Abadie Academy aims to connect students to the community while empowering parents and teachers!
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We believe quality matters which is why our teachers are life-long learners passionate about teaching the whole child. To inspire a love of learning, we connect with our students and elevate their dreams while inspiring their curiosity!


Are you interested in homeschooling your child but wanting some support through our homeschool program?
Are you passionate about something and interested in teaching it to others at our center?
Email: AbadieAcademy@gmail.com
Are you interested in being a teacher for our homeschool program?
Homeschool Curriculum Support!
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Teachers inspire a love of learning with active and creative twists on your homeschool curriculum!
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Sessions are 45 minutes in length (up to 4 sessions a day) and include math, ELA, history, science, and/or photography, videography, art, gardening!
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Math Tutoring

Never letting math homework bring stress into your home again!
See availability and book online through the "register now" tab!
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Meet the Teacher Dream Team
Founder/ Director/ Math Teacher
Dr. Abadie is a passionate life-long learner who celebrates and aims to elevate teachers!
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Jeannine has over 10 years of education and experience in communication, learning, and instructional theory. She has lived in Santa Rosa Beach since 2005 after moving here from Chalmette, Louisiana. With a bachelor's degree in middle grades mathematics education, certification in grades 5-12, and ESOL endorsement, Jeannine served as a teacher for 8 years and as the District Teacher of the Year. Jeannine has a master's degree in mathematics and statistics and another in instructional design and technology. Jeannine completed a doctorate in IDT from the University of West Florida in 2023. Although Jeannine does not have children of her own, she is a proud dog mom to Rafiki!
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K-1st
Homeschool
Co-op Teacher
Mrs. Shehan is a dedicated educator with a degree in Elementary Education from
the University of Alabama, along with endorsements in Reading and ESOL. With over ten years of experience in teaching kindergarten, Mrs. Shehan began her career in Tuscaloosa County before spending the past nine years in the Walton County School System at both Bay Elementary and Dune Lakes Elementary. In 2018, she was honored to represent Bay Elementary as Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Shehan is passionate about helping young students discover the joy of learning. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Shehan enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young children, Brooks (3) and Emma (1). She loves relaxing at the beach, reading a good book, and cheering for the Alabama Crimson Tide!
2nd-3rd English
Language Arts
Homeschool
Co-op Teacher
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Mrs. Wesson has been a teacher for over 20 years. She graduated with a degree in elementary education from Florida International University and continued her education with a Master’s Degree in reading education from University of West Florida in 2004. She has Florida Certification in elementary education grades 1-6, reading education grades K-12 along with an endorsement in ESOL. She has taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and college! Additional training and certifications she has earned over the years are numerous but most notably includes attaining National Boards Certification in 2007 and successfully renewing in 2017. Most recently Mrs. Wesson earned a graduate level certification in dyslexia, accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, from the University of Florida in 2025. Her background also includes an extensive amount of work training other teachers in 21st century technologies and project based learning. Some of her after school activities she has led with students have included tutoring, science club, a running club for girls, and robotics. Mrs. Wesson loves to continue to learn and inspire others towards a love for learning of all subjects. She strongly believes if you are having fun while learning, you are going to retain more, so she tries to make learning fun and establish relationships that show her students they are valued. Outside of teaching, she enjoys boating and camping with her husband. She is also an avid reader and belongs to a book club. When she has the time, she travels as much as possible to visit their 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. At home they currently have one big fur baby. He is an American Bulldog named Beau.
If you are in need of tutoring services (intervention reading support/ grades K-6), please complete this link.
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4th-5th English
Language Arts
Homeschool
Teacher
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Mrs. Moyer is a veteran educator with 23 years of teaching experience and a passion for helping students grow as confident, lifelong learners. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo, along with Reading and ESOL endorsements, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Georgia. Before entering education, she worked in sales and management with Pillsbury. Mrs. Moyer began her teaching career in the Birmingham, Alabama area, where she taught third grade for two years and fourth grade for fifteen years. During that time, she was honored as Teacher of the Year at her school and coached a Science Olympiad team for several years. In 2020, she and her husband relocated to SRB, where she spent six years teaching fourth-grade ELA at Dune Lakes Elementary School. Although she retired from Walton County Schools in 2026, she chose to continue her love of teaching in a new setting. Mrs. Moyer enjoys building strong relationships with students and helping them develop a lifelong love of reading. She and her husband, Ted, have been married for 31 years and have two adult children, Kyra, a Speech-Language Pathologist, and Grayson, a sound engineer specializing in live sports broadcasts. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, cruising, tent camping, spending time at the beach, and making memories with their Beagle mix, Bad Shirley. A proud fan of the Georgia Bulldogs, Mrs. Moyer is always ready to cheer, “Go Dawgs!”
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6th-8th English
Language Arts
Homeschool
Teacher
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Mrs. Burnett has 24 years of teaching experience in elementary education, all spent in the Kansas district where she grew up. She is passionate about creating a joyful, engaging classroom where students develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading and learning. Andrea holds both a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University. She was recognized as a Kansas Teacher of the Year semi-finalist—an honor she holds close to her heart. Now living in Florida, Mrs. Burnett is thrilled to be closer to her oldest daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Her youngest daughter lives in Dallas, and she cherishes every chance to spend time with her family. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading, relaxing at the beach, and making lasting memories with her loved ones.
K-1st All Subjects Support
Co-op Teacher Aide
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Mrs. Marasa’s interest in how we think and learn was sparked in high school and led her to earn bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Communications from Florida State University, drawn to both the heart and language of learning. A sixth-generation local whose family has fished along the our coast for generations, she brings her deep roots in the area and love of learning to the classroom. Kendra values creating a supportive environment where children feel confident to explore, ask questions, and celebrate their own achievements. Outside of work at Abadie Academy, she enjoys being a dog mom, cheering on her kids in sports, and spending time in the sunshine. Guided by faith and a belief in each child’s unique potential, Kendra is grateful to be part of a community that inspires curiosity, joy, and growth.
