Faculty

Beverly Clark

Role

CEC Director

Subjects

English 12/Dual Credit

Director, CEC since its founding in 2001. Classroom instructor since 1985. Home education since 1996. CEC instructor since its founding in 2001. Home educated my children from 2006 to 2018 (graduation). MAT English University of Louisville. BA History Asbury, magna cum laude. Sponsor, CEC Student Council; Beta Club/Honor Society admin sponsor; Rotary Interact Sponsor 2013 – 2021; East Louisville Sunrise Rotary, Past President 2018-2019.

Dr. Joshua Boswell

Subjects

Bible 101, World Religions (Dual Credit), Christian Theology/Dual Credit Christ and Culture, Christian Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy, Christianity Media & More

Doctor of Philosophy in Theology with a minor in Philosophy, Th.M. in Theology, and M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Baptist University of Florida. Over 25 years of experience working with students including 9 years teaching high school Theology, Ethics, Worldview/World Religion and Christianity and Culture at a private Christian school. 7 years of experience teaching dual credit Theology and World Religion courses for Campbellsville University, 9 years of experience as a Campus Minister at Indiana University Southeast, and 9 years of local church youth ministry experience.

David Baird

Subjects

Personal Finance & Consumer Math

Senior Lecturer in Economics at Indiana University Southeast. Teaching @ IUS since the Fall of 2010; MBA from Northern Kentucky University, 1991; BSBA from University of Louisville, 1984.  An ordained minister by the Elder’s of Lakeside Christian Church (John Russell preacher).  Served as the interim minister for Owensville Christian Church, Memphis Christian Church, and K-Life Christian Church.  Currently teaching Bible University @ Henryville Community Church (Denny Dillman pastor). Teaching at CEC since 2022.

Kassie Burke

Subjects

English 8 & English 11/12

English 8 & English 11/12
Masters of Education in ESL and Teacher Leadership from the University of Louisville. BS in 5th-12th Grade English Education from UofL, graduated Summa Cum Laude. Taught 6th grade Language Arts two years in JCPS and two teaching 6th grade Reading in Bullitt County. CEC graduate. Home-schooled from K-12. Teaching at CEC since 2019. Individualized tutoring at Kassie Burke Tutoring LLC since 2019 in reading, writing, and ACT prep. 

Janice Cook

Subjects

Science 6, Science 7

Classroom teacher since 1982. Homeschool teacher from 1994. Homeschool cooperative teacher since 2007. BS, Elementary Education, Taylor University. Teaching at CEC since 2011.

Bonnie Dibble

Subjects

Early American History, Ancient World History

Taught U.S. and World History for three years at Christian Academy of Louisville HS; home school teaching experience from 2012-present. Completed both Kentucky and ACSI (Christian School) certifications. MA, Teaching-Social Studies, University of the Cumberlands. BBA, Business Administration-Marketing, University of Mississippi. Teaching at CEC since 2019.

Sarah Ditch

Subjects

Bible 6/7, Bible 8/9

BS in Elementary Education from Southwest Baptist University. Taught middle school at Whitefield Academy for 3 years. Homeschooling since 2010. Small group/Bible Study leader in church youth ministry since 2009. Teaching at CEC since 2024.

Laura Gatlin

Subjects

Graphic Design

Graduated Cum Laude from Morehead State University with B.A. in Communications with emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations. Has served in corporate environments in various roles including: Senior Graphic Designer, Webmaster and Creative Director. Currently serving as a home-based Freelance Graphic Designer working with various industries. Has had the honor of using her gifts inside the church, the family business as well as in non-profit fundraising efforts. For the past 8 years, has enjoyed running classrooms with students of various ages teaching various subjects.

Brenda Garrett

Subjects

General Science, CSI: Forensic Science, Marine Biology, Health/Personal Fitness

Teaching experience includes Basic Biology and Labs, Intermediate Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II for Jefferson Community College and Spalding University. Graduated with a BS in Zoology and MS in Biology from the University of Louisville and member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Dean’s list and nominated for Lebre Medal. Teaching at CEC since 2010.

Sandra Goodlett

Subjects

English 7, English 10

Began teaching career in Jefferson County Public Schools in 1982, continued teaching career at Christian Academy of Louisville, Homeschooled 1994-2007,  Instructor at CEC 2004 – present. Master’s work in English University of Louisville. BA Speech/Communication, minor in Biology, Kentucky Wesleyan College. Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers. CEC Achievement Testing Coordinator;  Sponsor Competitive Speech Team; Sponsor Creative Writing Club. 

Ginger Hales

Subjects

Middle School and High School Art

Art Director at a Christian camp for the past 9 years to elementary, middle school, and high school students. Currently teaching art to elementary and middle school students at Son’s and Daughter’s School. Owned Creative Interiors, designed and painted murals for commercial and residential clients including Johns Hopkins Hospital and Jewish Hospital. Homeschooling since 2011 and has four children, three currently attending CEC. Attended Houghton College and University of Maine at Augusta.

Lisa Lloyd

Subjects

HS Computer Fundamentals, MS Computer Fundamentals, HS Computer Science, MS Computer Science

BS in Education (cum laude) from Spalding University. Teaching in the classroom setting since 2002. Taught computers at the corporate level. Software consultant for 18 years. 17 years of home schooling experience. Certified to teach Computer Science through Code.org. Teaching at CEC since 2017.

Olivia Long

Subjects

English 6, Journalism/Yearbook

Alumna of CEC. Graduated summa cum laude as the Scholar of Education and Behavioral Sciences from the Mahurin Honors College at Western Kentucky University. Taught in the Warren County Public Schools system. Homeschooled from K-12. Teaching at CEC since 2020.

Christine McCloy

Subjects

Middle School Spanish, Spanish 3, Spanish 4

B.A. Spanish & International Affairs with concentration in Central and South America, James Madison University. M.Ed. George Mason University. Studied a semester abroad at University of Salamanca, Spain. Homeschooler since 2000. Taught Spanish 1, 2, 3 in public school. Teaching Homeschoolers since 2002: Conversational Spanish, Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4, History, Speech and Logic. Teaching at CEC since 2018.

Debra McFerran

Subjects

English 9, Middle School Drama & High School Drama

Classroom teacher 1982-2011 (grades 5-12). Homeschool teacher 1999-present. AA, BA, MAT from University of Louisville in English and Humanities. Private piano teacher for 40 years. Taught acting workshops and co-directed with Suzuki Institute, Stage One Children’s Theatre of Kentucky and Walden Theatre. Teaching at CEC since 2012.

Tina Mitchell

Subjects

Physical Science, Chemistry I & MS Math 7/6

Teaching in a classroom setting since 1993. Homeschooling since 2001. BS in secondary education (Chemistry, Mathematics, and Earth/Space Science) from IU Southeast with highest distinction. Chancellor’s Lists for Highest Academic Achievement, Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship, Secondary Education Scholarship, Alpha Chi Honor Society. Teaching at CEC since 2007.

Gus Nelson

Subjects

Speech and Communication, Government

Bio: Bachelor of Science in Economics/English Minor, Virginia Tech (1985). Juris Doctor, University of Virginia School of Law (1988). Master of Divinity (Worldview and Apologetics) Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2019). Attorney with Virginia license for 31 years. 14 years teaching courses at Regent University Law School in Virginia Beach, Va., both on campus and on-line. Teaching at CEC since 2014.  Sponsor of the Political Science Club.

Andrew Porter

Subjects

MS Ancient History 6/7, History 7/8, World Geography, Chess Fundamentals, Adv Chess

Classroom teacher since 1993 (current Indiana license: social studies & math). Indiana individual state chess champion (2015). Coach of CEC’s Kentucky high school regional (2018, 2020) & state (2019, 2020, 2021) team champions. Graduate of Samford University and University of Louisville. Teaching at CEC since 2005.

Gina Renfro

Role

Head Boys & Girls Basketball Coach & Girls Softball Coach (*Boys Basketball - Email: cecboysbasketball@gmail.com *Girls Basketball - Email: cecgirlsbasketball@gmail.com *Track and Field - Email: cectrackandfield@gmail.com)

Subjects

Geometry, Math 8/7 & MS Math 6/5 (*For classroom questions - Email: ginarenfrocec@gmail.com)

Gina Renfro has been an Educator for over 20 years.  She received her Bachelors of Elementary Education from Indiana University in 2001 and Master of Science in Education in 2005.   She is a published author and published the Kentuckiana Kids’ Choice News, distributed to 40,000 students monthly.  She has over 20 years experience in small group and one-on-one tutoring.  Gina has four children and has home educated since 2008. Her oldest is a CEC graduate.  At CEC, she teaches Geometry & Math 6/5.  Additionally, Gina serves as the Head Boys & Girls Basketball Coach as well as the Girls Fastpitch Softball Coach.  Teaching at CEC since 2020. 

Toma Smith

Subjects

Algebra 1/2 and Algebra 1

BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Kentucky, 1997. Homeschooling since 2009. Private high school math and science tutor since 2009. Eight years teaching high school and middle school math and science classes at private Christian schools. Teaching at CEC since 2019.

Dr. David Snow

Subjects

Business & Career Development

Dr. David Snow is a former university professor of business and director of multiple academic
programs (entrepreneurship, innovation, business competitions, small business consulting). He
taught both undergraduate and MBA students. David specialized in the subjects of
entrepreneurship and strategy, but also taught leadership, ethics, management, and
organizational behavior. He won awards for teaching, research, and economic development. Dr.
Snow’s students have been awarded for their consulting engagements and have won over
$150,000 at regional, state, national, and international business plan competitions. Before
transitioning to academics, Dr. Snow spent twenty years in the healthcare industry. Teaching at CEC since 2022.

Erika Swift

Role

Study Hall Monitor

Subjects

Study Hall

Erika has been homeschooling since 2013.  She has worked with children and teens for 28 years as an orthodontic technician.   Erika was raised in a Christian home and was baptized in 1993.  She has been married since 2003 and they have 2 children.  

Katy Tappmeyer

Subjects

Biology 1 & Origins

Five years of Christian school teaching, seven years math and science tutoring, four years writing/integrating/developing science curriculum. MA Education from University of St Mary, BS Geology from University of Missouri, minor in Spanish. Teaching at CEC since 2008.

Micah Tufts

Role

Athletic Director

Subjects

Spanish I & II

Raised in a bi-lingual missionary home in Costa Rica. BS in Missiology from Boyce College. Masters of Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southern Seminary. Previous teaching experience in a Christian school. Currently serving as Community Pastor. Serving in pastoral ministry since 2011. Currently serving as Senior Pastor of Hazelwood Baptist Church. Teaching at CEC since 2017.

Glenda Weiner

Subjects

MS & HS Cognitive Skills

MS in Education: Indiana University Southeast. NILD certified, Mediator for Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment. BS in Music Education: Indiana State University. Teaching since 1982. Homeschooling since 2008. Teaching at CEC since 2018.

Chelsie Wilgenbusch

Subjects

Math 7/6, Physics

BS in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Licensed Indiana Professional Engineer with 8 years of experience, specializing in training and mentorship of younger engineers. Teachers of Tomorrow, Transition to Teaching program participant. Faithful disciple of Jesus. Alumna of CEC.

Erin Whitaker

Subjects

MS & HS Choir

Erin Whitaker began singing and playing instruments in her Bowling Green, Kentucky, elementary school and later learned the flute and bassoon in band. The most influential childhood musical experience she had was coming to Louisville to sing in the Kentucky Children’s Chorus in fifth grade. In addition to choir and band, she performed in musical theater and dance productions, and she attended Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts in musical theater. After receiving a full presidential scholarship to Western Kentucky University, Erin toured Italy with the University Choir and earned the Potter College P-12 Scholar award. Erin has taught children of all ages in public, private, and homeschool groups, and she earned her Master’s Degree in music education while starting a family with her husband Seth. 

Cathy Wills

Subjects

Algebra 2, Precalculus and Dual Credit College Algebra

BS in Mathematics from Duke University 1988, MAT in teaching math from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1989. Upper school math teacher at The Lovett School in Atlanta, GA from 1989-1992.  Math teacher at CEC from 2015 to 2019. Presently math video creator at study.com. Homeschooler 1997-2020.