ACADEMY TEAM

My name is Ginger Fulton, and I grew up in St. Louis, Connecticut, Texas, Tennessee, and even Venezuela. I met my husband because of St Louis, and we just celebrated our 30th anniversary with a dream trip to Banff, Alberta. I graduated from Colorado College, studying music and physics, accepting Christ my sophomore year. After college, I earned my Montessori certification and began my teaching experience at Chesterfield Day School. I also taught at Children of Promise and Visitation Academy, and I completed my Master's degree at Maryville University. When my first child arrived, I left the classroom but kept my foot in the door by substituting at my children’s school, tutoring, and volunteering in various ways. When I returned to the classroom, I worked with older students, enjoying their advanced thought and problem-solving skills. Last year was my fourth year at DaySpring, and I love it!

Dr. Tracie is a practicing chiropractor with a deep passion for science and a commitment to lifelong learning. She lives in Maryland Heights with her husband, their cat, and their dog, while her three horses enjoy country life nearby. An avid animal lover, gardener, and nature enthusiast, Dr. Tracie believes that science is everywhere! With a passion for teaching, she fosters curiosity, cultivates critical thinking, encourages meaningful discussions, and shows her students that science is not only important—but fun!

Hello Dayspring! I am Alyssa Gray. I am a Dayspring Academy Alumnus and I am thrilled to be back as a teacher. I attended Missouri Baptist University, majoring in middle school mathematics and science education. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects since elementary school, and I can't wait to share the magic of logic with my students. Dayspring's unique approach to teaching gives our math students the chance to be creative in demonstrating their understanding and provides opportunities for them to apply math in real life scenarios. I look forward to the fun games, interesting conversations, and exciting projects we will experience in math!

Hello friends!

My name is Mr.Baartman. I am 28 years old, and I have lived in Saint Louis for just over a year. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. When I was in high-school, I played multiple sports, including Football, Swimming, and Volleyball. I also played Bass Clarinet in Concert, Marching, and Jazz band. I have been passionate about history since the first week of my freshman year of high-school, when I read my whole Western Civ textbook within the first week of class starting.

I have been working with Ms/Hs since I was 19 years old. I have volunteered and worked in various internships with multiple different youth ministries and organizations, totaling over 6+ years of ministry experience. I have spent the last two years working as a substitute teacher with 2 different staffing companies. I am beyond excited to continue to learn and grow in my career as I begin to teach in a classroom setting.

Hannah Klein is a senior undergraduate student, majoring in physics at Liberty University, and planning for a doctorate in astronomy. A former homeschool student, Hannah hails from California, but spent most of her life in St. Louis. She is a content writer for the New Creation Blog, where she writes about science from a Christian perspective. She’s also a director of operations at her local Chick-Fil-A restaurant. Hannah is passionate about seeing the hand of God in the things He has made, especially when it comes to astronomy and mathematics.

Hello! My name is Renee Fredman and I am delighted to join the DaySpring team! I have over 20 years of experience in both public and private mathematics education. I am currently a lead instructor at Mathnasium of Creve Coeur. Previously, I spent over 15 years with the Parkway School District and was employed as a tutor for Parkway-Rockwood Community Education. My love of math started early in my career, which involved data analysis for marketing and marketing research projects.

I enjoy spending time with my husband, two adult sons, and my dog Stella. I love to read, swim, hike, go to trivia and game nights, and listen to movies. I love working with children and helping them understand and apply math concepts. I look forward to a great year at DaySpring!

I graduated from Central Methodist University with a BS in Child Development. I have minors in Accounting, Business Administration and Early care & Education. I have been the director and teacher of my bilingual program for 15 years in a small setting with young children. I have two daughters, who are Dayspring Alumni. They attended DaySpring from Kindergarten through high school with me as their at-home teacher. As a DaySpring family, we are very familiar with the DaySpring's teaching method, the materials, and the wonderful education that DaySpring offers.

Elayna is an experienced educator, performer, and mentor with over five years of teaching in dance, music, and academic tutoring. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Webster University, with an emphasis in jazz and songwriting.

In addition to her work in the classroom, Elayna serves as a worship leader, where she combines her musical expertise with a deep passion for ministry. Her teaching philosophy centers on inspiring students to discover their unique gifts, pursue excellence, and grow in their purpose. Elayna is dedicated to cultivating an environment where students feel encouraged, challenged, and supported—both academically and spiritually.

Elayna, a 2024 graduate of Crossroads Ministries USA and former chaplain at Mercy Hospital, serves by providing emotional and spiritual support to students, families, and staff. She creates a safe space for honesty and healing, walking alongside those who are hurting with empathy and the love of Jesus—trusting the Lord as the true source of change and restoration.