The Team
Just a little bit about us
Jenni Butler
Founder & Instructor
Jenni is a homeschooling mom to 3 girls, Addison, Ansley, and Charlotte. In her previous life (pre-homeschool) she was a Middle Grades Math Teacher for 9 years in both public and private schools.
Since leaving the classroom in 2012, she has been offering private tutoring and alternative learning opportunities. It is her passion to help students understand the world better, especially if that means approaching education differently.
Jenni has big plans for The Hub
and all the students it serves!
706-844-2900
Dana Butler
Effingham Campus Director & Instructor
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Dana is what keeps our leader on track and grounded.
She has been with The Hub full time since 2024.
While her background is very diverse, she thrives on
keeping things on track and making sure her students
are using their imagination to invent new ways to solve
the STEM challenges.
When Dana is not at The Hub, she is
planning and working events, attending hockey games
or working with their show rabbits.
She and her military veteran spouse share two boys,
Clay and Colt. They have been homeschooling since 2020.
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Michele Koederitz
Mom's Morning Out
Michele Koederitz is an empty nester with 2 grown children and a husband who works with Gulf Stream. She enjoys working with wildlife rescue, being outdoors in the cooler weather and boating.
Michele has been with The Hub since 2024
and has fun creating new and exciting ways to
engage our little Hubbies!
Amanda Coward
Spanish
Originally from North Carolina, Mrs. Amanda relocated to Southeast Georgia in 2021 with her husband and daughter. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from Appalachian State University. Now a homeschooling mom, Mrs. Amanda brings 17 years of experience in Education with her. She has taught all grade levels, K-12, in English As a Second Language, Spanish, and English Language Arts, in both the public and private school settings. She also has two years of experience working at the district level as a Curriculum Resource Teacher, supporting ESL Teachers in a large, urban school district. In addition to teaching, Mrs. Amanda holds a Certificate of Completion for a Continuing Education program in Spanish Written Translation from Georgia Southern University. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her family (both skin and fur) at the beach and anywhere outdoors, playing board games, cooking, reading, and ballet.
Shay Rodriguez
ELA
Hi there! My name is Shay Rodriguez, and I am so excited to be part of this community. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 14 wonderful years, and together we are raising three amazing children who keep life busy and full of joy.
I bring six years of experience in education, all within the elementary level. Working with young learners is truly my passion—I love watching their curiosity grow and helping them build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
When I’m not teaching, you can usually find me spending time with my family, cheering on my kids at their activities, or enjoying a good book or creative project. I can’t wait to get to know each of you and to make this year one full of growth, excitement, and fun!
Feliciana Sterling
Pods K-3, Unplugged,
Cursive Writing, Sensory Play
I began my teaching career in Early Childhood Education in Bayern, Germany. During this period, I gained valuable experience with the Montessori method, in addition to developing a program tailored to for students with special needs. Later, in 2013, I began working as an assistant teacher in a private international preschool in New York CIty. I callaborated on and preformed the curriculum for the German speaking summer camp and the after school program. I love working with children and especially enjoy helping them discover their abilities, self-confidance, and exploring their world.