Hello Bridge families! I am so excited to be working with you all this year! I live in Palmetto with my husband and three children Josh 19, Katie 17 and Noah 14. Ten pets complete our happy family including 4 cats, 2 dogs, three snakes and a leopard gecko. I first starting teaching music in both public and private schools. I then moved to a career both as a corporate trainer traveling North America and then as a business analyst. I received my bachelor’s degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago and have held K-12 teaching certifications in both Illinois and Pennsylvania. What else is important to know about me? Besides playing the flute for over 40 years, I have climbed the Great Wall of China, run several half marathons and my favorite food is pie! I look forward to pie day (the day before Thanksgiving of course) every year! Seriously though, while I had been teaching music for many many years, I discovered a new love of learning when I started homeschooling 10 years ago. The distinctive needs of my children led me to the realization that children are unique and therefore all learn differently. I received training in executive functioning strategies to better help my autistic and ADHD children. Having successfully propelled them into their high school and college careers, I then launched a tutoring company last year to better help children who learn 'out of the box.' "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” ~Anonymous. I believe each child is special and it's my job to make them believe it and to unlock those gifts! I am constantly developing new ways to help children find their own best way to succeed.
Hi there, my name is Kathryn Harber. I'm originally from Maryland, and settled in Manatee County after getting married in 2019. My husband Steven and I live on a small farm, raising some livestock and 2 pups. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Pensacola Christian College. I am in my 14th year in the classroom, mostly elementary grades. I am looking forward to teaching the lower grades this year at The Bridge!
Jen loves having relationships with others and sharing Jesus’ love, grace and truth through these friendships. She loves showing kids and their parents how important they are to her and to God, and listening to their stories. Jen enjoys scrapbooking, Disney, reading, watching movies, having a welcoming home and spending time with family and friends. She is married to the love of her life, Aaron, and they have 3 kids – ages 15, 12 and 7. She has been homeschooling in various ways since her oldest was in kindergarten.
