Melissa Tallman
Melissa is a credentialed classroom teacher and Reading Specialist with a Master’s in Education. She taught 4th and 5th grades for 12 years in Irvine, CA. Melissa, her husband, and her daughter moved to Reno in March 2020 and couldn’t be happier here.
Sara Bilton
Sara holds a B.A. in Mathematics, Master’s in Educational Technology and teaching credential and
has 7 years of experience. She began her career teaching 7 th grade math and 8 th grade science at a
K-8 Christian private school
Alexis Durham
Alexis was born in New York City, raised in New Jersey and received a Bachelor of Science degree
from Trenton State College, now called The College of New Jersey, with certification to teach N-8.
She has happily lived here in Reno for about 20 years
Kari Clauson
Kari has been heavily involved in the homeschool community for the last 19 years. She has homeschooled her 5 children, 4 of which are still at home. In various Classical Conversations communities, Kari taught Essentials (grammar and writing) for three years
Kayleen Hagstrand
I’ve lived in Reno for many years now. I have four children and have homeschooled them throughout the years. I’ve been married for 20 years. I love Jesus and family
Tristan Smith
Hello, My name is Tristan Smith. I'm a wife and mother of 2 children, my daughter is 14 and my son is 5.
I have a desire for teaching children and helping in their growth and development so I am excited to join this team of teachers to do just that.