Our Instructors

Certified, passionate, and culturally grounded Christian educators who bring both academic excellence and lived experience into every virtual classroom.

Our Educators

Teachers Who See Your Child

Every Melanated Academy instructor is a professing Christian, holds a relevant degree or certification, and brings both academic mastery and cultural awareness to their teaching.

DC

Dr. Danielle Carter

M.Ed. — Curriculum & Instruction

Subjects: Bible, Biblical Worldview

Grades: All Grades

Dr. Carter brings 15 years of Christian education experience and a passion for making Scripture alive and relevant for every age group.

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Kwame Alexander

B.S. History, M.A. African Studies

Subjects: African & African-American History

Grades: K–12

A historian and storyteller who makes African and diaspora history vivid, personal, and spiritually meaningful.

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Dr. LaShonda Hughes

Ph.D. Mathematics Education

Subjects: Algebra, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus

Grades: 6th–12th

Dr. Hughes believes every child can excel at math and has spent 12 years proving it — one student at a time.

NW

Naomi Washington

M.A. English, Certified Secondary Education

Subjects: Language Arts, Composition, Literature

Grades: 3rd–12th

A published author and educator who instills a love of language through both classical and contemporary Black literary voices.

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Marcus Brooks

B.S. Biology, M.S. Science Education

Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science

Grades: 6th–12th

Marcus teaches students to see God's design in every molecule — making science both rigorous and spiritually rich.

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Simone Robinson

M.Ed. Elementary Education

Subjects: Lower School Core Subjects

Grades: K–5th

Miss Simone has a gift for nurturing curious young minds in a warm, affirming virtual classroom environment.

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Pastor Jerome Ellis

M.Div., Certified Bible Teacher

Subjects: Theology, Apologetics, Leadership

Grades: 8th–12th

A pastor and educator who equips students to know what they believe and why — with grace, depth, and conviction.

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Tanya Simmons

B.A. Art Education, M.F.A.

Subjects: Visual Arts, Music Appreciation

Grades: K–12

Tanya brings creative expression to life online — helping students discover their God-given gifts through art and music.

"And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."

— 2 Timothy 2:2 (ESV)

Teach With Us

We Are Looking for Educators Like You

Are you a certified Christian educator who wants to teach without compromise — with the freedom to bring your faith, your culture, and your full self to the classroom? We'd love to connect.

What We Look For

  • ✓ Professing Christian, active in a local church
  • ✓ Bachelor's degree or higher in subject area
  • ✓ Passion for melanated students and cultural affirmation
  • ✓ Comfortable teaching live online via Zoom
  • ✓ Excellent communicator and student-centered educator

What We Offer

  • ✓ Competitive per-course compensation
  • ✓ Full curriculum and lesson plan support
  • ✓ Flexible scheduling — teach from anywhere
  • ✓ A mission-driven community of fellow educators

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