Ashley Vasquez

Hi, I’m Mrs. Ashley! 

I’m an educator, mom, and big believer in real world experiences. My kids tease that I am the real life Mrs. Frizzle from the magic schoolbus and I am very okay with that! 

I was homeschooled nearly my whole childhood and loved being able to learn outside the box and travel. My passion for hands-on learning came from my experiences in retaining the physical information vs. the challenges that arose from trying to do exclusively bookwork. 

I knew I wanted my children to have the same experiences or even better! 

I was a preschool teacher and later realized I wanted to expand my teaching and include more of a traditional, one room schoolhouse style so children had the opportunity to both learn and teach! 

I feel called to Creekview Hybrid because it perfectly aligns with how I believe children thrive.

I’m so excited to partner with families and be part of a school that truly values and serves children. 

Laura Henderson O’Rourke

Hi! I'm

Laura O'Rourke!

I graduated from Auburn University with degrees in International Business and French.

Over the years I discovered that one of my greatest passions is sharing creativity with children. Art has an incredible way of building confidence, encouraging problem-solving, and helping kids see the beauty in the world around them.

I have been happily married to my wonderful husband, Bill, for many years, and together we have two amazing adult children and four adorable grandchildren who constantly remind me just how magical imagination can be.

I truly believe every child can be an artist. My goal isn't to create perfect masterpieces-it's to help children discover the joy of creating, trying new things, expressing themselves, and believing in their own abilities.

In today's busy, technology-filled world, I believe creativity through art is more important than ever. Art teaches patience, resilience, observation, confidence, and the courage to think differently-skills that will serve children throughout their lives.

My classroom is a place where children are encouraged to experiment, laugh, imagine, and create without fear of making mistakes. Every brushstroke, every splash of color, and every project is another opportunity to grow in confidence and creativity.

Thank you for trusting me with your young artists. I can't wait to create something wonderful together!

Kiesha Shoemaker

Kiesha Shoemaker is a Certified Teacher in both Arizona and Georgia.  She has enjoyed teaching for over 30 years. While she taught professionally at a school she Codeveloped and directed in Arizona called Sequoia School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, she has fabulously enjoyed the freedom of homeschooling. Kiesha has 20-plus years of experience developing and individualizing curricula to meet the needs of her own six children, and then for hundreds of children in the homeschooling community. 

Kiesha is fluent in American Sign Language and developed a school in Arizona for the Deaf in 1997.  There, she taught elementary, middle, and high school Deaf students. She developed her own curriculum based on Deaf Community input and appreciation. Kiesha taught among and hired Deaf leaders in the school and eventually her replacement before entering the world of motherhood. Kiesha thereafter taught classes in ASL communication and worked as an ASL Interpreter in Mesa, AZ. Her work among the Deaf there was dear to her heart and she is grateful for lasting friendships from her time there. 

In 2007, Kiesha and her family moved to her home state of Georgia and shortly thereafter began homeschooling most of her children from 12th grade down to 5th grade. She later birthed her last child and homeschooled him from a little to current grades, moving on up. Kiesha has continued to work with the Deaf Community in Georgia alongside her husband, Aaron, who is a professional Interpreter. They run a nonprofit together called All Hand On. All Hands On trains Deaf instructors to teach their community emergency preparedness and coordinates with hearing emergency professionals. 

Kiesha has experience working with children who have been adopted and the challenges they face, children with a variety of special needs like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. She is patient and kind and talking to children and parents comes easily to her. 

Kiesha runs Keystone Hybrid, a homeschool hybrid in Cobb County.  For the last 10 years, Kiesha has taught classes in the homeschool community.  She moved to Rome in 2021, where she and her family have developed their land into a farm and homesteading learning ground. They desire to share this learning and the educational journey they have been on with friends in Rome, GA.  Sharing years of experience with animals, maths, sciences, and so much more! While the farm is in many ways still in the beginning stages they welcome new ideas and friends to partner in learning gardening, animal husbandry, herbal and homesteading skills! Come learn and grow with us!

Sharhan Soberg

Sharhan is a mom of three with experience both as a homeschool student and homeschool parent. She was homeschooled through elementary school and later homeschooled her oldest daughter from 5th through 11th grade before her daughter chose to return to public school to participate in a digital art program.

Sharhan has over 15 years of teaching experience in a variety of educational settings, including public schools, private schools, and alternative self paced programs for at risk students. She was formerly a certified teacher in Florida and has taught a wide range of subjects, though history and literature have always been her favorites. She holds a master’s degree in Instructional Design and enjoys creating engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

In addition to teaching, Sharhan serves as the business manager for her family’s handyman business. She has a lifelong love of learning, storytelling, history, and research, and enjoys helping students make meaningful connections between ideas, cultures, and the world around them. She is excited to be part of a learning community that values both education and relationships.

Mary Beard

I am passionate about helping children learn through hands-on experiences in a fun, encouraging environment. I have several years of classroom experience working with preschool and kindergarten students in a variety of teaching roles, and I also homeschooled my own children through middle and high school.

My husband and I have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy gardening, baking, cake decorating, cooking, and canning. I also previously owned a home bakery business, where I discovered another way to combine creativity with serving others.

Leah Shoemaker

Leah attended a charter school in Arizona where she learned the joys of small class sizes and community learning. When she moved to Georgia she inspired her mother to homeschool herself and her siblings. At high school age she encouraged her family to find a hybrid homeschool that supported her many interests and launched her into Southern Virginia University.

Leah served a mission for her church in Washington State and enjoys service to others.

She has a love for animals unmatched by most and delights in caring for them. Leah has a magically fun nature and loves to giggle. She appreciate every tiny living thing around her, protects, and values it. Her whimsical out look is a joy and a reminder to enjoy the little things and to appreciate each day.