Meet the Staff!

Jen Wiegers: FOUNDER & Executive director

Smiling woman with blue eyes and blonde hair in a blue top, outdoors.

Jen was born and raised in Indiana and is the oldest of six children. She graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she met her husband, Brian. They were married in 1997 and have since lived in Michigan, Virginia, and Indiana while raising their six children: Austin (and daughter-in-law Emily), Ally, Audrey, Avery, Aidan, and Andrew.

Jen and her family attend Gathering Point Church, where they enjoy serving and being actively involved in the life of the church.

Throughout the years, Jen homeschooled each of her children at one point or another. When the challenges of 2020 unfolded, she felt the Lord clearly leading her to create an educational option that would provide families with greater authority, transparency, and partnership in their children's education.

That vision became a reality when Living Stone opened its doors in August 2021. Since then, Jen has been passionate about building a Christ-centered learning community where students are known, loved, and challenged to grow academically, spiritually, and relationally.

Jen is honored to partner with parents and teachers to equip a generation of truth seekers and kingdom workers who think deeply, live faithfully, and serve boldly for the glory of God.

SARAH CURL: jr/sr high Director

Rachel kochert: operations & academic coordinator

Bio coming soon!

Rachel kochert: operations & academic coordinator

Rachel grew up in Romeoville, Illinois and has lived in Lafayette for 12 years. She attended Northland International University in Dunbar, Wisconsin and studied elementary education. She enjoyed teaching kindergarten, but made the decision to stay home with her three children.

Rachel, her husband, and her three children attend Gathering Point Church and prioritize growing their faith together. Some of their favorite activities include 4H, farming, and being outdoors. In her free time, Rachel delights in drinking a good cup of coffee, reading, and working out. Rachel is eager to walk through this new door that God has opened at LSHA.

Cassandra satterfield: marketing & human resources coordinator

Born and raised in Indiana, she has worked across the United States in management, human resources, sales, and retail leadership. Her diverse professional background has shaped her passion for developing people, strengthening teams, and building meaningful purpose.

She and her husband, Jarod, are the proud parents of three children—Spain (6), Story (4), and their newest sweet addition, Spencer. Their family has been part of the Living Stone community since its very first year, and it is especially meaningful to now have their children growing and learning there as well. They are also members of Northview Church and enjoy spending their free time on the soccer field, at the dirt bike track, or embracing winter sports adventures together.

She believes deeply in the responsibility and privilege of investing not only in her own children, but also in their peers—encouraging them to grow in confidence, character, and Christ’s love. She values the strong sense of community at Living Stone and is honored to be part of it. For her, there is no greater gift than being a present and intentional mom, walking alongside her children in their journey of faith.

“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.” — Psalm 56:3–4

Cassie Oakes: Enrollment & Administrative Coordinator

Cassandra satterfield: marketing & human resources coordinator

Cassie graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. Her family has lived all over the country but have called Indiana home for the last twelve years. Staying home with her children and graduating both of them from homeschool, has been her greatest life work and privilege.

She was instrumental in running the homeschool co-op their family was involved in for eight years. Now, she brings the skills she learned there, to Living Stone. Naturally an organizer and researcher, she color codes, builds spreadsheets, and creates systems. In her spare time she enjoys kayaking, gardening, and knitting.

Cindy Gray: AM pre-k

Beth Plybon: Kindergarten

Kari Stedge: PM pre-k

I was born and raised in Indiana. Everyone says I have always been a teacher at heart, and I suppose that is true. I have taught Sunday School for many years, but the last 10 years I have been teaching the preschool children and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I learned an incredible amount about teaching as a children’s leader for Bible Study Fellowship. It’s so fun to watch them develop and be able to converse with them as they become who God made them to be.

My husband (now deceased) and I were married for 30 years and had 4 daughters. They were my students and taught me so much about life. My first grand baby was born this past year. Before marriage and children, I was an activity director of a nursing facility, which I loved. Then I worked at a small paint store helping people pick out their paint and wallpaper, and this too I loved. Being a stay-at-home mom was something I had always dreamed of and I thank God I had the opportunity. I have many favorites but here are a few: nature, wildlife, history, flowers, insects, sitting on the porch with family and friends, going to church, nose diving into the Bible, decorating, anything beautiful, cooking, and throwing parties. That's just a few! This will be my third exciting year at Living Stone Homeschool Academy.

Kari Stedge: PM pre-k

Beth Plybon: Kindergarten

Kari Stedge: PM pre-k

Kari is excited to be on board as the new afternoon 5’s Pre-K teacher! She has been teaching at various grade levels for 26 years. She earned her Elementary Education and Bible degree from Kentucky Christian College.

Her family resides in Clarks Hill, where her husband (Jeff) is the pastor of the Christian Church. She teaches morning Pre-K at her preschool (Little Cubs). This fall, she will start her 7th year at Little Cubs.

She is a mom of 2 boys, Brayden and Zechariah (Zach). Brayden just graduated from McCutcheon and is currently pursuing his EMT certification and will soon start classes to become a firefighter. Zach is a senior at McCutcheon and is on the football team.

She feels blessed to have the calling on her life to be a teacher and is looking forward to this new chapter at Living Stone.

Beth Plybon: Kindergarten

Jennifer Moseley: Kindergarten

Beth spent the first 15 years of her life in Ohio before moving to Indiana in 1985. She’s a preacher’s kid, which meant moving a lot! She is thankful her final move brought her to Gathering Point Church because that’s where she met Marc, her husband of 35 years. Together they raised two wonderful daughters: Hayley married to Mitchell and mama to 2 sweet girls, and Kate, Children's Pastor at Gathering Point. Now they're enjoying being grandparents to their granddaughters, Chandler and Collins.

Beth attended Purdue University before her most important job: being a stay-at-home mom for seven years. She then spent 20 years in public education working as a Reading Specialist. Living Stone has been a dream come true for Beth because she is able to combine her love of teaching kids to read books with her love of teaching kids to read the Book of Books: God’s Word. You’ll find her leading Chapel every morning where we emphasize these important TRUTHS found in Scripture:

God MADE us.

God LOVES us.

God sent Jesus to REDEEM us.

Beth enjoys Purdue athletics, Cubs baseball, family trips to the beach, Diet Coke, and serving at church through music ministry and VBS.

Jennifer Moseley: Kindergarten

Jennifer is excited to be a part of the kindergarten classroom! She is married to her husband, Brandon, and together they have four children: Tayten, Hollis, Hensley, and Turner.

Jennifer and her family live on a farm where they raise corn and soybeans, along with Boer goats and sheep. As a family, they enjoy raising and showing their animals and spending time together on the farm.

When she’s not teaching, Jennifer enjoys cheering on her children at their sporting events, 4-H, working with livestock & vacations with her family.

She is passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and discover God’s love. She considers it a blessing to partner with families as she encourages each child to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

Dawn Thompson: 1st Grade

Jennifer Moseley: Kindergarten

Dawn Thompson: 1st Grade

Dawn received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Purdue University in 1993 and her Masters in Education from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1996. Dawn taught in the public school system for 24 years serving as a kindergarten, first, and sixth grade teacher, as well as a head interventionist and IDEA teacher. She received the Chamber of Commerce Golden Apple Award for Excellence in teaching in 2003 and was awarded Teacher of the Year at her school in 2009. Dawn resides on the Southside of Lafayette with her husband, Mark, her daughter, Gillian and an animal menagerie of dogs, donkeys, cows, ducks, chickens, and a bunny.

Gillian attends Taylor University in Pre-Veterinary Biology. Her son, Gavin, also resides in Lafayette with his wife, Sumer, and her grand babies, Melody & Violet. Dawn and her family attend Life Church and enjoy going on mission trips to Guatemala, vacationing at the beach, and going to amusement parks.

Dawn is thankful to be entering her fifth year at Living Stone, where she feels blessed to partner with parents and pursue her love for teaching children academically and spiritually. She is honored and humbled to be given the opportunity to help her students master first grade skills, while also growing their faith and fostering them to become lifelong learners and followers of Christ.

Tracey harris: 1st grade

Jennifer Moseley: Kindergarten

Dawn Thompson: 1st Grade

Bio coming soon!

STACI MORRISON: 2ND GRADE

Jamie Hoversland: 3rd grade

Staci was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana. Staci has been married to her husband Josh since 2001. They have three boys, two are in college and the youngest attends Twin Lakes High School. You can find Staci and Josh cheering their boys on at all athletic events.

Staci took Child Development classes at Ivy Tech before becoming a homemaker. She started working for TSC when her youngest was in kindergarten. She held various positions at Mintonye Elementary over the last several years.

Staci has a gift and passion for working with children. This will be Staci’s 3rd year at LSHA. Along with teaching academics, Staci is excited to teach her 2nd grade class to know and follow Jesus. Growing His Kingdom one tiny heart at a time.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” Proverbs 22:6.

Jamie Hoversland: 3rd grade

Jamie was born and raised on a farm in McCordsville, IN. She and her husband have four children, Jackson who is married to Lydia and Jilian who is married to Paul, Jude and Jake. Jamie has two degrees in ASL/Interpreting and worked as an educational interpreter for 5 years. When her twins were born she decided to be a stay at home mom and later had two more sons. When the kids started school, she worked for 7 years as a K-5 reading interventionist at Mintonye Elementary. Jamie recently got a degree in Human Services/Child and Family Welfare to better understand the needs of families in our communities.

Her family likes to hike, mountain bike, fish and camp. Her favorite hobbies are turning unhealthy recipes into healthy recipes,watching Packers football and Purdue basketball, and drinking Diet Coke. She loves building relationships with students and her goal is for every student to leave her classroom with knowledge and skills that will continue to benefit them long after third grade. She attends a home church and closely follows the teachings of Jesus. Jamie strives to follow closely in Jesus’ footsteps and teach students the joys in serving our Lord.

3RD GRADE

Jamie Hoversland: 3rd grade

3RD GRADE

Bio coming soon!

Lindsey hamilton: 4th grade

Chelsey Mccormack: 5th grade

Lindsey hamilton: 4th grade

Lindsey was born and raised in Indiana. She graduated from Rossville High School in 2005 and went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She met Aaron in youth group at Gathering Point, and they were married in 2009. They have two boys, Luke is 14 and Ben is 12. Their family still attends GPC where Lindsey serves on the worship team and with Gathering Point Students. Lindsey has worked in daycares and preschools and had an in-home daycare for ten years. She then worked at Wyandotte Elementary School (where her husband teaches 4th grade and her boys attended) as a special education aide. This is Lindsey’s 2nd year teaching 4th grade at LSHA. She loved growing relationships with the children and watching things “click” when they learned something new. Outside of school, Lindsey loves her puppy-dog, Ivy, the Cubs, and watching her boys play baseball and soccer.

jenn sanders: 4th grade

Chelsey Mccormack: 5th grade

Lindsey hamilton: 4th grade

Jenn Sanders is entering her sixth year at Living Stone. Originally from Lafayette, Indiana, Jenn earned an associate degree in dentistry and spent 18 years working in the dental field before discovering her passion for education. After working as a substitute teacher for two years, she joined LSHA and has loved investing in students ever since. Jenn and her husband, John, are the proud parents of five boys—Ethan, Evan, Emery, Easton, and Erik. Their family stays busy with wrestling, football, and the many activities that come with raising active boys. She is also a member of Gathering Point Church, where she enjoys participating in church groups and serving on the worship team. In her free time, Jenn loves relaxing by the pool and spending time with her beloved dachshund, Bella. Throughout her time at LSHA, Jenn has spent four years teaching fourth grade and one year in administration and the junior/senior high program. She is passionate about homeschooling and feels deeply blessed that God led her to this special school community. Jenn loves building meaningful relationships with her students and watching them grow both academically and spiritually. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside them in their faith journey, encouraging them to ask questions, and help them discover the truth of God’s Word. Jenn’s heart is to live for Jesus, speak truth, and share God’s love with those around her. Her favorite Bible verse is:“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” — Numbers 6:24–26

Chelsey Mccormack: 5th grade

Chelsey McCormack grew up in Benton County, Indiana. She graduated in Elementary Education from Purdue University. Before coming to Living Stone, she taught second and fifth grade in public school for several years. She then stepped away from teaching to stay home with her three children. Chelsey loves hands-on learning that makes school interactive and interesting for children. Besides teaching she has coached Robot coding classes using Legos and programming. Outside of school she thrives being outdoors with her children. She believes all children should spend adequate time exploring in nature. She enjoys gardening, yoga, running, and soaking up sunshine. Chelsey attends Northview Church in West Lafayette. This will be her fourth year teaching fifth grade at Living Stone. She feels so fortunate to have found Living Stone where teachers share the word of God and go above and beyond for their students. She feels God has led her to this school and she couldn’t be happier to be part of this sweet community!

Karen Basiletti: jr/sr high

Karen is originally from Wheaton, Illinois. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Taylor University. Her work in education has included Special Ed. Preschool, ESL Kindergarten (Twelve languages in her classroom!), Deaf/Hard of Hearing education, and general education in the public schools. Karen and her husband, Matt, have 4 grown children, 2 sons in-law and 1 grandchild. They moved their young family to Lafayette when Matt added an Aerospace Engineering degree from Purdue to his Physics degree from Taylor, and they have been here ever since! Karen loves teaching students of all ages and is excited to be able to help students at Livingstone learn not only their subject matter, but most importantly, what it means to be a Christ-follower.

Ashley fischer: Jr/sr high

Karen Basiletti: jr/sr high

Bio coming soon!

Brent floyd: JR/SR HIGH

Karen Basiletti: jr/sr high

KRista Henson: jr/sr high

Brent had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. Born in California, he and his family moved to Florida at age five, before moving three years later to Indiana.

After graduating from a small Christian school in Indianapolis, he went off to Bible college and seminary where he earned degrees in Bible and pastoral studies. After a six-month mission trip to Kenya, Brent married his wife, Kelli, and they have been married for nearly 25 years. They have four children, three of whom are adults, and the youngest is homeschooled and entering his junior year of high school. He has taught in two Christian schools and overseas in a Bible college. He has served as an assistant pastor, Christian school principal (13 years), and now pastors Berean Baptist Church in Lafayette, IN. His life verse is 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." Besides preaching, teaching, and pastoral ministry, Brent enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoys baseball, history, true crime, and apologetics.

KRista Henson: jr/sr high

Hannah montgomery: Jr/sr high

KRista Henson: jr/sr high

Krista Henson has been married to her husband, Kevin, for 29 years. They have one son, Caleb, whom Krista homeschooled from age three through High School graduation. Caleb graduated from Purdue with a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management and currently lives and works in Lafayette. Krista also graduated from Purdue (many years ago…) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She enjoys antique shopping and weekend getaways with her husband. Krista has taught at Living Stone for five years and is so grateful for the opportunity to continue her homeschooling adventure by teaching Middle and High School Students at Living Stone. She feels privileged to not only teach academic concepts, but more importantly, she cherishes the chance to help her students learn who Jesus is and how much he wants to be a part of their lives.

Melissa miller: Drama

Hannah montgomery: Jr/sr high

Bio coming soon!

Hannah montgomery: Jr/sr high

Hannah was born and raised in Lafayette, Indiana, but currently lives in Frankfort with her newly married husband. Together, the two of them cherish their two daughters (both 16) and two dogs. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She taught 6th-grade English at Frankfort Middle School for two years before joining the Living Stone team. Hannah has taught 5th and 6th grade English and Social Studies at LSHA for the past 3 years. She is excited to join JR/SR as the 6th grade English and History teacher this coming year! One of her favorite parts about teaching is developing student's passion for discussion, reading, writing, and God. Outside of school, Hannah enjoys reading, gardening, serving at church (Faith Family in Frankfort, Indiana), and spending time with family. She has been blessed thoroughly being a part of this community and is excited to see what God has in store this school year!

Melanie Portlock: JR/Sr high

Melanie was born and raised in Kansas. She moved to Lafayette to attend Purdue University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education. Melanie met her husband in high school and they have been married for 26 years. She and her husband have four children and one grandson. Melanie has been homeschooling for 17 years. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, baking, and reading. Her and her family are members of Faith Church where they faithfully serve in many areas; including Sunday school teacher for kids with special needs, nursery coordinator, and Living Nativity animal wrangler. Melanie loves teaching and tries to find ways to individualize the material so all learners can succeed academically. She is thankful to be able to teach in an environment that not only encourages academic growth but more importantly growth in faith and a relationship with God.

"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him." James 1:5

Michael weesner: jr/sr High

Melanie Portlock: JR/Sr high

Hello! My name is Michael Weesner, and I am very excited to be part of Living Stone for its fourth year. I have taught at multiple schools during my 11 years of teaching in public, charter, and private settings. I’ve taught middle school history, high school US history, high school world history, and economics. My wife, Gloria, and I spent one year in South Korea teaching English to elementary and secondary students beginning in 2014. Teaching students without having to conceal my faith is truly an exciting opportunity. Christ has given me the ability to teach, and I am excited to use the gift at Living Stone. Have I mentioned I’m excited yet?

My wife and I have 3 children. In our spare time we enjoy cheering for the Pacers and Colts, camping, hiking, disk golfing, reading, and playing board games with friends and family. We go to Immanuel United Church of Christ.

I look forward to teaching your kids at Living Stone. It is my sincerest prayer to see this school continue to grow in faith and goodness. Thank you for your trust in the school and myself.

Sarah Flaherty: ART

Melanie Portlock: JR/Sr high

Laura Mummert: Music & spanish

As the daughter of an artist and art educator, Sarah grew up in Pella, Iowa, immersed in a world of art. Her mom encouraged hands-on (and often messy!) projects, which quickly sparked Sarah’s love for all things art. One of her favorite memories is when her mom allowed her to paint a giant mural on her bedroom wall—all by herself—at just four years old. Talk about a dream come true for a little artist!

This early exposure to the arts instilled a deep appreciation for artistic expression and a love for the creative process. Sarah went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts, followed by a Master of Arts in Teaching. She then spent the next six years of her career teaching elementary art in the Blue Valley School District in Overland Park, Kansas, before relocating to West Lafayette when her husband accepted a position at Purdue University.

With two young children at the time, Sarah quickly realized she wanted to transition from traditional classroom teaching to homeschooling. Together, Sarah, her husband, and now four wonderful children have been homeschooling and traveling the world ever since!

Sarah’s favorite part of teaching art is engaging students in fun, creative projects that help them become artists who think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and bring joy to the world through their artistic masterpieces. As children of the ultimate Creator, she believes that God created everyone to be a creator too—and nothing is more exciting than that!

Laura Mummert: Music & spanish

Emma Livingston: Physical Education

Laura Mummert: Music & spanish

Laura grew up in West Lafayette, and graduated from Purdue University with a major in History with minors in Religious Studies, Jewish Studies, and Philosophy. Her favorite time in college was when she got to study Spanish, Italian, and Biblical Hebrew (among other things) in the same semester. Laura has a passion for encouraging students to reach others with the love of Jesus whether it's through a foreign language, music, or drama. Laura has experience substitute teaching at all grade levels in the public school system, and she has volunteered at the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy (LARA) teaching ESL. Laura is active in her church's music ministry. She is a former piano teacher. Her favorite job is being a mom to her half a dozen kiddos. The idea of free-time sounds fun, and when she gets it, she and her husband love to spend time with their friends and family, go for hikes, camp, ride bikes, and work on their 1890s farm house. This will be Laura's 5th year teaching at Living Stone.

Emma Livingston: Physical Education

Emma Livingston was born in Lafayette, Indiana, and raised in the surrounding area. She was homeschooled as a child and completed her education at Rossville High School, graduating in 2007. Emma has always had a passion for sports and earned a spot on the Varsity volleyball team as a sophomore by working hard to improve her skills at a professional sports club. After high school, she served as a freshman volleyball coach at Zionsville High School, Jefferson High School, and also coached for surrounding area volleyball clubs.

Emma began her college career during high school by taking online university level courses as a senior. She also completed training at Christina & Company and is a licensed cosmetologist. She is currently nearing completion for a business management degree at Indiana Wesleyan University.

Emma worked as the corporate sales manager for Project Management, where she met her husband, Michael Livingston. Emma is the biggest cheerleader for her two children, Dallas (16) and Ryann (8). She and her husband, Michael Livingston, spend many hours on the road taking their children to sporting events, which they enjoy immensely.

Emma made a profession of faith when she was a teenager. She and her family currently attend Gathering Point Church. This will be Emma's 4th year teaching PE at Living Stone.