We accept students year round, space permitting.
About Us
Our History
The Haven Academy is a spin off from Canton Homeschool Resources. This original program that has come to be known as CHR, started in 2012 in the home of Tammy Cesinger. It grew to move into a building in downtown Canton in 2013 and then again to an 8500 square foot building in 2018. As the desire for our services grew from parents , so did the desire by the students to come to school more often. We had successfully created an atmosphere of space and education that the kids wanted to be at and come to more than they were already coming as homeschool students on a hybrid 2 day schedule. From here, we grew. In 2019, we opened The Haven Academy. We have been accredited as a private school by Georgia Accreditation Commission and Cognia. Whether families are looking for homeschool help, a private school, or a hybrid in between, we have you covered!
In 2022, we bought 5 acres on Union Hill and have been building our new school. It is scheduled to open summer of 2024. It is much larger and will offer students indoor and outdoor spaces for learning.
We chose the name The Haven Academy because we pride ourselves on being a haven. We accept and love students of all faiths and backgrounds. We welcome diversity. We have a very strict anti- bully policy and actively engage in the promotion of kindness and support for one another. Many times students leave the public school system because they do not feel accepted or safe. They may have depression, anxiety, or medical issues. They may have left because they are gifted and find school too easy or because they are in the TV/film industry, traveling sports, or music. We have a huge variety of students in our school and we love that. We can learn and grow from one another. The Haven Academy is the perfect place for learning and growing.
Administration at The Haven Academy
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Tammy is the founder of Canton Homeschool Resources which is the parent company of The Haven Academy. She opened the program for her own children using her educational background and desire for a child focused educational program that met the needs of students not met elsewhere in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
Tammy is the founder of Canton Homeschool Resources which is the parent company of The Haven Academy. She opened the program for her own children using her educational background and desire for a child focused educational program that met the needs of students not met elsewhere in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, a Master of Arts degree in Education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction, and a Doctorate degree in Education Administration. Her doctoral dissertation was on hybrid education. She has experience teaching 6th-12th grade in the public alternative and regular school system in Los Angeles and Riverside counties in California where she received her original teaching certification in k-12 multiple subject, self contained education. Tammy is married to Steve and between the two of them have 5 grown children. Tammy acts as an administrator at the school.
Renee Barrineau
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Renee is an administrator at The Haven Academy. She is mom to two great teen boys and is married to Clay, her college sweetheart. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Grades Education, a Master of Early Childhood Education degree, and an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her capstone project, when com
Renee is an administrator at The Haven Academy. She is mom to two great teen boys and is married to Clay, her college sweetheart. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Middle Grades Education, a Master of Early Childhood Education degree, and an Educational Specialist degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her capstone project, when completing her Educational Specialist degree, was on the effectiveness of hands-on learning in the classroom. Renee has taught in the public school systems of Dekalb, Paulding, and Cobb counties. She is active in the community and formerly served as PTA president for Macedonia Elementary School in Canton. Renee has been at Canton Homeschool Resources and The Haven Academy since 2012.
Leah Smith
Dr. Tammy Cesinger
Leah Smith
Leah is a Georgia native and has lived in the north Georgia area all her life. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and has a passion for making learning hands-on and FUN! Making connections with each student and facilitating active learning are two of Leah's super powers! She has been a part of our school family
Leah is a Georgia native and has lived in the north Georgia area all her life. She has her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and has a passion for making learning hands-on and FUN! Making connections with each student and facilitating active learning are two of Leah's super powers! She has been a part of our school family since 2013. She has left the regular classroom for an administrative role starting fall of 2022.
Leah loves music, the outdoors, fishing, all types of animals (even spiders, insects, and snakes), and Marvel and Star Wars movies. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Eugene, and is a mom to three amazingly fun kids
Leah is a teacher that kids never forget. She tells her students, "School is supposed to be fun ~ laughing is expected!"
Leanne Schulman
Tiffiany Holsenbeck
Leanne grew up in Minnesota. She and her husband, Carl, have been married for almost 30 years. She went to school in CA and moved around with her husband's job. Together they have 2 boys, Zach and Devan. Leanne graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor Degree in Finance. When she has time, she enjoys garden
Leanne grew up in Minnesota. She and her husband, Carl, have been married for almost 30 years. She went to school in CA and moved around with her husband's job. Together they have 2 boys, Zach and Devan. Leanne graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Bachelor Degree in Finance. When she has time, she enjoys gardening, reading, and doing genealogy. She has been with our school since 2018. She works as part of our accounting team collecting tuition and teaches finance related courses to high schoolers. Leanne also helps our teens keep up to date on their work at our school.
Tiffiany Holsenbeck
Tiffiany Holsenbeck
Tiffiany has been a 4th grade teacher at our school since 2018. She will be an administrator full time for the 2022-2023 school year. She has three children who attend our school and she is married to Brett. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Science in Education with a focus in Reading and Mathematics, a Reading E
Tiffiany has been a 4th grade teacher at our school since 2018. She will be an administrator full time for the 2022-2023 school year. She has three children who attend our school and she is married to Brett. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master of Science in Education with a focus in Reading and Mathematics, a Reading Endorsement, and is Gifted Certified. She has taught for 13 years in both the traditional school setting and in a virtual charter school. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, reading, doughnuts and everything pink!
Jenny Smith
Julia Martin
Julia Martin
Jenny lives in Canton, GA with her husband and two children. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and is certified in Secondary English Education, Middle Grades Social Science, and is Gifted Certified. Jenny has a love of learning, Literature, and Writing; however, her heart is pouring into lives of students and helpin
Jenny lives in Canton, GA with her husband and two children. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and is certified in Secondary English Education, Middle Grades Social Science, and is Gifted Certified. Jenny has a love of learning, Literature, and Writing; however, her heart is pouring into lives of students and helping them reach their potential! She enjoys reading, actively being involved in her church, traveling, and spending time with family. She has been with our school since 2017.
Julia Martin
Julia Martin
Julia Martin
Julia is a social studies teacher and has been teaching with us since 2019. She has Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Political Science from Albion College in Michigan. She is married to Doug and between the two if them, they have 6 children. She enjoys reading, crafting, and anything outdoors.
Joyce Estes
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Kristine Scott
Joyce has a Bachelor of Science degree in Math and is certified in secondary math instruction. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Instructional Technologies. Joyce is married to Ted who is a public school teacher and pastor. They have two boys who attend CHR. She is an amazing math teacher. Joyce has been with CHR since 2014.
Kristine Scott
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Kristine Scott
Kristine has a Bachelors of Arts in Education: Exceptional Students. She has 3 children who attend CHR. She loves Disney, working with students with special needs, 80’s pop culture, sewing, and reading. She has been with CHR teaching kindergarten since 2015.
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Education and a minor in Special Education. She was certified in Elementary Education and has many years of educational experience in and out of the classroom. She is teaching 5th grade starting in the fall of 2024.
Dawn Hagle
Lindsey cameron
Jennifer Mcdaniels
Dawn has a Bachelors of Science degree in Commercial Recreation. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, of almost 23 years, and together they have three children, Madeline (20), Davis (17), and Emma (12). Currently she is a second grade teacher, and also teaches several Friday Enrichment classes such as History of an Amer
Dawn has a Bachelors of Science degree in Commercial Recreation. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Brian, of almost 23 years, and together they have three children, Madeline (20), Davis (17), and Emma (12). Currently she is a second grade teacher, and also teaches several Friday Enrichment classes such as History of an American Girl and her favorite, Fitness Fun! Dawn loves hanging out with her family, running, and drinking coffee with fellow CHR teacher, Mrs. Christy. Dawn has been with CHR since the Fall of 2017.
Jaime Kohler
Lindsey cameron
Lindsey cameron
Jaime has a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a versatile educator. Her certifications in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Science Education, Middle Grades Social Science, and Gifted and Reading-Endorsed Certification showcase her diverse skill set. She enjoys making connections and watching students grow with their knowle
Jaime has a Bachelor of Science in Education and is a versatile educator. Her certifications in Early Childhood Education, Middle Grades Science Education, Middle Grades Social Science, and Gifted and Reading-Endorsed Certification showcase her diverse skill set. She enjoys making connections and watching students grow with their knowledge. When she is not teaching, you can find her spending time with her husband and four active kids (Xavier, Wyatt, Logan, and Savannah). She will be teaching MS Science and AP Science this Fall 2024.
Lindsey cameron
Lindsey cameron
Lindsey cameron
Lindsey is overjoyed to be joining the Haven Academy family for the 2024-2025 school year as our 4th grade teacher. Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Kennesaw State University and is Reading Certified. She brings with her over 14 years of elementary teaching and instructional coaching experience from other loc
Lindsey is overjoyed to be joining the Haven Academy family for the 2024-2025 school year as our 4th grade teacher. Lindsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Kennesaw State University and is Reading Certified. She brings with her over 14 years of elementary teaching and instructional coaching experience from other local private schools. Born and raised in Georgia, she is married to her high school sweetheart Bobby of 24 years. Together, they have two children Sawyer June (age 11) and Asher Foxx (age 5).She prides herself on providing a warm and energetic classroom environment; which thrives off of hands on learning. Her favorite subjects are english and science. She adores all things music, reading, photo journaling, Vans sneakers, travel adventures with her family, the beach, turtles, summer, Halloween, and the colors black, white, & green.
Lindsay Adams
Stacee Sylvester
Lindsay Adams
Lindsay started with us in 2024. She holds a Bachelor degree and is a certified teacher. More info about her is coming soon!
Ann Burgess
Stacee Sylvester
Lindsay Adams
Ann Burgess and her husband, David, are the proud and thankful parents of two and grandparents of four. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with vocal emphasis from Shorter College and has done extensive additional vocal and acting studies with various artists. As a long-time choral director and singer/actor, she has directed
Ann Burgess and her husband, David, are the proud and thankful parents of two and grandparents of four. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with vocal emphasis from Shorter College and has done extensive additional vocal and acting studies with various artists. As a long-time choral director and singer/actor, she has directed and performed in countless musicals and plays. She is thrilled to be a part of the wonderful faculty and staff of The Haven Academy & Canton Homeschool Resources and has been with us since 2019. Ann says this is her dream job as she looks forward to seeing the sweet, smiling faces of the Musical Theater students each Friday!
Stacee Sylvester
Stacee Sylvester
Stacee Sylvester
Stacee joined us in 2019. She is a Fun Friday Enrichment teacher and an assistant elementary teacher.
Having coached figure skating for 16 years prior to joining our school, from toddlers to adults, teaching children and seeing them succeed is a feeling that she loves!
Stacee and her husband, Gordon have four children.
Stacee says that
Stacee joined us in 2019. She is a Fun Friday Enrichment teacher and an assistant elementary teacher.
Having coached figure skating for 16 years prior to joining our school, from toddlers to adults, teaching children and seeing them succeed is a feeling that she loves!
Stacee and her husband, Gordon have four children.
Stacee says that The Haven Academy and Canton Homeschool Resources has been a wonderful place to work with kids and do what she really loves!
Shari Alhadeff
Shari Alhadeff
Shari Alhadeff
Shari was born in New York (go Mets!) and moved to Georgia when she was thirteen years old. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. Ed in Community Health Education and worked in the medical field for many years. Then she returned to college to continue her education at Kennesaw State University where she received her i
Shari was born in New York (go Mets!) and moved to Georgia when she was thirteen years old. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. Ed in Community Health Education and worked in the medical field for many years. Then she returned to college to continue her education at Kennesaw State University where she received her initial teaching certification. Several years later she earned her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Then she further continued her education at Piedmont College by earning an Ed.S (Specialist degree) in Curriculum and Instruction. She is Orton Gillingham certified. She first taught at Teasley Middle School instructing 7th and 8th graders with learning challenges. She transferred to Bartow County and taught a 3rd/4th grade combination class and then was asked to teach kindergarten. This will be her 32nd year teaching. Shari has a 35-year-old daughter, Amanda, who graduated from Kennesaw State University in May 2008 with her Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology. Amanda is an investigator with the Fulton County DA’s office and got married this past November. Shari has been married for fifteen years to a fellow educator who has since retired from the Fulton County School system teaching 8th grade math. Her husband still tutors math in the evenings, and also he heads the math program at Focus, which helps older students get their GED. Shari loves working out almost daily at Fit Body Boot Camp, reading, hiking in the mountains and being on a beach! She joined us in 2018.
Clay Barrineau
Shari Alhadeff
Shari Alhadeff
Clay is our technology consultant. He earned a Bachelors Degrees in Business/Computer Science and Philosophy from Oglethorpe University and a Master's Degree in Decision Science from Georgia State. Married to Renee and a technology specialist at Google, he has been helping our school off-site in the area of technology since 2012. He presently serves on our Leadership Advisory Board as well.
Steve Cesinger
Shari Alhadeff
Victoria Cantrell
Steve is our financial specialist and assists in financial and developmental planning. He is the global co-founder and chief investment officer of Valor Hospitality and has over 35 years experience in private equity, corporate finance, investments, real estate, and hospitality. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Cal
Steve is our financial specialist and assists in financial and developmental planning. He is the global co-founder and chief investment officer of Valor Hospitality and has over 35 years experience in private equity, corporate finance, investments, real estate, and hospitality. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Cal Poly Pomona and his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a triple emphasis in Finance, Marketing, and Management Information Systems from UCLA. Married to Tammy, he has been helping our school in the areas of finance and planning off-site since 2014. He presently sits on the leadership advisory board as well.
Victoria Cantrell
Victoria Cantrell
Victoria Cantrell
Victoria is a Haven Academy graduate and holds a Bachelors Degree in Business . She has been working with us as an assistant teacher since 2020. Once getting her degree in 2024, she transitioned to a business and ASL teacher role.
Angela Ikert
Victoria Cantrell
Coach Matt Rumble
Angela has Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. She is married to Stephen. She came to us in 2021 and has been working as a parapro, French teacher, and electives teacher for elementary children since. She is now our 3rd grade teacher.
Coach Matt Rumble
Victoria Cantrell
Coach Matt Rumble
Matt has been teaching PE and Health for the past 32 years. He retired from Cherokee County School System in 2023. He has a Masters Degree in PE in Health from the University of North Georgia and is Certified in PE/ Health. He is married to his best friend, Angel, of 25 years, who is also a teacher. They love to travel and play games to
Matt has been teaching PE and Health for the past 32 years. He retired from Cherokee County School System in 2023. He has a Masters Degree in PE in Health from the University of North Georgia and is Certified in PE/ Health. He is married to his best friend, Angel, of 25 years, who is also a teacher. They love to travel and play games together. They have three wonderful children and three fantastic grandchildren. Matt’s favorite way to spend his time is hanging around his family, playing sports and laughing together.
Tori jones
Stephani Campbell
Stephani Campbell
Tori is our middle school language arts and social studies teacher. She also teaches AP Language Arts to high school students. She graduated from UGA with a Bachelors Degree in English and a certificate in Creative Writing. She has passed the GACE teaching exam. She has experience as a teacher assistant and joined our school as a teacher in 2023.
Stephani Campbell
Stephani Campbell
Stephani Campbell
Stephani joined CHR in 2017 and teaches high school math. She has 3 super fun boys. She enjoys watching her kids play sports, especially soccer and taekwondo. She loves spending time outside and taking family trips. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2005 with a Bachelor of Special in Education and is certified in seconda
Stephani joined CHR in 2017 and teaches high school math. She has 3 super fun boys. She enjoys watching her kids play sports, especially soccer and taekwondo. She loves spending time outside and taking family trips. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2005 with a Bachelor of Special in Education and is certified in secondary math education in grades 6-12. She has taught middle school and high school math and science, online and in brick and mortar schools, for many years.
Abby Bester
Stephani Campbell
Justin Lanier
Abby teaches art at our school. She has been working with special FX makeup since 2017 and graduated from Paul Mitchell’s Esthetician Certificate program in 2020 while graduating from The Haven Academy. She then went to NYC to complete MUD Makeup Designory’s Master Makeup Art Certificate Program and graduated from there as well. After mo
Abby teaches art at our school. She has been working with special FX makeup since 2017 and graduated from Paul Mitchell’s Esthetician Certificate program in 2020 while graduating from The Haven Academy. She then went to NYC to complete MUD Makeup Designory’s Master Makeup Art Certificate Program and graduated from there as well. After moving back to Georgia, she started attending Kennesaw State University where she now is studying for a Bachelors Degree in Art with a focus in Sculpture. She worked the front desk for a year at The Haven Academy before NYC and since has done jobs doing makeup for New York Fashion as well as short films and student films. She also does makeup seasonally for Six Flags Fright Fest and local film.
Justin Lanier
Justin Lanier
Justin Lanier
Justin came to us in 2023. He holds a degree in Emerging Technologies and has certificates in Mobile Security, Personal Robotics, and as a Mobile Programming Specialist. He is also currently working on more certificates as well as a Bachelor's degree in Audio/Video Technology and Film. Justin teaches technology based courses at our school.
Anna Hildago
Justin Lanier
Anna Hildago
Anna has been at our school since 2023. She is a high school teacher assistant and student support teacher. She is working on a Bachelor's degree in business at KSU. Anna helps students stay on track and closely monitors grades. She works with students who need extra help and assists in ensuring students are staying on task.
Nate Bester
Justin Lanier
Anna Hildago
Nate started working at our school in 2025 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii, Manoa in Honolulu. He has passed the GACE science teaching exam in Ga. He is teaching middle and high school science classes. He has been around The Haven Academy since its inception, helping on scho
Nate started working at our school in 2025 after graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii, Manoa in Honolulu. He has passed the GACE science teaching exam in Ga. He is teaching middle and high school science classes. He has been around The Haven Academy since its inception, helping on school breaks while in college, and was a student at Haven (CHR) in elementary and middle school.
Registration for summer and fall is now open!
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