About Us

Ms. Olivia is quick to laugh, strives to make everyone feel heard, and encourages a culture of positivity and kindness. She enjoys riding horses, camping, and reading.

Experiences:

• Ms. Olivia is a certified teacher. She taught for an 11 year period with Edmond Public Schools. There she honed her skills in curriculum design, classroom management, and developing fun, positive relationships with students. She also saw what works and doesn't work in a school. When she had her son, she decided to start exploring the world of homeschooling. SAGA is the product of her desire to build something different for him. 

• In college, Ms. Olivia worked for Turning Point Therapeutic Riding Center, where she was a Horseback Riding Instructor to students of all ages with all types of physical and/or intellectual disabilities. This experience gave her invaluable insight into the benefits of kinesiology and animal therapy in a person's life.

• Fluent in American Sign Language, she served as a certified interpreter for the Deaf in the local community. She also sponsored an ASL Club at her school for many years and loves to teach sign language to students.

• Ms. Olivia takes care of the animal husbandry, budget, and business operations for Cairn Ridge Ranch, a ranch party entertainment service located on her property.

Ms. Gwen has a warm, encouraging personality and appreciates the tiniest of details in life.  She enjoys hiking national parks in her free time. She loves getting her hands in the dirt and has a strong work ethic. 

Experiences: 

• Ms. Gwen brings strong leadership skills to the team. She was a co-owner and the Vice President of an international brokerage training company for over 30 years. Among many responsibilities, she led seminars and was an integral part of developing the curriculum for the firm's workshops and classes. 

• Ms. Gwen taught Life Skills classes for several years at the elementary and middle school level while her daughter was in school. Additionally, she led a group of girls as a Girl Scout Troop Leader from kindergarten until they earned their Gold Awards in high school.

• For many years, Ms. Gwen was a valued long-term substitute teacher with Edmond Public Schools. She was affectionately called "Mrs. Mom" by groups of students and developed fun and supportive relationships through the years.

• Ms. Gwen has a heart for children. For over a decade, she worked tirelessly in the community and the courtroom as a CASA Volunteer to be a voice for children and was awarded the 2017 Oklahoma State CASA of the Year Award.

Ms. Linda is energetic, positive, and compassionate. She enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband. She also delights in word games and spending time with her family. She is one of 7 children! She raised 4 daughters and has six grandchildren.

Experiences:

• Ms. Linda received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has a love for the animal sciences, especially ornithology.

• For 22 years, Ms. Linda served as a classroom aide in Edmond Public Schools' special education classes. She was an invaluable team member who nurtured her students with compassion and love. She taught her students life skills, kindness, communication skills, and how to enjoy academic learning.

• Ms. Linda took many groups of students on field trips throughout her years in the classroom, so she has ample experience keeping a group of children safe, on-schedule, and having fun.

• As a volunteer, Ms. Linda touched many lives with HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed program). She worked with elementary students with language barriers and other learning challenges. 

• Another volunteer experience Ms. Linda was involved in was teaching for an adult literacy program for incarcerated women. This was an immensely fulfilling experience as she watched these women work hard to overcome difficulties and come out successful readers!