Academic Advisors
But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands.
Isaiah 32:8 (ESV)
Every full-time student in the Veritas Scholars Academy Diploma Program has a dedicated Academic Advisor who provides knowledgeable counsel, making sure students take the right courses to reach their full potential and stay on track to meet graduation requirements.
What Your Advisor Does
Planning a child’s education from kindergarten to graduation is a lot to carry alone. Your Academic Advisor carries it with you.
Plans the Road Ahead
Each year, your advisor builds your child’s course plan with you and maps the courses still to come, all the way to graduation.
Keeps an Eye on Grades
If a student misses several assignments or struggles on a test, your advisor reaches out early, often with a suggestion such as tutoring, so small problems stay small.
Handles the Details
Your advisor guides registration and arranges special courses when your child needs them, including You Teach Diploma, Independent Study, and External courses.
Prepares Students for College
High schoolers get advisor-led seminars on dual enrollment, college applications, financial aid, and recommendation letters, and student athletes get a four-year plan built around NCAA eligibility.
Knows Your Family
You have one person who knows your child’s story and your goals, so when a question comes up, you know exactly whom to ask.
A Year With Your Advisor
Winter: Your Annual Consultation
Consultations begin in December. Together, you set next year’s course plan and look ahead toward graduation.
Registration
Your advisor helps you register for classes and sets up any special courses.
Through the Year: Check-Ins
Your advisor watches your child’s progress and reaches out when something needs attention.
High School: Seminars
More than once a month, advisors lead sessions on the next steps toward college.
Senior Year: The Finish Line
Before application season, your advisor reviews your student’s transcript with them, so it’s complete and accurate when it goes to colleges.
Meet Your Advisors
Many of our advisors are homeschooling parents and classical educators themselves. They understand this path from the inside.
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Alisha Eades
Alisha Eades has been passionate about Classical Christian education since the early 2000’s and a Veritas parent for almost as long.
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Pam Eatmon
Although Pam began homeschooling only half-a-dozen years ago; classical Christian education has played a significant role in her and her husband’s life since the early 90s.
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Susan Gimotty
Susan Gimotty has served as an Academic Advisor at Veritas Scholars Academy (VSA) for many years, guiding countless families toward successful homeschooling journeys.
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Holly Kellam
Holly Kellam considers it a blessing and a privilege to come alongside fellow homeschooling families, providing counsel and encouragement as they seek to follow the Lord’s plan for their homeschool.
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Rachel Minnis
Rachel Minnis began her education career as a math teacher in various public and private Christian schools around the country.
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Jennifer Pearson
Jennifer’s love for Classical education began over fourteen years ago when she first started homeschooling.
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Rosalia Saladin
Durante la última década, Rosalía y su esposo Daniel han disfrutado de la aventura de educar a sus 3 hijos en casa.
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Jenna Schwieger
Jenna Schwieger has been homeschooling for almost 20 years and was introduced to Classical Christian Homeschooling when her children were young.
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Alicia Silcox
Classical education has been a tremendous blessing for Alicia Silcox and her family, and she is passionate about helping other families on their own educational journeys.
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Katelyn Walter
Katelyn departed the high school classroom a few years ago when she decided to stay home and raise her two small children.
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Fiona Wilcox
Drawing from over ten years of experience as a Veritas parent, Fiona Wilcox looks forward to working with your family to help you chart a successful course of study that will meet your children’s…
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Laura Zettler
Serving as an Academic Advisor for Veritas students and families brings Laura great joy.
Not full-time yet? Academic Advisors work with full-time Diploma students. If your child takes VSA classes part-time, your Family Consultant is your guide, and when you’re ready for more support, here’s how the move to full-time works.