Class Leaders
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
At the Christian Homeschool Education Center, our leaders are not just leaders; they're mentors who combine academic rigor with faith-based values. They're dedicated to creating a nurturing space that integrates Biblical teachings into the curriculum, focusing on personalized learning to help each student excel academically, spiritually, and personally. Our faculty stands out for their one-on-one engagement and commitment to student growth.
Founder & Pastoral Director
Shawn Smith
As the Leader and Pastoral Director of CHEC, Mr. Shawn combines strategic leadership with a pastoral touch, Discipling with Love through faith in Christ educating students and community with a focus on teaching each person they are unique, loved, and have purpose in God's plan.
1 John 4:7-8
"Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love."
Social Media Manager and Private Tutor
Shelby McCormick
Shelby is a homeschooled high school graduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Apologetics & Theology at Liberty University. Building on her classical education, she loves mentoring children through their studies. Being a self-published author, she has a passion for creative writing and bringing the mature independence of a child to life. Shelby is excited to come alongside you and your child on this homeschooling journey. Whether it is Mathematics, English, History, or anything in between, mastery and excellence are the priority. Miss Shelby believes that school shouldn't be boring information that stays on the page; it is meant to develop skills for life and train the child for God's purpose in their life!
Online Private Tutor
Jonathan Mack
Mr. Mack is a Certified educator in elementary education grades K-6th with over 10 years of classroom experience, including teaching core subjects in-person and in virtual school settings. Mr. Mack is loved by his students for his creative and kind words of encouragement daily and his specialty in early reading interventions. Mr. Mack is truly a gift from God and we are blessed to have him with us at CHEC!
Spanish Teacher and Private Tutor
Digna Smith
A Panama native, Digna Smith brings over 20 years of experience and a passion for teaching Spanish to children of varied abilities in our unique community! It's both a joy and a blessing for her to be able impart the gift of a new language to our children!
Board of Director
Wesley Bastie
Mr. Wes received his Masters Degree in Education and for over 50 years he has worked with young adults and children as a coach and disciple. He holds several degrees, one being 'Holistic Healing" and has been practicing for over twenty years. His greatest passion is the love for God and the hunger to help others understand their purpose in Gods plan. This Man of God strives to encourage all to be more like Jesus!
Administrator
Amber Morton
A homeschooling mother and worship leader, Mrs. Amber is your personal resource at CHEC! With vast knowledge of homeschooling curriculum and learning and teaching styles, she assist parents in getting all of our students enrolled and is available to parents to meet one on one to help with anything homeschool related in efforts ensure that all of our community is thriving on their journey. She also leads our Young Women's Discipleship where she gets to do what she loves most, talk about the goodness of God! Mrs. Amber is passionate about helping God's people, young and old, walk in the truth of Christ!
