credo.bluffton@gmail.com

Lauren lives her faith out loud and it is alive and well in each of her 8 precious children. Between the animals on her small farm and homeschooling, Lauren's life overflows with blessings and she is in a unique position to assist homeschoolers in her rural town of Bluffton, IN.

Lauren Andrews founded Credo Homeschool Classes to provide her students and parents the most educational, enrichment and social opportunities she could find. Lauren is a homeschool graduate and an experienced homeschool mom of 8 kids and a resident of Bluffton, IN.

athena.quilts@yahoo.com

Athena, is the stay at home mother of 5 (21, 18, 16, 13, and 12. She also gained a daughter-in-law this year) with 11 years of homeschooling under her belt. She knows that children learn in a variety of ways and no two children are the same. She loves to serve and help children learn and have fun! She also serves in the church on Sundays with the special needs ministry.

In her free time she loves to read and spend time outdoors. If she's feeling ambitious and has some extra time, she enjoys quilting and pottery.

p7senac@comcast.net

or text (317) 410-2050

Pam is a veteran homeschool mother of 29 years. She has five grown children, who all graduated as homeschoolers. As a homeschool mom, she participated in and ran a homeschool co-op for many years. She loves teaching all things history, geography and literature, but you won’t find her teaching our math and science classes! After years of educating children, she knows that creating memorable experiences while learning is one of the keys to homeschool success.

Pam has worked in nutrition and the natural product industry for years, and has a passion for helping people find healing for various ailments through alternative methods. She and her husband just recently moved to Bluffton to be nearer to eight of her nineteen grandchildren, and they are enjoying the benefits of small town living.

eweg41@gmail.com

My name is Elizabeth Wegmann. I have four children whom I had the great privilege of homeschooling all the way through highschool. It is my personal belief that the longer one's children are home with their feet under the table for lessons and meals, the better each child will be to face the difficulties and hardships of adulthood. To partner with parents to provide the best education is truly my privilege.

Because all of my children are now grown, doing what they love best, I have the freedom to check a few things off my "bucket list." So far, I have climbed the Manitou Incline Plane, scaled Pikes Peak and am currently taking Ground School - needed to eventually get my pilot's license. I have no intention of buying the rocking chair yet.

jolynmorgan@gmail.com

Jo Lyn lives in Bluffton with her husband, Jonathan, and their 5 kids. She graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree and taught preschool for 7 years. After her second child was born, she became a stay at home mom and eventually turned into a homeschool mom! She has always had a love for young kids and making learning come alive.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, baking and being outside. She is also involved in children's ministry at her church.

pamalarn@myfibersolution.com

Alan Arnold has taught mathematics and science for 50 years at various levels including middle school, high school, and college. He has just completed four years of teaching at Three Oaks Christian School in Decatur. Alan has been married for 53 years to his wife Pam. They have three children and seven grandchildren. He enjoys watching sports, reading, hiking and jigsaw puzzles. In 2017 he hiked every trail in every state park in Indiana. Alan is a member of the Monroe Lighthouse Church, which is affiliated with the Christian Missionary Alliance, where he serves as Missions Chair.

liz@warrenchurchofchrist.org

Liz is a long-time homeschool mom, language arts and writing tutor with Classical Conversations, and the Children’s Ministry Director at Warren Church of Christ. She is also an RN with a degree in nursing from IPFW. Liz has enjoyed teaching a variety of classes for homeschool families through the years, including art, science, language arts and writing, and crocheting. She has also taught CNA classes in Bluffton and Fort Wayne and loves teaching her students all about God in her children’s ministry position. Liz loves being a lead-learner and aims to instill a love of learning in all her students. In her spare time, Liz loves listening to audio books, throwing pottery on the wheel, handcrafts like embroidery and sewing, and spending time with friends and family.

janellajs@gmail.com

Janella resides in Bluffton with her husband, Aaron, and their four children, ages 17,10,6, & 2. 

Having been homeschooled from 2nd grade all the way through high school, she found it a natural and fulfilling choice to continue this tradition with her own family.

She holds a degree in Registered Nursing and previously served as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. However, following the birth of her second child, she embraced the role of full-time mother—a decision rooted in her deep commitment to family life. Currently, Janella is honored to be serving in her second term, as the elected City Councilwoman for Bluffton’s 3rd District.

In her spare time, she finds great joy in the simple pleasures of life—immersing herself in nature, reading, gardening, and creating wholesome meals and treats for her family. She is also deeply engaged in service, volunteering with several local nonprofit organizations in her community.

I am a stay at home mom raising three beautiful fun-loving daughters, ages 10, 8, and 6 with my husband of 27 years.  We enjoy rural living in Markle, IN on our small homestead. 

Prior to motherhood and homeschooling, I was blessed with a 20 year career as a Veterinary Technician graduating from Purdue University many years ago, and Ball State U. before that.

I live my faith inside and out. I love nature, seeing God’s beauty in everyday moments.  My cup overflows from time spent with my husband, quiet hikes, gardening, raising chickens, quilting, watercolor paints, reading, visits with friends, silent moments and the beach. 

I am excited to be a part of Credo Homeschool Classes and I pray that God guides me and uses me as a tool to draw each child closer to Him.  

jkoerner918@frontier.com

I am a devoted wife to Doug Koerner for 22 years, and am a mother to three children, with lots of bonus kids. This is my 15th year of homeschooling. I have graduated 2, have a bonus 9th grader, a 6th grader, and a bonus preschooler. I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education with an accreditation in middle school science, am almost finished with my master’s degree in emergent literacy, am an Indiana Master Naturalist, and recently was licensed as a Feuerstein Standard One Cognitive Mediator in 2024. I have always had a passion for education, and as God would lead me, especially for special learners. I offer cognitive mediation and brain integration therapy out of my home in addition to teaching at Credo. When I am not teaching, I stay busy and fulfilled playing in the garden, baking, painting, and engaging with my family. I live by St. John Paul II’s quote, “Life with Christ is a great adventure,” and joyfully live out as many of those adventures as I am given the chance to!

jhpottery23@gmail.com

Joshua Heim is a professional clay artist residing in Warren IN with his wife and three daughters. Joshua has been pursuing clay for nearly twenty years. With a degree in Art, he has worked as a studio resident for multiple years before moving to Warren and opening JH Pottery Works. Joshua has molded the studio to be focused on classes: teaching both adults and kids the foundational elements of clay and advancing their skill sets. He recently took on the role of ceramics professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he teaches and manages the clay department. With almost 20 years of teaching, a wild imagination, quick wit, and joy for creativity, Joshua brings a desirable approach to learning art. 

lisa.craig.cpa@gmail.com

My name is Lisa Craig and I live in Ossian with my husband, Rhett (married for 19 years), and two children, Kaylee (11th grade) and Logan (8th grade), a golden retriever named Daisy and a cat named Jack.  I graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Finance and a Master’s of Accountancy.

I earned my Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and have been practicing for the past 20 years.  I have also taught an introductory college Accountancy course at the University of Findlay.  For the past 15 years, I have owned my own income tax business that I run out of my home that has also allowed me to stay at home with a semi-flexible schedule and homeschool.  I am passionate about teaching young kids in high school heading towards graduation about budgeting, investing, finance, taxes, and all things adulting related to being stewards of the finances God blesses us with. 

In my spare time after tax season, I love to spend time with my family and friends, run my kids around to all of their activities, read, swim, and I enjoy puzzles.  

cbowles279@gmail.com

Crystal has resided in Ossian since 2018, has two children (14 and 6), and has been homeschooling for the last 8 years. She was born in Ohio but grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Homestead High School in 1999. She has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for the last 15 years. She is more holistically health minded and loves using organic, natural, and non/low tox products in her personal life and in her massage practice. She also lived in the Indianapolis area for almost 12 years and worked as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. She is a part of a home fellowship and has served in children's ministry, worship ministry, and led small groups with her husband. Crystal is first and foremost, a child of The Most High and a follower of The Way, The Truth, and The Life!

In her free time, she enjoys studying the whole Bible, spending time with her family, baking all the things with sourdough discard, and being outdoors learning gardening. She has also tutored with a couple Classical Conversations homeschool communities, and enjoys making learning fun while also making sure that children feel seen, loved, and accepted for how the Father above has wonderfully made them!

gracie4309@yahoo.com

A veteran homeschooling mom of 16 years, Grace has a lifelong love of learning, particularly in the areas of literature and history, which she looks forward to sharing with students at Credo Homeschool Classes. She especially finds joy in seeing stories come alive for children. A graduate of the University of St. Francis with a degree in elementary education, Grace taught in a parochial school for five years before leaving to raise her own children, and was a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center for 19 years. Grace and her husband have raised five children, homeschooling the three youngest through high school.

Grace also directs the religious education program at her church and enjoys sewing, cooking, and gardening.

jocamoneheart@gmail.com

Cami Gross is a native of Indiana and lives in Warren, Indiana with her husband and their three children. She has worked in the non profit world for many years, leading and directing programming for people with disabilities.

She has a bachelors degree from Lancaster Bible College. Music has always been a part of Cami’s life from playing piano in various ministry positions, leading a special needs choir, and teaching local music classes to elementary students.

Cami was homeschooled herself and loves homeschooling her children and learning right alongside them! 

When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her family, camping and traveling, and running.

harpergunkel@gmail.com

My name is Harper Gunkel and I am a wife, mother, and proud Catholic. I’ve been married to my loving husband, Connor, since 2022. This past November, we welcomed our sweet and smiley daughter, Mary Thérèse, and have been loving every minute with her! I am an active member of St. Joseph parish, having taught sixth grade religious education for two years and am currently serving on the Meal Ministry team. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Intervention Specialist from Franciscan University of Steubenville. I have six years of teaching experience in both the private and public school settings. I taught Kindergarten for two years in Milwaukee, WI which is where I am from originally. Since moving to Bluffton, I have taught Preschool for four years in Fort Wayne. In 2025, I was chosen as my school’s Teacher of the Year and nominated as a candidate for FWCS’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. Beginning with the 2026 school year, I will be staying home with my little one and am SO excited for this new chapter with her. And I can’t wait to teach your “Little Lambs” in our Preschool Catechesis class!

In my free time, I enjoy working out, cooking and baking, and spending time with family and friends. I also love to do water color painting, hand-lettering, and sewing for my small business, The Flower of Flowers Co., which is named after my favorite saint, The Blessed Virgin Mary.

julie@mind-cap.org

Before Julie Smith found the world of Feuerstein, which is the basis for all work done at The MINDCAP Center, she worked for nine years as an elementary teacher in public schools and approximately three years as a teacher and interventionist in private schools. Over the course of her career Julie has also spent time teaching overseas in the Czech Republic, Ethiopia, and other countries.

In her 8 years as a Mediator with The MINDCAP Center Julie has enjoyed mediating clients ages 3 to 86 with a myriad of goals. She deeply loves helping others grow into their potential as they learn to appreciate and enjoy the process of learning as much as the end product.

Julie’s faith in God is the most important part of her and flows into the joys that He has given her (music, people, arts). She looks forward to sharing and growing together with students in the Credo community in the coming year. 

anne@mind-cap.org

Anne Merritt has experienced the joys and challenges of homeschooling (Pre-K to graduation for 1 daughter, Pre-K to 3rd for her younger 2 daughters). 

In her twelve years working as a mediator at The MINDCAP Center, Anne has helped many learners ages 3 to 72 transform their ability to think, learn, and problem solve.

Prior to 2020 Anne spent a few years implementing outside the walls of The MINDCAP Center, supporting preschool teachers at Lutheran Social Service’s Children's Village in implementing Feuerstein’s Cognitive Key program.

Anne is passionate about helping people build skills to handle learning anything they need to in life, and she is excited to bring her gifts and talents to the Credo community.