Understanding first
Our mission is quality education that helps each student truly understand — not just memorize — and excel from there.
Our story
A learning home on the Northshore
A privately owned learning center in Covington, where homeschool families keep what they love about home education — plus the classroom community their kids crave.
Founded and led by Susan Willie, NHTC transforms traditional homeschooling. Families keep their curriculum choices, values, and flexibility — while their children join small, in-person classes that promote peer socialization and enriching learning experiences.
We're not a hybrid program. Across Pre-K4 – 12, all learning happens here in our classrooms with teachers who are passionate about what they do — hands-on, engaged days full of curiosity, friendships, and some very good stories.
What we believe
The Learning Center philosophy
Nurture over pressure
We strive to create a supportive environment where kids feel safe, known, and encouraged every day.
Learning should be fun
Costume days, science messes, park days, fire trucks — joy is part of the curriculum here.
Meet our team
Educators who love what they do
We take pride in our teachers — passionate about teaching, with a deep love for what they do and the kids they do it for.
Susan Willie
Director / Owner
Heidi Allen
Administrative Assistant / Lead Organizer
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Mrs. Jones
Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Amy Gates
1st – 2nd Grade Teacher
Mrs. Evelyn Crain
3rd – 4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Young
5th – 6th Grade Teacher
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Mrs. Wonder
7th – 12th Grade Teacher
Heather Preuett
Certified Academic Language Therapist & Reading Specialist
Heather offers dyslexia therapy and reading intervention for children of all ages, in both professional and educational settings.
NHTC graduates
Join us in congratulating our graduates!
From kindergarten cap-and-gown firsts to seniors holding real high school diplomas — graduation is the proudest day on our calendar.
Diplomas & official transcripts
Students in grades 9–12 are eligible for official transcript requests. Email northshorehtc@gmail.com and we'll take care of the rest.
Come meet the team in person
A quick tour says more than any website can. Call, text, or email — we'd love to introduce ourselves.
2300 W 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433