Peachtree City Tutors

 

 

DIRECTOR / Grades 9-12

Sherry Camp - Mrs. Sherry H. Camp has been affiliated with Veritas Classical Schools since 2004, and is presently directing the Veritas McDonough campus and Veritas Peachtree City campus. She graduated from William Jennings Bryan College in 1974 with a major in elementary education and minors in Bible, psychology and music. She won Student Teacher of the Year at Bryan and has earned Teacher of the Year honors at every school where she was employed, including Heiskell School, DeKalb Christian School, and Landmark Christian School. While teaching in Fayette County she was selected in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" as one of the nation's most respected. She is married with five grown children who were mostly home-educated. Her three daughters are married, and she and husband Dan four grandchildren so far. She graduated from Colson's intensive biblical worldview program, Centurions, in January, 2008, and is involved in masters completion/doctoral studies through Oxford Graduate School. Mrs. Camp is a tutor, mentor, discipler, and an inspiration to those around her. She and her family are involved in the Crosspoint Community Church, PTC. Send email to Mrs. Camp

 

Administrative Assistant

Jillian Shiflett is a homeschool veteran with 12 years experience. The Shiflett family first enrolled their daughter in the Veritas Classical School program in 2003 and fell in love with classical education and with Veritas in particular. After several years as a Veritas parent, Jillian was called by the Lord to work in the Veritas offices in 2008 and has enjoyed her role as Administrative Assistant ever since. She has two children that have completed the Veritas program and they are currently thriving in college. She homeschooled her niece through the Veritas program in 2010 and was able to help her dual enroll the following year back at home where she graduated a year early and has gone on to enroll at Kennesaw State College. Jillian loves being an "organized encourager" to homeschooling families and to our fabulous teaching staff. She considers serving the Veritas family a great honor and finds it to be a true blessing. Jillian and her husband have lived in Peachtree City for 15 years and are active at Legacy Christian Church in Fayetteville. Send email to Mrs. Shiflett

 

Webmaster

Marielle Hersey - Marielle Hersey is a Christian who loves the Lord above all else. A former engineer, technical training consultant, web designer, technical writer and photography business owner, she left her career to stay home with her children and has been home-schooling the last 11 years. A native of Switzerland, she is a freelance photographer and a speaker to Mother of Preschoolers (MOPS), Hearts at Home Conferences and other moms' groups.

Mrs. Hersey lived in various European countries throughout her school years. She completed her college education in the US where she received a Masters in Education (MA) from the University of Michigan as well as a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Baker University. She currently works part time preparing high school juniors and seniors in preparing for both the SAT verbal and math. Marielle is a certified teacher.

 

Most recently Marielle has worked for Huntington Learning center as a SAT prep teacher. She has also taught and tutored math classes for the past three years at various locations. Mrs. Hersey and her family have been involved with NCFCA (speech and debate) for the past three years and she is currently the Georgia Representative for NCFCA. Send email to Mrs. Hersey

 

GRADES 9-12 Humanities

Adam Fites - graduated from the Moody Bible Institute with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies in 2006. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary. His fields of interest are Old Testament, Biblical Languages, and Epistemology. He enjoys spending time at home with his wife, son, and two dogs, and when said wife, son, and dogs are asleep he's likely to be seen writing, reading, or playing old Super Nintendo games. He's been with Veritas since 2009 and is excited to start another year. Adam and his family are members of South Point Presbyterian Church in McDonough. Send email to Mr. Fites

 

Jody Thomas - graduated from North Georgia College and State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education in 2002.  In 2005, she graduated from Georgia College and State University with her Master’s in Education in Outdoor Education, with an emphasis in Administration. Since then she has taught at both the middle and high school level and in both public and private settings. 

 

Mrs. Thomas and her husband, David, also a school teacher, have been happily married since 2006.  They have 2 amazing young boys, Bodie and Beckett. Mrs. Thomas is very excited about this next adventure the Lord has given her to be a part of Veritas, while also being a full time mom to her boys.  As a family, they all enjoy adventure in many forms, from traveling to daily chores; playing in the woods, to participating or watching sports.   As Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a great adventure or nothing.” Send email to Mrs. Thomas

 

GRADES 7-8 Humanities
Susan McCarter - was born in Danville, Illinois, the youngest of five children in her combined families. She attended public schools in her farm community until the seventh grade. Although her family was avid about education, they were not as passionate about their spiritual growth. Her mother was a Christian, but not walking closely with the Lord. They attended church only on the holidays. By her sixth grade year, a neighbor invited her to church with her family. It was the beginning of a new chapter in her family history. Eventually, her parents and older sister attended, as well. Soon, the three of them made professions of faith and became extremely involved in church service. Unfortunately, she did not have a personal relationship with Christ until the age of 15. At that time, she too became an active member in His service.

 

Mrs. McCarter and her family were a big part of the bus ministry, Sunday school instruction, visitation, VBS, and many other areas of service. It was a positive part of her teen years. Sadly, it was also during these years that her father began suffering from severe depression and personality disorders. With so little medical information in those times, it had devastating effects on her family and herself. She attended a Christian school in middle and high school. Christian teachers, that she could confide in, were her support system. It was with their help and encouragement that she secured a scholarship to attend Tennessee Temple University. While there, she also acquired another partial scholarship by touring with one of their choirs, while promoting the school.

 

Again, the support of amazing Christian educators carried her through. She majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Bible and Science. Mrs. McCarter worked two jobs while in school, but managed to graduate with honors. No one was more surprised than her! During her junior year, she met her husband and married him after they graduated in May of 1986. They moved to the Atlanta area in December 1986. She worked in the accounting department of Delta airlines until March 1987. She then began teaching for Clayton County Board of Education. While teaching, she attended Georgia State University and earned her masters in Teaching Literature/Reading. During those years, she attended First Baptist of Jonesboro, and was active in the choir and ladies groups. Her first child was born in 1993. She continued to teach until her daughter was 2, intending to return when she began school. But, they were blessed with a second daughter 4 years later, and Susan chose to stay home. After combined frustration with local public school policies and her husband's difficult work schedule, she began homeschooling in 2001. Veritas became a part of that education process in 2007. It has been very rewarding watching their oldest grow not only academically, but spiritually. Veritas has been a big part of both. They are excited about their youngest starting on a similar path, this fall. She is, likewise, very excited about being a part of that at the McDonough facility. God is truly her Guide and Strength. Send email to Mrs. McCarter

 

GRADES 5-6 Humanities

Heather Burrell was born and raised in Pennsylvania. Mrs. Burrell graduated from California University of PA with a B.S. in Education majoring in Sports Medicine. In 1995, she graduated from Life University as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Mrs. Burrell was also a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1987-1996. After living and practicing in Florida for 4 years, she moved with her husband and two children to Fayetteville. They decided to begin homeschooling their girls once the oldest was ready for school. Mrs. Burrell left her career behind, and nine years later, is enjoying learning with them. She and her husband, Rick have been happily married for 16 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography, and reading. She is looking forward to sharing her love of learning with the children at Veritas. Send email to Mrs. Burrell

 

GRADES 3-4 Humanities

Lisa Arnholt -was raised in a military family. Mrs. Arnholt spent most of her life growing up in Clarksville, Tennessee. She graduated from Morningside College with a double Major in Economics and Finance. The day after graduation in 1991, she married Brad Arnholt . She homeschooled both their children, one of which has Asperger’s Syndrome. The success of her homeschooling led many other parents to include their children in her homeschooling program where she had as many as seven students at any given time. Her ultimate achievement was the spring of 2011 when the four seniors, her son and daughter included, passed their SAT’s with scores making them all eligible for college scholarships.

 

Mrs. Arnholt brings a student oriented style of teaching that seeks to meet the individual student on his/her level. She values each student as his/her own person and inspires them to be their best through success in the classroom.

Soli Deo Gloria – to God be the Glory. Send email to Mrs. Arnholt

 

GRADES 1-2 Humanities/Elementary Science

Kelsey Shiflett is a 2009 Veritas Classical School graduate with an Associate’s Degree from the University of West Georgia.  She is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Public Relations at Georgia State University and expects to graduate in December of 2012. Her love for the Lord and the Veritas program has led Kelsey to volunteer as Mrs. Camp’s assistant for two years. She has acted as a substitute teacher for every grade level and has helped plan countless social and academic events for the high school level.
Kelsey is excited to share her love of learning with the first and second grade students as they begin the Classical education that has served her so well.  Kelsey is was very involved with campus ministries such as Baptist Collegiate Ministries and the campus outreach of the Invisible Children non- profit organization. She is looking forward to becoming involved in the outreach ministry opportunities at Georgia State as well. Send email to Miss Shiflett

GRADES 7-8 Middle School Math/Science

Bethany Camp Bethany Camp is currently pursuing a dual degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. She has taught Algebra 1, History, Physical Science, and British Literature to both middle and high school students. Recently, she and her Husband, Lyle, were staff members at Lifeway Ministries Fuge Camps in Charleston, South Carolina, where she taught Bible Studies to over 4,000 students throughout the summer and led service projects in Charleston's community. She is also the Student Activities Director for Veritas McDonough, Peachtree City, and Columbus campuses. Her interests include biking, competitive skating, reading, and crafts of all sorts. Send email to Mrs. Camp

 

GRADES 10-12 - Math

Lesli O’Neill - This is Mrs. O'Neill's 3rd year teaching math with Veritas Classical School. She and her husband Greg have three daughters: Jessica, a 2005 graduate of Kennesaw State University; Alex, who is a sophomore at Kennesaw State; and Kate, who is a sophomore at East Coweta High School.

Because math did not come easily to Lesli when she was a student, she understands when her students seem to hit obstacles that make math difficult for them to comprehend. She learned that through a combination of hard work and allowing the mind to develop more fully, the deeper understanding of math and algebra skills could grow. She hopes that this understanding will help her to help her students this year. She is looking forward to another great year at Veritas. Send email to Mrs. O'Neill