Ken comes to us with many years of home education experience, including work with Middle Tennessee Home Education Association. He and his wife, Tina, have three beautiful children. After working as a land surveyor he is thrilled to turn his volunteer time as a homeschool supporter into a full time job with HLA! He's now my right-hand man, I guess you could say. And I'm SO very blessed. You'll see him at curriculum fairs this summer so be sure shake hands with our new Administrative Assistant.

"I graduated as a home schooler myself, so I really enjoy being able to help others have that same opportunity. Around HLA, I do a little bit of everything, from signing Dual Enrollment forms and transcripts, to answering the phones, to helping parents input grades. It's a great joy to work at HLA and I hope and pray we also are a blessing to your family!"

Need to make a payment with credit or debit card? I'm the one to call. I remind you regularly to pay your registration fees, as well as your senior fees. If you don't pay by the beginning of the school year, you will probably hear from me. I also help to clean up inactive accounts and update family's information. I love my job and I enjoy getting to talk to many families throughout the school year.

Amy is a fantastic help in the records office. She started earlier this year and helps with all sorts of things...too many to list in fact. She also brings to HLA experience with video and photo editing. So we're putting her to work on some content for the new website, due out this year.

Joy is simply a.. JOY! Her husband, Lynn, worked for HLA last year and now we are equally blessed to have Joy's terrific smile and happy personality around the office. She's learning a little bit of everything and works part time as she takes a break from running a small library!

“I have worked for HLA since the beginning. I can remember when David had the website drawn out on a peace of paper! Now I have a wonderful – nearly full-time job – helping parents get started and helping others keep going. It’s a blessing working for HLA!”

“My first job was actually just listening to David every day for about three months, explaining his detailed business plan for HLA and his vision for helping home educators. Then, within about a year, I started processing mail, entering data, and assisting in other ways. (But my favorite role is grandfather!).”

“The high school years can be difficult to navigate. I have had 2 students graduate, and have 2 more coming up. I've jumped over the high school hurdles and know many tricks that can help you. God granted me the wisdom I needed in many crunch situations, and I am more than happy to share that wisdom with you. If you ever have any questions, you can email me, and I'll be glad to help.”

“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the many HLA parents. From our graduates to our Kindergarteners, I have helped them sort through their needs. This year I’ll go to a "managerial" position in the Records Department. I'll still be here, though. You can't get rid of me that easily!!

“Homeschooling triplets taught me a great deal about being organized. That lesson reigns through everything I now do for HLA. Last year, I started working more, helping to make sure that your high school student is well on the path for graduation. If you ever have any high school questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email!

“I’ve helped produce some of the media for HLA -- brochures, web banners, print ads, etc. What I’m really excited about is all the ideas David has for the future, to help home educators and make HLA even more of a blessing! I look forward to being a part of that.”

Dan Johnson, Information Systems

"The LORD provided me with the idea for Homeschool Reporting Online (HSRO) one day while driving home from work. I had been working on HSRO for over a year before meeting David Parkerson during a software demonstration. Little did I know that I would end up being used by the LORD to assist Dave with getting HomeLife Academy (HLA) off the ground. Now, between the HLA Families and HLA Staff, there are thousands accessing the data and software that God built through me. It is an honor to serve the Creator of the Universe. To Him be all praise, glory and honor.”
EyeLight Media

“I wear quite a few different hats. My favorite is just talking with parents and helping cast vision. I love our staff and I love my wonderful wife and kids. HLA is a tremendous blessing to us just as you are a blessing to your children!”

“This picture, taken at the filming of a homeschool documentary, is a great reminder of how this whole thing started when Dan entered my life. God used him to spark the fire that is HLA today. We’re all in your debt, Dan. Thank you!”
~ David