Homeschool Cooperative

Ascension (May 9)

6:30 PM

Pentecost (May 19)

9:00 AM

Why We Teach Our Children Ourselves

We teach our children ourselves because the primary responsibility for education is always with parents. God has given children to parents, not to schools or to governments, but to parents. Parents could use schools or governments if those would be helpful to their children, but the responsibility for education is with parents and no one else.

If schools or governments can’t or won’t teach our children God’s Word, we must teach our children God’s Word. If schools or governments can’t or won’t stop teaching evil things, we have to teach our children those good things that no one else will.

Our co-op exists to help families teach their children God’s holy Word and every other good thing that will help our families and our children. We are here to help you and your family learn what the LORD wants your children to learn and how to teach them what they should learn. You aren’t alone. We are here for you and with you to help you carry out the tasks God has given you with the gift of children He has given you.

What is classical Lutheran education?

The first “Lutheran” schools were formed to offer a classical education to a broader segment of the population than had ever been offered before that time. Martin Luther and the early reformers urged the local governments to set up schools patterned after the ancient academies of the Greeks and Romans teaching the seven liberal arts of grammar, dialectic (logic), rhetoric, aesthetics (music), empirics (astronomy), mathematics, and geometry. These schools became the model for the famous German “gymnasium” and the English “public schools” that set the standard for excellence in education well into the twentieth century. (Consortium of Classical Lutheran Education - CCLE)

Can I afford a classical Lutheran homeschool?

Our cooperative is affordable, with costs lowering each semester through aggressive grant and fundraising efforts. Because of our incredible volunteer teachers, the education provided is exceptional at the lowest rate of any cooperative in Colorado. Public schools in Colorado average a cost of over $11,000 per student, while our cost per student are less than 2% of that. More importantly, we provide outstanding classes designed to teach our children the truth, rooted in Christ, and not in popular secular ideology.

How we can help your family

We are returning the nexus of a child's education to the family. Our cooperative was founded by parents with over 150 years combined experience in homeschooling to help families educate their children. With this intention we created a community to educate our children and support families thinking about or currently teaching their children at home. At the same time we provide excellent classes to supplement homeschooling curriculum, we provide resources and recommendations to parents. Join us, and we can help your family grow in God’s Word and your children grow in the joy of knowing and being known by the Savior. Contact our church to find out more details

Our Teachers

Rev. Adrian and Linda Sherrill

Rev. Adrian Sherrill is the senior Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, receiving his MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary. Mrs. Linda Sherrill has a BS in Biology from Concordia University - Nebraska. Apart from also running a small business, he and Mrs. Sherrill have home schooled for most of their 13 children's education. Pastor Sherrill leads Chapel and teaches theology and physical education. Mrs. Sherrill teaches science and assists in multiple classes.

Rev. Dr. Adam and Jen Koontz

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz is a Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Denver, and has taught Latin, History, and the Bible to Elementary school, College, and Seminary students. He and Mrs. Koontz homeschool their seven children. Pastor Koontz teaches history and theology to grades K-12, while Mrs. Koontz teaches several Pre-K classes.

Mr. Bryce Hedstrom

Bryce Hedstrom has a BA in Spanish and an MA in curriculum and instruction. He has taught Spanish at the K-12, and college level for 22 years. Mr. Hedstrom now writes and teaches language teachers around the globe. His teaching emphasizes a comprehensible input-based approach. He teaches Latin to grades 3-12.

Mr. Brian Clapp

Mr. Clapp has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 36 years, most notably on the Hubble Space Telescope program. Mr. Clapp teaches chemistry and physics to the high school class..

Ms. April Maness

April Maness has been an early childhood teacher for 24 years and is now serving in an administrative role with imagine learning, where she helps teachers and parents navigate online school and homeschool curriculum. She teaches phonics to grades K-2.

Mrs. Lauren Allison

Lauren Allison has a BS in Communications and Business from Colorado State University. She currently homeschools her five children, and teaches literature to grades 3-7.

Ascension (May 9)

Pentecost (May 19)

Classical Lutheran Education

Biblical, Historical, Practical

Family and Pastorally Led

Why We Teach Our Children Ourselves

What is classical Lutheran education?

Can I afford a classical Lutheran homeschool?

How we can help your family

Our Teachers