Curious about the people who lead our courses here at Foundations? On this page, you’ll get to know our dedicated local teachers. We believe a strong community thrives on shared knowledge, and these individuals are at the heart of our learning environment. Learn about their expertise, their approach to teaching, and what sparks their passion for what they do. Just scroll down to meet the instructors who make learning at Foundations possible.
Josiah Driver is a software developer at Jenzabar in downtown Harrisonburg. He has done computer programming since college. He attends Dayton Mennonite Church and serves in music ministry. He also teaches and preaches occasionally on a layman’s basis. He enjoys sports, including volleyball, softball, basketball, soccer, tennis, frisbee, table tennis, and many others.
Weston Heatwole brings over 18 years of diverse experience in the electrical industry to the classroom. A licensed Master Electrician and Class A Electrical Contractor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Weston has worked extensively across residential, commercial, industrial, and maintenance sectors. His hands-on expertise and real-world insight help bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and job site application, providing students with a strong foundation in both the theory and practice of electrical work. Passionate about training the next generation of skilled tradespeople, Weston is committed to preparing his students for successful careers in the electrical field.
Kristin is a pastor’s wife with 4 children that she has been homeschooling since 2017. She has taught in small and large group settings in university, church, and co-op settings since 2005. Kristin has a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies and Master’s Pastoral Counseling. She has loved science since she was a child and is excited to bring this passion to your children, too! She has taken years of Latin and Greek courses in High School and college, and she is excited to help students understand the English language in a new and deeper way!
Gina Moore is a veteran homeschool mom. After homeschooling for 20 years, she and her husband, John, graduated their fourth and youngest child in 2024. She has taught a variety of classes in three local homeschool cooperatives, and she has also served in leadership in the homeschool community. Gina is grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve homeschool families at Foundations Resource Center. In addition to her homeschool teaching experience, she possesses a bachelor’s degree in education from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree in education from James Madison University, and experience teaching in public school. She enjoys teaching math, writing, and literature, and she is an accredited instructor with the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW).
Dana Neff is the owner of Heart and Soul Fitness in Weyers Cave. She is married to Jonathan, and they have seven children and two grandchildren. They have six adult children, and they are currently homeschooling their youngest son. Dana has an associate’s degree in Applied Exercise Science, and she instructs in Pilates, Holy Yoga, and Cardio Dance at the studio. She enjoys working with children. She was previously the Children’s Ministry Director at a local church, and she currently serves in youth ministry. She looks forward to meeting the families at Foundations Resource Center and instructing the middle school and high school fitness classes.
Josephine Suwanpoh is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Voice Performance, Pedagogy, and Literature with a Singing Health emphasis at James Madison University. She holds a Master’s in Voice Performance and Collaborative Piano from the University of Akron and a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from UCSI University, Malyasia. Josephine is a distinguished educator and vocalist with over a decade of experience in teaching. With expertise in oratorio, opera, and contemporary repertoire, she has performed on international stages in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Currently, she serves as a voice instructor at James Madison University and is actively engaged as a clinician and adjudicator, with a focus on vocal health and rehabilitation.
Reilly Zwanzig holds a Virginia teaching license for grades 6-12 with teaching endorsements in Biology, English, Algebra 1, and Gifted Education (K-12). She majored in Biology and graduated from James Madison University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science and graduated in 2014 with a Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education. She taught a variety of STEAM- and project-based elective courses for Rockingham County Public Schools before returning to JMU’s College of Education as the academic advisor for future middle school and high school teachers. While no longer advising full-time in order to focus on raising her children with her husband, she continues to teach for the College of Education.