Our Team

Our team is comprised of caring homeschool parents that want quality education for the children in their care and the surrounding communities.

Jaqueline VanDyke
President & Founder

Jaqueline is a mom of 3 and has been homeschooling for 8 years. She has always had a passion for volunteering, getting involved within the community and helping children find their passion.

Tara Ballantyne
Secretary

Tara is a mom to 3 children, runs a Tupperware business and served on the board of a few local charities. She has been homeschooling her children for a combined total of 14 years.

Sheila VanDyke
Treasurer

Sheila is a mom of 5 children and 11 grandkids. She enjoys all children and loves to see them learn and grow.

Our Volunteers

In addition to our team, we have dedicated volunteers in our group who fill special roles. These volunteers help coordinate and run events to ensure everything operates smoothly for Gulf Coast Manatees.