Secondary
School
(7th-12th)

Shayne Simmons is passionate about inspiring a love of learning through hands-on, engaging education. He has a background in Mathematics Education and World Dance from Brigham Young University (BYU). He has taught and tutored students of all ages and skill levels.

"For me, education is about more than mastering subjects—it’s about cultivating a lifelong love of learning and empowering students to see their potential. I’m excited to bring this vision to our homeschool communities and help students thrive in mathematics, dance, and life!"

Jody Hanson is our history and American government teacher. She is passionate about helping students understand history because it is an opportunity to see how we connect with people throughout time. One of her favorite ways to teach is using food and cultural activities. She loves seeing -and helping students see - the hand of God throughout history. Jody is one of the founders of Gryffin Learning Center. She is a mother of seven and has 17 years of homeschool & microschool teaching experience. 

Katie Bird is our science teacher. She loves teaching the kids that God is in the details. One of her favorite things is seeing all the kids raise their hands to ask questions in science. It means they are curious and want to understand how things work. She also loves creating lessons with hands-on activities every day. Katie is one of the founders of Gryffin Learning Center. She is a mother to four handsome boys and understands why movement and hands-on opportunities are so crucial for boys. She has been homeschooling for 6 years and micro school teaching for 4.