Anchor Microschools Teachers

Meet Ms. Natalie

Ms. Natalie is the founder of Anchor Microschools. She has been teaching children for the past 18 years. She began as a public school teacher then decided to homeschool her own children and now is a Microschool Teacher. She loves empowering her students by guiding them in their creation of their own goals. She is the mother of seven children. As a family, they love to go to the Salt River to paddleboard.

Maricopa, AZ (5th-8th Teacher) & Founder

Meet Ms. Hunt

Ms. Hunt moved to Maricopa in 2019 - just before the world turned upside down. When the pandemic hit, I stepped into the world of microschooling 3rd-8th graders in a small, hands-on learning environment. That experience opened my eyes to how powerful personalized, flexible education can be.

After that season, I spent three years teaching at Heritage Academy, where I discovered just how much I love working with high schoolers. There’s something incredibly rewarding about watching teens figure themselves out, gain confidence, and grow into the kind of people who are ready to make a difference in the world.

Now, I’m thrilled to be bringing it all full circle. My mission is to create a space where high school students feel seen, supported, and empowered to be their best, most authentic selves.

Maricopa, AZ (9th-12th Grade)

Meet Ms. Halley

Ms. Halley is well versed in equal parts structure and fun, as one of seven children and a mother of four. She believes that both of these qualities are essential to a successful learning environment. Through her experiences as a nanny, homeschooling, and teaching both children and adults within her church responsibilities, she has grown a love for teaching.

Maricopa, AZ (3rd-6th Teacher)

Meet Ms. Kaitlyn

Ms. Kaitlyn believes learning should be fun and filled with creativity and movement. She grew up in a large family of 13 kids with lots of opportunities to teach and learn. She became a passionate Water Polo player as a child. She spent 12 years focused on teaching in various roles of lifeguarding and coaching Water Polo.

When Ms. Kaitlyn started having her own kids, she shifted into teaching group fitness classes and eventually coaching recreational sports. Within her family, she recognized symptoms of dyslexia in her oldest child. She knew she wanted to find a more hands-on and personal learning environment which led their family to microschooling.

Ms. Kaitlyn hopes to share with kids that learning doesn't stop when you become an adult and that when things don't go according to our plans we can pivot and make the most of it.

Maricopa, AZ (Kinder-3rd Teacher)

Ms. Emily

Ms. Emily is passionate about helping students grow into confident, capable, and well-rounded individuals. She has worked as a teacher’s aide for Anchor Microschools the past two years and has spent the last eight years mentoring youth through her church. She is also the mother of four children.

Ms. Emily loves that Anchor Microschools focuses on hands-on learning, encourages students to help one another, and gives children the freedom to decide and work towards who they want to become.

Outside of school, Ms. Emily enjoys gardening, traveling, and hiking adventures with her husband and family.

Maricopa, AZ (2nd-5th Teacher)

Meet Ms. Alicia

A devoted mom and passionate teacher, Alicia brings years of homeschooling and tutoring experience, guiding young learners with patience and creativity. She is dedicated to creating an environment where students feel encouraged, capable, and excited to learn. Known for making lessons engaging and fun, Ms. Alicia brings energy and heart to everything she does. She is thrilled to step into her role as an Anchor Microschools teacher, where she can continue inspiring students in a close-knit, supportive setting.

In her spare time, you’ll find her curled up with a good book or tackling house projects that let her creativity shine.

Maricopa, AZ (Kinder-3rd Teacher)

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"I love teaching with Anchor Microschools. It is a privilege to see children grow and learn together. It is my hope that in our small setting that we not only learn the basic skills of a classroom but that we also learn to work together with kindness and consideration."

-Mrs. Halley Whitney