Our Sages, Makers, & Tutors
2024-2025 at the Beachside Campus
Bailiwicks is Community Dynamic Fun Interactive Growth
Bailiwicks welcomes students to our third academic year! Our mission is to serve as a hub for homeschooled students to connect with experienced Sages, and we think you're going to love the connections this year. We have classes offered by Sages from Groove Shack, Stella Maris, Melbourne Makerspace, and Makey-Makey, along with some really exciting classes from both new and returning independent Sages.
Meet the Bailiwick's Founder:
Nicki James
Nicki is a deep-sea-fishing, chicken-raising, nature-loving homeschooling mom of four. She builds her own Montessori-style curriculum around family interests in travel and adventure. She holds a Bachelors in Social work from Southeastern University in Lakeland, earned an ESL endorsement, and previously held teaching certificates in both Florida and North Carolina. She taught in public school for eight years before becoming a teaching coach and later a curriculum writer for a national company. She serves as co-founder and Education Director at Bailiwicks Enrichment Campus.
Meet the Bailiwick's Sages:
Ms. Hanna
History with Hanna
Hanna Smith is a graduate of UCF with a bachelor’s degree in history. She worked as a teacher with BPS for three years teaching high school American Lit and US History. In her spare time, Hanna raises two children (a two year old and a two month old) with her husband. They’re both active in their church in Suntree, and love to travel! Hanna loves making literature and history come to life in new ways for her students.
Classes I teach:
History, Literature
Ms. Jane
Gadget Cat
Jane Rampersand was herself homeschooled from 7th-12th grade before completing her bachelors and masters degrees in electrical engineering. She has been a teaching assistant and adjunct professor for biomedical engineering and electrical engineering classes, and was involved in the initial formation of Melbourne Makerspace. She has taught classes in wearable electronics at the Orlando Science Center, the Ruth Funk Textile XCetner in Melbourne, and FamiLAB in Orlando. Her light-up wedding dress was featured on an episode of Discovery Canada in 2015.
Classes I teach:
Makey Makey, Crafting with Electricity, Machine Dissection
Ms. Madeline
Stella Maris Environmental Research
You might recognize Ms. Madeline from her Stella Maris science classes, but did you know she also authors books, teaches literature, tutors math, and plans to be a college professor? Bailiwicks admires her ability to craft challenging and engaging classes that approach academic subjects from unique angles.
Classes I teach:
Science, Literature
Mr. Marquez
Big Horse Productions
I attended the County College of Morris in New Jersey before starting my military career in the Air Force. I was on active duty for 23 years. During my service I taught numerous art classes for the dependents of active-duty members and designed squadron patches. My artwork was also published in the base newspaper. After I retired from the Air Force, I furthered my education by attending the Brevard Community College, earning a degree in Engineering Graphic Design which got me employment at the Brevard Art Museum. I worked at the museum for 22 years as the Registrar, Collection Manager, and Exhibitions Manager. My duties included cataloging art, shipping and receiving art,
and installing, lighting and labeling art exhibitions. While at the museum I also taught many drawing classes at the museum’s Renee Foosaner Education Center. I’ve also done artwork for the Florida Today local newspaper and numerous murals for local Elementary and Junior High schools. My art training also includes numerous on-line computer art classes and tutorials, and in my spare time I enjoy oil paintings, drawings, computer art, wood working, and metal working.
Classes I teach:
Drawing
Pastor Rob
Ascension Lutheran of Indian Harbor Beach
Pastor Rob will be teaching a (secular) world religions class for Bailiwicks. Students will explore the origins, contemporary settings, philosophical underpinnings, and linguistic dimensions of the development of each of the 12 most widely practiced religions. One of the goals of the class is to practice intellectual integrity where nuanced distinctions and similarities are clarified in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Pastor Rob holds a BS in Criminology, a Doctorate of Law, and a Masters of Divinity. He’s super excited about this class, as you can hear in this video!
https://fb.watch/tqnlQvy-4F/
Mr. Scott
AstroScott
Scott is an engineer from FIT with passions for tech, teaching, and astronomy! More information coming soon.
Classes I teach: Tech, SkyNet
Mr. Tony
Mr. Tony is an engineer with a passion for education. He creates with AI, manages a team of engineers, is Executive Director of Melbourne Makerspace, and has taught programs for Brevard County Schools. His classes are maker-style explorations of all things tech!
Classes I teach:
Tech Exploration
Ms. Tonya
Ms.Tonya is an accomplished painter and author. More information coming soon.
Classes I teach:
Art, Grammar
Ms. Tracey
The Groove Shack
Tracey Hnat has been playing music since the age of 3, and now performs alongside her daughter Nilah. Her favorite songs are the ones that evoke some kind of emotion and incorporate many different instruments, such as ones played by the Indie band Wild Child. She really enjoys playing acoustic style music and singing harmonies. She has a bachelors degree in arts education, and teaches piano, guitar, ukelele, and vocals at The Groove Shack.
Classes I teach: Guitar, Songwriting
Ms. Zamira
The Groove Shack & Zamira Marquez, LLC
Zamira Marquez was born in Homestead, Florida, but lived overseas for most of her early childhood. She graduated from the University of Miami with a BA in Music and Theater. She spent nine years teaching English in Japan. She also speaks German. She has performed in various local shows and musicals including The Wiz, Willy Wonka, Tarzan, It’s a Wonderful Life, Once On This Island, The Full Monty, Screamland, and Evita. When she is not performing, she enjoys art, candle making, and creative writing. She currently teaches private singing lessons at The Groove Shack.
Classes I teach:
Drama, Choir, Creative Writing
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