MEET THE FOUNDER
Samantha
It's me Sam!
Faith filled mama to 5 running multiple businesses with my husband Matthew and stepping into my purpose more and more everyday!
The vision behind Homeschool Haven was truly placed on my heart by God.
For over 16 years, I've built a career in the hair industry while navigating the beautiful journey of motherhood. Throughout those years, my husband and I faced many challenges within the public school system and watched our first three children struggle in ways that broke our hearts. We knew there had to be a better way, one that nurtured their minds, honored their individuality, and strengthened their faith.
That desire for something different became the foundation of Homeschool Haven. It's a space designed to bring families together to encourage a love of learning, and to remind parents, children and educators that education can be peaceful, purposeful and led by God's guidance.
educators
Heidi Endress
🌿 Meet Ms. Heidi Endress! 🎨 Our Lead Educator
Heidi brings 36 years of experience in elementary education, working with students from Pre-K through fifth grade. For the past 10 years, she has served as an elementary Art Director and visual arts teacher. She holds a degree in Commercial Art, has an extensive knowledge of art history, and is also a certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach.
In addition to teaching, Heidi coaches high school athletics, leads private art experiences through her business, Art Waves of Positive Energy, and teaches at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers, where she also serves as a Summer Art Director.
Heidi loves God, sharing His light, serving others, and embracing the beauty of nature. She brings her joyful “aloha spirit” into everything she does and believes art helps children express emotions, build confidence, develop friendships, and discover their own unique creativity.
When she isn’t teaching or coaching, you’ll likely find her painting, spending time in nature, or dreaming up new ways to bring creativity and positive energy into her lessons.
We are incredibly grateful to have Heidi as part of the Homeschool Haven family. Her experience, passion, warmth, and genuine love for children make her such a special part of our community! 💛
Nichole Corpron
🤍 Meet Ms. Nichole
With over a decade of teaching experience across public, charter, and private school settings, Ms. Nichole brings a wealth of knowledge, heart, and experience to Haven.
She holds degrees in both General Education and Special Education, giving her a unique ability to meet children right where they are. Throughout her career, she has worked with learners across the entire ability spectrum, from gifted students seeking greater challenges to students who benefit from additional academic support and encouragement.
As a skilled intervention specialist, Ms. Nichole has a wonderful ability to recognize individual learning needs and find creative, effective ways to help each child grow in confidence and ability.
Most importantly, she believes learning should be hands-on, engaging, encouraging, and FUN! She values creating an environment where children feel supported, successful, and excited to learn.
We are so excited for our Haven families to get to know Ms. Nichole! 🤍🌿
Celina Carlin
🌿 Meet Mrs. Celina! 🌱
Community Engagement & Campus Culture Coordinator
Celina is a Florida native who loves sunshine, the outdoors, and hands-on learning. Energetic, creative, and engaging, she creates a warm environment where children feel encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow in confidence.
Inspired by her mother’s daycare, Celina began working with children at an early age. She has since gained extensive experience teaching her own children, as well as neighborhood and extended family children, through activities in arts and crafts, science, gardening, and sewing.
As a certified horticulturist with certifications in Agricultural Science, Soil Science, and Plant Nutrition, Celina brings specialized knowledge of plants, gardening, soil, and the natural world to her teaching. She believes children learn best through observation, exploration, and hands-on discovery. Her goal is to nurture curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence while helping children connect learning to real-world experiences.
We are so grateful to have Mrs. Celina as part of the Homeschool Haven family. Her warmth, creativity, hands-on experience, specialized knowledge, and genuine love for children make her a wonderful addition to our community! 💛
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