2023-2024 LEADERSHIP TEAM
Kym Kent, Director
Nicole Green, Co-Director
Nicole Green, Co-Director
3rd Grade Math
8th Grade Math/Pre-Algebra
High School Algebra 1
High School American History
A native of Queens, NY, Kymberly Kent is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Degree in Economics, but her real education began in 2004 with the start of her family's homeschooling journey. After spending several years participating in Cl
3rd Grade Math
8th Grade Math/Pre-Algebra
High School Algebra 1
High School American History
A native of Queens, NY, Kymberly Kent is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Degree in Economics, but her real education began in 2004 with the start of her family's homeschooling journey. After spending several years participating in Classical Christian homeschooling environments where she taught elementary level Math classes, Kym added Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. She has since become well known for her fast-paced, high-energy Math classes where she helps her students enjoy mathematics while learning to master the concepts in preparation for higher-level studies. In 2017, Kym co-founded Bridge Elementary Homeschool Tutorial Ministries, which is now eXtend Homeschool Tutorial. In addition to serving as Director, Kym continues to teach elementary, middle and high school math. Of Kym's six homeschooled children, two are college graduates and two are in college. With two more who have a few more years to go, Kym's goal is to continue learning and growing right alongside them, and advocate for homeschooling and other non-traditional educational settings at local and national conferences. While Kym enjoys using her gifts to serve homeschooling families by connecting them with resources their families need, spending the quality time homeschooling affords with her family at their home in Bowie is Kym's favorite thing to do.
Nicole Green, Co-Director
Nicole Green, Co-Director
Nicole Green, Co-Director
High School U.S. Government
A self-proclaimed extreme extrovert, Nicole Kennedy Green enjoys homeschooling in environments where she and her children have ample opportunities to share educational and social experiences with other families. In 2017, she co-founded Bridge Elementary Homeschool Tutorial ministries, which responded to the incr
High School U.S. Government
A self-proclaimed extreme extrovert, Nicole Kennedy Green enjoys homeschooling in environments where she and her children have ample opportunities to share educational and social experiences with other families. In 2017, she co-founded Bridge Elementary Homeschool Tutorial ministries, which responded to the increasing needs of the local homeschool community in 2021 by extending its focus to include High School and several elective classes and was renamed eXtend Homeschool Tutorial. In addition to Co-Director, Nicole oversees the High School programming.
With over seventeen years of experience educating her children at home and facilitating opportunities for homeschoolers to learn together, Nicole has become a sought-after speaker, workshop leader, trainer, tutor, mentor, consultant, and voice of wisdom in the homeschool community. The author of H.O.M.E.S.C.H.O.O.L 101: Chart the Course, Enjoy the Journey!, Nicole delights in teaching parents to get their homeschool journey off to a successful start, and she is in her element when asked to mentor homeschool group leaders as they work to create an environment for their children to take classes or share social experiences with other families. Nicole’s latest community-building effort, Homeschool Moms Pray!, was created in 2021 to encourage and inspire moms who homeschool their children, and support one another through corporate prayer, during the COVID-19 Pandemic and beyond. Leading that ministry has become Nicole’s absolute favorite endeavor to date.
Although she enjoys serving the homeschool community, Nicole recognizes that her most significant sphere of influence is her family. She considers herself abundantly blessed to be the wife of Damon C. Green, MD, with whom she shares a full and vibrant life in Maryland. They are the proud and very busy parents of Joelle, Timothy, and Noah, and have become fully consumed with their puppy, Zuri.
Myneko Broadhurst, Administrator
Ellen Jones, Assistant Administrator
Ellen Jones, Assistant Administrator
7th and 8th Grade Grammar & Composition
HS Research Writing & Advanced Comp
Myneko Broadhurst holds a B.S. in Communications and a M.S. in Communications Management from Morgan State University and has a background in public relations, professional fundraising and project management. Currently homeschooling her two children, ages 11 and 1
7th and 8th Grade Grammar & Composition
HS Research Writing & Advanced Comp
Myneko Broadhurst holds a B.S. in Communications and a M.S. in Communications Management from Morgan State University and has a background in public relations, professional fundraising and project management. Currently homeschooling her two children, ages 11 and 15 years old, Myneko is gifted in administration and loves organization and all types of crafts, especially knitting, painting and sewing. She is the 9 year owner of Kreative Crafts, LLC, where she specializes in arts and crafts classes and events. She loves children and enjoys watching their little "aha" moments. Born and raised in Prince George's County, Myneko currently resides in Upper Marlboro with her two boys and her loving and supportive husband of 20 years, Kennon.
Ellen Jones, Assistant Administrator
Ellen Jones, Assistant Administrator
Ellen Jones, Assistant Administrator
With a degree in Early Childhood Education and experiences ranging from a Pre-K Teacher to over twenty years as the Director of a local childcare center, Ellen has always loved working with children and families. Upon her "retirement" she began volunteering more and more at her daughter's school. When the pandemic hit, she and her husba
With a degree in Early Childhood Education and experiences ranging from a Pre-K Teacher to over twenty years as the Director of a local childcare center, Ellen has always loved working with children and families. Upon her "retirement" she began volunteering more and more at her daughter's school. When the pandemic hit, she and her husband decided their family needed a change from their traditional private school setting, and were led to eXtend. In Ellen's words, "To say it was the Lord's leading is an understatement." As they've watched their 14 year old daughter thrive at eXtend, Ellen has grown in her service to our community, first as an in-class parent assistant, to assisting with Parent Duty (yes, she is responsible for sending out those reminders!), to now serving as Assistant Administrator for eXtend. When she is not on site at eXtend, she is enjoying time at her home in Bowie with her loving husband and their amazing 14 year old daughter.
our 2023-2024 tutor team
Jayme Bankole
Cherisse Bracey
Jayme Bankole
8th Grade History
High School Literature
High School Grammar & Comp
Jayme Bankole is a native of Liberia, West Africa, and currently resides in Jessup with her husband Bola, and two children, Joseph and Tireni. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a B.A. in Anthropology, she taught English, Literature and occasionally Math in Maryland public and private schools for over 15 years. She also worked with empowerment and support programs for at-risk girls in the US and Liberia. In 2015, she began homeschooling while also working as a tutor. Jayme takes great joy in watching young people grow to respect the individual uniqueness of their minds as they gain skill and confidence in their ability to communicate well through various forms of written work. We are truly "fearfully and wonderfully made!"
In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, camping, watching documentaries, puzzles, and blasting music throughout the house. She looks forward to working with the families at Extend Tutorial.
Amber Ba'th
Cherisse Bracey
Jayme Bankole
Drama Club
1st Grade Science
Amber Ba’th (pronounced BYEETH) is a Howard University alumni with a B.F.A in Theater Arts Administration. A host of accolades in the entertainment industry stemming from her roots in Philadelphia's Freedom Theater has led to her roles as Company Manager/Production Coordinator on national tours, film, and television. These productions have allowed her to work with Shemar Moore, Clifton Powell, Ice Cube, Nephew Tommy, and Stephanie Mills, just to name a few. Amber is a talented and dedicated woman who is familiar with all things production, and she is no stranger to performing. She has played a role in the iconic Friday franchise in Friday After Next, a health and fitness campaign sponsored by McDonalds which led to a national print ad, and she has also graced the pages of Essence, O, and Woman’s World Magazines. Amber is an up and coming voice over artist, narrating for brands such as Davenport University, Impetus, NYBG, and Hairfinity. She also voices the character of newscaster Mandy Perez of Sports Chat and Holler at the News, and the character Alex from NAACP award winning writer and director JD Lawrence’s JD’s Place. A homeschool mom of two, Amber was diagnosed with a different ability that would leave many people to give up on their dreams and what God has gifted them to do, but then God said “I’m turning it around for your good.” So despite the diagnosis, Amber is praising Him for her talents. Her motto: “I am a child of the most High, and I will expect nothing less but God’s best.”
dramaclub@extendhomeschool.com
Cherisse Bracey
Cherisse Bracey
Cherisse Bracey
7th Grade Math;
Advanced Math (Trigonometry/Pre-Calc)
High School Consumer Math
Cherisse grew up in New York City, where she studied engineering and worked as a senior medical examiner for 14 years with Blue Cross Blue Shield. She and her husband Michael have been married for 28 years and have a son, Graig, who they homeschooled for 15 years. Cherisse has had the opportunity to tutor and teach mathematics at various levels, ranging from first grade through Calculus 2, and looks forward to sharing her appreciation for the subject with others. In addition to enjoying a student’s “Eureka” moment, she also loves books, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, tinkering, and learning new things.
Vida Bratton
Dionne Dawkins
Cherisse Bracey
4th and 5th Grade Math
4th Grade Social Studies
With a Bachelor's in Sociology and African African American Studies from the UVA, a Master's in Higher Education from NYU, and and a Teachers Certification from Regent University, Vida Bratton has a background in Marketplace Ministry Training, Digital Marketing, and almost 10 years of teaching experience. Entering her third year of homeschooling, her love for math has been consistent since her elementary days. Since Vida's first teaching appointment as a middle school math teacher, her goal has been that each student find their groove in math, learn to apply it to their daily life, and have fun while doing it. Vida is native Washingtonian and resides in Prince George’s County with her husband of 16 years and their two boys.
Janel Davis
Dionne Dawkins
Dionne Dawkins
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
High School Biology
Janel Davis has completed science degrees in Physics/Atmospheric Science and worked a number of years for Lockheed Martin Corporation. She is the mother of 4 wonderful children and began her homeschooling journey over fourteen years ago with her husband David. Through God’s faithfulness, their oldest daughter is currently attending her first year of college, with their son finishing up his 11th grade year, and their two youngest daughters completing their 8th and 5th grade years, respectively. She has previous experience as a middle school bible study teacher, Vacation Bible School Director, and as Church Administrator at New Song Bible Fellowship Church. She has had the pleasure of working with the tutoring staff of Extend Homeschool Tutorial Ministries for the last two years. She enjoys impacting the lives of children and youth for Christ as well as being a life-long learner.
Dionne Dawkins
Dionne Dawkins
Dionne Dawkins
3rd and 4th Grade English/Language Arts
Dionne Dawkins is a native of Newport News, Virginia. She has a B.A. in Mass Communications and a Masters in Education (School Counseling K-12). She has been an educator for over 20 years in public and private school settings. Four years ago, she accepted her greatest challenge and blessing -- homeschooling her two children! Dionne considers herself a lifelong learner, and makes it her mission to pass on her love for knowledge onto the students she works with. Her love for education extends to all areas of her life. Over the past year, Dionne has taken an active role in Excellence in Education (E2). E2 is committed to providing enjoyable and interactive experiences for children of all ages to engage with one another while meeting academic as well as social-emotional needs and goals. Along with her husband, Torrance, they are founders of the DMV Hoops Academy, an AAU certified basketball organization that specializes in the development of female student athletes. In her free time, you can find Dionne spending time with her family, reading, and watching HGTV.
Kim Derocher
Enid Franklin
Enid Franklin
3rd and 5th Grade Science
5th and 6th Grade English/Language Arts
As a child Kim always wanted to be a teacher. She began college as an elementary education major. Kim and her husband Mike were married when they were still in school and God had other plans for Kim as their family began the first year they were married. Kim began homeschooling when her oldest was entering high school and the second child was going into second grade. Now as a homeschooling mom of over fourteen years, two of their four children have graduated, and the third is graduating this year. Ten of their homeschooling years were spent as part of a Classical Christian tutorial, with Kim serving as the director, science coordinator, and 4th – 6th grade language arts and IEW tutor. Believing that all children are capable of great success and that learning to LOVE learning is the foundation of an amazing education Kim works hard to foster that love of learning in all children. After all, that is what she believes the elementary school years are all about. In her free time, Kim enjoys being outdoors, crafting, and spending time with her family.
kderocher@extendhomeschool.com
Enid Franklin
Enid Franklin
Enid Franklin
High School World History
Enid began homeschooling in 2008 when her oldest child was starting first grade. Over the years, in addition to teaching her own kids, she's taught homeschool classes in English, science, social studies, math, and critical thinking. She has created curricula for several courses including History Through Film, Money Matters, and The 51%, a women’s history class.
Born and raised in Prince George's County, Enid attended Prince George's Community College and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She has been happily married for 25 years and has 3 children. Enid's oldest (21) will receive her Masters in Journalism in May 2023; her son (19) is a sophomore at Towson; and her youngest (18) is a freshman at Drexel University. Additionally, Enid has a homeschool consulting business that she started in 2021. In her free time. Enid enjoys reading, rewatching shows she's already seen a thousand times, and traveling to warm destinations.
efranklin@extendhomeschool.com
Maryann Goff
Enid Franklin
Maryann Goff
Elementary and Middle School Music
A native of Bowie, MD, Maryann Goff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education
from the Catholic University of America, and taught general and vocal music in Prince Georges County for 11 years before becoming a full time mommy in 2019. She has performed for many community events in Bowie, and some of her favorite childhood memories are sitting at the piano with her mom and singing hymns, musical theater and classical songs. Maryann and her husband Daniel have been married for five years, and have two sweet girls, Samantha and Caroline. When she’s not singing, teaching, and chasing after her girls, Maryann enjoys playing with her dogs Sally and Schroeder, and running.
Cathy Kolb
Cassandra Lacey
Cassandra Lacey
HS Algebra 2
HS Geometry
Cathy Kolb has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Mathematics Education from Towson University. She taught in the PG County Public Schools system for 8 years, and prior to becoming a teacher, worked as a CPA for 16 years. She and her husband, Bill, have five children and five wonderful grandchildren. Cathy has been teaching math to middle and high school students in homeschool tutorial settings for the past seven years, and is excited to join the team at eXtend. Cathy loves teaching and especially loves math. When not teaching, she enjoys spending with family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys reading, puzzles and playing games.
Cassandra Lacey
Cassandra Lacey
Cassandra Lacey
7th Grade Civics (Social Studies)
Originally from Baltimore, Cassandra Lacey holds a degree in Communications from Towson University and a law degree from the University of Southern California. This year, Cassandra is entering her 10th year homeschooling. During this time, she has learned the strength and blessing in finding a community of homeschoolers that work for your family. Her 14 year old son and 12 year old daughter have been blessed to be a part of the eXtend community for over five years. In the past 10 years, Cassandra has served as a parent helper in the third and fourth grade science classes as well as the parent manager for seven homeschool Destination Imagination teams. Currently, outside of homeschooling her children and shuttling them from swim practices and meets, she works with her husband growing and running their government consulting company.
Cheryl McCain
Cassandra Lacey
Cheryl McCain
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade Social Studies
Cheryl McCain is a retired Prince George's County Public Schools teacher of 19 years with a Master’s Degree in Special Education. She has experience on the elementary level in all core subjects for both general and special education students. She is certified in elementary education grades 1 through 6, special education from infant through adulthood, and early childhood grades Pre-K through 3. She started her career in education as a Home and Hospital Tutor and currently serves a private tutor for students in elementary and middle school. She has nurtured over 30 children and grandchildren as a member of the State of Maryland Foster Parent System where she served as both foster parent and educational surrogate. Cheryl has six children and twelve grandchildren between the ages of eight months and twenty-two years old. She currently has one grandson homeschooling with Extend Homeschool Tutorial and one granddaughter who is a former homeschooler. She prides herself in being dedicated and passionate in her quest to support, guide and educate our children and looks forward to the upcoming school year.
Ana Miller
Savonne Montue
Cheryl McCain
High School American Sign Language
High School Chemistry
5th and 6th Grade Social Studies
When other 5th graders took pottery or karate as electives, Ana Miller took dissection, sparking her curiosity for the biological world. The questions and interest about the world God made continued to grow. In high school, she couldn't take enough science classes, so she sought permission to be a teaching assistant each year through high school. Eventually, she pursued a degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado. At UC she was a teaching assistant in biology, genetics, cellular biology and developmental biology, and prepared for medical school. Ana deferred medical school for a year and helped teach developmental biology. During that year, she met a man named Dan who had orders to Japan. Five weeks after meeting, they were married and off to Japan. Seventeen years and 3 kids later, the love of God's design and curiosity for the world never dissipated, as it found other outlets. Ana is excited to share her passion for science with students to help them develop a curious mind and interest in the way God designed the world around them.
Savonne Montue
Savonne Montue
Savonne Montue
2nd, 4th and 6th Grade Science
Savonne Montue earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Washington Adventist University. In addition, she holds an Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology and Certificate in Pre-School Education from Prince George’s Community College. Savonne is an adjunct professor at Montgomery College, having taught face-to-face and online classes for over 11 years. She loves to transfer knowledge to all levels of learners while helping her students obtain/achieve their educational and personal goals. Savonne has been married to her very supportive husband Daniel for 16 years, and they have four wonderful children together. Savonne absolutely enjoys homeschooling her four children and has done so for more than 10 years. Savonne is a native Prince Georgian who is fond of spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, roller skating and biking!
Deanine Moore
Savonne Montue
Savonne Montue
1st and 2nd Grade English/Language Arts
1st and 2nd Grade Math
Deanine was born and raised in Denver, Colorado and has been working with children since she was a teenager. One of her fondest memories from high school was helping her dad with children’s church. She is a former kindergarten and second grade teacher and served as an Assistant Principal for two years, as well. Deanine holds a B.S. in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Early Childhood. While she loves children of all ages, she especially enjoys helping shape the minds of young children. Deanine currently lives in southern Prince George’s County, has been married to Antonio for eleven years, and has two beautiful boys. Deanine also enjoys time with her family, game nights, and teaching/taking Zumba classes.
Shawn Richardson
Shawn Richardson
Shawn Richardson
Elementary, Middle and High School
Physical Education
Shawn Richardson, a native of Washington, DC, has been married to his wife, Terrica, for 21 years and is father to eight wonderful children. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Coach and Certified Nutritionist that is also CPR/AED Pediatric Certified, he enjoys teaching adults and children how to live healthier lifestyles. Shawn has taught Physical Education for the last three years, served as a Den Leader for Cub Scouts for seven years, and has assisted and coached elementary/middle school soccer with Mt. Oak Sports Ministry. For Shawn, Physical Education is not organized recess. Shawn firmly believes all students are special and possess a wide variety of talents and skills, and takes seriously his mission to expose students to a wide variety of activities, and encourage each student to discover and enhance these skills. As a Physical Education Tutor, Shawn presents activities in a positive and professional manner, to maximize the self-esteem and the self-confidence of each student. As a result of physical education, our students will learn that physical fitness is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, not only now, but for the rest of their lives.
“In each and every one of us, there is something very special. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a positive difference.”
Jaci Smith
Shawn Richardson
Shawn Richardson
6th Grade Math
High School Spanish 1
Jaci Smith holds a bachelor’s degree from Howard University in Finance and has a background in both commercial lending and hotel management. During her over 15 years of homeschooling, she has graduated two of her three sons and is currently homeschooling her last son, a rising 10th grader. Jaci has a passion for teaching math and loves to solidify concepts with fun supplemental games. Additionally, she loves teaching and learning languages, and is currently working on a second degree in Spanish. Jaci is active in her church as the head coach of their Teen Bible Quiz team, a position she has held for over 8 years. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, field tripping with friends and family game nights. She happily lives in the Bowie area with Bruce, her husband of 26 years.