Meet Our Tutors

Linda Avery

Director
Consumer Math,  Computer Applications, Earth and Physical Science, ACT Prep
Linda is a homeschool veteran of 29 years. With a degree in Engineering, she has a passion for teaching math and physics. Linda has homeschooled all 10 of her children from pre-K through 12th grades. She enjoys traveling, spending time with grandbabies, and hosting (large) family gatherings.

Angela Seymour

Admin Team
Spotlight! 4th-5th Grade, English Basics
Angela believes that children deserve a Christ-centered education based on God's Word. She homeschooled her children and has taught in private Christian K-4 and K-5 settings. Angela believe learning God's Word is a lifelong pursuit and wants to instill these qualities in her students. She enjoys teaching English, etymology, and Biblical worldview classes.

Kate Schneidau

Spotlight! 6th Grade
Kate graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education from Oral Roberts University. She has a passion for teaching and has homeschooled her 4 children for the last 23 years. Prior to that, Kate taught 5th grade in the Shelby County Public Schools and the Owasso Public Schools. She enjoys making learning fun by simplifying complex concepts using a multisensory approach within her classroom and curriculum. With Kate, students will enjoy
hands-on activities and experiments as well as  collaborative learning experiences. Kate loves connecting with students
as a coach and helping them to reach their full potential.

Amanda Thompson

Geometry, Algebra I, Algebra II
Amanda has taught in private schools for 7 years, teaching math classes that range from Algebra 1 to AP Calculus.

She was the math department head for 3 years before taking a leave to stay home with her 2 young children. She has a Bachelor’s degree in secondary education, focused in mathematics.

Kayleigh Avery

Biology, Chemistry
Kayleigh received her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from Union University with minors in math and Chemistry. She loves the sciences and says that there is nothing more amazing than learning the way the world works. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Ann Norwood

Admin Team
English Mastery, English Literary Analysis, Spanish II
Ann has worked with the homeschool community in various roles for over ten years. She has taught at two different homeschooling co-ops, and her children started their homeschool journey three years ago. Ann also tutored high school and college essay writing and literature online for Tutor.com, a company of Princeton Review, for eight years. She loves to teach writing, to read, and to learn new languages. She graduated from Middle TN State University with teaching certifications in English and Spanish, and is a Registered IEW Instructor. She has taught in various settings (public, private, co-op, online tutoring), but she considers her greatest achievement to be educating her own children.

Pam Brant

Spanish I
Pam graduated from Christian Brothers University with a BS in accounting; and subsequently, obtained professional certifications in fraud, internal auditing, and business management (CFE, CIA, CBM).  Additionally, she pursued an education in the Spanish language where she developed a heart for missions to the local and international Spanish community. She has a God-given passion for teaching, with a focus on building educational foundations that encourage the fulfillment of God’s good purpose in the lives of students. Pam has taught at The Bridge Tutorial since 2010.

Brandy Oliver

Spotlight! 2nd-3rd Grades
Brandy's main goal in teaching is help students know they were created by God and for Him through the lense of a Christian worldview. Math and science declare His glory! She has a Bachelor of Science in Education with several years of teaching in private, public, and yes homeschool settings. Brandy is experienced teaching history, STEM classes, math, and science.

Mark Oliver

Old Testament, New Testament

Mark loves ministering God’s Word, especially to young people. A working understanding of the narrative of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation, is so important for today’s students. (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Mark received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
 
Mark and his wife, Brandy, love being a homeschool family. Mark currently serves as the Kid’s Minister in a local church. Mark loves enjoying God’s amazing Creation in the great outdoors, especially while working his own little farm. 

Kim Bryant

Spotlight! K-1
Kim loves working with kids of all ages and desires for each child to know how much God loves them and that He desires a relationship with them. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Kim currently teaches kindergarten at a cottage school and first grade Sunday school at her church.

For the past ten years, she and her husband have enjoyed coaching children's sports together. They have two boys (10 and 7) who keep them active and on their toes.

Ashley Roebuck

American Literature, U.S. History, American Government, and Health
Ashley is a veteran teacher with over 20 years of experience. She graduated from Liberty University with a BS in Education and minored in Psychology and Christian Counseling. 

As a homeschooling mom of two, she is passionate about education and strives to come along side parents to help students succeed and develop a love of learning. Ashley has been married to her husband, Randy, for 18 years and enjoys traveling, working on her farm, and serving in her church.