Abby Lai is a seasoned homeschooler, wife, and mother of two outstanding young men.  She founded Home School Coaches in 2012 to provide her children with the best possible homeschool education. Home School Coaches offers over 100 highly qualified instructors that are passionate about what they teach plus share a love for teaching. In 2020, Abby co-founded Advanced Life Education, the parent company of AdLife Academy, to further her mission of supporting homeschooling parents in achieving their educational goals for their children. Abby has a degree in Business Administration from Cal Poly Pomona and a Masters in Public Health degree from the University of Southern California. When at rest, Abby enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, frequenting coffee shops, and gardening.

With twenty years of experience supervising successful community programs, Lupe Valerio offers her organizational, leadership and management skills to support the families and students of AdLife Academy. Lupe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology along with a Masters in Leadership and Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University.  Lupe is passionate about supporting the positive development of young people by creating safe environments that foster positive communication, opportunities for leadership, and a vast array of educational experiences.  In her spare time, Lupe enjoys creating unforgettable memories with with her nine beloved grandkids,  sharing her faith through leading Bible studies, and exploring new places with close friends.

Christine Monroe is a devoted mother of five amazing children and a passionate educator with over 26 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to nurturing young minds and fostering environments where students can grow academically, and creatively.

Alongside her late husband, Mark Monroe, Christine co-founded a private Christian school, Refuge Co-Op School of Arts & Innovation, at their home church. Christine managed the school’s operations as Chief Financial Officer while Mark served as Principal, and together, they built a vibrant learning community that emphasized both academic excellence and spiritual formation. Christine’s life is a beautiful reflection of resilience, purpose, and the steadfast belief that every child has a divine destiny waiting to unfold.

James can take your child to the next level. With a passion for education and a love of math, James Wigglesworth has been helping students find educational insights for over 12 years. A graduate from UCLA, he currently is a full time tutor in the San Gabriel Valley. Over the years, he’s enabled hundreds of students to test better, score higher, and gain confidence by developing a strong foundation in math. Having been homeschooled himself, he has special insights into the ins and outs that come with homeschooling. He’s taught a wide variety of topics from programming to pre-algebra to advanced calculus and everything in between. It’s his desire to inspire a new generation of thinkers and problem solvers to develop a passion and love for math and programming.

Rejoice Griffis is a former Parks & Recreation professional with over eight years of experience in providing enjoyable and stimulating experiences that enhance physical, mental, and social well-being within all areas of a community, while also ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. She is also currently obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice with the hopes to obtain a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. Throughout her customer service and recreation career, Rejoice learned how to effectively communicate with people from all walks of life. This has helped her build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike, and she is excited to continue this approach at AdLife Academy. 

Amber Manzo has been married for over 23 years and has 4 children. She is a dedicated and passionate homeschool educator with over 10 years of experience. She has a heart for inspiring curiosity and a love of learning by creating classes that incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles while tailoring each subject to the individual child’s unique strengths and interests. She believes in holistic education and teaching the whole child. She has led and taught co-ops with classes in every subject ranging from Pre-school to IEW writing to American History to the Great Books. She is an avid reader, a lifelong learner, and loves to travel. In her spare time you can usually find her at the baseball field or hockey rink watching her twins play.

Victoria Collett received her teaching credential from Cal Poly University in Pomona and her Master's Degree from Cal State University in Fullerton, California. She has many years of teaching experience from 4th and 5th grade classroom instruction in Ontario Montclair School District before moving on to Middle School where she provided instruction to grades 6-8 and finally serving as an Administrator managing State and Federal District requirements for 6 schools. She has taught many exciting classes including the Gifted and Talented (GATE) Instruction and Outdoor Education Program culminating with a week in the Grand Canyon! She is honored to service young people and their families and is excited to work with you.

Eric Lin, a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), obtained a Bachelor of Science in Physics. During his time at UCLA, Eric's passion for physics was evident not only in his academic pursuits but also in his engagement in various teaching internships and opportunities that primarily focused on STEM education. He quickly learned that he had a passion for teaching and for the last few years, Eric has been teaching highly engaging robotics classes for kinder to twelfth grade that incorporate programming, 3D design, and circuitry. Eric's ultimate goal is to share his vision of building a supportive educational community, fostering experimentation in science, and empowering others.

Kristin has been an educator for many years and taught in a variety of learning environments - from community college to homeschool co-ops and learning centers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Truman State University and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Baylor College of Medicine. Her experience as a homeschool parent and as an educator in the homeschool community has helped deepen her appreciation that each learner is unique - with their own passions and interests, their own level of attention and patience, and their own natural curiosities about the world around them. Kristin works to meet learners where they are and to foster their curiosities and educational growth. 

Terri grew up in San Jose, CA where she began teaching for East Side Union High School District in 2012. Life brought her to Los Angeles in 2016 where she began teaching for Alhambra Unified School District soon after. She's been in the K-12 classroom since 2008, but spent the majority of her time as a high school history teacher. Terri received her bachelor’s from Hawaii Pacific University (2007), credential from San Jose State University (2010), and went on to get her master’s in Teaching Social Studies from Teachers College, Columbia University (2011). She has been supporting families through a homeschooling charter for over 3 years and is homeschooling her own children. When she is not teaching, she is training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and watching her children progress in their activities.

Rachel earned her B.A. in Modern Literary Studies at UC Santa Cruz and her J.D. at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. She homeschooled both of her girls, one until 7th and the other through 10th grade. She also has ADHD. When she is practicing law part-time, Rachel would rather be tutoring young people in reading, math, and handwriting because it brings her so much joy. Rachel is experienced in helping children with a wide range of abilities and levels of confidence. She knows every child learns differently, so she always keeps a few tricks up her sleeve for when kids feel stuck. She is familiar with several reading and math curricula and their learning methods and styles. When she is not working or tutoring, she can be found walking her two dogs, gardening, crocheting or playing games.

Amanda is passionate about writing, good communication, and helping people learn. Before she received her state teaching certification, she spent four years training and mentoring college students at an international youth organization on business concepts, leadership effectiveness, communication, and time management. She has taught language arts in Washington public schools to 12th, 7th, and 8th graders, and have been a substitute teacher for students in all subjects for the past six years. Amanda is not a stranger to the homeschooling experience - she homeschooled her stepdaughter for two years, and has been a writing teacher on the online platform OutSchool to many homeschooled students of all ages.

Judy, a devoted mother and seasoned professional with over 13 years of experience nurturing young minds, seamlessly blends creativity, community engagement, and education advocacy. Her journey began at 17, teaching children’s church. With a graphic design and business background, she led ‘Paint N’ Play Art Studio,' organizing events and empowering local artists. Notably, Judy serves on the Duarte Unified School District District Advisory Committee, contributing to education initiatives. Today, she actively participates on her church board, teaching children’s church and youth programs. Judy’s commitment extends to organizing clothing drives, supporting food banks, and spearheading school initiatives - providing crucial support to those in need. In her current role as an Early Elementary Instructor and Assistant Coach at AdLife Academy, Judy channels her creativity to inspire the next generation. Her multifaceted roles reflect a rich blend of experience, creativity, and unwavering commitment to both education and community service.