Write from the Heart is an online composition and literature program designed for homeschoolers in middle and high school. We offer annual classes in composition, literature, and AP English. We also offer 4-week Workshop Intensive and Individualized Coaching Sessions for both public and homeschooled students. Our goal is to help students find their voices and grow in writing and critical thinking skills.
Above all, we believe that education is a personal journey of discovery. It is shaped by the personality of the child, the beliefs and values of the child’s family, and the experiences that the child encounters. It should never be undervalued. We desire to come alongside parents in helping each child through that personal journey.
Our Team
Veldorah J. Rice, Director
BA in English, History, & Communication, MA in English and Film Studies
Veldorah J. Rice, DirectorVeldorah began working with Write from the Heart in 2006 and took over as director in 2011. She oversees the classes and enjoys creating new curriculum and tools for student writers. She has worked at both the high school and collegiate level. Additionally, Veldorah enjoys speaking at homeschool and teacher conferences about writing and helping students find their voices. In her free time, she loves knitting, watching bad movies with her husband and three children, and blogging for the Write from the Heart community.
Kelly Beaty, Writing Coach
BA in Speech Communication, MA in Middle Grades Education
Kelly Beaty, Writing CoachKelly Beaty enjoys encouraging students as they develop a unique writer’s voice. She specializes in helping learners become proficient in the English language. Her experience with middle school learners comes from teaching in both public and private school settings and parenting three sons. Currently, she teaches English to adult immigrants to the U.S. In addition, Kelly has studied and practiced yoga for over two decades, and she currently teaches two weekly classes.
Brenna Hamming, Writing Coach
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology
Brenna Hamming, Writing CoachBarbara is a previous homeschool mom who is now a grandmother to six ranging from ages 10 years down to two months. Her daughter Emily went through middle and high school as a Write From the Heart student. Barbara enjoys teaching Sunday School, facilitating a women’s Bible study, watching Phillies baseball, and knitting. She lives in Delaware with her husband, Jim.
Brenna Hamming, Writing Coach
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature and Language
Brenna Hamming, Writing CoachBrenna is a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania and has always been an avid reader and editor. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Language, and also has a Masters in Gerontologic Social Work which she currently puts to use as a hospice bereavement counselor. She has engaged in writing and editing for a series of newsletters on grief and loss, and has also provided editing for several role-playing game publications. Brenna enjoys spending time with her son, husband, two crazy dogs, and amazing friends. She can also be found singing and acting when the chance arises.
Jodi Tahsler, Writing Coach
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
Jodi Tahsler, Writing CoachJodi Tahsler, Writing Coach
Bachelor of Arts Degree in English
Jodi Tahsler has worked as an editor for more than twenty years, including a Christian publishing company and is currently a content writer in the healthcare industry. Originally from Pennsylvania, Jodi now lives in Indiana where her husband works for the Frontier League (professional minor league baseball). She and her husband enjoy traveling and taking walks with their dogs.
Veldorah J. Rice, Director
BA in English, History, & Communication, MA in English and Film Studies
Veldorah J. Rice began working with Write from the Heart in 2006 and took over as director in 2011. She oversees the classes and enjoys creating new curriculum and tools for student writers. She speaks at homeschool and teacher conferences about writing and helping students find their voices. In her free time, she loves knitting and watching bad movies with her husband and two children.
