Instructors
Patricia Anderson
Patricia Anderson is a self-professed history nerd who loves to learn. She has found joy teaching all ages, from wiggly, giggly preschoolers up to teenagers with their deep thoughts and conversations. When not teaching at RHSA you can find her homeschooling her 4 kids or teaching groups of kids within her family’s homeschool social community.
Dr. Ray Bohlin
Although I have served in ministry since college, all of my education is in science. I first earned a B.S. in zoology from the University of Illinois. At the University of North Texas, I earned an M.S. in population genetics, which is actually evolutionary biology. I knew that if I were going to be a critic of evolution, I needed to understand it better than the evolutionists. At the University of Texas at Dallas, I earned a second Masters and a Ph.D. in molecular and cell biology. So I have studied evolution on the macro level of animals and the micro level of molecules, all of which served to solidify my absolute conviction that God is Creator who has left His fingerprints all over His creation—and I see science as the study of those fingerprints.
I have been privileged to lecture and debate on dozens of college and university campuses in the U.S. and internationally. I have addressed issues in the creation/evolution debate as well as other science-related issues such as the environment, genetic engineering, medical ethics, and sexually transmitted diseases. I am also a Fellow with the Discovery Institute in the area of Intelligent Design.
For the last several years, I have served the Texas State Board of Education in providing oversight of biology textbooks, including testifying before the whole board on textbook issues that promote myths about evolution. Recently I have become a Content Advisor for all science for grades K-12. We are grateful for God granting this privilege, that a scientist committed to the truth of His Word has been given a voice that will impact millions of Texas public school students.
Sue Bohlin
Sue has been a professional calligrapher since 1980. Addressing envelopes and other work for clients such as ExxonMobil, Ross Perot, and the Dallas Cowboys was her "Proverbs 31" job when their two sons were small, and continues today in her home studio. For one client, Sue addresses 1200 Christmas cards in handwriting (because it's half the price of calligraphy) every year. So handwriting has continued to be an important part of her portfolio.
Until the effects of post-polio made standing at a board impossible, she taught calligraphy for many years. Now, with the invention of the document camera, she can demonstrate while sitting down!
Sue is also a writer and speaker for Probe Ministries, so she contributes some of the lectures and articles for the "Building Confident Christians" class taught by her husband, Dr. Ray Bohlin.
Mrs. Deanna Cabal
Deanna has taught middle school and high school math at RHSA for the last 3 years. She attended Hardin Simmons University and graduated with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree in elementary education with a specialization in music. She holds a current teaching certification in the state of Texas.
Deanna has been married to her husband, Christian, for 25 years and has 4 kids, all of whom have been homeschooled. The oldest 3 graduated from RHSA. Her oldest son served in the navy, her oldest daughter graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University, and her younger daughter is attending Stephen F. Austin State University. She has been homeschooling since 2005. Before teaching at RHSA and homeschooling, she taught Elementary Music in Irving, TX 1997-1998, 4th grade in Dallas, TX from 1998-1999, Elementary Music in Garland, TX 2000-2001, Preschool in Richardson 2003-2007. She has also taught private piano lessons since 1997 and is a member of the Garland Music Teachers Association, Texas Music Teachers Association, and the Music Teachers National Association.
Mrs. Kimberly Dabagia
Schooling: Studied at UC Berkeley and UC Davis with degrees in English Lit and Psychology
Children: My 3 boys are ages 26, and twins who are 22. The twins are seniors at University of Michigan- one is planning for medical school, the other for graduate school. My oldest is finishing a PhD at Georgia Tech. All three boys were homeschooled.
Background: I've taught children a wide variety of things over the years! In addition to 12 years of homeschooling and tutoring in many subjects, there have been swimming lessons, summer creative writing camps, cooking classes, and nature and outdoor skills (as Webelo den leader) to name some of my favorites. I spent many years on the Board of the Richardson Symphony League, serving as Secretary, Ball Chair, and eventually President. Currently, I’m taking my 4th year of piano lessons. I'm also very involved remembering how to speak French, and I've recently started painting again!
Ms. Anna Gibson
Hi! My name is Anna Gibson. I was born in Fort
Collins, Colorado. I have 4 siblings, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. I attended
Collin College and got my degree in Interpreting and Deaf Studies.
Currently, I am working with children in various ways. I love working
with kids and helping to further their education. I am excited to work at
RSHA as I attended as a student when I was younger!
Mrs. Adrianne Hanson
Adrianne has been a teacher since she was in kindergarten and came home to teach her younger brother everything she had learned that day. (She must have been pretty good too because he skipped.) More recently she has taught history, art appreciation, English, literature, logic and worldviews. She and her husband, David, homeschooled their three boys.
Mrs. Cassie Henley
I graduated from Abilene Christian University with a B.S. in Communication with an emphasis in English and a minor in Biblical Studies. After spending a few years working at a private school in Austin, TX, I have spent the past 15 years in Dallas, raising and homeschooling my six kids.
I believe that good stories will capture our imagination and connect with our hearts. By engaging with beautiful stories, we learn more about our perfect Author and His great story of redemption throughout history. I look forward to exploring His truth, beauty and goodness through stories this year at RHSA.
Mrs. Michelle Levall
Education:
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City
Television Hosting Training with Marki Costello Los Angeles, CA
Zumba Certification
Street Vybz Dance Certification
Group Fitness Certification
CPR,FIRST AID, AED CertifiedTheatre Teaching
Background:
20 years of teaching experience
-Lovers Lane Methodist Church- Bible Drama Teacher Elementary
-Spring Musical/Readers Theatre Choreographer Wesley Prep, Dallas
-Fall Musical Choreographer: Frankford Middle School, Plano
-Guest Speaker: Wilson Middle School: Plano, Heritage High School: Frisco
-Rainbow Days Dallas, Creative Drama Instructor
-Boy and Girls Club Dallas, Creative Drama Instructor
-Capers for Kids, Creative Drama Instructor
-Octopus Garden Preschool, Richardson Drama Teacher
-Director, Repertory Company Theatre, School of Musical Theatre, Richardson over 50 plays and Musicals
Professional Actress/Model/Dancer over 20 years experience in film, television, print, stage.
Mother of 4 awesome kids!
Dr. Nilda Martinez-Wuller
Nilda M. Martinez-Wuller attended Texas A&M University for her undergraduate degree. She then attended Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas for her Medical Doctor degree and Children’s Medical Center for pediatric specialization. She practiced clinical medicine (including administrative positions) for 20 years and also volunteered at North Dallas Shared Ministries Free Medical Clinic.
She began her homeschooling journey with her 3 sons in 2007. She worked with UTD during the 2014-2015 school year to form a competitive homeschool FIRST® FTC Robotics team due to her sons' interest in the STEM field. During the 2015-2016 school year, she co-coached a team with UD and served as an FTC competition judge. During the 2015-2016 Robotics season, her team made it to Regionals. She now teaches robotics at homeschool Co-Ops.
Mr. Noah Mitchell
Noah James Mitchell is a husband, father, worship pastor, and songwriter passionate about helping others encounter God. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University with degrees in biblical studies and philosophy, he has been serving in full-time ministry since 2013 with some unique music opportunities along the way. Noah seeks to create worship experiences that connect people to God’s presence and writes music that reflects his daily walk. His ministry is rooted in a love for God and a desire to inspire others toward their God given potential.
Mrs. Claudia Quintero
I´m Claudia Marcela Quintero. I'm from Colombia. I am 40 years old. I am married. I have 2 Children, Juan and Mariana. I studied Psychology and I serve the Lord since 13 years ago. I like read and share with my family.
Mrs. Debbie Raikes
Debbie has enjoyed teaching kindergarten, history and science homeschool classes for over 25 years and is excited to pass on her love of learning. She has a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education with a Kindergarten Endorsement. Jim and Debbie have home schooled all of their five grown children. Now they are building into their 14 grandchildren.
Mrs. Jan Regier
Jan studied Christian Education of children and youth in Bible college.
She worked on a team that created Alphabet Harbor, a reading/phonics curriculum, writing the daily lesson plans for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students.
Jan home-schooled for over thirty years (her own six children and children for whom she provided day care). She prepared them well for college and graduate studies.
Jan and Don's adult children work in the arts, music, sales and ministry.
Mrs. Darice Rutledge
Mrs. Rutledge has taught private piano and theory lessons to students of all ages in her home since 1980. She received her Bachelors of Music Education Degree from Baylor University with a concentration in piano and voice. Mrs. Rutledge began teaching at the RHSA Co-op in 2001.
Mrs. Randi Watkins
Randi Watkins is a Texas A&M graduate from the school of Architecture - Environmental Design. For many years she drafted design and construction documents for one of the best healthcare architecture firms in the world. She still drafts for high-end residential and commercial projects but spends most of her days with her children. If not schooling her kiddos she enjoys anytime their family can get outdoors and in nature. This is her first year at RHSA and she is excited to give children the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild, design, create, problem solve and build.
Mr. Jay Weesner
Mr. Weesner specializes in drawing, painting, and graphic design. He has a B.F.A. in Advertising Art from the University of North Texas, and a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in Media Arts. He has worked in the advertising industry for 30+ years. He served as the Graphic Services Manager at The Cooper Institute for 18 years designing and illustrating best-selling books, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, magazine and newspaper advertisements, educational manuals, point-of-purchase displays, and logos. Clients included Campbell’s Soup, Reebok, Northern Telecom, Mary Kay Cosmetics, all branches of the U.S. Military, Xerox, and Kellogg’s. He has exhibited in a number of juried art shows.
In addition to teaching at RHSA, Mr. Weesner teaches Drawing I, Drawing II, Beginning Watercolor and intermediate Watercolor at Dallas College [Richland Campus] and Visual Art at Studio 7 Performance private school.
This will be his eleventh year to teach art classes at RHSA.