Instructors
Mrs. Ashley Giovannucci
Ashley loves equipping students to love the Lord with their heart and mind! She is a 2010 PTC graduate with a Masters in Biblical Studies from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. But her favorite credentials are being the wife to her college sweetheart, a mom to three litle girls, and the sister of PTC science teacher, Amber Impellizzeri!
After a five year career in event planning and television production, she was called to ministry. She serves as Director of Family Ministires for Banner Church and has 15 years experience as a national speaker and director of Across My Heart Ministries, hosting annual youth conferences and teaching about biblical sexual ethics. You can learn more about the ministry at acrossmyheartministries.com
Mrs. Janet Highman
Janet received her teaching degree from Cedarville College in 1979, the same year she married her husband, Mark. They reside in Kentwood, where they have homeschooled their two children, and now are lending a hand with their grandchildren!
Janet has taught at PTC since its inception, and before that was involved with Teenworks in teaching science to fifth and sixth graders She has been involved in teaching in the homeschool community since 2000. She has taught spelling, English, science, music, and algebra.
Mrs. Kristen Hinkle
Who is Mrs. Hinkle?
The first thing I want you to know about me is that I LOVE TEACHING! God has created me with a passion to teach and impact students for His kingdom. I love doing this. As I look back on my life, I see God’s hand so clearly and faithfully. He drew me to a relationship with Him at a young age. I attended Word of Life Bible Institute and Cornerstone University where I received my bachelors degree. I spent ten years teaching in a variety of settings including Christian, public and charter schools. I loved each one for different reasons, but my favorite thing was always the kids. Following some unfortunate and tragic circumstances that God led my husband and me through, I found myself without a classroom. Since that time in the spring of 2002, God has led me to teach homeschool students which has been the most rewarding experience. It is a joy to work alongside parents in educating their children.
Mrs. Braelynn Hoff
As a PTC alumnus, I am very excited be at PTC, as an educator! I was homeschooled through my entire education until graduating high school in 2017, participating in the PTC graduation ceremony that year. God has given me a great passion for art, I have been a practicing artist for 9 years, gaining my Associates of Arts at Grand Rapids Community College in 2021, and working on many projects from public art in downtown Grand Rapids, private mural commissions, participating in Art Prize 2022, and much more. I am so excited to share the love of creativity God has given to me with the students who come into my class room, and I love encouraging them to explore the artistic gifts given to them by their Creator. Art is a gift from God, it glorifies Him to practice it and use our talents to bring joy to others!
Mrs. Amber Impellizzeri
Aloha! My name is Amber Impellizzeri. I’m the wife to a multi-talented, adventurous, and steadfast man of God. The daughter to two wonderful, self-less parents that blessed me with a fantastic home education and a daughter to a Heavenly Father. I attended Cornerstone University for my undergraduate degree and majored in Environmental Biology where I was given a solid science foundation through a Biblical worldview. Throughout my college education, I was privileged to study in places like upper MI, Washington state, and Hawaii as well as work two summers as a research technician.
Mrs. Maria Krawczyk
Hola, my name is Maria Krawczyk. I was born in Mexico City. Kurt and I have three children (boys) and they are presently homeschool students at PTC. I have been teaching my native language Spanish for almost 8 years. I started as volunteer teacher in Grattan Academy, for two years. In addition, I had the opportunity to work at Koinonia homeschool group in Rockford. I love teaching my native language and my primary culture. It is a blessing for my family and me to work with the students and their parents and sharing the diversity among the Hispanic community. My passion for the language continues to grow and I look for ways to build on the different fields for teaching the language. I started to form Spanish for Moms groups, missionary group, Manufacturing Spanish and recently Spanish for toddlers and moms.
I believe that God has a plan and I trust that he continues to work in our life with a purpose and he wants us to be obedient and to trust him is the hardest situations.
My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 100.
Muchas Gracias y Bendiciones (blessings)!
Señora Maria L. Krawczyk
Andrea Perron
The Lord has given me a love for His Word, as it completely transformed my life and introduced me to Christ, my Savior! I'm a former middle/high public school English teacher who loves teaching the Bible, literature, and writing. Lansen and I have been married for 20 years and have five kids; we're grateful to be a part of the PTC family. What a joy it is to learn in community with like-hearted families!
Mrs. Cheyenne Smith
Growing up in a Pastor’s home, I came to a saving knowledge of Christ at a young age. It has been with amazement and awe that I have seen Him work directly in my life to bring me to where I am today. I attended both Cedarville and Cornerstone Universities and graduated with a degree in Secondary English Education and Speech Communications. I have taught in both a Christian and Public High School, but after having my first child I decided to stay home and ‘teach’ my own children. I have worked within the Homeschool Community for the last ten years tutoring students, teaching Literature/Writing Classes and teaching Choreography for the Homeschool Performing Arts (HPA) program.
Mrs. Michelle Sweers
Hello! My name is Michelle Sweers and I am thrilled to be able to teach at PTC. My journey of homeschooling began back in 2004, and we have continued until our youngest, who is just shy of 17, will be graduating with PTC next year! I've been married to my husband for 29 years and we have 4 children and 2 (soon to be 3!) precious grandchildren. Along with homeschooling my children, I have taught piano and violin over 20 years. Having most of my children grown, I am honored to follow the Lord into this adventure of teaching at PTC as well as continuing with my music teaching. I am passionate about helping children fall in love with Jesus and with learning and PTC has allowed me pursue this passion in the best way!
Jenny Ziegler
I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1996. After working in the public schools for three years, I left the school system to stay home with my children. I homeschooled my own kids, signing the diplomas for all three children. In 2008, I was saved by the grace of God and now have a passion for teaching about God and His creation while continuing to learn more about God's orderly creation. For the last fourteen years, I have been teaching classes for homeschoolers and tutoring other students. I have great joy in seeing and sharing the evidence of God's handiwork in His creation both through studying science and in seeing the order of His created world in mathematics.