Stephanie Hood

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from San Jose State University – 1986

  • California Teaching Credentials: Single Subject English – 1988; Single Subject Math – 1988; Multiple Subjects (Elementary) – 2008

Professional

  • Teacher at Live Oak Academy, 2012- present

  • Director, Peach Blossom School PSP, 2006 – present

  • Oak Grove Elementary School District: Independent Studies Teacher, 2008-2011

  • California Association for the Gifted, Board Member, 2000 – 2004

  • Luther Burbank School District: GATE Administrator, 1999 – 2001; Third Grade Teacher, 1998-1999

  • Valley Christian High School Teacher, 1988-1991 – Math, English, Spanish

  • Coached Math Olympiads 5 years

Ministries/Activities

  • Ministries at Westgate Church: Children’s & Hospitality 1994 – present

  • Ministries at South Hills Community Church: Junior High staff , 2010 – 2014; MOPS

  • Mentor Mom, 2011 – 2012; AWANA Store Director, 2007 – 2012; Leader, South Hills Homeschoolers, 2004 – 2010; Women’s Bible Study Leader, 1995 – 2000

  • Founding Board Member, Bay Area Christian Homeschoolers (2011)

  • Founding Board Member/Advisor, Gifted Homeschoolers Forum, 2004 – present

  • Volunteer, Homeschool Association of California, 2004 – present

  • Founder of San Jose Homeschool Facebook Group (2014)

  • Owner, Bay Area Homeschool Field Trips, 2002 – 2010

Personal

  • Married to Andy Hood since 1984

  • Mother of 2 children, Westin (’91) and Susie (’94)

  • Homeschool mom for 10 years

  • I enjoy reading, word games, hiking, gardening, Bible study, worship, and coffee.