About UsQualificationsRichard has a bachelor of science degree with majors in Analytical Mathematics and Computer Science. Gail has a bachelor of science degree with a major in Dietetics (Clinical nutrition and food science). We have been teaching science to children for a number of years. We both studied at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus, founded in 1910 as the Natal University College in Pietermaritzburg. HistorynJoy Science and Math LLC was born in 2004, after several years of teaching in the home school community of Winston-Salem NC. We had been involved in two home school co-ops, for the benefit of our children, and those of our friends. During those years, our students especially appreciated our science classes, and it was from this success that nJoy Science was born. We have developed our own elementary aged courses and for the middle and high school ages we use Dr Wile's
Apologia curriculum. More about what we offer here.. Home SchoolingAs home educators ourselves, we believe in
home education. We
launched our own home school in 1998.
Home
education provides the freedom to
develop a child's character and abilities in a way that is hard to achieve
otherwise. There are many examples of extrordinary minds that were home schooled: Thomas Edison for one, Francis Collins of the human genome project for another. PhilosophyOur fundamental assumption is
that the
Bible is
trustworthy. We
teach
the scientific method and are passionate about both science and the Bible. We believe that science helps us think rationally and that the Bible helps us avoid error. |
Tim, Lara, Gail, Rosalie and Richard Hawkins
What people have said .."Richard and Gail are the best science teachers I have encountered in all the years of my own education and all the years of educating my children! Truly the Mr. and Mrs. Frizzle of science teaching!" Pam Lewisville NC "Their entertaining and inviting approach inspires questions in children. Their presentation of facts and experiments is relaxed and fun!" Patty Clemmons NC "Thanks so much for really sparking their interest in science!" - Kathy, Mint Hill, NC "They are able to share their enthusiasm with the children that they are teaching. Children come away with the excitement to learn more." Karen - Pfafftown, NC "My five year old came out bursting with things to tell me about light. He had so much to say that he was stuttering trying to get the words out" - Home School Educator - Charlotte NC "I learned some new things myself." Charlotte Home School Educator. "We are already talking about enrolling in next year's class, after just one lesson this year!" - Charlotte NC. "Thank you for what you are doing!" Fort Mill SC. "It would have been tragic for our children to have missed out on this experience." Huntersville, NC. About AfricaSome people ask us what Southern Africa is like. Well, you can have a look at Africa from satellite on your computer if you go to this page that has more about Africa.
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