A Homeschool Connection

Lisa is a homeschooling mother of two boys and a dedicated soccer mom. When she isn't on the soccer field sidelines, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in History, a Master’s degree in Education, and 30 post-graduate hours in Reading Theory and Intervention. Lisa is also certified in TESOL and an IEW registered instructor.  Her experience has allowed her to teach a wide variety of students from public, private and online settings, as well as several co-ops. Lisa has a passion for education and has been involved with many organizations, including the HEART Co-op  where she served on the board. With her wealth of experience, Lisa is well-equipped to help your child achieve their full potential. 

Meet Jenny Rumple, our Graduation Coordinator and social media guru! As a Homeschool mom for 12 years and a volunteer in many 4-H leadership roles for 9 years, Jenny has demonstrated her passion for organization, planning, and creative thinking. Her first child graduated two years ago and she will be graduating her last child in three years. Jenny is a crafty and creative person that loves thinking out of the box to provide a unique and memorable graduation experience for all our outgoing seniors. We are thrilled to have her on board! 

Meet Evan Vinzani, an accomplished artist with a particular passion for the art in comic books. Evan has recently joined the Trinity Learning Connection Team, where he is thrilled to share his love and knowledge of all forms of creative arts with his students. Evan's affinity for art began at a young age and continued to grow throughout his school years. He then went on to pursue a Minor in Studio Art at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, focusing on painting and drawing.

Evan and his wife have recently moved to Bend, Oregon, where they live with their two cherished dogs. Outside of teaching, Evan enjoys exploring the outdoors, playing disc golf, and collecting vinyl records. He is also a huge fan of all things Sci-Fi. With Evan's passion and expertise in art, his students will undoubtedly be inspired to explore their own creativity and develop their artistic skills.

 Kim Quist is a Chicago native, born and raised, and proud to be part of the Deaf community. As a child of hearing parents, she has navigated both worlds and is now a mom to three wonderful Codas (Children of Deaf Adults) - Nicole, Madison, and Wendell. Her husband, Mike, is also Deaf, and together they cherish their loving family, including their three pets, Flo, Buddy, and Binx.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art from Gallaudet University (1996) and has been teaching American Sign Language (ASL) online for over five years, spanning the US and reaching students from K-12 to college levels.

Kim is passionate about making learning fun and engaging, recognizing that each student brings their unique experiences and learning style to the table. In her free time, she enjoys treasure hunting at garage sales or traveling to Boston and Florida to visit loved ones. Her enthusiasm for ASL and patient approach make her a beloved instructor among her students.