Home-School Enrichment Program
Our enrichment program(s) are designed to foster in students a sense of awe, wonder, and appreciation for the world around them. Students in our enrichment program meet one day a week, from 9:00-4:00pm at Family Worship Center, where we provide full staffing and volunteers to run the program, giving homeschool parents an optional day break while their student(s) continues to be educated.
The program is an enrichment program with Education reEnvisioned BOCES, making it free for parents to send their children each week. These programs cover any supplies, curriculum, tools, etc. required for the children, and all the parents have to do is drop them off each week for a day of fun and learning. PLEASE NOTE: Parents are not allowed to double-dip from enrichment programs in Colorado. Parents must choose which enrichment program to enroll their students in for the year. If you choose FWC Academy Enrichment (One full day each week) other programs such as My Tech High are not available to you because they use the same funds. What exactly does our program include? On the first year, FWC Academy is launching our CREATE program for elementary students, which includes:
Science with Laboratory
Architecture (LEGO Based)
Carpentry & Woodworking
Physical Education & Nutrition
Introduction to Mechanics
Cloth & Clothing Construction
Students are invited to join Family Worship Center for a Biblical Worldview class at the end of each day from 3-4pm (optional for parents). Space is limited, apply online to get a spot!
Meet the team below and apply for the CREATE program if you're interested in your K-6th grader attending this fall.
Steve Riffle
Administrator & Teacher
Steve Riffle serves as the Program Administrator and one of the teachers in the INSPIRE program. Steve has over 25 years in management and training. Steve spent 13 years as a professional big game hunting guide. Steve is an accomplished survivalist, rock climber, canyoneer, kayaker and bicyclist. Steve is an avid fisherman and passionate hunter. Steve is married to his wife Betsy, and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Brylee Kidd
Administrative Assistant
Brylee has been involved at Ben Franklin Elementary School as a student teacher for 2 years now through the Teacher Cadet program at East High School. She also worked with many other elementary schools through the Junior Achievement program. Brylee has a big heart for children and dreams of one day owning her own school! Some of her favorite things to do are hike, listen to music, learn about history, love on all of her cats and dogs, and spend time with her family! Brylee is now a student with Rocky Mountain School of Ministry at FWC where she is pursuing a degree in education.
Program Teachers and Staff
Robin Vazquez: Robin earned her bachelor degree in business/finances and has taught and substituted in Pueblo schools. Robin is also a licensed teacher in the state of CO. and teaches science in our INSPIRE program.
Charissa Fryberger: Charissa joined the FWC Academy teaching team in Fall of 2022. Charissa earned a master's degree in English at Clemson University and went on to teach English and Public Speaking as an assistant professor at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina. Charissa has written for magazines, journals, published poems, and is the author of the book "A Breath of Fresh God".
Charissa is married to her husband David, and they have four adult children. They live in Beulah, enjoy hiking and enjoy the outdoors. Charissa will be teaching gardening and agriculture in the INSPIRE program.