
Our Team
We are inspired by the strides young, talented community members make during their experience at The Homeschool Music Academy of Gloucester. We enjoy being a part of their future success, even beyond the musical arts sphere. In addition, we look forward to nurturing well-rounded individuals who can make a positive impact on their communities. Not only will these fantastic kids obtain artistic achievements, but also personal growth and the development of life skills that will benefit these students throughout their lives. We will always strive to instill good character, hard work and dedication into all our young academy members.

Julia Middleton
Executive Director
Julia is originally from Buffalo, NY and is an avid Buffalo Bills Fan! She has also loved music from her youth, and started taking violin lessons when she was 9. She joined a local fiddle group from a young age, was a soloist in the High School Jazz band, and also sang in various choirs. She went on to earn a Music Performance Degree in Violin from Houghton College. After college she taught music classes and orchestra at a private school for one year before marrying her husband, Brian, a black hawk pilot in the Army. While traveling the world together, Brian and Julia have had 3 amazing kids; and they started their homeschooling journey 10 years ago. Julia has been teaching private violin and piano lessons for the past 17 years, and also has been teaching in and taking membership roles in several educational groups, to include 6 years of tutoring Classical Conversations Foundations and Essentials, and different music classes in other co-ops. Julia has also performed professionally with her violin over the years. She loves to perform, but she also loves to teach and inspire those around her. She knows there’s a need for homeschoolers to have access to excellent music education and ensembles to join, and she is thrilled to finally be able to form this Academy with the help of two other awesome directors and with our amazing teachers. This is a dream come true, and is filling a huge need in the homeschool community!

Misti Minott
Executive Assistant Director
Originally from Mansfield, Ohio, Misti began her journey of service and leadership at the age of 18 when she joined the United States Army. She served for seven years as a transportation and training NCO, where she honed her skills in organization, instruction, and mentorship. While stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, in 1997, she met her husband, Guy, and together they built a family.
A dedicated mother of six, Misti has been homeschooling for 18 years, blending her passion for education with hands-on experience. She studied elementary education in college and has taught numerous children’s programs over the years. Beyond education, she has a strong background in training and coaching from her time in the restaurant industry.
Misti is a self-proclaimed music lover and has been a member of various choirs throughout the years. She enjoys incorporating music into her teaching and daily life. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, thrift store shopping, hiking, crafting, organizing, and decorating.

Stephanie Phillips White
Elementary Music
After graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2010 with a B.S.Ed in Music Education K-12 with a concentration on flute, Stephanie moved to Virginia to teach in the public school system until she left teaching to be home with her children in 2019. From 2011 to 2015, Stephanie taught elementary music and youth choir in the Northern Neck and from 2015 to 2019, she taught both middle school band and choir in the York County School System. Stephanie has also directed adult and youth handbell choirs and assisted with high school marching bands. Since leaving the public schools, she has enjoyed raising her four children and has enjoyed the process of transitioning into the homeschool world with them. In her spare time Stephanie enjoys reading, spending time with family, watching football, and baking.

Michelle Ninnman
Child Care
Michelle is a proud mother of 4 children. She has experience in child care and special needs children. Michelle has also been a stay at home mother for many years and just recently started working again with other children in the community. She is very excited to have this opportunity to work with The Homeschool Music Academy of Gloucester and looks forward to meeting all the kiddos!

Kelly Blake
Guitar Teacher
Kelly is a passionate and dedicated guitar instructor with 26 years of experience honing her craft. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Kelly now calls Yorktown, VA, home; though most of her family currently lives near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Kelly currently teaches guitar classes and is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment for students of all levels. Holding a B.S. in Music Education and an M.Ed., Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her students. She has a proven track record of success, with former students going on to become full-time musicians and recording artists. Her extensive playing experience, combined with a strong educational background, allows her to provide students with the tools and techniques they need to excel.
Beyond music, Kelly is married to an active duty Coast Guardsman and is a devoted parent to two children. In their free time, Kelly and her family enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.

Krista Boord
Preschool
Krista was born in Florida and lived there for 10 years until her dad was stationed in Virginia. She has loved music since she was very young and even would boldly sing in front of her church at 2 years old. This became a precursor to many years of participating in music ministry. Krista went to Bethel College and left with her husband, not a degree. 😆 (No regrets!) They've been married for 15 years and have been blessed with three boys aged 8, 5, and 2. Krista has experience in participating in children's ministry such as children's bell choir and has organized VBS for several years. Her hobbies aside from singing are crafting of all sorts, painting, wood working, organizing, gardening and future chicken keeping! 🐔 Krista loves camping and going to the beach with the family.

Alyssa Owens
Piano Teacher
BIO AND PIC COMING SOON!

Our Team
We are inspired by the strides young, talented community members make during their experience at The Homeschool Music Academy of Gloucester. We enjoy being a part of their future success, even beyond the musical arts sphere. In addition, we look forward to nurturing well-rounded individuals who can make a positive impact on their communities. Not only will these fantastic kids obtain artistic achievements, but also personal growth and the development of life skills that will benefit these students throughout their lives. We will always strive to instill good character, hard work and dedication into all our young academy members.

Julia Middleton
Executive Director
Julia is originally from Buffalo, NY and is an avid Buffalo Bills Fan! She has also loved music from her youth, and started taking violin lessons when she was 9. She joined a local fiddle group from a young age, was a soloist in the High School Jazz band, and also sang in various choirs. She went on to earn a Music Performance Degree in Violin from Houghton College. After college she taught music classes and orchestra at a private school for one year before marrying her husband, Brian, a black hawk pilot in the Army. While traveling the world together, Brian and Julia have had 3 amazing kids; and they started their homeschooling journey 10 years ago. Julia has been teaching private violin and piano lessons for the past 17 years, and also has been teaching in and taking membership roles in several educational groups, to include 6 years of tutoring Classical Conversations Foundations and Essentials, and different music classes in other co-ops. Julia has also performed professionally with her violin over the years. She loves to perform, but she also loves to teach and inspire those around her. She knows there’s a need for homeschoolers to have access to excellent music education and ensembles to join, and she is thrilled to finally be able to form this Academy with the help of two other awesome directors and with our amazing teachers. This is a dream come true, and is filling a huge need in the homeschool community!

Misti Minott
Executive Assistant Director
Originally from Mansfield, Ohio, Misti began her journey of service and leadership at the age of 18 when she joined the United States Army. She served for seven years as a transportation and training NCO, where she honed her skills in organization, instruction, and mentorship. While stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, in 1997, she met her husband, Guy, and together they built a family.
A dedicated mother of six, Misti has been homeschooling for 18 years, blending her passion for education with hands-on experience. She studied elementary education in college and has taught numerous children’s programs over the years. Beyond education, she has a strong background in training and coaching from her time in the restaurant industry.
Misti is a self-proclaimed music lover and has been a member of various choirs throughout the years. She enjoys incorporating music into her teaching and daily life. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, thrift store shopping, hiking, crafting, organizing, and decorating.

Stephanie Phillips White
Elementary Music
After graduating from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2010 with a B.S.Ed in Music Education K-12 with a concentration on flute, Stephanie moved to Virginia to teach in the public school system until she left teaching to be home with her children in 2019. From 2011 to 2015, Stephanie taught elementary music and youth choir in the Northern Neck and from 2015 to 2019, she taught both middle school band and choir in the York County School System. Stephanie has also directed adult and youth handbell choirs and assisted with high school marching bands. Since leaving the public schools, she has enjoyed raising her four children and has enjoyed the process of transitioning into the homeschool world with them. In her spare time Stephanie enjoys reading, spending time with family, watching football, and baking.

Michelle Ninnman
Child Care
Michelle is a proud mother of 4 children. She has experience in child care and special needs children. Michelle has also been a stay at home mother for many years and just recently started working again with other children in the community. She is very excited to have this opportunity to work with The Homeschool Music Academy of Gloucester and looks forward to meeting all the kiddos!

Kelly Blake
Guitar Teacher
Kelly is a passionate and dedicated guitar instructor with 26 years of experience honing her craft. Born in Savannah, Georgia, Kelly now calls Yorktown, VA, home; though most of her family currently lives near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Kelly currently teaches guitar classes and is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring learning environment for students of all levels. Holding a B.S. in Music Education and an M.Ed., Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her students. She has a proven track record of success, with former students going on to become full-time musicians and recording artists. Her extensive playing experience, combined with a strong educational background, allows her to provide students with the tools and techniques they need to excel.
Beyond music, Kelly is married to an active duty Coast Guardsman and is a devoted parent to two children. In their free time, Kelly and her family enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors.

Krista Boord
Preschool
Krista was born in Florida and lived there for 10 years until her dad was stationed in Virginia. She has loved music since she was very young and even would boldly sing in front of her church at 2 years old. This became a precursor to many years of participating in music ministry. Krista went to Bethel College and left with her husband, not a degree. 😆 (No regrets!) They've been married for 15 years and have been blessed with three boys aged 8, 5, and 2. Krista has experience in participating in children's ministry such as children's bell choir and has organized VBS for several years. Her hobbies aside from singing are crafting of all sorts, painting, wood working, organizing, gardening and future chicken keeping! 🐔 Krista loves camping and going to the beach with the family.

Alyssa Owens
Piano Teacher
BIO AND PIC COMING SOON!