About Us

A Letter From Our Founders

What does it mean to ascend? "Ascend" means to go up or rise to a higher position. It can describe physical movement, like climbing, or a more abstract rise, like achievement, success, or enlightenment. Ascending can be a physical, academic, emotional, or spiritual experience. Homeschooling is a journey and we want to take this climb with you, side by side. Just as one climbs a mountain with preparation and safeguards in place, we want to help you feel just as secure and prepared in your homeschool journey. If you are new to homeschooling or if you have been homeschooling for a while and need help because life is so dynamic, it can feel a little like a freefall.  Imagine having access to an experience where that fall is secured by a strong line of support with an anchor and a base camp. Ascend Christian Academy is here to help you stay on course and get to the summit.

- Erin & Emily

We met while applying for the same job. We instantly had a connection and realized how our styles of teaching complemented each other in so many ways that a collaboration would turn into something AMAZING!

Our Journey Together

We believe experience counts when it comes to your kids!

Meet our founders


  • Co-Founder

    Mom of two, married to her husband for 19 years. Homeschooling parent for over 10 years. Erin worked as a public school teacher for 18 years in Tennessee and Northern Kentucky, as a Japanese Exchange Teacher in Japan for 2 years, and a co-op teacher since 2015. Erin holds a Master of Arts in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technical University, Rank 1 from Georgetown College, a Bachelor of Science from Lee University, and is a certified K-12 teacher.


  • Co-Founder

    Mom of four, married to her husband for over 20 years. Homeschooling parent for over 8 years. Successfully graduated two of her children- one who also graduated from the University of Louisville and one who is now at the University of Kentucky. A pediatric nurse for more than 23 years, worked as a lecturing college professor at a local college, and has been a co-op teacher since 2017. Emily holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science from Indiana Wesleyan University, and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Good Samaritan College of Nursing.