About Us

  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 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 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 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 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 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.

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 joined us in 2019. She is a Fun Friday Enrichment teacher and an assistant elementary teacher.  
Originally from Michigan, Stacee has been in Georgia for 7 years. Having coached figure skating for 16 years, from toddlers to adults, teaching children and seeing them succeed is a feeling that she loves! 

Stacee and her husband, Gordon have four children. Dylan (22) graduated from UGA in May and has just started a job at E-Trade. Alyssa (20) is studying Exercise and Sports Science at UGA. Amanda (14) is a freshman at Creekview High School and enjoys cheering and tumbling. Kaylee (11) is in 7th grade at Creekland Middle School and plays soccer and basketball.
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!