Ms. Natalie is the founder of Anchor Microschools. She has been teaching children for the past 18 years. She began as a public school teacher then decided to homeschool her own children and now is a Microschool Teacher. She loves empowering her students by guiding them in their creation of their own goals. She is the mother of seven children. As a family, they love to go to the Salt River to paddleboard.
Maricopa, AZ (5th-7th Teacher) & Founder
Ms. Hunt moved to Maricopa in 2019 - just before the world turned upside down. When the pandemic hit, I stepped into the world of microschooling 3rd-8th graders in a small, hands-on learning environment. That experience opened my eyes to how powerful personalized, flexible education can be.
After that season, I spent three years teaching at Heritage Academy, where I discovered just how much I love working with high schoolers. There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching teens figure themselves out, gain confidence, and grow into the kind of people who are ready to make a difference in the world.
Now, I’m thrilled to be bringing it all full circle. My mission is to create a space where high school students feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their best, most authentic selves.
Maricopa, AZ (8th-12th Grade)
Ms. Halley is well versed in equal parts structure and fun, as one of seven children and a mother of four. She believes that both of these qualities are essential to a successful learning environment. Through her experiences as a nanny, homeschooling, and teaching both children and adults within her church responsibilities, she has grown a love for teaching.
Maricopa, AZ (3rd-5th Teacher)
Ms. Kaitlyn believes learning should be fun and filled with creativity and movement. She grew up in a large family of 13 kids with lots of opportunities to teach and learn. She became a passionate Water Polo player as a child. She spent 12 years focused on teaching in various roles of lifeguarding and coaching Water Polo.
When Ms. Kaitlyn started having her own kids, she shifted into teaching group fitness classes and eventually coaching recreational sports. Within her family, she recognized symptoms of dyslexia in her oldest child. She knew she wanted to find a more hands-on and personal learning environment which led their family to microschooling.
Ms. Kaitlyn hopes to share with kids that learning doesn't stop when you become an adult and that when things don't go according to our plans we can pivot and make the most of it.
Maricopa, AZ (Kinder-3rd Teacher)
Do you find joy in teaching children whether in your own home or in your community?
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-Mrs. Halley Whitney