Amanda Young To All Instructors

Executive Director, Teacher, and Firefly Co-Founder

Amanda is a Philadelphia-area native who earned both her B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from Rosemont College in Pennsylvania. She worked as a Kindergarten teaching assistant and a school counselor before she and her husband, Dan relocated to Athens in 2007.  Homeschooling felt like a natural decision when their daughter was born, and they have enjoyed the connection and flexibility of the homeschool journey.

She is a self-taught hobby baker, a lifelong space exploration enthusiast, and an avid true crime follower. In her free time, Amanda enjoys cheering on her favorite Philly sports teams, learning to sew and embroider, reading, visiting the beach with family, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Current Classes
Baking – (open)
Firefly Student Newspaper – (open)
Lightning Bugs Full Day: Ballet/Tap – (open)
Lunch 6th-8th – (open)
Government/Civics – (open)
Literature & Composition – (open)
Lunch – (open)
Psychology – (open)
Social & Emotional Learning – (open)