Chestnut Ridge Academy is recognized as a Category IV school that operates under Tennessee law (TCA 49-50-801) and is recognized as a nonprofit organization in the state of Tennessee.  We are a federally recognized nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status.
​ An integral part of the school is the Homeschool Umbrella Program. Parents register with Chestnut Ridge and have the freedom to choose what curriculum and methods they will use to educate their children at home.

Chestnut Ridge Academy will provide resources, accountability and support to families as they educate their children at home.

Meet the Team

Staff

Patti Hunt

Chief Executive Officer
​Program Director

Patti Hunt is the Founder/CEO and Director of School of Chestnut Ridge Academy. As Director of School, Mrs. Hunt oversees the day to day operations of the organization. She earned her Bachelor's degree in education from California University of Pennsylvania and holds teaching certifications in multiple states. Her experience in education includes a variety of settings from public and private schools to homeschooling and homeschool co-ops. In her early years in the homeschool community of south central Pennsylvania she developed and managed a homeschool support group, homeschool co-ops and a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to benefit homeschool families. Most recently she was the Program Director for a local homeschool program in Tennessee.
Mrs. Hunt has found over the years that home education best fits her philosophies in education. "I believe that every child has a unique way of learning. Home education is individualized education in which each child can be taught according to his/her strengths and weaknesses. I am looking forward to seeking out and providing resources to homeschool families for years to come with Chestnut Ridge. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your homeschooling journey."

Amie Rivera

Office Assistant

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors are here to serve you. We strive to meet the needs of local homeschool families through assessment, collaboration and planning. The term for a member of the board is 2 years. A board member may serve two consecutitve terms. Officer elections take place at the January meeting annually.
Board meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Richard Maxwell
Term expires October 2023

President

Chloe Costilla
Term expires July 2023

Vice President

Connie Nedeau
Term expires October 2023

Secretary

Cody Swinford
Term expires Oct 2023

Treasurer

Carrie Robertson
Term expires July 2024

Board Member

Board Vacancy
Term expires...

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