Home Schooling Works!

20,760 student achievement test scores and their family demographics make this the largest study of home education to date! Results demonstrate that home schooled students are doing exceptionally well and provide an informative portrait of America’s modern home education movement. Conducted by Dr. Lawrence M. Rudner, Director of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation.


Report ResourcesHome Schooling Works ReportFindings of an independent study by Lawrence M. Rudner, Ph.D., Director of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Assessment and Evaluation
View the web version of Home Schooling Works online
Order Home Schooling Works from our online bookstore
Read the full report
Home Schooling Works Press Conference—March 23, 1999
Media Release
Opening Remarks—Multimedia
Opening Remarks—Audio Only
Opening Remarks—Transcripts (21kb)
Online Press Conference—Transcripts (32kb)
News Articles
Salt Lake Tribune
Deseret News
Christian Science Monitor

Homeschool Essentials
· Speech Club: JoAnn Ray 746-5763 or Jena Simpson 746-3389
· Prom:
· American Heritage Girls, AHG Troop TN1004, Angela Coles, 740-7312, amcoles@comcast.net
· Cub Scouts: Madison, Murphy Gill, mlgtwo@hotmail.com
· Cub Scouts: Pack 14, Cy Fenton, cy@techhead.com
· Cub Scouts: Pack 74, Madison Church of Christ, Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., Cheri Spears, crspears@comcast.net
· Cub Scouts: Pack 747, Bethel World Outreach Center, Brentwood, Monday nights: Randy McCoy, leader, www.scoutpack747.com; Ebay
· Girl Scouts: Troop #1746, Franklin, Alicia Meese, JuicePlus.Alicia@gmail.com, 791-9049
· Girl Scouts, Daisy, 1st yr Brownie, 2nd yr Brownie, Junior, and Cadette, Murfreesboro, Shana at 898-0362
· Girl Scouts: Brentwood United Methodist Church, Room A291, Tina Rose at 324-7221, by112· Girl Scouts: Nipper’s Corner (Faith Church Fellowship Hall, Tuesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Girl Scout Council of Cumberland Valley (Wilson, DeKalb and White counties): 615-453-2473

Resources: MISC HELPS


· Special Needs: Jo Ann Ray 615-746-5763
· Special Needs: Selena LaBarge: Crazyrazey75@aol.com
· Club Autism: Debi at fightingautism@yahoo.com
· Special Needs: Cheryl Gabbert, special needs homeschool consultant, http://homepage.mac.com/gabbert, (304) 228-6671, gabbi525@netscape.net
· H.E.L.P. for Kids: 883-5437, helpforkids@comcast.net. We tutor all ages (K-12, some college) and all subjects including higher level math and science, and ACT/SAT Prep. Hermitage Enrichment & Learning Program
· Eclectic: Jacki Willard 615-889-4938
· Secular: Clarksville, TnShare, Jelan Nabholz, 931-645-2055
· Green Hills: Sue Catchings 615-385-7622
· Minorities: POCH (People of Color Homeschooling), Amy Batton, Zeta_3_2000@yahoo.com
· Testing: Fayetteville, TN. Carole McGrath, M.A. (931)438-4658
· Testing: Melissa Gay, jcil2me@bellsouth.net
· Testing: Jacquelyn Patterson,by112fd.· Testing: Tammy Taylor, 220-0032, ortaylor@bellsouth.net
· Testing: Tullahoma. Contact Linda Reed at tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Homeschool Advocate: Larry L. Crain, 615-376-2600, lcrain@brentwood law.com
· PSAT Testing: Jean Vogal, 758-2427, register by August 30, 2006

FIELD TRIP OPPORTUNITIES (not a complete list by any means!)
· Adventure Science Center: 615-862-5160
· Belle Meade Plantation: 615-356-0501
· Belmont Mansion, 615-460-5459
· Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, Downtown Nashville
· Bowen Plantation, 615-859-3678
· Carnton Plantation, 615-794-0903
· Carter House, 615-791-1861
· Centennial SportsPlex, http://www.nashville.gov/sportsplex/ice_home_school.htm
· Cheekwood, 615-356-8000
· Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 615-416-2001
· Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 615-890-2300
· Ellington Agricultural Museum, 615-837-5197
· Fort Nashborough, 615-862-8400
· Frist Center for the Visual Arts, (615) 244-3340
· Govenor’s Executive Residence, 615-741-2784
· The Hermitage, 615-889-2941
· Historic Cragfont, 615-452-7070
· Historic Rock Castle, 615-824-0502
· Manskers Station, 615-859-FORT (3678)
· Nashville Children’s Theatre, 615-254-9103
· Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 615-833-1534
· Renaissance Center, (615)740-5600
· Sam Davis Home and Museum, 615-459-2341, 888-750-9524
· Tennessee State Capitol, 615-741-0830
· Tennessee State Museum, 615-741-2692
· Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum, 615-832-8197
· Warner Parks, 615-352-6299

ACTIVITIES
· Middle Tennessee Homeschool Prom: middletnhomeschoolprom@yahoo.com, Address: Mid TN Homeschool Prom, P.O. Box 11323, M’boro 37129; Clark Baker Lodge @ the YMCA Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center in Antioch
· MTHEA Teen Banquet: Paula King, 367-9341, by112fd.
· MTHEA Graduation Ceremony, Wendy Sullivan, graduation@mthea.org

MUSIC/BAND/DRAMA
· Band: Jean Miller 615-333-0705 or Monica Jett 459-9578
· Chorus: Susan Gregory: 372-0439
· Tennessee Choral Academy: tnchoral@yahoo.com
· Fiddle, Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Clogging and Buckdancing. Private instruction. 14 years teaching exp. Member of the Grand Ole Opry Squaredancers. Call Heather at 615-456-7421. Hermitage area.
· Music Appreciation/History and Music Theory, area composer/musician available as tutor. Also available for assistance in developing unit activities for all levels. Contact Erik Hiser at (615) 419-4021.
· Homeschool Academy of Fine Arts, 615-364-5480, www.homeschoolacademy.org
· Art History: Tricia Williams, Hobby Lobby, Columbia, Franklin, 931-540-8413
· Art teacher, exp., certified teacher, active artist with excellent teaching skills. Contact Linda at lindaa@allenartacademy.com
· Ceramic Pottery: Lea Smith, lea@hotsypotsy.com, 615-302-2400, 931-486-2736; www.hotsypotsy.com
· Drawing/Painting: Gwen Rodriguez, barefoothill@earthlink.net or 931-647-3880
· Art: Lindsey Bailey, Lindsey@blueraku.com
· Flute lessons: 15 yrs. exp. teaching. Holly Stone, 615-315-9551 or 615-364-6157.
· Guitar: Childbloom Guitar Program, Mark Godwin, 615-364-5679
· Guitar: Erich Mahnke, 615-414-3106, emahnke@gmail.com, Williamson/Davidson counties
· Guitar and Bass: Eric Peterson, 672-1387 or 275-7980 Christian with music school background, playing for 25 years. Email: galatiansfive1@yahoo.com
· Piano: Susan Smith, 368-3062, susaneail1@juno.com
· Victoria Vermilye Piano Studio, located in Franklin, 615-509-7854 or victoriavermilye@bellsouth.net
· Piano lessons for beginning and intermediate students. Flexible and patient approach. Please call Daisy at (615) 376-0775 for rates and information. Brentwood area.
· Piano: David Calhoun, dkb4god@msn.com
· Piano and Voice: Kristi McIntyre, 615-791-6679, savvymusicrox@bellsouth.net
· Piano: Shawn Hibbs, 615-595-1912, shawnhibbs@comcast.net
· Piano: Heather Wagoner, hwagonerpiano@yahoo.com, 615.293.9852
· Piano: Lydia Nelson, 473-1913
· Piano: special rates for multiple lessons in one location, Jonathan, 615-336-8512
· Piano: Springfield, Sarah Herbert, 615-384-3565, seherbert@faithcovenantchurch.net
· Piano: degreed, certified music teacher, offering lessons in your home. Will travel to Davidson and surrounding counties. Contact Kate Croy at 615-889-2010.
· Piano: Shawn Cushen, 615-327-0240
· Piano: six yrs exp, Green Hills/Belle Meade/Brentwood area, Monica Ferguson 615-772-3083.
· Pottery: Clay Treasures, 1315 West Main St., Lebanon, 444-9191
· Violin: Franklin, Mrs. Meyer, 615-595-5977, Jeffndana3@cs.com.
· Violin/Fiddle: Heidi Jo Guthrie: 615-593-1153
· Voice & Music Theory: Mary Hatch, mary@vocalworks.biz
· Voice and Piano: Kristi McIntyre, 615-791-6679, savvymusicrox@bellsouth.net
· Music Academy (The Belle Aire Academy) Murfreesboro Marcus Arnold (890-7506)

Getting Started Home Schooling

Why Parents Choose Home Schooling

Profile of a Home School Parent

Common Home-School Concerns

Know Your Child's Learning Needs

Take Charge of Your Children's Education

Giftedness: Time to Be Tested?

Match a Child to a School

School Choice

Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten

Homework Hassles

Real Learning by Elizabeth Foss

NEW - 4RealLearning Forums

Catholic Charlotte Mason

Reasons for Home-Schooling

Getting Started Home Schooling

Easing the Home Schooling Load

Choosing Your Home School Curriculum

INTERNET HomeSchool SUPPORT GROUPS
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· http://www.gatewaybusinesssolutions.com/hopeathome/
· www.donnayoung.org (Homeschool forms, lesson plans, etc.)
· www.homeschooltracker.com (grade, attendance tracker)
· http://www.homeedmag.com/
· http://www.teachinghome.com/
· http://www.home-school.com/
· http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/
· K12UsersSE-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· DavidsonWilsonCoHomeschoolers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· ChristianHomeschoolingMidTenn-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· Tn-homeschooling-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
· http://www.naplen.comMinorities: POCH (People of Color Homeschooling), Amy Batton, Zeta_3_2000@yahoo.com

Educational Websites

The sites below were chosen for their ability to help students, teachers, parents, & anyone who seeks knowledge!

American Library Association: Library & Information Services; Resources for Parents & Children.
American Presidents, Life Portraits: Complementing C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary TV series, this website helps visitors learn more about the personal stories of all the US presidents.
Anne Frank Online: Learn about the life and times of one child (of over a million children) who died in the Holocaust.
Biography.org: Read real life stories of actors to authors and other special people. Links to actors' fan sites, trivia quizzes, video clips, & more.
Brain Pop: There are more than 100 short animated movies at this site that were created to teach children about science and health. A few of the topics they'll learn about are the universe, electricity, & the human body. Each movie contains cartoon characters, who present the material in such a way that keeps a child interested, which helps them learn!
CareerLab Letter Templates: This collection of sample letters will help you when your minds drawing a blank ;-)..
College Is Possible: If you didn't think that college was possible, think again! Brought to you by The American Council on Education.
CollegeQuest: Get advice; search for scholarships; research and compare colleges & financial aid & much more!
Common Errors in English: You're sure to a lot at this informative site!
Cool Science for Curious Kids: This site strives to make science fun, practical and realistic for your child!
EasyType!: This is a wonderful and free online typing tutor!
Electric Library: Find solutions for all your research needs for work, school, or home. FREE 30 day access!
Enchanted Learning: This wonderful site is full of learning games, craft ideas, a picture dictionary, and other facts...all presented in a fun, inviting way, that helps promote learning.
Explore Science: A wonderful assortment of multimedia activities await students at this website! Explore different science concepts and learn while using the interactive activities.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Search for online resources for students, parents, & teachers.
Free Worksheets: Print out more than 2000 free worksheets for children ages 3-6 yrs old. Choose from topics such as Reading, Writing, Phonics, Mathematics, Activities, Thinking Skills, Science, & more. Great for teachers, homeschoolers, & other child caregivers!
FunBrain.com: This wonderful site is full of games, problems, and other techniques that promote learning in a fun way! Learn math, spanish, grammar, spelling, science, history, & more; & find resources for teachers & parents. They even have age-appropriate categories so students can find problems to solve that are just right for their grade level.
Funk and Wagnalls: gain immediate and unlimited access to the world's only unabridged, free online multimedia encyclopedia, dictionary and online news center.
Funschool.com: Many fun learning activities will entertain and teach children from Kindergarten through sixth grade. Variety of interactive games will help children learn hand-eye coordination, shapes, geography, math, memory, & many other skills.
Grolier Online's The American Presidency: This site provides a wealth of information about the history of US presidents, the presidency, and other related topics.
LD Online: This informative website is the official home of The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities and The Natioanl Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. Here you'll find numerous articles written by leading experts, research findings, and the latest news in the field of learning disabilities. Includes special kids section.
Kids at Random: A Site for Young Readers: This is Random House's site. There are many things for children here...So cool, check it out!
Learning Page of the Library of Congress: Search American Memory historical collections & Library of Congress resources; online activities; sample lesson plans for Educators.
MapQuest: Need to find where you're going? Here's the place!
Math Connections: Math Connections covers geometry, trigonometry, algebra, statistics, & more!
National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA): Learn everything there is to know about the United States Space program (don't forget to visit their Kid's Area)!
NetLingo, the Internet Dictionary: If you frequent the Internet, you'll enjoy learning some "Net Lingo" and smiley definitions! Also find chat acronymns, shorthand, and don't miss their interactive quiz!
New York Institute of Photography: This site's goal is to help visitors learn how to take better pictures. Here you'll find a Digital Camera Buying Guide, Digital Photography Lessons, and many other tips, topics and contests.
Bigchalk: The Education Network: A very helpful homework site!
PBS Online: This educational site consists of over 200 PBS shows, & has resources for each one. There are resources for teachers such as lesson plans, topic search of shows for the classroom (some even have trivia questions & quizzes); you can search over 1,100 PBS resources by subject, grade, or keyword to find lessons on a particular PBS program, website or instructional topic. You can download many screensavers of your favorite shows, and much more!Researchpaper.com: The largest collection of topics, ideas, and assistance for school-related research projects.
SeaWorld / Busch Gardens: A very educational site that contains an animal information database!
Science Fair Central: This site is a great resource to children, parents, & teachers! Many things to help with science projects...ideas, tips, resources, books & much more.
Sheffield School of Interior Design: The Sheffield School offers a complete course in Interior Design by distance education. In addition, the online monthly magazine features new ideas in decorating and interior design.
Smithsonian Education: recently launched their own online educational website where you can learn more about Smithsonian Education's authoritative educational resources! Now Smithsonian Education brings relevant educational content to students, families and educators! Discover all that Smithsonian has to offer from interactive Idealabs to homework help.
Syvum: Online Education and Interactive Learning: This great informative site is full of online educational quizzes, games and information. In the Online Education area, you'll find English, Reading, and Math activities and quizzes for children Kindergarten through 6th grade; College Physics & Trig problems; and GRE test preparation. The Family Learning and Fun Zone contains numerous quizzes, story books, puzzles and brain teasers, & much more!
The Conchologist's Information Network: Learn all about shells and about caring for our environment, our oceans, streams, and woodlands, at this informative site.
The Franklin Institute Science Museum: This Pennsylvania Museum's site holds a wealth of information for children and adults!
The Green Web of Knowledge: A huge site from the Environmental Protection Agency, that covers every topic of environmental protection that you can think of. There are many areas of very informative and important information for you and your family to know about. A must see!The Louvre Museum Official Website: You can take a virtual tour of the museum and visit one of the many galleries; read about the museum's history; find out about their temporary exhibitions; and shop at the official store. What a wonderful site full of art, history, & culture.
The National Museum of Women's History: This nonpartisan, nonprofit educational institution is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the historic contributions and the rich, diverse heritage of women, and restoring this heritage to mainstream culture.
The National Women's Hall of Fame: Celebrate the achievements of extraordinary American women.
The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System. This is a great learning site, and fun too! Learn all about our planets, their moons, comets & more!
The Periodic Table of the Elements: Here's a periodic table of the elements, complete with a search engine, different style tables, and links to many other periodic tables.
The White House for Kids: This informative site provides a wonderful learning experience for children. Each area is broken down into simple terms & descriptions, and the history of the White House & the Presidency is described in a way that will make kids want to keep learning!Thursday's Classroom: Brought to you by our National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), their objective for Thursday's Classroom is to provide a "lasting connection between NASA's latest research and the classroom environment". This site is a wonderful resource for both teachers and parents...it contains lesson plans, activities, fun & interesting facts about space, plus up-to-date information, & much more!
Today in History: Find out what famous people were born, what historic events happened, and more, on a particular day, month, or type in keywords to search the database for specific events. See photos, read related articles & find helpful resources matching the the day's history topic.
U.S. Department of Labor: This informative site focuses on workers' wages, hours, working conditions and employment opportunities; employment discrimination; cooperative labor-management relations and labor's role in the nation's industrial productivity. Review labor laws, benefit laws, worker safety & health; and much more.
Water Science for Schools: This US Geological Society site offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
World Flag Database: Pick a flag, any flag (over 260 pages). Large size & detailed to print out. Find information on country, capital city, area, population, & more.

Montessori Links
Nienhuis Catalog
Suzanne's Webshots Webshots of Activities
Montessori-n-such Catalog
Hershey Montessori Farm
Creating Edu-Activities at Home
Michael Olaf - Joyful Child
Shu Chen Jenny's Albums
Our Montessori
MWEI
Montessori Mom
Images - Montessori at Home
Montessori HomeSchool
Montessori at Home Newsletter
Misc. Preschool Activities - great site
Montessori Print Shop (ebay)
Montessori Printables
Montessori at Home
Montessori Research and Development Manuals
Montessori Inspired activities
Montessori Manuals preK-age12

Tennessee Encyclopedia link above is an online edition of the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture, a definitive and comprehensive reference work on the Volunteer State cosponsored by the University of Tennessee Press and the Tennessee Historical Society.

RESOURCES FOR USED BOOKS
· http://www.booksamaritan.com/index.html Provides free books and curriculum to homeschoolers
· www.ebay.com
· www.amazon.com
· http://www.alibris.com/
· http://bestbookdeal.com/
· http://www.addall.com/
· http://www.abebooks.com/
· http://www.bookfinder.com/
· http://www.campusi.com/
· http://anotherdaybooks.com/
· http://www.bestwebbuys.com/books/index.html
· http://www.fetchbook.info/
· http://www.half.ebay.com/
· http://www.overstock.com/
· Chalk Sale: chalksale@dtccom.net

CURRICULUM SOURCES
· http://www.booksamaritan.com/index.html Provides free books and curriculum to homeschoolers
· A Beka: www.abeka.com
· Academic Advantage, Gallatin - 615-452-7365
· Alpha Omega Publications 800 821 4443
· Bob Jones University Press: www.bjup.com
· Calvert School 888-487-4652
· Christian Book Distributors, 508-977-4500
· Crossroads Christian Bookstore, Springfield, 615-384-0169
· Delta Education 800-442-5444
· Family Christian Academy, Madison - 615-860-3000
· Greenleaf Press, Lebanon 615-449-1617, www.greenleafpress.com
· JADE Books, 107 S. Cumberland Street, Lebanon, 615-443-3643
· Knowledge Tree: 370-7975
· Lifetime Books & Gifts 813-676-6311
· LifeWay Christian Stores, 1725 Galleria Blvd , Cool Springs, 615-771-9050
· Logos Christian Bookstore: grace@logosnashville.com, Nashville/Green Hills area 297-5388
· Modern Curriculum Press 800-321-3106
· Notgrass Company 800-211-8793
· Parent Teachers Stores: Rivergate, 859-3007; Nashville, 292-3533; Antioch: 731-2033; Brentwood: 599-3477
· Rock Solid Inc.: Jacksonville, FL, www.rocksolidinc.com
· Rod & Staff Publishers 606-522-4348
· Sonlight Curriculum 303-730-6292
· Saxon (math) 800-284-7019
· Solid Rock (formerly Homeschool Junction): 220-2006, Smyrna
· Stone Bridge Books & Gifts, Ashland City, 615-792-9651
· Teach A Child: 1275 N. Mt. Juliet Road, 615-758-4993, teachachildcatalog.com
· The Home School 800-788-1221
· Timberdoodle 206-426-0672
· http://oldfashionededucation.com/
· www.tnhistoryforkids.org

ALL AREAS
UMBRELLA SCHOOLS

· Aaron Academy: http://www.blogger.com/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Low/Content.IE5/R8MWGJJO/www.aaronacademy.com, (615) 826-2595, Hendersonville
· Daniel One Academy: http://www.blogger.com/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Low/Content.IE5/R8MWGJJO/www.d1academy.org, (931)432-1496, Cookville
· Declaration Christian Academy: http://www.thesupplycloset.com/homeschool.html,
· Family Christian Academy: http://www.familychristianacademy.com/, (615) 860-3000, Madison
· Farm School: Does not require statement of faith, Peter Kindfield, 931-964.2325 http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=D1061C16-05FF-481A-AA24-9E8F595B58D9&start=0&len=9889&src=&type=x&to=FarmSchool@bellsouth.net&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=cbb6fc5811acdda0208a721e834d3ae30a085e420c6dc7b20991d749f192933d
· Franklin Classical School: http://www.franklinclassical.com/, Franklin, 615-595-5337
· Gateway Christian Schools: www.gatewaychristianschools.com, 901-454-1606, Memphis
· Heritage Christian Academy: www.heritage-christian-academy.com, Mt. Juliet
· Heritage Covenant: www.hcsedu.com, P.O. Box 612, Lobelville 37097, 877-239-2505, headmaster@hcsedu.com
· HomeLife Academy: (888) 560-0774, www.homelifeacademy.com, Memphis
· Spring Hill Academy: Perry Coghlan, perrycoq2@gmail.com
· Victory Academy, Springfield: 615-384-3565, Sarah Peters, www. victory-academy.com

HOMESCHOOL CONSULTANTS/SPECIAL SERVICES:
TUTORIALS/Co-ops (in alphabetical order)
· Aaron Academy in Hendersonville, Becky Longoria at 826-2595
· The Academy Tutorial, Green Hills in Nashville, Grades 7-12. www.academytutorial.com
· Acorns to Oaks, Annita White, http://by135fd.bay135.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=cbb6fc5811acdda0208a721e834d3ae30c72d52aae9233d6426d43b3513d9a8d&mailto=1&to=annitamae@juno.com&msg=9B4DDD6C-A77F-4FEA-A50F-0311469FEA97&start=0&len=1590&src=&type=x, 883-5662, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hermitage
· Bellevue Home School Association, Beth McCaw, 646-4899, mbmccaw@bellsouth.net, Bellevue
· Bethel Family Academy: Randy and Patti McCoy, http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=cbb6fc5811acdda0208a721e834d3ae32bbccef27f789b23f93fbc62358816be&mailto=1&to=bfa@bwoc.org&msg=25B20135-FE6A-456B-AE48-3E9D892E696B&start=0&len=3209&src=&type=x, 615-346-1309, Brentwood/Franklin
· Bon Aqua Tutorial/Co-op: Lori McGahey, 931-670-3263, lamcgahey@earthlink.net, Bon Aqua
· The Center for Homeschool Enrichment, C.H.E.T.: Vicki Carroll, 330-7875, vbcarroll@gmail.com, Grace Baptist Church, www.chettn.org, Joelton
· Christian Community Academy, Diane Wright, 615-591-9498, rwdwewcw@bellsouth.net
· Christian Youth Tutorial (CYT), Shannon Hazelwood, 931-486-0060, josh2415@charter.net
· Columbia Homeschool Tutorial, Teri Hill, 380-0428 or tjhill1@charter.net, Columbia
· Discovery Christian Tutorial, Manda Edwards, 542-8840, meets at Mount View Baptist Church, 12545 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch
· Legacy Christian Tutorial, Smyrna, K-5th grade. Contact Selena Carlton at 615-494-5571 mailto:%20thecarltoncrew@juno.com or Anna Bailey at 494-3120, http://webmaila.juno.com/webmail/new/8?folder=Sent&msgNum=0000c1G0:0016I%5EeG00002rTE&block=1&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1179285835, Smyrna area
· Francis Schaeffer Study Center, Rob Shearer, 449-1659, rob@schaefferstudycenter.org, www.schaefferstudycenter.org, Mt. Juliet
· Gladeville Enrichment (G.A.T.E.), Susan Stafford, smstafford@juno.com, 758-0217, Gladeville
· Heritage Christian Academy, Katrina Hagerty, 754-7946, http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=265C2F95-33CD-41D8-9009-1F6729CFC6D8&start=0&len=18543&src=&type=x&to=BusyTrina@comcast.net&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=cbb6fc5811acdda0208a721e834d3ae3e6832875ae94288eaefe6c4c06efe6ac, Hermitage/Mt. Juliet area
· H.O.M.E. Group: Shelly Potter, phillip_shelly@hotmail.com, Donelson
· I.N.C.H. Inglewood Neighborhood Christian Homeschoolers: Contact Cathy at inglewoodhomeschoolers@yahoo.com, Inglewood/Madison
· Kids4Fun, Triune Baptist Church, Nolensville, SR 840/Horton Highway, Leah, Elsquared4@aol.com
· Koinonia Co-op: Missie Pindroh, 931-378-5145, Clarksville
· LCA Tutorial/Co-op: 7th-12th tutorial and K-6th co-op. Amy Kyker, 754-6549, thekykers@comcast.net, Hermitage
· Lighthouse Christian School: Tuesdays, Middle/High School, Cindy Phillips, 331-6286, Antioch
· RTA (Rutherford Tutorial Academy) www.rtaweb.net, Barb Daniels, Diane Cothern or Valerie Brandon, rta4u@yahoo.com, Murfreesboro
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Rutledge Falls Baptist Church, 1289 Rutledge Falls Road, Tullahoma. Contact Linda Reed at tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Shanan Christian Tutorial, Tina Robison, 791-5795, http://by112fd.bay112.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&a=cbb6fc5811acdda0208a721e834d3ae3a94b1b9a08bd8cf437e918b2026eb681&mailto=1&to=tinakaye@mac.com&msg=72D0FBEC-542A-42C1-B256-3920152D2B70&start=0&len=3166&src=&type=x, http://www.shanan.org/, Franklin area
· Shanan Community Co-op: Kelly Savage, kellysavage@comcast.net, Franklin area
· SHAPE: Spring Hill/Thompson Station: Terry Campbell, mom2abbybecca@aol.com, www.shapeeducators.com
· Shepherd's Heart: Jacqueline Patterson, jrpntn@bellsouth.net, http://www.shepherdshearttutorial.org/, Murfreesboro area
· Teen Learning Center (TLC), Melinda Butner, 331-9648, crazymelinda@bellsouth.net, (they accept new members upon recommendations from current members only) Antioch
· Tuesday’s Odyssey: K-12th grade, Chelsea Shay 5shays@comcast.net, Maury county
· Whole Heart Academy: Lisa Hamilton 615-371-9018, Brentwood area

SCHOOLS (2 or 3 Days a week)
· Stone Table, Franklin, 3-day program. http://www.stone-table.com/
· Artios Academy, 3 day only, meeting at Christ Church on Old Hickory Blvd., south Nashville, http://www.artiosacademy.org/
· New Song Academy: Tuesday/Thursday or Wednesday/Fridays. Closed Mondays. Lisa, 376-6317, Brentwood/Franklin area

MTHEA Resource List
Middle Tennessee Home Education Association
Updated 8/4/07(If you have information that you would like shared through this Resource List,
please contact Bonnie at office@mthea.org)

If you desire to join Middle Tennessee Home Education Association, send a check for $35 to MTHEA, P.O. Box 147, Old Hickory TN 37138 or go to our website at http://www.mthea.org/ and join through PayPal.


AT LARGE MTHEA BOARD MEMBERS
· Ron & Malinda Tuggle 931-294-8083
MTHEA BOARD OFFICERS:
· MTHEA President: Doug and Michelle Fraley
· Treasurer: Meredith Flautt
· Secretary: Randy and Patti McCoy
BEDFORD COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: OPEN)
· Shelbyville: Eddie & Vickie Ray 931-685-4632
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
CANNON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: OPEN)
· Amy Corley 615-563-2750
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
CHEATHAM COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Doug & Michelle Fraley 931-551-4269)
· FBCJ Home Educators (Joelton): Paige Gregory, 615-746-0649, lpgregory@bellsouth.net
· Ashland City/Pleasantview/Joelton/Springfield:
· The Center for Homeschool Enrichment, C.H.E.T.: Vicki Carroll, 330-7875, vbcarroll@gmail.com, Grace Baptist Church, www.chettn.org
CLAY COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman 931-432-1496)

COFFEE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: OPEN)
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
· Sally Sherrouse 931-728-1137
DAVIDSON COUNTY:
North/Northeast: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jason and Cathy Sparks 615-907-0556, inglewoodhomeschoolers@yahoo.com)
· Goodlettsville: Ginger Wright 299-9933
· Goodlettsville/Hendersonville: Kids’ Kingdom Play/Support Group, Shannon 824-9278 or Chouree 822-7404
· Acorns to Oaks, Annita White, annitamae@juno.com, 883-5662, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hermitage
· Donelson: HOME: (Helping Others Maximize Education) Grace Church of the Nazarene, Peggy Brisbon 773-1708 or Michelle Gill 868-7679
· Donelson: HomeLIFE: Donelson Freewill Baptist, Sandra Hall, 865-0808
· H.O.M.E. Group: Shelly Potter, phillip_shelly@hotmail.com
· I.N.C.H. Inglewood Neighborhood Christian Homeschoolers: Contact Cathy at inglewoodhomeschoolers@yahoo.com
· Inglewood: Les & Vicky White 615-262-0640
· LCA Tutorial/Co-op: 7th-12th tutorial and K-6th co-op, Hermitage/Mt. Juliet, Amy Kyker, 754-6549, thekykers@comcast.net
· Madison: St. Joseph Church, Kristine Mains, 885-5075, kkmains@bellsouth.net
· FBCJ Home Educators (Joelton): Paige Gregory, 615-746-0649, lpgregory@bellsouth.net
· The Center for Homeschool Enrichment, C.H.E.T.: Vicki Carroll, 330-7875, vbcarroll@gmail.com, Grace Baptist Church, www.chettn.org
South/Southwest: (BOARD MEMBERS: Randy and Patti McCoy 615-331-5619, rpmccoy5@hotmail.com)
· Bellevue Homeschool Association, Beth McCaw, 615-646-4899, mbmccaw@bellsouth.net
· Bellevue Homeschool Enrichment (BHSE), Lavonne Redferrin 446-8623, ranimalfriend@aol.com, www.enrichmentbhse.com
· Bellevue Co-op: Jennifer Almon 646-2209 lhalmon@bellsouth.net
· Christ Presbyterian: Michelle Giffen 615-377-7089
· Bethel Family Academy: Randy and Patti McCoy, bfa@bwoc.org, 615-346-1309
South/Southeast: (BOARD MEMBERS: Randy and Patti McCoy 615-331-5619, rpmccoy5@hotmail.com)
· Antioch: Lighthouse Christian School: Tuesdays, Middle/High School. Cindy Phillips, 331-6286
· Brentwood-Liz Lunn, 373-5282, lizlunn@comcast.net
· Renee Martimer 859-4866
· Nashville Area Parent-Led Education Network, Jenny Walters, 941-8177, www.naplen.org
· Christ Church: Kelly Springs, 331-7252
· Nolensville: Kids4Fun, Triune Baptist Church, Leah, Elsquared4@aol.com
· Whole Heart Academy: Lisa Hamilton 615-371-9018
Northwest: (BOARD MEMBERS: Doug & Michelle Fraley 931-551-4269)
· FBC/Joelton: Paige Gregory, 746-0649, lpgregory@bellsouth.net
· The Center for Homeschool Enrichment, C.H.E.T.: Vicki Carroll, 330-7875, vbcarroll@gmail.com, Grace Baptist Church, www.chettn.org

DEKALB COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman 931-432-1496)

DICKSON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Barbara Cheney, 615-797-3550)
· Info Coordinator: Carissa Burkhead bburkhead@bellsouth.net
· Newsletter: Tammy Coalson 931-670-7899
· Dickson Area Co-op: Loni Styer, lonistyer@aol.com
· Eastside Baptist: Cheryl Waters 412-5032
· Bon Aqua: Tammy Coalson 931-670-7899
· Bon Aqua Spanish Tutorial: Melissa Wright, ben.wright@att.net
· Whole Heart of Dickson: Anita Moore 615-441-4734 ajmoore24@aol.com
· Pathways HS Fellowship, Fairview, Rachel Rist, rrist@clm.org
· Dickson/Hickman: Linda Bradley, 412-3377
FRANKLIN COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: OPEN)
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
GILES COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Barry & Patty Kohl 931-659-6910)
· Dorothy Grover 931-424-6835
· JoAnne Beam 931-565-3535 beamteam@igiles.net
HICKMAN COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Barbara Cheney, 615-797-3550)
· April Harrison 931-670-5915
· Sue Ann Hart 931-729-3990
HOUSTON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Barbara Cheney, 615-797-3550)
· Houston Co. Area Home Educators: (Erin): Andy and Barbie Pitts 931-289-2154 pittsfam@teleclipse.net (field trips, mom's support)


HUMPHREYS COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Barbara Cheney, 615-797-3550)
· Debbie Hardin 931-582-6573 tomdebhardin@juno.com
· Waverly:
JACKSON: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman 931-432-1496)
LAWRENCE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Barry & Patty Kohl 931-659-6910)
· Home Educators of Lawrence County, John and Renita Copeland 931-766-2156, rcope26@hughes.net
LEWIS COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Susan Hill 931-381-4335)
· Karen Rentschler, dkrent84@hifo.net 931-796-0557
LINCOLN COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Barry & Patty Kohl 931-659-6910)
· Lori Jones (not a support group leader) 931-433-3155
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
MACON/TROUSDALE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Robert & Brenda Oakes 615-655-5828)
· Tadd and Vera Crisp, 615- 633-4250
MARSHALL COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Barry & Patty Kohl 931-659-6910)
· Columbia Homeschool Tutorial, Teri Hill, 380-0428 or tjhill1@charter.net
· HomES COOL Support Group, Teri Hill, 931-380-0428, tjhill1@charter.net www.HomesCool.homestead.com
MAURY COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Susan Hill 931-381-4335)
· Columbia Homeschool Tutorial, Teri Hill, 380-0428 or tjhill1@charter.net
· Covenant Homeschool Co-op: Pamela Bryant, 931-379-5595, mb_hs@yahoo.com
· HomES COOL Support Group, Teri Hill, 931-380-0428, tjhill1@charter.net www.HomesCool.homestead.com
· Maury Support Group, Cindy Farmer, tfarmer@cpws.net, 931-840-0815
· S.H.A.P.E. - Spring Hill/Thompson Station: Terry Campbell, mom2abbybecca@aol.com, www.shapeeducators.com
· Christian Youth Tutorial (CYT), Shannon Hazelwood, 931-486-0060, josh2415@charter.net
· Spring Hill Homeschool Park Day, meets every Tuesday between 9 and 11 at Harvey Park. Contact Tara, tfebert1072@yahoo.com
· Thompson's Station Park, Terry Kilgallon, kilg4home@charter.net
· Tuesday’s Odyssey: K-12th grade, Chelsea Shay 5shays@comcast.net
· Wisdom Quest, Tonya Benderman, 931-490-8243
MONTGOMERY COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Doug & Michelle Fraley 931-551-4269)
· Hope at Home: Cathie Coppedge and Rebecca Derr. Contact info: clarksvilleareahomeschoolnews-owner@yahoogroups.com, website is groups.yahoo.com/group/ClarksvilleAreaHomeSchoolNews
· Koinonia Co-op: Missie Pindroh, 931-378-5145
· The Center for Homeschool Enrichment, C.H.E.T.: Vicki Carroll, 330-7875, vbcarroll@gmail.com, Grace Baptist Church, www.chettn.org
· Secular: TnShare, Jelan Nabholz, 931-645-2055
· King's Pride Co-op: Cordie Wargo, cordiewargo@aol.com
MOORE COUNTY: (OPEN)
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com

OVERTON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman 931-432-1496)
· Overton County HE (OCHE): Sue Burmeister, 931-823-4060
PERRY COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Terry & Susan Hill 931-381-4335)
· Karen Rentschler , dkrent84@hifo.net, 931-796-0557
PUTNAM COUNTY/UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman
· 931-432-1496)
· Upper Cumberland Ch. HS’ers (Cookville): Kelly Mitchell 931-858-3204
· Upper Cumberland Tutorial: Louise Woods 931-372-0486; Sherry 931-432-4660
ROBERTSON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Robert & Brenda Oakes 615-374-3718)
· Valley Springs: Bonnie Massie, 672-7010
· FBCJ Home Educators (Joelton): Paige Gregory, 615-746-0649, lpgregory@bellsouth.net
RUTHERFORD COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: David & Tammy Taylor 615-220-0032 and
Sam & Ronei Harden, 615-220-9828)
· Smyrna: Tammy Taylor 615-220-0032
· Murfreesboro: Sondra Brawnwalder 615-904-9359
· Aaron Academy: Ronei Harden, 615-220-9828
· Discovery Christian Tutorial, Manda Edwards, 542-8840, Mount View Baptist Church, 12545 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch
· HEART Support Group: Mark & Lagene Lee 615-895-5126
· Heart & Hearth Home Ed Group: Linda Reed, tnhomeschooler@yahoo.com
· Rutledge Falls Homeschool Fellowship, Tullahoma, www.tn-heart-and-hearth.com
· Enrichment Fellowship Co-op, Debbie Logan, Debora.logan@gmail.com
· A Shepherd's Heart: Jacqueline Patterson, jrpntn@bellsouth.net
· RTA (Rutherford Tutorial Academy)-Murfreesboro, www.rtaweb.net, Barb Daniels, Diane Cothern or Valerie Brandon, rta4u@yahoo.com
SMITH COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Robert & Brenda Oakes 615-374-3718)
· Donna Jones 615-683-6934
· David and Lorrie McDonald (615) 735-2924
· Terri Dillehay (615) 774-3273
SUMNER COUNTY:
NORTH SUMNER: (BOARD MEMBERS: Robert & Brenda Oakes 615-374-3718)
· Sumner Christian Home Educators Assoc. Cheryl Dykes (Elementary): 822-5025;
· Barb Jones (High School): 726-1677
SOUTH SUMNER: (BOARD MEMBERS: Steve & Connee Bates: 615-758-9744)
· Sumner Christian Home Educators Assoc. Cheryl Dykes (Elementary): 822-5025;
· Barb Jones (High School): 726-1677
· Christian Home Educator's: Dana Crotts, 452-6780, KelCam@email.msn.com
· Goodlettsville: Debra Head 851-1908
· Goodlettsville/Hendersonville: Shannon 824-9278 or Chouree 822-7404
· Hendersonville Chapel: Jennifer Smith, 859-4768
· Valley Springs Christian: Amy Pippen, 672-4747
· Hendersonville: Lisa Sutherland 615-672-5192
STEWART COUNTY: (OPEN)

TROUSDALE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Robert & Brenda Oakes 615-374-3718)
· David and Cheryl Baldwin (615) 374-0237
WAYNE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Barry & Patty Kohl 931-659-6910)
WHITE COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Jack & Cindy Holman 931-432-1496)
· Robin Sparkman 931-657-5495\
· UCAHS, Cookville: Carol Carney, 931-520-1727
WILLIAMSON COUNTY: BOARD MEMBERS: Ken and Tina Shreeve 615-595-6292, shreeveranch@comcast.net
· Bethel Family Academy: Randy and Patti McCoy, bfa@bwoc.org, 615-346-1309
· Brentwood-Liz Lunn, 373-5282, lizlunn@comcast.net
· ClearView Baptist: Suzanne Willis 794-0745, Suzannewillis@comcast.net
· Community Bible Study: Claudia Coker 370-3537
· Fairview: Melody Smithson 799-0688
· Fellowship Bible Church: Carol Worsham, 661-6470, worsh@comcast.net
· Christ Community Mom's: Debra Davis, 791-0490 djwdavis@juno.com
· Girl Scouts: Troop #1746, Alicia Meese, JuicePlus.Alicia@gmail.com, 791-9049
· Kids4Fun, Triune Baptist Church, Nolensville, Leah, Elsquared4@aol.com
· Little Lamb's Academy: Kim Mikrut 794-6020
· New Song Academy: Lisa, 376-6317
· Pathways HS Fellowship, Fairview, Rachel Rist, rrist@clm.org
· Shanan Christian Tutorial, Tina Robison, 791-5795, tinakaye@mac.com, www.shanan.org
· Shanan Community Support Group: all grades, Jill, jshperry@comcast.net,
· Shanan Community Co-op: Kelly Savage, kellysavage@comcast.net
· SHAPE: Spring Hill/Thompson Station: Terry Campbell, mom2abbybecca@aol.com, www.shapeeducators.com
· Christian Youth Tutorial (CYT), Shannon Hazelwood, 931-486-0060, josh2415@charter.net
· Thompson's Station Park, Terry Kilgallon, kilg4home@charter.net
· Trinity Baptist: Claudia Barba 615-794-7536
· Tuesday’s Odyssey: K-12th grade, Chelsea Shay 5shays@comcast.net
· Tutorial: Grades K-2 Jennifer 599-3121
· Whole Heart Academy: Lisa Hamilton 615-371-9018
· Williamson Co. Homeschool Group, Amy Batton zeta_3_2000@yahoo.com
· Eagles 4H Homeschool Group meets: 1:00 - 2:30 pm, every 2nd Wednesday, October - April, Ag Expo Center, 4215 Long Lane, for information: Alice Darnell (agent) 790-5721
WILSON COUNTY: (BOARD MEMBERS: Steve & Connee Bates 758-9744)
· Acorns to Oaks, Annita White, annitamae@juno.com, 883-5662, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hermitage
· Heritage Christian Academy, Katrina Hagerty, 754-7946, BusyTrina@comcast.net
· Gladeville Enrichment (G.A.T.E.), Susan Stafford, smstafford@juno.com, 758-0217
· Lebanon Christian Homeschoolers: 615-269-3876
· LCA: Elementary Co-op and 7-12th Tutorial: Hermitage/Mt. Juliet, Amy Kyker, 754-6549, thekykers@comcast.net
· Francis Schaeffer Study Center, Mt. Juliet, Rob Shearer, 449-1659, rob@schaefferstudycenter.org, www.schaefferstudycenter.org
· Wilson County Home Ed, Esther, 547-0175

OTHER AREAS OF TENNESSEE:
HARDIN/MCNAIRY COUNTIES:
· Eagle II Homeschool Group, Dana Cross, 731-925-9756

KNOXVILLE
· Lisa Rigdon: wootsie_woo@hotmail.com, http://www.smhea.org/


THEA: THEA Area Coordinators--these are the leaders of our seven chapters:
· NETHEA: William & Robin Pack, 168 Forest Hills Rd., Rogersville, 37857, 423-272-4529, packw@planetc.com
· SMOKY MOUNTAIN HEA: Cory & Barbara Bennett 925 View Harbor Road, Knoxville 37922 423-675-3073 coryb@esper.com, www.SMHEA.org
· CHATTANOOGA/SE THEA: Gary & Carole Hargraves 7420 Short Tail Springs Rd, Harrison 37341 423-266-4663 carole@voy.net www.csthea.org
· MID-EAST THEA (Athens area): Mike & Lisa Bell 261 County Road #757, Riceville 37370 423-336-5800 firstfruits@bigfoot.com
· MTHEA: MTHEA, P.O. Box 147, Old Hickory, 37138, 615-477-6917, office@mthea.org, website: www.mthea.org
· WTHEA, Jerry & Janet Kesterson, PO Box 10013, Jackson, 38308, Madison Co.: 901-664-9936, Dyer Co.: 901-286-6883, Henry Co.: 901-642-3185 wthea@juno.com
· MEMPHIS-AREA HEA: Dane & Penny Williams, PO Box 171134, Memphis 38187-1134, 901-788-6432 MHEA@MemphisHomeEd.org - www.MemphisHomeEd.org.

ABOUT US

Our blog site began as a vision for Gail to use her networking skills in a way that could benefit moms. As the journey continued and she recruited Amber, the vision started to become a reality. We, as mothers, know that in order to succeed at our jobs of being a mother, it is important that we are educated, organized, and informed about all aspects of our lives and the lives of our children. Therefore, it is our goal through this website to “network” with other moms in the Sumner County area to help each other along the journey of motherhood. Together, with the help of our friends and family in Sumner County, we are building a “networking” site that will help moms to meet the needs of a running a family, household, and our lives more efficiently in hopes to succeed at our jobs of being a mother, the highest calling of a woman’s life!