Michiana Covenant Academy Instructors
Mrs. Susan Daniels
English, Spanish
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Mrs. Susan Daniels graduated from Kent State University (Ohio), and taught 9th through 11th grades English and Spanish in an Ohio public high school. Since that time, she and her husband Bob have been raising and homeschooling their 5 children, 4 of whom are now homeschool
graduates. Along with homeschooling, Mrs. Daniels has been teaching Spanish language and English composition and literature to classes of homeschooled students for many years. She also gives presentations for parents on topics related to homeschooling She enjoys helping parents fulfill their calling as home educators.
Mrs. Sharon Gregor
Math, Science
Mrs. Sharon Gregor earned her undergraduate degree in teaching and later felt called to homeschool her two daughters, which she continued from kindergarten through high school. As of this May, one is a graduate of IU South Bend, and the other is a rising junior at IU South Bend. Homeschooling became not only a way to teach but also a way to grow personally as an educator and as a parent. Through her journey, she gained a deeper appreciation for individualized instruction and developed a strong understanding of how to support a wide range of learning styles.
During those years, Sharon cultivated her love for math and science education and eventually returned to classroom teaching as a tutor for high school students in these subjects. She also served her local schools as a substitute teacher, continuing to share her enthusiasm for learning with a broad range of students. In 2022, she chose to deepen her expertise by pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Chemistry, and she graduated in May 2025.
She continues to enjoy tutoring students in various areas of math and science, using what she has learned through homeschooling and subbing so that she can provide individualized support to build student confidence. Sharon finds joy in helping each student discover how they learn best. Her passion lies in encouraging students to succeed and in continuing to grow alongside them as a lifelong learner.
Mr. Mark Hanson
Computers & Programming
Mr. Mark Hanson has been an electrical and software engineer since he graduated from Michigan State University in 1978. He has worked in aerospace and automotive industries designing and programming microchip circuits for intelligent motors and braking systems, and is currently employed at CTS Automotive. Mark is co-inventor on three U. S. patents involving electronics and software. He and his wife Sally homeschooled their daughter, now a successful Medical Technologist, from 8th through 12th grades.
Mrs. Sally Hanson
Science
Mrs. Sally Hanson graduated from Bethel College in 1978 with a BA in biology, minoring in Chemistry, and from the South Bend Medical Foundation School of Medical Technology the same year. She and her husband, Mark, homeschooled their daughter from 8th through 12th grade. Sally is a retired medical laboratory supervisor and has taught Sunday School for many years. Sally is also a member of the Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Niles, and loves gardening, walking, and birding.
Mrs. Kristina Kain
Literature
Kristina Kain graduated with a BA in English and secondary education in 2003 from Northern Illinois University. She then earned her Master’s in Communications in 2005. She taught in the public schools and community college for a short time, and then joined her husband in starting their own small business in real estate investing from 2006 to 2012. She began home schooling her own four children in 2013, and she has facilitated their daily violin practicing since 2012. She has taught home school classes from 1997-2001 and 2017 to the present. She loves bringing literature to life with her students through study in the classroom and productions on the stage. She and her husband Justin were both home schooled as well. Through the rearing of children, she became an avid seeker of knowledge in natural medicine and healthy food. She has kept a daily journal since she was 14 years old, and she enjoys coffee and hiking with her husband.
Mrs. Chrissie Kaufmann
French
Mrs. Chrissie Kaufmann (known to her students as “Madame Kaufmann”) holds BAs in French and English Literature, summa cum laude from Taylor University (1997), as well as a Diploma of French Studies from L’Institut de Touraine, Tours, France (1995). She has a personal passion for the French language and francophone cultures that she enjoys sharing with Academy students through a multi-sensory, integrated approach. In addition to benefiting from traditional classroom instruction, students can sample French food during parties, play “pétanque” (French lawn bowling) together outdoors, listen to French music, participate in French field trip opportunities and more! As a member of the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), Madame Kaufmann has administered the National French Contest to her MCA high school students during class time, and they have excelled, earning national gold, silver and bronze medals.
Mrs. Rebecca Pinegar
Music
Mrs. Rebecca Pinegar holds a B.M.Ed. from Taylor University (2007). She has taught elementary and middle school music in public schools, directed church vocal and handbell/chime choirs, and taught private instrumental and piano lessons. She plays the oboe, flute, and piano and loves singing and learning new instruments. She and her husband, Elliott, homeschool their two older daughters.
Dr. Peter J. Wallace
History
Dr. Peter J. Wallace graduated from the University of Notre Dame (Ph.D. American History, 2004), Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div., 1996), and Wheaton College (B.A. History of Christian Thought, 1993). He has served as pastor of Michiana Covenant PCA since 2001. He is an adjunct professor at Mid-America Reformed Seminary, and has conducted numerous church history seminars in churches around the United States. Both he and his wife, Ginger, are second generation home schoolers.
Mrs. Virginia Wallace
Virginia Wallace graduated as a homeschool highschooler and went directly to work at Good Shepherd School and Daycare, Harrisonburg VA, as the Director of the Infant Care. She currently chairs the Women’s Ministry Team at MCPC, caring for the needs of the church and serves on the board of South Bend TradeWorks, a local non-profit which promotes education in the historic trades.
Mrs. Wallace has spent her entire life caring for children, both for others as well as her own! Mrs. and Dr. Wallace have graduated five of their seven children, all of whom have attended MCA. Their graduated children have
gone on to work in the service industry, tutored other homeschool children, worked in historic restoration, and one is entering Graduate School in the fall. After all their children became old enough to attend Academy, Virginia became the assistant to the MCA Administrator. She also monitors Study Hall students, answers questions and generally keeps the day running smoothly.