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Cheri's Page



​Follow in the footsteps of real authors...

​by learning with one.

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Since earning my B.S. in English Education and Bible at Northwestern College (now the University of Northwestern), I have had a variety of roles in the fields of education and literature. Some of these include classroom teacher, online teacher, corporate tutor, and private tutor. I have also been involved with the homeschool community since 2005 as both a parent-educator and a writing and literature teacher at various co-ops.

In addition to operating Once Upon a Pen and The Denim Beret Writing Program, I also write on a freelance basis. I have written articles for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, two courses for SchoolhouseTeachers.com, instructional materials for two educational companies, and creative stories, poems, and essays for a variety of small magazines and anthologies.  In 2021 I expect the release of two books with a major publisher.  More details to come!
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Along with my degree, I hold a certificate in children's fiction writing from the Institute of Children's Literature. As a member of the worldwide Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, I continue to pursue my lifelong dream of writing for children. 

Currently, I live with my family and naughty kitten in southern Tennessee. When I find time to relax, I usually put my nose in a book or enjoy television shows and movies. I also enjoy music, theater, Irish ceili dancing, the Renaissance Festival, traveling, and working out.  Okay, maybe not working out--but it sounds good! And I do it...on occasion... ​
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  • Home
    • About OUAP
    • About Charitable Donations
    • About Politics at OUAP
  • Learn
    • Mentoring/Tutoring
    • The Denim Beret Writing Program >
      • Praise for The Denim Beret
      • Is The Denim Beret right for your student?
      • Tuition and Registration
      • About Before Papers Come Paragraphs (Level 1) >
        • BPCP (Level 1) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BPCP Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BPCP (Level 1) Feedback Form
      • About Before Epics Come Essays (Level 2) >
        • BECE (Level 2) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BECE (Level 2) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BECE (Level 2) Feedback Form
      • About Before College Comes Craft (Level 3) >
        • BCCC (Level 3) Scope-and-Sequence
        • BCCC (Level 3) Parent-led Lessons (Beta-test)
        • BCCC (Level 3) Feedback Form
    • About Grammar Matters >
      • GM Live Intensives
      • GM Independent Study
    • About Before Great Books Course >
      • BGB Live Intensive
    • Other Recommended Courses >
      • Literature
      • Academic Writing
      • Creative Writing
      • Grammar/Style
      • Spelling/vocabulary
      • Reading/Literacy
  • Experience
    • Mrs. B's Show and Tell
    • Reading
    • Literature
    • Writing
  • Cheri's Page
  • Books and Resources
  • Contact Me