Daphne Close

Education

  • Biola University – B.S. Mathematics, Minor in Biblical Studies – 1996

  • Summer Institute of Linguistics – 1 year of Linguistics – 1996-1997

  • U.C. Santa Cruz – 1 year of Mathematics and Linguistics – 1998-1999

Professional

  • Teacher, Live Oak Academy – (Mathematics and Christian Studies) – 2016 – present

    • Christian Studies 6

    • Math Quarta

  • Master Partner, Trades of Hope – 2016 – Present

  • Singapore Math Curriculum Lead, Live Oak Academy – 2013 – 2015

  • Data Analyst, Apple Computer – 2000 – 2005

  • Failure Analyst, Sony Corporation – 1999 – 2000

  • Administrator, Columbia Analytical Services – 1997 – 1998

Ministries/Activities

  • Living Hope Community Church – church member – 2015-Present

    • Life Bible Class (Sunday School) Teacher (4th grade, High School)

    • Prayer Ministry

    • Communications, Social Media

    • Missional Community Group Leader

    • Worship Team

  • Community Baptist Church of San Jose – church member – 1997-2013

    • Worship Team

    • Sunday School Teacher

    • Awana Helper

    • High School Ministry

    • College Ministry

  • Help Club for Moms – Foundation Member, Administrative Lead, Writer

Personal

  • Married to David Close, since 1999. Love that we both teach at LOA!

  • Stay-At-Home Mom since 2005.

  • Homeschooling since 2010.

  • Two daughters at Live Oak Academy.

  • One LOA grad! Daughter at Knox College.

  • Instagram: @daphneclose – Asian Homeschooler

  • I have a passion to see others tap into their Christ-given passions.

  • Ask me how to empower women out of poverty through sustainable business!

  • Life…is a cereal I’ve never eaten before.