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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Ms. Gilmore has been a highly respected acting teacher in Hollywood for many years. She teaches, Method Acting, Meisner technique, comedy improv, and on-camera techniques for film and television.  Chris was invited to the White House after authoring a book on the business side of the Entertainment Industry.  She has taught thousands of acting students of all ages, many of whom have gone on to star in movies, and on television. Chris has been working in the entertainment industry for over 40 years; first as a child star in films, television and on Broadway, and then as an award- winning casting director, writer, co-creator, and producer.  She has worked with many highly successful producers, directors, and production companies in the entertainment industry.  These include but are not limited to Paramount, Universal Studios, NBC, CBS, Twentieth Century Fox, Fox Television, Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon, and Disney. 

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. 

Jonathan Byram, born and raised in Los Angeles in a musical family, is a professional composer, songwriter, singer, choir director, and music teacher.  His scoring credits among many projects include two award winning short-films from Barefoot Picture Studios, the pilot episode and theme song for Orbie from Oodles World Entertainment, and an animated feature length film currently in production from Word Fisher Animation Studio.  His voice can be heard in movies such as Hairspray, High School Musical, and Jurassic World.  Formerly the choir director at Village Christian School, Jonathan currently serves as the choir director at Reality LA Church in Hollywood.  Jonathan holds a Bachelors of Music in Composition from the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music.

Christina is passionate about moving and preparing the body for HARD THINGS. And she wants to share that passion with you! No stranger to adversity, Christina competed on Ninja Warrior after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, and learned the dos and don’ts of training for physical competitions through that experience. She also fell in love with exploring different ways to move her body. Arial, strength, trapeze, hiking, running, biking, spinning, yoga, gymnastics, rock climbing, she’s done this and more. Over the past eight years she’s coached both adults and kids in American Ninja Warrior training, as well as gymnasts, and those focusing on speed, agility and strength training. And as a mother of four, she understands the importance of keeping things interesting and fun for all ages and personalities.

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.

Nick studied Music Performance at NYU’s prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, where he received a BFA in Recorded Music with a minor in Mathematics. Following his studies, Nick has had a successful performance career, playing guitar for Tina Fey’s Mean Girls Broadway Show both in NYC and on the first National Tour. As an instructor Nick tutors not only in music but also academic subjects including Math, Spanish, and English. Nick has 10+ years experience as a private instructor and has a strong passion for passing on his knowledge and helping students reach their goals. Nick’s approach to teaching is patient, understanding, and passion-led, encouraging students to be creative and find the fun and joy in whatever subject they are learning while still building strong foundational skills.

Gina D'Elia is an alumna of Bauder Fashion College, where she earned certificates in both Fashion Design and Interior Design. Determined to further her education, she went on to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Upon returning to California, Gina was a "Clean Up Animator" at Wong Studios in Hollywood, where she honed her artistic skills. During this time, she also made a name for herself in the Los Angeles art scene by participating in numerous successful art shows.Gina has been sharing her expertise and passion for art through private lessons to students in both homeschool and public school settings. She is well-versed in a variety of mediums and subjects, providing her students with a well-rounded education and invaluable guidance.