Academic Support
We recognize that not every homeschool parent was designed to be a homeschool parent and can always use some academic support. Our academic instructors will support the parent's efforts at home by covering the core concepts, engaging the students in group discussions, providing suggested assignments, and being available via MySchoolWorx Messages throughout each week.
Click "Scope & Sequence" to view our 4-year academic plan for each grade level.
Meet The Teachers
Chelsea Davis
Language Arts | 1st-4th & 7th-8th Grades
History | 1st-2nd Grades
Science | 1st-2nd Grades
Chelsea moved to Lakeland from Rockford,Illinois in 2013 to attend Southeastern University. She graduated with honors in 2018 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Teaching English as a Second Language. She has spent her life pouring into the hearts of children and youth through the calling God has given her. Chelsea has traveled to England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland with Royal Servants as a missionary.
She worked as a classroom teacher at Parker Street Ministries in Lakeland as well as a third-grade reading teacher in the Polk County Public Schools and most recently as a private reading intervention tutor. Her passion is to instill the love of learning in the hearts and minds of her students and help them to walk closer to Jesus.
Of all the roles that Chelsea has ever had, her most treasured joy is being a mom to her four-year-old son, Chandler. She and Chandler love to hike through the Florida forests with their golden retriever, Joey, relax at their favorite beach in Anna Maria Island, and watch magic come alive at Walt Disney World. She is overjoyed to be a part of the Integrity family and is so grateful for the opportunity to teach your students.
Steve Brooke
History | 5th-6th Grades
Born with a life-threatening condition that was physically overcome through experimental surgery, Steve Brooke’s early life was shaped by personal challenges and spiritual transformation. Growing up in difficult, unbelieving homes, Steve was introduced to faith in high school when a friend invited his family to a church whose love and message pointed him to Jesus. Sensing a calling to a greater purpose, Steve began volunteering with youth during college, solidifying his faith and meeting his wife, Renee. The two married in 1990, and Steve graduated in 1991 with a degree in Education from Indiana University. He soon joined East 91st Street Christian Church, ministering to middle school youth while pursuing his Master’s in Religious Education from Cincinnati Bible Seminary, graduating in 1996.
Over the next decade, Steve balanced roles as a teaching pastor and church planter while completing doctoral studies. In 2001, he and Renee moved to Portland, Oregon, to plant a church that reached thousands and helped establish other churches throughout the Pacific Northwest. During this time, the couple welcomed three children: Zechariah, Noah, and Grace. In 2012, Steve and Renee moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where he joined Christ's Church as a Teaching Pastor. In 2019, they felt called to lead Legacy Christian Church in Lakeland, Florida, through a challenging season of recovery and growth. Under Steve's leadership, the church has thrived, forming impactful partnerships and fostering a loving, healthy community.
Beyond church leadership, Steve enjoys teaching History weekly at Integrity, while Renee continues her career as a Speech Language Pathologist. Their children have grown into adulthood with strong faith and thriving careers:
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Zechariah, a Navy doctor, married to Alexis, a pediatric dentist, with their first child expected in February.
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Noah, a youth minister, married to Hannah, an accountant, and active in young adult ministry.
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Grace, a USF graduate working in marketing, living in Tampa, and active at Radiant Church.
Steve and Renee are deeply grateful for their family’s love for Christ and their ongoing opportunities to serve and inspire others.
Austin Green
History | 9th-12th Grades
Bible | 7th-12th Grades
Teaching students in high school is one of Austin Green's passions. Austin obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Crossroads Bible College in Indianapolis, IN after attending 2 years at the Word of Life Bible Institute. He worked as a student pastor at several churches in the last 10 years and has an interest in both History and Biblical Apologetics.
Austin believes teens are like electricity: If you give them proper guidance and structure, they can be very beneficial and productive to others they influence yet if not encouraged down the right path, they can create unnecessary destruction to the world around them.
Austin has lived in Lakeland for the last 14 years and currently works as a Senior Consultant for 2 tech companies, MySchoolWorx, and Active Defender. His wife, Nicole, and children, Alea (13), Caeden (9), Sophia (9), all love the outdoors, beach-time, pool-time, springs-time, basically anything having to do with water is the great day for them.
Doug Oliver
Literature Analysis | 7th-12th Grades
College Essay Writing | 9th-12th Grades
Doug Oliver has a Bachelor of Arts from Taylor University in Communication, Theater Arts, and Bible Literature, as well as a Master of Arts from Concordia Theological Seminary. For most of his adult life, Doug has been in some form of Christian Ministry whether serving as a Youth Director, Director of Family Ministries, Teaching Pastor, or Lead Pastor at churches in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida.
Most recently, He served as the High School Language Arts Teacher at Wakpala Public School which is located on the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota. While there, Doug became state certified in Language Arts and Speech & Debate, plus he taught Oral Interpretation of Literature as an Adjunct Professor at Huntington College in Indiana.
Doug loves teaching and working with young people and started a new venture called Scriptures Alive Ministries where he presents Biblical monologues at churches throughout the Midwest and Florida. His experience and credentials give your students an amazing opportunity to enjoy literature in both written and oral forms.
Charie Farris
Literature & Writing | 3rd-6th Grades
Bible | 1st-6th Grades
Charie discovered her love of literature as a young college student in Kentucky. She especially loves fiction but occasionally you will find her with a good auto-biography in town as she is running her errands. She has been tutoring Elementary Literature at ISA for the past 2 years. This year, she will also tutor Elementary Bible and Financial Literacy for middle and high school students.
Charie has been married to Chad for 24 years and she has a daughter, Meghann, that attends ISA. Chad’s ministry vocation has taken their family to 3 states, finally settling in central Florida 18 years ago. Charie holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and Leadership from Polk State University and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. In her free time, Charie loves to quilt, read, spend time with family, and attend sporting events. She truly is a blessing to have at ISA.
Lynn Peters
Biology | 9th-12th Grades
Science | 3rd-4th Grades
Wm. Lynn Peters was born in the coal mines of Virginia in 1953. His family moved shortly thereafter and he grew up in Southwestern Ohio. He graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School in 1971. He attended Carson Newman College in Tennessee where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology in May, 1975. He was commissioned as an officer in the US Army upon graduation and entered active duty as a Combat Arms Officer. He married Rosemary Campbell and they had two daughters. They were married for forty-four years. He served on active duty for 9 years at which time he transferred to the reserves to enter Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received a Masters of Divinity degree in 1987.
Upon graduation from seminary, he served as senior pastor for four churches over a thirty-year period. He retired from full-time ministry in 2017 shortly before the death of his wife. When he moved to Lakeland, he met, feel in love, and married Mia Bittinger. He is currently an Elder at Legacy Christian Church. He has served in churches since he was a youth. He loves to teach the Bible, sing, hunt and fish, as well as travel.
Amy Kelly
History | K4-2nd Grades
Amy Kelly is a certified pediatric dental assistant and has been serving the Lakeland community for almost 20 years. Amy specializes in treating and serving patients with special needs. For Polk County Schools, She has taught dental health education as a Dental Health Advocate since 2008.
Amy thrives on homeschooling her three kids — Tyler (17), Bryce (15), and Emily (13) alongside her husband, Christian, of 19 years. Amy has always loved history, working with elementary-aged students, and truly strives to honor Christ in all she does. By creating an engaging and nurturing environment, Amy will foster an excitement and desire to learn in the students here at Integrity.
Madeline Woody
Language Arts | 5th-6th Grades
Madeline is a native Floridian and has lived in the Sunshine State her whole life. She is the oldest of three sisters. Madeline is a Junior at Southeastern University. She is studying History and English to receive a Historical Literary Studies degree and is hoping to complete a second degree in creative writing. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, poetry, and art. Madeline sells her art at Southeastern’s market days and is working to create a small business.
She has an interest in fashion and has had the opportunity to model in a fashion thesis presentation. This summer she took a two-week humanities study abroad trip to England and traversed across the country learning about its rich history and famous literary figures. Madeline has always had a passion for the creative and took advanced English and Art classes throughout her school career. She volunteered to teach at her Church in the kids department and was a teacher's assistant in high school. Madeline’s passion is to teach others the things that she enjoys and help those she reaches grow their passions and talents.
Jorgeandres Alvarez
Coding | 7th-12th Grades
Esports Game Master | 3rd-12th Grades
Jorgeandres Alvarez is a cheerful and extroverted new tutor who will be joining Integrity this Fall. Being born in Puerto Rico, he is fluent in both English and Spanish and has been working with kids and teens all his life. Jorgeandres started out volunteering in Vacation Bible School for his Church, then in a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding poor children in Pinellas County. Then, for five years, he worked as a lifeguard ensuring the safety of all the patrons who came to enjoy the facility. He is certified in First Aid and plans to renew his certification in the Fall.
As for his experience in Math and Coding, Jorgeandres is proud to say that he is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University. His hobbies currently include writing, going to the beach, and coding. He is interested in all sorts of movies, video games, and TV shows — too many to count. Jorgeandres looks forward to tutoring this year to break the stereotype by proving that math and coding can be fun!
Amber Phillips
Phonics & Science | K4-K5 Grades
Amber Phillips is a dedicated homeschool educator and mom who is passionate about fostering a love for learning in all students. She has 17 years of experience in a variety of classroom settings, as a volunteer, a reading tutor, a scout leader, a substitute teacher in both public and private schools, as well as a homeschool teacher. Amber tries to create a positive environment where every child feels loved and can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. She believes in the importance of nurturing well-rounded individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also kind, curious, and have a desire to help others.
Outside of the classroom, Amber is deeply committed to her family, pets and homeschool community. She has been married to a United States Marine for many years. The two have three daughters and three fur babies. Amber is also a board member of a local homeschool group. In addition to teaching, she enjoys reading, learning, volunteering and outdoor activities, especially anything involving animals.
Jordan Collins
Physical Education (PE) | 1st-6th Grades
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Amanda Farley
Science | 5th-12th Grades
Amanda Farley recently moved to Lakeland, Florida and is excited to have the opportunity to teach science at ISA. She is thankful for the wonderful experience that she had taking a wide range of science courses while earning her B.S. in Biology & Health from Grove City College. Amanda has a love for the sciences, as they help provide a beautiful picture of the Lord’s power and majesty.
Amanda has extensive experience working with children and strives to help her students learn about the intricacies of God's creation. She hopes to one day pursue a career in medicine as she seeks God’s will for her life. In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, studying medical case studies, running, and spending time with her big family.
Andrew Schirtzinger
History | 3rd-4th Grades
Literature | 3rd-4th Grades
Science | 1st-2nd Grades
Andrew Richard Schirtzinger is a student of English, currently studying creative writing and literature at Southeastern University. He will be graduating this December with both a BA and BFA in his respective fields of study. Andrew grew up in a large homeschool household, with five brothers and two sisters. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, writing, and exploring new places and foods. He looks forward to utilizing his God-given talents to encourage and educate the young students of Integrity. He also likes birds.
James Mather
Coding | 3rd-6th Grades
James Mather is thrilled to join Integrity School of the Arts as a coding instructor, bringing a wealth of experience from the world of engineering and a passion for making coding fun and accessible for students. Aspiring for a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Florida Polytechnic University, James has worked on some amazing projects, including assisting in design efforts for a collaborative student-led NASA mission for spacecraft designed to collect asteroid samples.
James’ family moved to Florida in 2018 from Ohio; and at that time, James became very involved with tennis and swimming and competed in both as captain of his teams. James finished high school at The Vanguard School in Lake Wales, FL in 2020.
After graduating high school and before attending Florida Polytechnic in 2022, James worked at Heritage Glass, a glass fabrication company, where he operated and maintained CNC machinery, programmed machines to perform precise cuts, and optimized processes to improve efficiency. They have hands-on experience with programming languages like C, C++, and Python, and enjoy using these skills to create exciting and engaging projects.
Melissa Ballinger
Physical Education (PE) | 7th-12th Grades
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Ron Schwind
Science | 3rd-6th Grades
Ron Schwind is a retired Elementary School Teacher who taught for Hillsborough County Schools for thirty years. He has also worked as a Technology Resource Teacher during that time. He enjoys board games, gardening and looks forward to earning his Private Pilot license in the future.
Ron and his wife, X, have been attending Legacy Christian Church for the last 3 years and Ron is currently serving one of the Elders of Legacy. It is amazing to have a partnership with a Church that has some many willing and supportive leaders.