ABOUT US

HOW WE BEGAN

Our group began in 2005 as a handful of moms who wanted to share in the responsibility of teaching a middle school science class to our own children.  A few of us also had elementary-aged students and decided to hold a class for our younger students at the same time.  That year we had 16 students in both classes.  The following year we felt the Lord leading us to offer some classes

with hired teachers in addition to the science co-op classes. 

During that year (2006-2007) we had 35 students and 5 teachers. 

Last school year we had 13 teachers and approximately 80 students. 

This year we have grown to over 100 students! 

We already have 18 teachers hired for next year and have truly been

amazed at how God has blessed the academy. 

We have enjoyed watching Him open doors every step of the way!

TANYA WILLIAMSON, Founder/Business Manager

I feel blessed to be able to be a part of this wonderful co-op that provides support to many homeschooling families in the Richmond area.  I have always loved academics and teaching and before I began to homeschool my three children 5 years ago, I taught at a local Christian school in Chesterfield.  Our first year of homeschooling was a big change from being at school everyday and over time, we began to miss not only the fellowship of our friends, but we also felt the need to have some supplementation in certain areas of our school.  Out of that need,

our co-op was born. What began as a science group led by a group

of moms who rotated teaching on monthly basis, has grown under God’s

guidance into an academy that now offers over 50 classes weekly! 

I feel very blessed and honored to be used by God to help lead and develop CCA to serve the homeschooling community!

In the 2008 school year, Chesterfield Christian Academy changed our name from Clover Hill Homeschool Academy as we established ourselves as a corporation.  During that process, we also changed locations to our current meeting place: Southside Nazarene Church.  At first the move was very stressful, but thanks to the wonderful staff of the X-Zone at the church, CCA has found a wonderful home.  Being able to use their awesome facility has enabled to continue to grow and have a BIG vision for our future.  THANK YOU X-ZONE!!!

TRACY FRANCIS, Co-Director

My name is Tracy Francis and I am honored to be one of the Co-Directors here at Chesterfield Christian Academy.  I began my homeschool journey in 1998 when

my oldest turned 5 and I realized that it was coming close to time for Kindergarten registration at the local public school.  I had taught high school math for three

years and my husband had been a DARE officer in local elementary schools for a few years and we both were just not sure that the public school system was right for our family (which now included another child).  After much prayer, discussion, and feeling the Lord’s leading, we decided to homeschool.  We decided we

would take it one year at a time and here we are 11 years later! 

Homeschooling has its ups and downs just like everything else, but I have always been certain of one thing---this is what God has called me to do!  

It has been amazing for me to see God’s hand as He’s guided and directed the academy each step of the way.   We would like to thank the wonderful families here at CCA who make this a great place for all the kids.  I have come to know many of the moms here and consider them friends.  We truly are a family here at CCA!!

ALICIA COLLINS, Co-Director

A note from Alicia to come soon!

Alicia is the newest member of our "management" team!  She has experience in running a preschool and loves being a homeschool mom.  Her organization skills, positive outlook, and love for the Lord make her a welcome addition!