Who we are…
Sola Gratia Classical Academy Inc. (SGCA) is a hybrid homeschooling community that employs the content of a classical curriculum and the pedagogy of intentional learning embodied by the word scholé. The word scholé (pronounced skoh-LAY) comes from a Greek word that means “restful learning,” with the connotation of “contemplation,” “conversation,” and “reflection.” Restful learning in this ancient context was the diligent and purposeful development of the mind, body and soul of a student. Our mission is to pursue deep engagement that results in enjoyable, permanent learning.
We strive for excellence in the classical tradition!
. . . and what we seek
Our Children
why we do what we do
Our Academic Mentors
guiding our students to wisdom and mastery
Colleen Leonard
Director /Owner
Founding Chair SGCA Board Member
Kristyn Sewell
B.S.B.A. in Finance
Owner: The Elderberry Lady www.theelderberrylady.com
SGCA Board Member
Administrative and Financial Coordinator
Kate Sasser
B. A. in Classical Studies
SGCA Board Member
Assistant Section Head for High School
Academic Mentor for Latin I, II
Pastor Brian Lowman
B.S. Industrial Technology
M.A. Biblical Counseling working on Doctorate
SGCA Board Member
Academic Mentor for High School Biblical Worldview
Philip Sasser
B.A. English, Juris Doctor
SGCA Board Member
Academic Mentor of High School Forums
Sara Miriello
Bachelors degree in History and Social Sciences on a secondary level
Section Head – Grammar School
Academic Mentor of History
Teresa Holland
BS in Early Childhood Education
Section Head – Lower Elementary
Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary III
Jennifer Hoegemeyer
Professional Singer
Section Head for Logic Level
Assistant Academic Mentor for Musical Theater
Assistant Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary
Laurie Fry
B.A. Education
Academic Mentor for Upper Elementary through High School Sciences
Karen Peedin
Bachelor Degree in Secondary Mathematical Education
Academic Mentor of Logic B Pre-Algebra
Academic Mentor of Upper Elementary II Math Mammoth
Dawn Ruhl
B.A. in English and a B.A. in Religion/Philosophy
Academic Mentor for Logic Level Humanities
Academic Mentor for Writing & Rhetoric Upper III, Logic A & B
Kristen Rudd
B.S. Journalism
CiRCE Institute Certified Master Teacher
Academic Mentor of High School Logic
Elizabeth Behringer
BS – French & International Studies, MS – International Studies
Academic Mentor of Nature Studies
Ren Cleveland
Professional Actress and Theater Director
Academic Mentor for Theater
Marci Hodges
Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture NCSU, School of Design.
Academic Mentor for High School Fine Arts
Seth Davey
B.S. in Bible with major in Specialized Ministries and Minor in Philosophy and Writing
M.A. in Ancient History and Classical Studies
Currently working on his M.A. in English
Academic Mentor for High School Humanities
Lindsey Gibson
MA in Christian Thought
ThM in Patristic Theology
Academic Mentor for Logic A Latin I
Jacki St. John
B.A. Health Science
M.S. in Biology
Academic Mentor for High School Biology
Academic Mentor for Logic A Art of Argument
Jennifer Henderson
B.A. in Mathematics
B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science
Academic Mentor for High School Algebra I
Susan Paone
BA in math/secondary education
Academic Mentor of Logic A Principles of Mathematics
Kirsten Hernandez-Suarez
B.F.A. in Writing & Literature
Academic Mentor for Great Books/Poetry/Grammar UEI-III
Tricia Schwartz
B.S. in Biology
Academic Mentor of Latin
Song School 2, Primer A, Logos 2
Jennifer Cramer
B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Academic Mentor for High School Geometry and Chemistry
Sonya Goddard
B.S. in Chemistry and Mathematics
Academic Mentor for Math Mammoth UEI, III
Schole’ Performer Coordinator
Alana Catalano
B.S. in Elementary Education
Academic Mentor Lower Elementary II
Christina McAlister
Academic Mentor for Fine Arts Upper Elementary through Logic
Amy Poray
B.S. Psychology
Masters in Special Education
Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary I
Betsy Jezorianski
B.S. Computer Sciences
Assistant Academic Mentor for Nature Studies/Floater
Sarah Stishan
B.A. in English Secondary Education and Writing
Academic Mentor for Writing & Rhetoric UE I, II
Mairym Azcona
B.A. in Business Administration
Academic Mentor for High School Spanish and Lower Elementary Music Theory
Kelley Kirby
B.A. in Communication
Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary Cooking Class
Hailey Fry
High School Intern
Assistant Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary
Jason Sewell
Co-Owner The Elderberry Lady
Previous Director of Operations Chick-fil-A
Academic Mentor for High School Physical Education
Vanessa Lopez
Preschool Director/Teacher
Academic Mentor for Kindergarten
Melanie Martin
High School Intern
Assistant Academic Mentor for Lower Elementary I
Recent Blog Posts
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Scholé Groups Network
Our community is part of the Scholé Groups network,
which offers homeschool communities resources and support.
ClassicalU
ClassicalU offers self-paced training courses to equip teachers
and administrators in the classical tradition.
(Discounted to members of Scholé Groups)