Jackie de Laveaga , MED
Teaches: Writing, History, Literature, & Grade School Program
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About Jackie de Laveaga
Jackie de Laveaga is the Grade School Program Developer and instructor for the 4-year Grade School Multi-Subject Unity Study series at Homeschool Connections.
She has also developed grade school, middle school, and high school courses in literature, creative writing, and art. Mrs. de Laveaga holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Secondary Education and a Master of Education degree with an emphasis in Language Arts Instruction.
Her career includes fifteen years of online course development and instruction in writing, journalism, and humanities, as well as more than thirty years of teaching live-in-person courses in literature, history, composition, and drama to students of all ages.
Mrs. de Laveaga and her husband have five children and five grandchildren. They live in Arizona.
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About Jackie de Laveaga
Mrs. de Laveaga co-led a community college writing portfolio program, taught accelerated college composition and literature courses, and developed an online journalism course program which included developing a student newspaper website for high school students. She is the creator and developer of the Homeschool Connections Four-year Grade School Project-Based Unit Study.
Mrs. de Laveaga has produced community Shakespeare plays with multi-aged groups. She loves homeschooling and learning with her own family (two college-graduated and married, one in college, and two more at home). Her hobbies include hiking, camping, backpacking, and traveling; book clubs; and drinking excellent coffee. Mrs. de Laveaga lives with her husband and family in Arizona.
See Courses & Videos
- Grade School Unit Study: Ancient Era
- Grade School Unit Study: Medieval Era
- Creative Writing Workshop for 3rd to 6th Grade
- The Golden Goblet: Living History Through Literature (Ancient Era 1)
- Black Ships Before Troy: Living History Through Literature (Ancient Era 2)
- Victory on the Walls: Living History Through Literature (Ancient Era 3)
- The Bronze Bow: Living History Through Literature (Ancient Era 4)
- Big John’s Secret: Living History Through Literature (Medieval Era 1)
- The Door in the Wall: Living History Through Literature (Medieval Era 2)
- Saint Joan, The Girl Soldier : Living History Through Literature (Medieval Era 3)
- Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal: Living History Through Literature: (Medieval Era 4)
- Father Damien and the Bells: Living History Through Literature (Modern Era 1)
- Padre Pro Mexican Hero: Living History Through Literature (Modern Era 2)
- Polly Kent Rides West: Living History Through Literature (Modern Era 3)
- Enemy Brothers: Living History Through Literature (Modern Era 4)
- Kat Finds a Friend: Living History Through Literature (American Era 1)
- Thomas Finds a Treasure, a Saint John Neumann Story: Living History Through Literature (American Era 2)
- The Orphans Find a Home, A St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Story: Living History Through Literature: (American Era 3)
- Willy Finds Victory, A Blessed Francis Seelos Story: Living History Through Literature (American Era 4)
- High School American Literature
Marlon de la Torre
Theology
Testimonials from Students & Parents
"A fantastic teacher"
Parent: “Mrs. de Laveaga was a fantastic teacher who knew the material. I’m looking forward to signing my son up for another course with her.”
"I loved the breakout rooms"
Student: “Thank you for teaching me American Literature last year. I appreciate the insights, points of view, and outside sources you brought to the class. The discussions were very intriguing and I look forward to discussing various points about the books in my future literature class, since I will be re-reading a few of the books this year.
“Most of all in this class, I appreciated the opportunity to discuss Literature in a Catholic atmosphere and touch on other relevant issues in light of the book or topic. I loved the breakout rooms and sharing the insights we found to the class. Thank you for leading us in discussions and helping us reap more from the book.
This opportunity to actually analyze the literature through these breakout rooms, discussions, and literary analyses provided a more thorough and in-depth literature course than I have previously had. I will try to apply your methods of discussion and analyzing to my future literature classes. Thank you for this opportunity.” (American Literature)
"Super helpful and fun"
Student: “The class was super helpful and fun. I expecially liked the breakout sessions and I learned a lot” (Medieval History 2: 4: Red Hugh Prince of Donegal)
"The homework discussions were amazing"
Student: “[Mrs. deLaveaga] was amazing! Very bright and knowledgeable. Even the homework discussions were amazing. They really helped me to understand the topic better and challenged me to think and grow.” (American Literature)
"A great class!"
Student: “This was a great class! I feel much more comfortable about the book, and it turned out to be awesome. The Final Project was helpful for me to learn more about the subject matter. Also liked the fun videos Mrs. de Laveaga posted.” (American History 1: Kat Finds a Friend, A St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Story)
"I feel like I have my family back"
Parent: “I just wanted to thank you so much for this wonderful program! I can’t tell you how much my kids are enjoying the readings and I feel like I have my family back after years of chaotic homeschooling! We are taking less time and yet sitting together and learning more. Thank you!!” (Project-Based Ancient History Unit Study (Grade School)