Our People

Wife to JW and mother to six beautiful blessings with one grown-and-flown and five still schooling, I am a Jesus follower who loves to build her home library, read on the porch, paint flowers, laugh with my kids, and take walks in the woods.  As I begin my fifteenth (!!!) year of homeschooling, it's a joy to help establish SCHOLA Fellowship on the firm foundation of Christ and His word with my sisters-in-Christ and their beautiful families.

I am a Christian wife to Jared and mother to two children. God saved me summer of 2023. My husband and I grew up in the Albuquerque public school system.  We knew we didn't want to put the kids in APS so we were ready to put our children in private school. God had other plans. I stopped working during the pregnancy of my second child and we started homeschooling the kids a couple of years ago. I am excited to continue learning and growing with Christ-centered families.

I’m a follower of Jesus, wife of Joe, and homeschooling mother of six.  I am passionate about applying Scripture to daily life and seeing God in His creation.  I love science, from atoms to stars.  I enjoy swimming, gardening, sunsets, aquariums, family home-improvement projects, and (sometimes) cooking.  I am grateful to be used by God to learn from and encourage others in the SCHOLA Fellowship.

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Sydni Bamberg

I met my husband, Kyle, while teaching third grade at a public school in LaPorte, Texas.  As we got closer to marriage, Kyle expressed his desire to have children and homeschool them.  Initially, I wasn't even sure what homeschooling was! However, after observing other families homeschool their children, I was hooked.  By God's grace and immeasurable goodness, we homeschooled our four children in what became the greatest adventure of my life.

Danielle Ferreri

I am a Christian, wife, and mother of 3 grown boys that I homeschooled to graduation. I attended my first homeschool convention with the intent of proving why I did not want to homeschool, but the Lord had other plans. I found encouragement from many godly wives and mothers that set me on my way. God is good.  

Connie Kelly

Hi! I’m Connie Kelly and by the grace of God I was able to home educate my two children, Dylan and Kilee. Dan, my husband, and I were both on the same page when we married concerning this aspect of our children’s lives, which made the decision so much easier for us when Dylan reached school age. God was faithful in both the will and finances to achieve this plan. I was very blessed by the whole experience of teaching my children from kindergarten through high school because, having been raised in a very poor part of Albuquerque, my own education was severely lacking. This reality created needless anxiety, but to my amazement and joy, I was able to re-educate myself alongside my children. God is so very good and faithful. He turned my shortcomings into a beautiful experience.  I love to share my journey with other mothers, so just ask and maybe I can help with your journey.

Lin Knowles 

I always wanted to be a wife and mother when I grew up. God graciously blessed me with an amazing husband and four kids in six years. Through His strength and with the support of my husband, I had the privilege of homeschooling this clan of diverse personalities,  each with different learning styles and unique interests. Despite my many mistakes, these children grew into functioning adults who are, in turn, hoping to homeschool the next generation. 

LuAnne Plugge

I homeschooled my only child for his whole life until the Lord allowed him to attend UNM, where he received a Bachelor's in Business.

Shari Gonzalez

Hi!  I am a Christian who, along with my husband Juan, was blessed to homeschool our three kids for 20 years.  They are all adults now.  All are married and two have their own children (grands!  Yay!!!).  Reflecting on those wonderful years, I realize the biggest blessing has been to know I had the daily impact on their hearts as well as their minds. All to help equip them for the glory of God in each of their individual lives.  I have spent much time helping them with their own strengths and weaknesses as God has blessed them with uniquenesses for His glory.  I look forward to encouraging you with your endeavors as you homeschool.   I’m here for you!

I'm a military wife, blessed to follow Jesus (and my Space Force husband Joe) all over the country, homeschooling my four kids from Boston to Honolulu and lots in between. I love finding beauty and seeing the nature of God revealed in every single subject. I'm honored and super excited to serve God alongside Joanna and Rachel in the SCHOLA Fellowship and to examine all these treasures with a group of amazing kids.

Adam Wilensky 

Security, Retired Spring 2025

I'm a disciple of Jesus Christ for 33+ years. I love traveling, eating and outdoor activities.  My beloved wife Sheila of 32 years went home with the Lord last February. We have 2 boys (Eric & Jonathan). It brings me great joy to help serve and be part of the SCHOLA Fellowship.