Instructors
Paige Malone
paigemaloneemail@gmail.com
I majored in Family Studies and Child Psychology at Texas Tech University. My husband and I have been married 36 years as of May 2025. We began homeschooling our two boys when they were still in elementary and continued through graduation. It was the best decision as they have thrived! Our older son graduated from Texas Tech University in May 2022 with a degree in Kinesiology & Sports Medicine and will finish his Master's degree May of 2025! Our younger son is a Senior at Tennessee Tech University majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Vehicle/Automotive Engineering. He will graduate with his Bachelor's degree in May 2025!
2025-2026 will be my 11th year at HOPE Prep (although I have homeschooled students - not just mine - for over 19 years), and I absolutely love it! There is something special about meeting a child where they are in their education, encouraging and helping them navigate through challenging concepts and being a part of their progress. Math and science are my ministry, and it excites me to see how those two subjects are prevalent in God's creation.
In my earlier years (1995 and 1996), my husband and I served as short-term missionaries in Russia…an amazing experience! When I’m not teaching, my favorite hobbies are running long distance, chillin' with my hubby, sketching, reading, and learning new things. My favorite half-marathon was my husband’s gift to me for my 50th birthday which was running across the Golden Gate Bridge at the San Francisco Marathon.
It is a pleasure and honor to be a part of your child’s life as their teacher at HOPE Prep. I look forward to meeting you and your student!
Carisa Parrish
I am first and foremost a Believer and follower of Jesus. I am a homeschooling mother of five; four of whom will have graduated from HOPE by Spring 2022. I have a Associates degree in American Sign Language interpreting and have been interpreting, both professionally and in ministry, for over 25 years. I am fascinated by language and hope to learn more languages in time. I also enjoy Math, reading, and some creative arts.
Ms. Tammara Wright
Tammara has been teaching Acting, Directing, Singing, and Audition Preparation for many years. She relocated to Texas in 2014 after having lived and performed all over the United States. Tammara has 30+ years of professional experience in Theatre, Radio, Television and Film; as an Actor, Director, Producer and Singer.
Tammara’s Training includes: a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Theatre from Western Michigan University, as well as, an Associate’s of Fine Arts Degree from Bay de Noc College, and over 12 years of private training in Vocal Performance for Soprano in Classical/Opera and Musical Theatre. She also has specialized training in: Audition Preparation for Stage & Camera, Creating Characters using Voice & Movement, Voice-overs and Narration, Lighting and Sound as a Character, and Script Analysis. She is a member of SAG-AFTRA and has an FCC-Commercial License.
Tammara currently teaches homeschoolers at HOPE Prep Academy, and will soon be with North Texas Performing Arts working with 1st - 12th graders as a Director & Instructor. Tammara also offers private lessons through her studio Upwardly Vocal for both voice and acting. She is also a former Director and Instructor with Scene & Heard Performing Arts, For The Love of Dance - Summer Theatre Camp and Strive Studios. Tammara also volunteers as a technician in the AV Booth at her church. She’s been married to her husband Rob for over 25 years, homeschools their three children (all three have appeared on local stages) and helps take care of their BIG family dog (Great Pyrenese) named Leo.