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Amy
Founder & Director
Amy Hartgrove is the founder and director of The Good Life Homeschool Center, bringing together her background as a public school teacher, church youth and family director, improv enthusiast, and lifelong advocate for children and families. She holds a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Northwest Missouri State University and has spent years nurturing young minds in classrooms, churches, and early‑childhood settings. After a season marked by the pandemic, a car accident, and the demands of teaching, Amy felt God redirect her path toward homeschooling and home life with her daughters. What began as a simple co‑op quickly grew into a larger vision for Northland families. Today, Amy leads TGL with deep faith, warmth, and purpose, committed to creating a place where children can thrive and where families can grow together in community and calling.
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Christian
Director of Finance & Operations
Christian is the husband of Amy, founder and director of The Good Life, and a proud girl dad of two. With a strong background in finance, he faithfully stewards TGL’s financial systems, billing, and administrative support to keep everything running with excellence. Christian approaches his work as a calling, committed to honoring God through wise planning and long‑term vision. His dedication to TGL and to building something lasting for future generations strengthens the heart of the organization.
Amy felt called to step away from public teaching to focus on her daughters and embrace homeschooling. Amy and her husband are passionate about building a community where homeschool families can connect, grow, and thrive—empowering parents and inspiring children to flourish in faith, learning, and living the good life.
Taylor
Creative Director
With over 12 years behind the camera & role as Owner / Creative Director of The Soul Society, Taylor’s approach to homeschooling is rooted in exploration & creativity!
She’s a homeschooling mom to 3, wife & business owner who’s passionate about sharing her love for art, intentional living & soulful creation!
Taylor’s experience with advertising & public relations mixed with her passion for art & design makes her destined to thrive at The Good Life where she will help bring all the creative ideas to life & teach our students how the world of creation can change everything.
Casey
Parent Lounge & Family Engagement Coordinator
Born and raised in the KC area, Casey is a proud spouse and parent to four little adventurers. With a background in children’s ministry, Casey dove headfirst into homeschooling this past year—embracing the crafting chaos, organized fun, and meaningful moments that come with it. Passionate about building community, Casey is excited to continue this journey in a space where parents and kids can learn, grow, and support one another together.
Hailee
Music Teacher
Hailee holds a degree in Communication: Public Relations with a minor in Music from Northwest Missouri State University and is currently pursuing her teaching certificate. With a lifelong passion for education, Hailee has taught private music lessons since age 15, tutored Algebra and Music, and spent three years teaching ESL and Algebra online. She and her husband, Preston, have two children—Duke (7) and Sage (3)—who keep life lively.
Sandra
ELA & 1-5th Grade Director
Sandra lives in Kearney with her loving husband, four amazing children and their spouses and four precious grandchildren. She has a degree in Special Education with a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction. Her passion has always been supporting both children and their families. She has been blessed to have worked as a Parent Educator, Christian Preschool Teacher and Special Education Teacher. What a honor it has been to witness the growth and achievements of so many children and celebrate the love of learning.
Tori
STEM Teacher
Tori brings over 15 years of teaching experience, a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, and a heart full of curiosity and care. She’s taught internationally, worked in special needs preschool programs, and still tutors students from her time abroad in Germany. Tori loves biking, swimming, organizing, and collecting insects—and she’s excited to spark wonder and enthusiasm in her STEM classroom
Ricky
Kindergarten Teacher
Mr. Ricky brings years of hands‑on experience from the Liberty Community Center, where he supported large groups of children ages 4–11 and learned to create structured, safe, and engaging environments. His work as a private swim instructor, including with children who have special needs, strengthened his patience, adaptability, and understanding of diverse learners. A Liberty High School valedictorian with a genuine passion for education, he values the opportunity to serve as a steady, positive male role model in the classroom and contribute to a nurturing early‑learning environment.
Katie
PreK & Kindergarten Director
Katie brings a strong foundation in education to her role at The Good Life, holding a B.A. in Elementary Education from UMKC and a Master of Arts in Literacy Education from Park University. Her background spans both early childhood ministry and classroom settings, giving her a well-rounded perspective on how young children grow, connect, and learn. Katie is a passionate advocate for play-based, child-led learning, believing that children thrive when they are given the freedom to explore, question, and discover at their own pace. She is dedicated to creating rich, hands-on environments where curiosity is celebrated and every child feels empowered to engage with the world around them. Katie is wife to Scott and mom to Nash, Bo, Judd, and Hannah and is thrilled to join The Good Life community. She looks forward to partnering with families to nurture a love of learning from the very beginning.
Alyssa
Life Skills Teacher
Alyssa is a former elementary educator and mom of two who brings engaging, meaningful learning to every classroom. With nearly a decade of K–5 experience, she creates standards‑aligned lessons, supportive intervention plans, and integrates movement practices like yoga to help students stay grounded and focused. She also teaches essential life skills such as self‑regulation and managing big emotions, giving students tools to build confidence, calm, and resilience. She is excited to teach life skills, movement, and emotional regulation to our Pre‑K and Kindergarten students.
Rachel
Art Teacher
Rachel is a former K–12 art and physical education teacher with over a decade of classroom experience, guiding students in creative discovery, problem‑solving, and critical thinking. She has taught K–5 art, connected visual arts to other academic disciplines, and designed lessons aligned with state standards and grade‑level expectations.
Alongside her school experience, Rachel is the co‑owner of Pinot’s Palette in Kansas City and Blue Springs. Her blend of education expertise and small‑business leadership gives her a unique ability to create engaging, well‑structured, and joyful art experiences for students.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Art Education and a Master of Science in Kinesiology, with Missouri certification in K–12 Art and Physical Education. She is excited to bring her creativity, movement‑based teaching, and supportive, results‑oriented approach to our grade level students.