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Homeschool Partner
STEAM Ed is your homeschool partner providing twice-a-week enrichment classes for homeschooling families with elementary school students.
Benefits include:
- High quality classes
- Hands on science and engineering projects
- Experienced and certificated teachers
Certified Teachers
On-site STEAM Ed teachers are approved vendors with multiple charter schools, and charter funds may be used to pay for:
- Science/Lab
- Technology
- Engineering
- Art
- Math Activities
Inquire
Enroll today! For inquiries or to request an application, please email:
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS…
Your Charter/Homeschooling Experience Partnered with Professional Educators
STEAM Educational Foundation, Inc. invites you to enhance your homeschooling experience with a 2-day program located on the Mission Hills Christian School campus.
This is an exceptional opportunity to supplement your child’s education by developing skills that are vital to the 21st century learner, as well as develop community with other homeschooling families.
What Others Say About Us
“As a homeschooling family it’s been so valuable to have a part time program for our children where they’ve enjoyed core science classes taught by credentialed, specialized teachers. My kids are so engaged in the hands on projects, and can’t wait to go to class! This program has provided a feeling of community, and a nurturing environment that feels like family.”
“Our boys come home each day from Steam Ed with new exciting things they’re learning. It’s fun to see the excitement in their eyes. The teachers are so sweet and make it fun to learn in different ways. We are so grateful for this program because it allows them to learn in a fun creative way.”
“The STEAM Ed program offers a great place for kids to have hands on learning; for example, growing things from seeds and taking pumpkins apart by hand! They are engaged and challenged and we agree they feel like they learn something new EVERY day!”
“The teachers are kind, inventive, invested and patient! My daughter loves going to school and I like how each month they focus on something new in science. This is a great option for our schedule and we are so thankful to be part of the homeschool partnership program.”
“STEAM Ed far exceeds our expectations. We have nothing but positive things to say about the program and the amazing teachers and staff.”
Meet Our Team
Tricia Lorenzen
Program Coordinator
Growing up in a home where both parents were career educators, teaching and learning were not simply a profession, but a lifestyle. Tricia was fortunate to attend the schools where her mother and father taught, and she came to realize how truly special it was to have teaching fully integrated with home life, and a passion to share that experience with other learners began to take root.
Tricia continued her education at Pepperdine University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business management, and post-graduation she followed her love of learning by earning a multiple subject teaching credential through Chapman University.
After completing her credential, Tricia continued into unique professional teaching experiences in public, private and homeschooling forums. This learning path provided valuable perspective on the education system in American society today, and one key insight was experiencing how effective the homeschool program can be for a child’s education. Tricia loves coordinating programs for homeschooling families and is passionate about creating new learning opportunities for students.
Tim Babcock
STEAM Ed Teacher
Mr. Tim Babcock has always had a passion for teaching. He spent four years in the US Air Force, teaching meteorology to Air Force enlistees who would become weather observers. After that, Mr. Babcock went to California State Universities at Humboldt and at San Jose for his Bachelors degree, his Masters degree and his California state teaching credential. He spent 36 years teaching math, science, technology, P.E., reading, art, social science, and drivers education to classes at all grade levels, creating hands-on and challenging lessons for his students. Mr. Babcock enjoys coaching and he has coached football and basketball. Most recently, he has coached track at Mission Hills Christian School for the past two years. Mr. Babcock’s interests and hobbies include his grandchildren, his dogs, gardening, and woodworking/art projects. He feels blessed to continue to create and implement learning opportunities for students.
Jama Merrimon
STEAM Ed Teacher
Mrs. Jama Merrimon was born and raised in Southern Indiana where she grew up learning the value of hard work. She received her bachelors degree from Indiana State University in Kindergarten/Primary Elementary Education and a Master‘s Degree in Education with a concentration in Reading and Literacy. Mrs. Merrimon’s teaching journey began in Fort Hood, Texas where she worked with children whose parents were active members in the military. She has since taught in Georgia, New Hampshire, Indiana, New York and California to students in kindergarten through high school. She has been a mentor to new teachers and a model for integrating hands-on learning centers in the classroom. Mrs. Merrimon has been married for 21 years and has two children. Her interests include self defense training, wood working and remodeling.
Dana Knauer
STEAM Ed Teacher
Dana Knauer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Child Development and a Master of Arts degree in Education along with her California teaching credential. Over her professional career she has managed a group home for Olive Crest Treatment Centers where she cared for and provided treatment for 6 young children in the foster system. She also has worked as a service coordinator with Regional Center of Orange County where she coordinated care for over 100 young children with special needs. More recently she taught at Mission Hills Christian School for over 15 years and had the privilege of teaching first grade for the past 6 years. Helping and encouraging children is her passion.
Homepage-BKP
Homeschool Partner
STEAM Ed is your homeschool partner providing twice-a-week enrichment classes for homeschooling families with elementary school students.
Benefits include:
- High quality classes
- Hands on science and engineering projects
- Experienced and certificated teachers
Certified Teachers
On-site STEAM Ed teachers are approved vendors with multiple charter schools, and charter funds may be used to pay for:
- Science/Lab
- Technology
- Engineering
- Art
- Math Activities
Inquire
Enroll today! For inquiries or to request an application, please email:
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS…
Your Charter/Homeschooling Experience Partnered with Professional Educators
STEAM Educational Foundation, Inc. invites you to enhance your homeschooling experience with a 2-day program located on the Mission Hills Christian School campus.
This is an exceptional opportunity to supplement your child’s education by developing skills that are vital to the 21st century learner, as well as develop community with other homeschooling families.
What Others Say About Us
“As a homeschooling family it’s been so valuable to have a part time program for our children where they’ve enjoyed core science classes taught by credentialed, specialized teachers. My kids are so engaged in the hands on projects, and can’t wait to go to class! This program has provided a feeling of community, and a nurturing environment that feels like family.”
“Our boys come home each day from Steam Ed with new exciting things they’re learning. It’s fun to see the excitement in their eyes. The teachers are so sweet and make it fun to learn in different ways. We are so grateful for this program because it allows them to learn in a fun creative way.”
“The STEAM Ed program offers a great place for kids to have hands on learning; for example, growing things from seeds and taking pumpkins apart by hand! They are engaged and challenged and we agree they feel like they learn something new EVERY day!”
“The teachers are kind, inventive, invested and patient! My daughter loves going to school and I like how each month they focus on something new in science. This is a great option for our schedule and we are so thankful to be part of the homeschool partnership program.”
“STEAM Ed far exceeds our expectations. We have nothing but positive things to say about the program and the amazing teachers and staff.”
Meet Our Team
Tricia Lorenzen
Program Coordinator
Growing up in a home where both parents were career educators, teaching and learning were not simply a profession, but a lifestyle. Tricia was fortunate to attend the schools where her mother and father taught, and she came to realize how truly special it was to have teaching fully integrated with home life, and a passion to share that experience with other learners began to take root.
Tricia continued her education at Pepperdine University, earning a bachelor’s degree in business management, and post-graduation she followed her love of learning by earning a multiple subject teaching credential through Chapman University.
After completing her credential, Tricia continued into unique professional teaching experiences in public, private and homeschooling forums. This learning path provided valuable perspective on the education system in American society today, and one key insight was experiencing how effective the homeschool program can be for a child’s education. Tricia loves coordinating programs for homeschooling families and is passionate about creating new learning opportunities for students.
Tim Babcock
STEAM Ed Teacher
Mr. Tim Babcock has always had a passion for teaching. He spent four years in the US Air Force, teaching meteorology to Air Force enlistees who would become weather observers. After that, Mr. Babcock went to California State Universities at Humboldt and at San Jose for his Bachelors degree, his Masters degree and his California state teaching credential. He spent 36 years teaching math, science, technology, P.E., reading, art, social science, and drivers education to classes at all grade levels, creating hands-on and challenging lessons for his students. Mr. Babcock enjoys coaching and he has coached football and basketball. Most recently, he has coached track at Mission Hills Christian School for the past two years. Mr. Babcock’s interests and hobbies include his grandchildren, his dogs, gardening, and woodworking/art projects. He feels blessed to continue to create and implement learning opportunities for students.
Jama Merrimon
STEAM Ed Teacher
Mrs. Jama Merrimon was born and raised in Southern Indiana where she grew up learning the value of hard work. She received her bachelors degree from Indiana State University in Kindergarten/Primary Elementary Education and a Master‘s Degree in Education with a concentration in Reading and Literacy. Mrs. Merrimon’s teaching journey began in Fort Hood, Texas where she worked with children whose parents were active members in the military. She has since taught in Georgia, New Hampshire, Indiana, New York and California to students in kindergarten through high school. She has been a mentor to new teachers and a model for integrating hands-on learning centers in the classroom. Mrs. Merrimon has been married for 21 years and has two children. Her interests include self defense training, wood working and remodeling.
Dana Knauer
STEAM Ed Teacher
Dana Knauer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Child Development and a Master of Arts degree in Education along with her California teaching credential. Over her professional career she has managed a group home for Olive Crest Treatment Centers where she cared for and provided treatment for 6 young children in the foster system. She also has worked as a service coordinator with Regional Center of Orange County where she coordinated care for over 100 young children with special needs. More recently she taught at Mission Hills Christian School for over 15 years and had the privilege of teaching first grade for the past 6 years. Helping and encouraging children is her passion.