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.
Mrs. Susan Willie
NHTC Director / Owner
Mrs. Tara Paille
Kindergarten
Mrs. Amy Gates
1st – 2nd
Mrs. Evelyn Crain
3rd – 4th
Ms. Lola Jawor
5th – 6th
Ms. Denise Holman
7th – 12th
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