Alison earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Purdue University and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from the University of Memphis. She worked in the Blood Bank at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis for seven years after she graduated from Purdue University. Then, she taught in the Desoto County School System for two years before becoming a stay-at-home mom to twin girls. Alison has been homeschooling four of her children over the past 18 years and she has graduated two daughters so far. She has been the treasurer on the board of Mississippi Homeschool Life (MSHL) since 2019. She has led a local women’s D-group since 2015. She is also an alumnus of the Downline Institute in Memphis which is an intensive nine-month training on gospel-centered discipleship. She is an active member of Great Commission Church in Olive Branch and she is an avid prayer warrior. She is so excited that God has given her the opportunity to be the Assistant Director as well as a teacher at the Heights Tutorial. She is looking forward to encouraging the students as well as their families on their homeschool journeys.

Ed earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, with a minor in Chemistry, and a Master of Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida with majors in Air Pollution Control and Radiation Engineering.He has worked for Georgia Power, the U.S. Navy, Bio-Environmental Services of Jacksonville, FL, Technical Services Analytical Chemistry Lab, and has worked as a private consultant.Ed left engineering to pursue a call into full time vocational ministry. He earned a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and a doctorate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.). Ed also attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Luther Rice Seminary.He has served in the staff of local churches in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Little Rock, AR and McGehee, AR, as education ministers, and as a pastor. Ed has been a deacon, elder, Sunday School teacher and discipleship leader. He has worked with men, married couples, and students. He started the Family Ministry Team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention.Ed grew up in a main line denomination and came to Christ personally at FSU. Because of his secular background and his commitment to share the gospel in these environments, Ed learned how to share Christ using biblical truths as well as historical fact. Ed has travelled to Bulgaria, England, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Honduras teaching the Bible and sharing his faith. He looks forward to meeting and sharing his experiences and education with homeschool students and their families. Ed has been enthusiastic about teaching for over 45 years.

Marie lives in Desoto County with her husband and their four children. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years as an air traffic controller before dedicating the next 10 years to staying at home with her children, during which time she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. She later worked for four years at the Memphis airport as a Remote Pilot Operator.

Over the past year, she has served as a substitute teacher at Desoto Christian Academy. She is an active member of Gospel Life Church and is deeply grateful for how God has guided her path to working with children. With a heart that loves God and children, she looks forward to encouraging students, serving God faithfully, and sharing the love of Christ in all that she does.

A native of the Mississippi Delta, Nicole Payne Evans has been a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2007. She graduated from Delta State University in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She then moved to the Jackson, MS area where she worked as a cardiac nurse at Baptist Hospital. She received her Master's of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women in 2007 and then moved to the North Mississippi area. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner through ANCC. For over 18 years, Nicole has been committed to delivering exceptional care to patients in the Desoto County area. She is currently employed at Family Medical Clinic of North Mississippi in Southaven. Her life is defined by faith, family, and a passion for patient care. Nicole is married to Ben Evans IV, and they have one son, Samson. They reside in Slayden, MS. In Nicole's spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and traveling.

Anna King is a DeSoto County resident. She is married to Matt King, and they have one daughter Davy. They are members of East Point Church where Matt has been the worship pastor for 13 years. Anna enjoys investing in other women through discipleship offering encouragement and accountability and has worked as a leader for various women’s groups. God has gifted her with an ability to teach which enables her to work with students all the way through Calculus. She graduated from Blue Mountain Christian University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She has been a math tutor for 17 years and has experience in a private school classroom setting as well as different homeschool tutorials. Anna took advanced art classes all through highschool and a painting class in college as an elective. She believes art gives students a creative outlet to process emotions and the world around them. Anna is excited to work with your students at The Heights. She will encourage them to develop a deep love for the Lord and pursue excellence in all things, including academics.

Emily Nichols has been serving families through education for over 20 years.  She earned a Bachelors in English with a concentration in Writing from Union University and holds a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.  Additionally, she has been a certified grade 7-12 Language Arts instructor with the State of Mississippi since 1999. She has taught in public, private, international, online, and homeschooling contexts in that time.  Currently, Emily homeschools her four children.  

Emily seeks to share the beauty of the Kingdom of God with every student she serves and readily incorporates scripture-supported worldview teaching in each class.  She is excited to walk with parents as they educate their children in ways that bring them into deep relationship with God and helps them live the “life that is truly life.“ (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Ms. Boyd received her Bachelor's in Marketing with a dual concentration in Finance in 2009 from The University of Mississippi. In 2013, she began working with students at Delta Technical College in Student Services and fell in love with helping them reach their goals. Presently, she tutors professionally at Northwest MS Community College at the Desoto Center.

Ms. Boyd was raised in church at the First Baptist Church of Days giving her life to Christ at a young age. She is married to Adam Boyd, a local PA, and they have three small children who can't wait to attend the Tutorial Program when they are older.

Ashley attained her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi in Multidisciplinary Studies with minors in Education, Psychology, and English.She received her Master of Education in Dyslexia Therapy from Mississippi College.In addition to teaching at Heights Tutorial, Ashley is also a dyslexia therapist at Desoto Christian Academy. She found a passion for children who have learning difficulties through her youngest daughter who is dyslexic. She loves teaching and watching as her students grow and learn.Ashley spends her free time with her husband and two teen daughters. One is homeschooled, while the other attends public school. She is an active member at Victory Baptist Church, where she teaches Sunday school, Children’s church, and works in the Nursery.

I am excited to teach 6th-8th grade Social Studies (Geography: Medieval Times) and Introduction to Forensics at the Heights Tutorial. With 11 years of teaching experience in both public schools and private online Christian schools, I am passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect students with history in meaningful ways.I hold a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher in Elementary Education (K-6) as well as Social Studies and English for grades 7-12. My teaching style emphasizes multi-modal approaches and inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to think critically, draw connections between the past and present, and explore content through a Biblical Worldview lens.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading historical fiction, crafting, and traveling—especially to my favorite destination, Walt Disney World. My husband, Martin, and I have been married for nearly 19 years and are blessed with three boys: Dawson, Dierks, and Dane—our "3Ds." Martin leads the catering team at Chick-fil-A, and as a family, we love cheering on our boys in basketball and football.

I believe all students can learn, and I strive to make learning relevant and exciting, inspiring students to apply what they learn to their everyday lives.

Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching degreefrom the University of Memphis. He also earned his Doctorate in Education from UnionUniversity, specializing in Social Studies education. He worked in Memphis-Shelby CountySchools as a social studies teacher from 2002 to 2017, winning the Tennessee Council forSocial Studies' state history teacher of the year award in spring 2017. From July 2017 to 2024,Brian was the High School Social Studies Instructional Advisor for Memphis-Shelby CountySchools, supervising over 150 teachers at 35 schools. During that time, student performancerose from a 1 out of 5 on the state exam to a 5 out of 5. He currently works for IXL Learning asa curriculum designer. Brian's greatest source of pride is his daughter Elizabeth who is on afull scholarship studying Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Alabama inTuscaloosa, where she is finishing her junior year. Brian is a member of Longview HeightsBaptist Church and is very excited for the opportunity to help students explore God'sblessings on our country and His handprints on our history.