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Letricia Hess

Area Director: Academic and Enrichment Programs

discoveryhomeschool@gmail.com

Letricia Hess is an Area Director for both Academic and Enrichment programs. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Baylor University in Waco, Texas with certifications in reading and elementary education. She also has a Master's Degree in Education from University of Kansas City. Letricia taught Kindergarten through 5th grade as a reading specialist for 6 years. She started and managed an after school tutoring program for 5 years. She created Discovery Homeschool Academy in the year 2000 and started with 35 students and 5 teachers. It has brought a lot of joy to watch God bless homeschooling families through DHA over the years. Letricia has homeschooled her own 4 kids and attends Manna church. Her goal is to bless and serve those that want to participate in DHA and is excited to host 3 locations.

Jessica Collins is an Area Director for the Academic and Enrichment programs. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of North Texas with certifications in early childhood, elementary, and English as a Second Language. Jessica served as a 4th grade teacher in Frisco, Texas, for five years before becoming a stay-at-home mom and moving to Missouri. She began teaching at DHA in 2016 and has taught Kindergarten at the Enrichment program and 3rd/4th grades at the Academic program before stepping into an administrative role. She and her husband Daniel homeschool their 4 boys and are so thankful to be part of the DHA community. Her family attends Beth Haven Church where she helps teach the Pre-K -1st grade Sunday School class. Jessica is thankful for the opportunity to serve and encourage other homeschool families through DHA!