OUR TEACHERS

Michael Napier:
Literature, History and Government
Mike Napier has a BA in History from Old Dominion University and an MAR in Theological Studies from Westminster Theological Seminary. He has experience teaching classes in Literature, Logic, Latin, Bible, History and US Government. "As a father of 5 children, I have a passion for nurturing a lifelong love of learning, teaching subjects in light of Biblical truth, helping students build an ethical, useful and sound life hermeneutic, and a commitment to the transformation of knowledge into understanding and understanding into wisdom."

Jennifer Napier:
Literature and History
Jennifer Napier has an A.S. from Tidewater Community College with additional years of schooling at the College of William & Mary and Old Dominion University. She has 5 fabulous kids and has been a homeschooling parent for over a decade. She has served as a tutor for Classical Conversations as well as taught IEW. Last year she enjoyed co-teaching middle school lit with her husband Mike Napier and is excited to teach more this school year. Jennifer can be found voraciously reading, drinking coffee & tea and enthusiastically writing. Jennifer’s passion is to help students develop a love of learning specifically through the use of story. She desires to help expand their world view through literature and cause/effect complexities that shape our history.

Tonya Lamb:
Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Physics, MS Science
Mrs. Lamb is a graduate of George Washington University and holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. She started homeschooling in 1993, has homeschooled her four children and now plays school games with her grandchildren. This is her second year back teaching at CHA. "My hope is that every student learns more about God by understanding His order and creation and my passion is that each student comes away from class with increased confidence and a solid ability to use math, science and analytical thinking wherever God leads them."

Ann Poindexter:
Pre-Algebra and Financial Math
Ann Poindexter has a B.A. from the College of Wooster in Elementary Education and Religion. She taught fifth and sixth grade (all subjects) and worked in campus ministry before moving to Hampton Roads to complete her Masters in Educational Administration followed by a Juris Doctorate degree. She clerked for a federal judge in Norfolk and then had a career as a prosecutor from which she recently retired. Over the years Ann has worked as a camp counselor, taught Sunday School, and taught legal writing as an adjunct faculty member at Regent University. "Mathematics is a window into how God has ordered His creation. I want to help students increase their confidence and ability in, and enjoyment of Math. I also have a passion for training students in financial stewardship to help them stay out of debt."
