Stephanie Hood
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Education
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from San Jose State University – 1986
- California Teaching Credentials: Single Subject English – 1988; Single Subject Math – 1988; Multiple Subjects (Elementary) – 2008
Professional
- Teacher at Live Oak Academy, 2012- present
- Director, Peach Blossom School PSP, 2006 – present
- Oak Grove Elementary School District: Independent Studies Teacher, 2008-2011
- California Association for the Gifted, Board Member, 2000 – 2004
- Luther Burbank School District: GATE Administrator, 1999 – 2001; Third Grade Teacher, 1998-1999
- Valley Christian High School Teacher, 1988-1991 – Math, English, Spanish
- Coached Math Olympiads 5 years
Ministries/Activities
- Ministries at Westgate Church: Children’s & Hospitality 1994 – present
- Ministries at South Hills Community Church: Junior High staff , 2010 – 2014; MOPS
- Mentor Mom, 2011 – 2012; AWANA Store Director, 2007 – 2012; Leader, South Hills Homeschoolers, 2004 – 2010; Women’s Bible Study Leader, 1995 – 2000
- Founding Board Member, Bay Area Christian Homeschoolers (2011)
- Founding Board Member/Advisor, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, 2004 – present
- Volunteer, Homeschool Association of California, 2004 – present
- Founder of San Jose Homeschool Facebook Group (2014)
- Owner, Bay Area Homeschool Field Trips, 2002 – 2010
Personal
- Married to Andy Hood since 1984
- Mother of 2 children, Westin (’91) and Susie (’94)
- Homeschool mom for 10 years
- I enjoy reading, word games, hiking, gardening, Bible study, worship, and coffee.