Michelle Andres

Michelle Andres

Program Director

Michelle Andres began with Archway in March of 2020 as a counselor and success coach. She transitioned to ArchwayOnline serving as Counselor, Coach, and now Program Director. Michelle homeschooled all three of her adult children who graduated from HLA. She has a background in education as a certified teacher and education specialist. Michelle has a wonderful husband, three children, two son-in-law’s, and a dog named Rosy. She has a desire to help families be successful on their homeschool journey by focusing on support for parents and how they can motivate their students toward success.

Beth Zirkle

Beth Zirkle

Account Specialist: Admissions, Billing, and Records & Enrollment Specialist

Beth Zirkle has been with ArchwayOnline since August 2021. Beth earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications with a Minor in Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University. Beth has been married to her husband for 21 years and is blessed to have 3 beautiful boys that she homeschools herself. Beth loves the flexibility and freedom that homeschooling has to offer! Beth hopes to be able to help your family with your homeschooling needs just like she does her own!

Casey Dunbar

Casey Dunbar

High School Academic Advisor

Casey Dunbar joined the ArchwayOnline family in August 2022. She attended Lee University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Counseling. Casey stays busy homeschooling her four wonderful children. She finds so much joy helping ArchwayOnline families!

Carrie Bernard

Carrie Bernard

K-8 Lead Teacher & Success Coach

Carrie joined ArchwayOnline in June of 2022. She is a graduate of the University of Memphis and enjoyed many years as a classroom teacher before transitioning into life as a homeschool mom. Carrie has been married for 20 years and has a daughter who graduated from HLA in 2024. Carrie loves to talk to families about the journey of homeschool life.

Rachel Nadaskay

Rachel Nadaskay

Mathematics Teacher

Rachel Nadaskay joined Archway online in September of 2024. She is a homeschool graduate, and attended Union University, where she received her B.S. in Engineering. Rachel began tutoring math as a peer tutor for college students, and continued tutoring math while pursuing a career as an electrical engineer. She began teaching math at a homeschool tutorial, and has developed math curriculum and taught math classes for six years, while continuing to tutor individual students. Rachel has been married to her husband since 2015, and they have five wonderful children, whom they now homeschool. Rachel is passionate about helping ArchwayOnline students build a strong mathematics foundation, and gain confidence in their skills.

Isaiah Niess

Isaiah Niess

Science & Spanish Teacher

Isaiah has been with AO since early 2023. A lifetime homeschooler, Isaiah graduated summa cum laude from Southeastern University with his B.S. in Biochemistry with a concentration in research in 2022. After working in a neurobiology lab at the University of Tennessee Medical Complex out of college, Isaiah found that his passion lied in education. From there, he joined the AO team as the science instructor and science curriculum developer. In his personal life, Isaiah enjoys traveling, playing music, golfing, and rock climbing. Seeing the success of homeschooling in his own life, Isaiah is passionate about the future of homeschooling and thrives on the front lines of home education.

Anna Tramel

Anna Tramel

Science & Mathematics Teacher

Anna began teaching in 2017 after graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Austin Peay State University and a Special Education Endorsement from Trevecca Nazarene University. She has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as K-8 Special Education. She loves all things technology and finding new ways to make learning more engaging!

Anna has been married to her husband, Chase, since 2015. Anna left public education in 2024 to homeschool her daughter, and has been enjoying her homeschool journey so far!

SHALEY KINNAMON

SHALEY KINNAMON

High School Success Coach

Shaley Kinnamon is a High School Success Coach who began working at ArchwayOnline in June of 2024. Shaley is a graduate of HLA and discovered her passion for coaching students at an early age. She pursued higher education at Columbia State where she earned an Associates Degree in Exercise Science. She holds certifications in both Personal Training and Nutrition Coaching. She enjoys effectively applying her skills to help students achieve their goals. Shaley married her wonderful husband, Colton in 2022. Her passions include: outdoor activities, reading, a great cup of coffee, and a desire to help students succeed in all aspects of their life.

Lili Micola

Lili Micola

Communications & Engagement Specialist

Lili joined the ArchwayOnline team in August of 2023. She got her start in media & design while volunteering with her town’s community theatre organization, and has continued to build upon her passion for digital communications ever since. Lili dedicates much of her spare time to engaging with the many fun events, organizations, and people in her local community. She is excited to be able to create opportunities for engagement within the AO community as well!

Nick Brown

Nick Brown

History & Social Studies Teacher

Nick joined the ArchwayOnline team with a background in both the humanities and theology. He holds a B.A. in History and from Union University and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught a variety of subjects including History, English/Language Arts, Philosophy, and Leadership, and is passionate about helping students think critically and engage meaningfully with the past. Outside of the classroom, Nick serves as a local pastor in Jackson, TN. He enjoys reading, gaming, and learning classical guitar. He also plays the trumpet and has an ever-growing collection of novelty neckties. He and his wife Sharon live in Jackson with their son, Tally and their dog, Bombadil.

Danielle Judge

Danielle Judge

English Teacher

Danielle Judge started her education as a K-12 homeschooler, then earned her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature at Union University. Danielle taught at HomeLife Tutorial in Jackson, TN before joining the team at Archway Online as a teacher and curriculum developer. She holds a certificate from GPTZero in “Teaching Responsibly with AI” and is passionate about equipping students to be creative communicators and eager learners in our rapidly changing world. She lives in South Florida with her husband and toddler son. In her occasional spare time, Danielle enjoys reading fiction, writing stories, baking, and playing board games.

Tasha Moore

Tasha Moore

ELA and Social Studies Teacher

Tasha Moore is a dedicated K–8 educator with over 20 years of classroom experience focusing on social studies, English language arts, and curriculum development. With a bachelor’s degree in Early Learning from the University of Memphis, Tasha brings a deep understanding of how to engage young minds through creative, age-appropriate instruction.Her passion lies in designing exciting educational experiences that make learning feel meaningful and fun – whether in a virtual classroom or through custom curriculum work. Tasha’s approach blends structure with imagination, helping students build confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning.When she’s not teaching or crafting lesson plans, you’ll find her reading a great book, singing, or spending time with her husband and their three grown sons.