee County and have lived here all but three years of my life. I am married to Grier who also grew up in Cherokee. All of our four children have attended Living Science, and three have graduated. God has given me a great love for working with young children. I taught kindergarten for four years in Cherokee County before having children. I want to share the truth of God's Word with students and help them know that they are fearfully and wonderfully made and that God has a plan for them. I also want to make learning fun. I absolutely love working at Living Science and it is a great joy to serve here.

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Ed Holst

Engineering Essentials

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Jennifer Hughes

Algebra 2
Geometry, Precalculus

I love math and the fact that it can be applied in so many different ways and that there are multiple ways to solve every problem. I like to see students discover new ways to solve problems, and I love it when I see a student reach understanding. Math is everywhere, and I try to teach students to be thinkers and know why math works instead of just memorizing formulas or facts. The environment here is contagious; the parents are involved and the students are engaged. I have the freedom to use many techniques and be hands-on, involving the students in learning. It’s so important to me that it is not just about learning Math or Science or English, but it is about the character and heart of the student. Learning here is centered around the Creator and His Creation—the way it should be!

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Jenni Iglesias

6th ELA
Elementary Coordinator
4th and 5th Language Arts
Friday Adventures, Music

One of the greatest gifts we have from the Lord is the ability to LEARN! I have always been fascinated by this process and have enjoyed the challenge of teaching others something they have not yet discovered for themselves. My passion is to help others in any way the Lord places before me. Often, this is through offering a listening ear to parents, guiding a student in new discoveries, or communicating information to students, parents, and staff. I have had the honor of being a part of Living Science for over a decade. Both of my sons graduated from this amazing program and are now thriving as young adults. Every year I am excited to see what the Lord, the greatest Teacher of all, has in store.

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Simona Ispas

Health

My husband and I have been so blessed to be able to homeschool our two children. Homeschooling has always been an important part of our lives, and the community at Living Science has added to the many blessings that homeschooling has brought us. I pursued a Nursing degree right out of high school, ran a photography business for many years, and for the past couple years I’ve been working as a real estate agent. I’m excited to be putting God’s word and my nursing experience together in teaching Health and Nutrition this year. Through scripture, we can find God’s guidance to good physical, spiritual, and mental health.

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Dr. Cyd Lusk

Anatomy and Physiology

I graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia in 1981. I love my job and especially now that I am teaching at Living Science. I have been able to join my love of veterinary medicine with God’s Word in teaching. It’s a joy to be able to show God’s hand of creation in biology and anatomy and physiology. I am able to demonstrate how the design and structure of God’s creation is perfect for the function or work it is to perform. In anatomy and physiology, I use the dissection of the cat in a lab setting every day to show how God’s Word is truth and He is the Creator. My passion is to let each and every student see God’s marvelous hand at work and stand in awe of His works.

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Katie McCulloch

6th & 7th Technology and Engineering
8th Technology

As a sixth-grade student, I participated in a technology and engineering class that introduced me to architecture. As I repeatedly asked the teacher if I could make design changes along the way, he recognized my creativity and made sure my parents understood that this was more than an interest. I never lost my desire to design and went on to get a degree in architecture. I enjoyed worked in the field for several years, but as we started a family, discipling our children became my focus, and we began our homeschool journey. I have a great love for teaching and discipling children, and I could not feel more blessed that God provided an opportunity at Living Science to join my two greatest joys!

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Keri Singleton

6th Math
Middle School Pre-Algebra,
DE College Algebra, DE Psychology

After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy, I spent nine years as an officer. During that time, I lived, worked and travelled all over the US and Europe. I met my husband while on active duty, and 22 years later we are still going on adventures together. We travel, get outside, and take in as many experiences as we can with our four kids. I love the outdoors, a good cup of coffee, movies, and games.

I believe teaching is about more than just the details. It’s also about raising kids with conviction and character. It’s about equipping them with the tools they need to do the things God has in store for them to do. I love to show kids that the things they learn in the classroom are relevant in the world around them.

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Joel Spiess

Living Sound Worship Team Director

The Psalmist writes in Psalm 103:1, “Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name.” Sincere worship is a priority at Living Science. It is my goal to equip the singers and instrumentalists of Living Sound to lead their fellow students to God’s throne using music. Our rehearsals focus on the essential elements of music as well as the preciousness of being “lead worshipers.”

My roots are in northwest Ohio on a dairy and chicken farm. I graduated from Spring Arbor College with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in music. I have served various churches in differing music capacities over the past decades. I currently attend First Baptist Church Woodstock where my wife, Robin, and I are active choir members. Two of our children have graduated from Living Science and our youngest still attends here.

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Robin Spiess

8th Environmental and Earth Science

My first teaching job out of college was middle school math and science. It was not my first choice! I was, however, confident that this was the path God had for me, so I began my teaching journey. What I considered merely a stepping stone to my next position turned into a bridge to my future. The Lord brought us to Living Science in 2005, and as my son started bringing home his middle school science work each week, I absolutely fell in love with God-science! It was not the dry, crusty stuff I had learned or taught years ago. What a blessing to now be teaching middle school science again. This time I am teaching from a place of joy as I get to help my students see the fingerprints of the Creator and recognize the story of redemption over and over again in His creation.

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Sydney Sullivan

2nd Math
Middle School History

After teaching middle school for several years, I became a stay at home mom when my oldest was born. My husband and I agreed to try homeschooling for a year when he became school age, and the rest is history! I have been homeschooling our 3 kids since 2016, and they have been a part of Living Science since 2020. Being able to see the lightbulb come on when children learn something new and being able to guide them in the truth that can only be found through our Savior, are two of the many reasons that we have chosen this journey for our family. I look forward to walking alongside fellow homeschooling parents as we equip our children for for a future, both academically and spiritually.

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Carol Walz

American Sign Language 1 & 2

My journey with exploring languages began in high school, continued through college and has been a joyful part of my adult life. After studying two foreign languages for four years and American Sign Language periodically for many years, I am often reminded of how caring and loving the Lord Jesus is because He gives us the ability to communicate in many ways. When I finished serving in the United States Navy, God blessed me with a family. God led my family to Living Science in 2014. One of my children graduated from Living Science and my youngest still attends. My hope is to guide students to see more of the beauty of God, apply His truth to their work, and bless others using their talents.

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Alejandra Warren

Algebra 1

I’m a homeschool mom of four with a true passion for teaching. God blessed me with a mechanical engineering degree, and I have been even more blessed to be able to homeschool my kids for the past 11 years.

Each student is unique, and I’m looking forward to learning with them and from them. I want students to learn to love math and see God’s handiwork in it. As Christians we are to seek God with all our hearts and ground ourselves in His Word. He wants us to be busy as parents— teaching and training, studying our children, praying with and for them, and giving them the wisdom and power of the scriptures with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Living Science has been a place of joy for us and truly is reaching beyond academic success. I’m looking forward to walking alongside other homeschool parents in this beautiful academic and spiritual journey.

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