Who We Are

Mary and her husband Chris have been homeschooling their children for their entire education (one now in college, one now in 11th grade). Mary holds a Bachelor's degree in chemistry and a Master's in math. Before homeschooling, Mary worked in the biotech field and taught math at Cal State Fullerton. For nine years, she taught classes at a local homeschool PSP covering history, science, and Bible/apologetics. She has also led field trips, social activities, and school events, and is dedicated to engaging and challenging students of all levels.

Chris received his first Bachelor's in Cinema through USC, then earned his English degree and teaching credential through CSUF, and his Master's in Theological Studies through Golden Gate Baptist Seminary. He has been involved in public education for over 25 years, teaching Film Studies (a course he designed and piloted) and English at the high school level. He also taught and coordinated the AVID program for over 10 years. Chris has been involved in film/video production, drama, and church worship. He genuinely cares about the success of all students and brings engaging, rigorous strategies to every lesson.

Cortney and her husband David homeschool their three kids (5th–11th grade). She has a BA in English and an MS in Education with a reading specialization, both from Cal State Fullerton. She holds a Multiple Subject Credential, Single Subject Credential in English, and Reading Specialist Credential. Cortney has taught high school Language Arts and junior high English in the Corona-Norco and Orange Unified school districts, and has also taught reading at the community college level. She has been teaching since 2000 and believes student engagement is key to learning.

Brooke has a BA in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary. She spent a semester in the Middle East during college, participated in outreach trips to Jordan and Russia, and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in a rural Kenyan village for 2.5 years. She also worked as a social worker for a foster family and adoption agency. Brooke adores experiencing other cultures and is excited to share her love of the beautiful world God has created.

Masha is an artist of 35+ years, art teacher of 7 years, and art curriculum developer of 5 years. She graduated from Russian College of Traditional Culture with a diploma in Fine Arts. Her artwork is held in private collections across Scandinavia, Europe, Russia, and America. After moving to the US, she participated in and received awards at many art festivals. She is the author of her own art curriculum (used at Evergreen) and founded the Inspirational Online Art Studio PaperPaint & Palette. She also leads The Mission of a Painted Block, distributing painted wooden blocks with biblical messages worldwide through Containers of Hope.

Delia and her husband Aaron have six children whom they homeschool. She holds a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Caltech. After college, she worked briefly as an engineer, but the Lord called her to homeschool full-time. She keeps God at the center of all learning, approaching every subject from a biblical worldview. Delia has found a renewed sense of wonder in learning through teaching her children, and she hopes to instill that same enthusiasm in each of her students.

Aly is a Registered Nurse who graduated in 2001 and began her career as an ER nurse before moving into Labor & Delivery/Postpartum care for 13 years. She also taught as a childbirth educator for three years. Eventually the Lord guided her to become a full-time homeschooling mom. Aly integrates physical and spiritual health in her teaching and looks forward to sharing the Lord's blessing of personal care through the study of biology and health.

Ken has followed Jesus since 1963, when he first heard the call at age 16. He earned a BA in Christian Education from Biola and a Master's of Religious Education from Talbot Seminary. He worked as a handyman and later as a skilled craftsman, and brings decades of practical woodworking experience and a deep faith to his classes at Evergreen.