Meet the Staff
Dedication to our students. Expertise in writing. Passion for teaching.
Our team is comprised of educators who are passionate about meeting each individual student where they are and helping them reach the next level of their writing abilities.

Owner & Director
Brooksie Kramer
Brooksie holds a bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Education from the University of Virginia. She has taught English in grades 8-12, tutored middle and high school students, and served as a high school teacher-librarian. She has also been featured as Top Teacher by Lynchburg Living Magazine as well as a Top Tech Leader in School Library Journal. Some of her favorite hobbies include reading and journaling, and you can often find her cheering for one of her three fantastic children as they play baseball, dance, and just generally amaze her.

Introductory & Creative Instructor
Belinda Keen
Belinda graduated from Medaille College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Media Communications. She is an avid writer and reader. Belinda plays an active role in her children's education inside and outside the classroom. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children. You can often find her either in the kitchen baking or sprawled out in the living room with her nose in a book.

Intermediate & Advanced Instructor
Devon Kelly
Devon graduated with a B.A. in English from Thomas Edison State College, focusing on literature analysis and creative writing. She is a lover of words for their ability to communicate truth. With a passion for critical and creative thinking, she enjoys being around the imaginative curiosity of children. Devon has tutored English students, teaches piano, and enjoys working with homeschooled students through Home2Teach.

Introductory & Creative Instructor
Kathryn Haldeman
Kathryn joined Home2Teach in 2024.

Intermediate Instructor
Kimberly Witz
Kimberly holds a bachelors degree in English from Westmont College and a Masters degree in English from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a secondary teaching credential from California State University Channel Islands and has taught English in several states at the high school level. When she isn’t teaching, she enjoys visiting the beach, drinking too much coffee, and exploring new places with her family and golden retriever.

Introductory & Intermediate Instructor
Maiesha Meegan
Maiesha holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Francis Marion University and Master’s degree in English from National University. She has taught English to grades 7-12 and has also taught Communications and Business Writing at the college level. Maiesha is located in North Texas where she lives with her husband and 3 children, who are homeschooled, and two dogs. She can often be found in a sports gym, dance studio, or field where she supports her 3 children in their extracurricular activities. Maiesha also is an avid reader and loves supporting independent authors. When she is not reading, she is probably creating bookmarks or making homemade sourdough bread.

Introductory & Intermediate Instructor
Makenzie Beckstead
Makenzie Melton-Beckstead has a B.A. degree in English with a Creative Writing emphasis from Utah Valley University. She has experience working as a paraeducator at a special education school and as a Registered Behavior Technician at a clinic for individuals who have autism. She is passionate about writing poems and stories that explore narratives in marginalized spaces. When she isn't writing, she enjoys playing video games and spending time in nature.

Introductory & Intermediate Instructor
Nora Brockwell
Nora is a former Home2Teach student currently pursuing a degree in English at Wayne State University. Her passion for reading and writing is evident in her perpetual fascination with all things literary, from classic works of fiction to colorful children’s books and ingredients lists on the backs of cereal boxes. She spends most of her time writing essays, sewing clothes, and playing video games with her family, and has been known to sing loudly and with abandon despite possessing no musical talent whatsoever.

Introductory & Intermediate Instructor
Sonia Chan
Sonia is a homeschool graduate and is currently taking college courses at Liberty University. She has years of experience in tutoring and working with kids, and she is thrilled to teach here at Home2Teach. She loves to help others succeed in their learning and to encourage them to give their best in everything they do. Sonia also really enjoys playing the piano and guitar, reading, working out, and spending time with family and friends. She lives in Canada with her big family.

Intermediate & Creative Instructor
Stephanie Nagle
Stephanie was homeschooled through high school and is a former student of Home2Teach. She graduated with honors from a local university with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in technical writing. She enjoys teaching and tutoring others in virtually any subject she can. Although she appreciates a well-written essay, her favorite kinds of writing are creative writing and poetry, and some of her favorite pastimes are reading, baking, singing, and going for walks.