Tutors & Staff

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Principal

Elementary Math, Reading, and Literature 

Gretchen is a homeschool mom of five exceptional children, most of  which have at least one learning difference including ADHD, Autism, High  Intelligence, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalulia. She holds a BS in  Elementary Education from Towson University, and has taught in both PG  and Anne Arundel counties. She has worked as a classroom teacher, and a  mentor teacher for new teachers, but her favorite position was working  as a Math Resource Teacher. This provided her the opportunity to help  children who struggled in Math classes, like she had as a kid, so they  could learn the material while also building their confidence.  Gretchen's teaching style stems from her two favorite quotes; "All good  things are wild and free," and "If I can't learn how you teach, then teach how I learn." She joined LWG in the fall of 2023 while looking for  the best homeschool placement for two of her children that have Dyslexia. She began teaching there for only a few classes and is now a full convert!  

Assistant Principal

Hi, I’m Katie. I am blessed to be a wife to Ronnie and a mom to a spunky, creative little boy whose joyful personality brings constant joy and energy to our family. We began homeschooling in 2022, the same year the Lord led us to LWG. Seeing firsthand how deeply LWG supports families and students inspired me to step into a role where I could serve others in a meaningful way.

Although you might not  find me in the classroom, my work is focused on supporting the people who are. I spend much of my time behind the scenes helping systems run smoothly so tutors, students, and families can focus on learning and growth. Whether that means organizing resources, managing details, problem-solving, or improving processes, my goal is always to remove obstacles and provide support wherever it is needed.

I am motivated by service, collaboration, and the belief that thoughtful organization creates space for strong relationships and thriving community. If you stop by the office, you’ll likely find me working on ways—big or small—to better serve our families and strengthen the day-to-day experience at LWG. 

Hello! I am Tiffany Carr. A wife to my incredible husband, a proud mother of two and a follower of Jesus. My husband and I both serve our church, Antioch the apostolic church. I am excited to be here at learning with Grace, it’s been a blessing for my family. I Enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, traveling to different states and country’s. My hope is to provide a fun environment with hands on learning experiences in the classroom. 

K5 Math and First Grade Math

My name is Katie Kinch and I am a wife, a mother to four amazing children,  and a child of the King. Our family moved to Maryland four years ago, making this our 12th home! My husband, who retired from the military one year ago, and I loved Maryland so much that we decided to make Maryland our permanent home. My love for teaching began when the Lord called me to homeschool our eldest son, 12 years ago and we continued with our other children. I so enjoyed teaching and watching our children grow in  their love and curiosity for learning while fostering their little hearts to love our Lord. Over the years, I taught science, math, Bible and preschool across several tutorials. I strongly believe that the love and curiosity of learning is fostered at a young age. My desire as a teacher is to grow my students'  excitement for learning while building confidence in who God says  they are. In my classes, we have fun while we learn, incorporate lots of hands-on learning, inspire growth in our friendships, and pray with one  another. Psalms 127:3 says "Children are a gift from the Lord; they are  a reward from him" and I believe this strongly about my students - they are a gift! 

PE and Health

Filled with a deep passion for kids ministry, Olivia has been serving as a Sunday school teacher for about three years, assisting a variety of ages. Her younger brother was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD and it has been hard on her and her family, but she believes God has used it as preparation for them to help and support other families going through the same trials. Olivia has been home-schooled since first grade, currently enrolled at Anne Arundel Community College. She loves the opportunities that homeschool has to offer, and really understands the necessity of a Christian tutorial that encourages children to learn on their level and in their way. She is so glad to have the chance to show Jesus to these children and help them on their academic journey.  

Pre - K and Elementary History

Hello! I’m Jessica Mills, a devoted wife and proud mother of two spirited boys who attend LWG. For the past five years, I have been on an incredible journey of homeschooling, fueled by a deep commitment to meeting the unique learning needs of my children. My Philosophy is simple: I firmly believe that children learn best through hands-on experiences and by engaging with the world around them. By intertwining daily life and play with our lessons, I strive to create an interactive learning environment that ignites curiosity and fosters a love for knowledge.  In my free time I love to read, plan National Park trips with my husband and kids, and love on our rescue pets 2 cats, 1 dog and our newest addition, a bearded dragon. 

Math and Science

I am a husband of nearly 38 years and father of 3 grown children.  I am a retired Army Officer and recently retired from Federal Service after a combined 37 years of service.  I’ve always been inquisitive and from an early age loved taking things apart and putting them back together.  This natural inquisitiveness led me to study Chemical Engineering during my undergraduate work and later Systems Management at the graduate level.  I truly enjoyed taking part in my children’s activities as they were growing up whether it was school work, sports, music or other events.  Through teaching your children at Learning with

Grace, it is my hope that service to your family will be a source of encouragement and a catalyst for your child’s growth.

Big Kids STEM

Hello! I’m excited to join the LWG family this coming school year! Let me introduce myself: First and foremost, I’m a grateful follower of Jesus Christ through Whom, “by grace [I] am saved through faith and not of [myself], it is the gift of God, not of works lest [I] boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9). My husband Alan and I attend Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church where we are both active members and

serving in various ministries. We have an adorable, but ornery, 2-year-old mini-Schnauzer puppy, CeCe (short for Cookies n’ Creme). My teaching experience since 1995 has mainly been

elementary music in both Christian schools and for Anne Arundel County. Having retired from AACPS, I’ve also been subbing for the county system on the side and have taught various elementary classes, including STEM/EEE. This experience quickly showed me that while Music and STEM may be different subjects, both are multi-sensory, multi-learning styles, group and individually creative, and FUN! I’m looking forward to this new experience with teaching, but most importantly, getting to know my students and seeing their God-given individuality and talents in action

with what we will do and create in class.

Axolotl Math

With an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, she brings both formal training and real-world experience to her teaching. A wife and mother of four, she homeschooled her three boys through middle school and is currently homeschooling her daughter with dyslexia, giving her valuable experience in differentiated instruction and learning support. She has a particular passion for teaching math and enjoys helping students develop confidence and problem-solving skills. Alongside her husband, she leads the children’s ministry at her church, reflecting her heart for nurturing and guiding young learners. Outside of teaching, she enjoys hiking, traveling, playing board games, and completing puzzles, all of which highlight her love of challenge, exploration, and lifelong learning.

History & Language Arts

Renee joined the LWG team in September of this year. She has been married to her husband, Jerry, for 37 years. Their 29 year old daughter, Robin, was homeschooled from 1st grade through high school. Renee holds a BA in English Literature/Secondary Education from the University of Washington and an MEd. in Special Education from the University of Maryland.

She has a varied background that includes teaching Language Arts/Special Ed. to middle schoolers (back when it was called jr. high), one-on-one tutoring in reading and writing, test-taking and study skills training and working as a vision therapist. Renee made the decision to homeschool Robin after being dissatisfied with what her daughter was being taught in public school kindergarten.

For the last 39 years, Renee has also been teaching women how to look and feel more beautiful through skin care and makeup artistry with Mary Kay Cosmetics. For 21 of those years, she served in a leadership capacity, training and mentoring a sales force. Having stepped away from that role in August, Renee was led to LWG when she began searching for a part- time teaching position in a Christian homeschool setting. When she is not at LWG or running her home-based business, Renee sings in a 55+ chorale group, teaches online classes for Wellspring Life Ministry, and provides pampering sessions for residents of Chrysalis House. She also

serves in the Guest Reception and Creative Arts Ministries at Cornerstone Church. Renee is a dog mom of 2 toy poodles and her hobbies include walking, reading, singing and acting. Renee loves teaching and seeks to inspire her students to love learning.

Zoology & Praising with Grace

I'm so excited to be a part of  what God has in store for Learning with Grace.  I am a stay at home wife and mother of four bright and energetic children. I'm a member of Antioch the Apostolic Church, serving on the hospitality team. We recently have launched Able Ministry at our church, a Christian ministry that focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities and their families. I hope to be used by God in this space, as I have built strong connections with individuals and families who face a multitude of challenges on a day to day basis. I enjoy the outdoors, crafts, and traveling. I have always had a love for education and little ones. It's been a blessing to have a burden for children with differences and an honor to get the opportunity to educate them. During Covid my step son began his journey of learning remotely. I was right beside him and decided after his 3rd grade year that I would homeschool him exclusively. I now homeschool three of our four children. I  believe strongly that I am responsible for fostering an atmosphere that creates a love for learning. My classroom will be a safe space to think, feel, learn, connect, and grow. To be able to teach while also sharing God's love feels like a gift from Him. 

Reading

Hannah is described as an authentic, fun, engaging educator who loves Jesus and her students deeply. Hannah has been a teacher for five years teaching ages from preschool to third grade in both public and private school settings. She graduated with her B.A. in Elementary General and Special Education from Concordia University Wisconsin. She educates her kids using resources/manipulatives, cultivates a multistory learning environment,  passionately teaching character development and leadership skills. She is married to her husband Christian who serves in the United States Navy and together they have one son named James.