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A learning home on the Northshore

Northshore Homeschooling & Tutoring Center, LLC is a privately owned 'Homing Center' in Covington — a place where homeschool families find everything 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. From kindergarten through 12th grade, all learning happens here in our classrooms with teachers who are passionate about what they do. The only thing that goes home is homework — and some very good stories.

The whole NHTC school — students and teachers — gathered in front of the center under the Northshore Homeschooling & Tutoring Center banner

What we believe

The Homing Center philosophy

Understanding first

Our mission is quality education that helps each student truly understand — not just memorize — and excel from there.

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.

Portrait of Susan Willie

Susan Willie

Director / Owner

Portrait of Heidi Allen

Heidi Allen

Administrative Assistant / Lead Organizer

Mrs. Jones

Kindergarten Teacher

Portrait of Mrs. Amy Gates

Mrs. Amy Gates

1st – 2nd Grade Teacher

Portrait of Mrs. Evelyn Crain

Mrs. Evelyn Crain

3rd – 4th Grade Teacher

Portrait of Mrs. Stephanie Young

Mrs. Stephanie Young

5th – 6th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Wonder

7th – 12th Grade Teacher

Portrait of Heather Preuett

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.

The NHTC class of 2024 in green caps and gowns holding their high school diplomas Two 2025 graduates in caps, gowns, and gold NHTC stoles with their teacher Three kindergarten graduates in tiny green caps and gowns proudly holding their certificates

Diplomas & official transcripts

Students in grades 9–12 are eligible for official transcript requests. Email kelsicavinnhtc@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