Amy provided storytime at Graham Public Library for 29 years. "The Storytime Lady" retired in 2017 and she and her husband are enjoying homeschool life with their daughter Samantha. In her spare time Amy enjoys genealogy, local history, reading (of course) and playing with grandchildren.

Lynn Chavis is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ.  She is a Lumbee Indian and NC native, happily married to Jason, mother of three, and a homeschool educator. Lynn holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from UNC-Pembroke and a Masters of Public Health in Health Education from UNC-Greensboro.  She enjoys teaching from a Biblical point of view.  This is Lynn’s 5th year teaching at Archway.  Lynn believes that helping students learn and develop socially, spiritually, safely, and independently in a friendly, academic, and enrichment focused environment makes homeschooling an easier transition for many families.

Joy Chavis is a homeschool student and a junior in high school.  She teaches piano at a local studio in Burlington. She enjoys teaching elementary students and has taught several craft classes in the past at archway. Joy’s future goals involve becoming a teacher and working in the mission field after she graduates high school next year.

Jessica Embry is an educational consultant and homeschooling mom of three children ages 17, 9, and 5.  She a professional speaker and homeschool advocate.   Jessica is honored to be serving on the Archway board this year as well as teaching.  Her daughter Naomi will be helping her Latin class as well as assisting in other Archway classes.  Jessica was homeschooled growing up along with her three siblings and has her Masters in Education.   She has been assisting and teaching homeschool classes since she was age 17 as well as private tutoring.

Bryan grew up in a blue-collar community and began his career as an electrician directly from high school. He recognizes the need for young people to be exposed to an alternate career path from a young age, hopefully igniting the interest of young people who tend to learn best in a "hands on" environment.

Megan Gedbaw is a homeschooling mom to six who loves the Lord. She and husband Bryan are originally from Northern New York but have been enjoying North Carolina for several years. Megan has always been active in serving the church through preschool ministry and is passionate about teaching little hearts God's word. She attended Liberty University pursuing Christian Counseling but is overjoyed in her ministry being at home for this season of life.

He is a former Marine and currently works as a power generation field service technician. He has two stepchildren who he helps with their school work across all subjects .He also teaches and gives aiding advice to co workers. He strives to teach and educate those who need it most to the best of his ability.

Kelly worked as a public school music teacher for four and a half years . Her choirs performed on stage at the DPAC and the Kirby theater in Roxboro. She has a passion for singing, teaching children to play instruments, and making music FUN! She is originally from Mississippi and attended Middle Tennessee State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Music. In high school she was in choirs that competed in Chicago and California, and in college her choir performed with the London Royal Orchestra for a Star Wars in Concert performance in Nashville, Tennessee. She currently lives in Hillsborough with her husband and two daughters and is looking forward to teaching music again.

Amiee is a stay at home mom who has been blessed to be able to homeschool for the last 6 years. She enjoys baking, decorating cookies and cakes, crochet, and all things DIY.

Christie Moser has an A.A.S. degree in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. She also has an A.A.S. degree with honors in Graphic Art and Advertising Design, and a certificate with honors in Computer Graphics. Working part-time as a graphic designer, Christie balances life homeschooling daughters, Sidney Clay and Mallory. Christie is the founder of Haven of Hope and Healing, a pregnancy and infant loss center, which she and her husband, Darrell, started after their son was stillborn full-term in 2002. Growing up, Christie enjoyed being in the kitchen helping her mom and learning from her as she entertained with countless parties and family gatherings. Now, Christie enjoys doing the same with her daughters. Expressing her creativity and hospitality through “3 Curly Girls,” Christie offers graphic design services, handmade invitations, party planning, and more.

Nina Otterness graduated in 2012 from UNC Chapel Hill with a Bachelor's degree in Studio Art and a concentration in ceramics. After graduation she was a research collaborator with ceramics Professor Yun-Dong Nam at UNC Chapel Hill for 2 years. She then taught a variety of ceramics classes at the ArtsCenter in Carborro from 2014 to 2021. Currently, Nina is homeschooling her two children and teaching pottery classes through Blue Void Design Pottery Studio and Gallery in Graham.

Holly has always wanted to be a teacher, from playing school in the playroom to finally becoming a 3rd grade teacher in North Carolina. After 17 years as a public school teacher, she is living her dream of homeschooling her two sons, while tutoring dyslexic students in the evenings. God has given her many blessings and she strongly believes in giving some back to her community.

Emily Palethorpe taught music in the Durham Public
Schools for thirteen years at Hillandale Elementary School,
followed by several years at Trinity School of Durham and
Chapel Hill.

She has also taught music classes at Archway, beginning
the year it was formed. Additionally, she taught English
literacy through drama and music at Elon Elementary
School. She and her husband Chandler are thankful for
their four children, ranging from ages 10 to 22. This August
marked their 26th wedding anniversary! They give glory to
Lord Jesus for all their blessings.

Brandi has been a Registered Nurse for 11 years, she has experience in all ages from neonatal to geriatric. She previously was a program director for the Salvation Army and led bible school, plays, junior church and youth programs and sometimes Sunday school. Brandi and her husband Nick have been homeschooling their kids for 3 years. Nick (her husband) will also be assisting her. He works for Labcorp and previously was youth pastor at their church. They have two kids that attend Archway. In their free time, they enjoy camping and traveling.

Savanna has been a homeschooling mom to her three children, Elijah, Etta, and Finley, since 2018. Prior to homeschooling, she taught infants through elementary, with the Department of Defense, as she traveled the country and Europe with her husband (US Air Force). After teaching for many years, she made a career shift to counseling. She has a B.S. in Psychology and her Masters in Clinical Counseling. She is originally from the Midwest but decided to call North Carolina home after her husband retired from the military.  She loves this new adventure of homeschooling and is excited to be teaching again!