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Ms. Carissa Dizon

Carissa Dizon was raised in the Catholic faith, where music quickly became a guiding force in both her spiritual and personal development. She joined her parish’s children’s choir at the age of six and began cantoring—leading the congregation in song—by the age of twelve. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she was deeply involved in church choir, show choir, and musical theater.

Her vocal talents have brought her the opportunity to perform for notable individuals such as the late Helen Reddy, former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and the late former President Jimmy Carter. She has earned multiple choir competition awards and was recognized as Best Female Soloist at the Show Choir Nationals in Nashville, Tennessee.

Carissa went on to pursue formal training in musical theater at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Los Angeles. While developing her professional career, she continued to serve her home parish by cantoring for masses, special liturgical events, and assisting the choir director in teaching music to elementary school students.

Today, Carissa is passionate about helping young people discover a deeper relationship with Christ through their voice. She believes that musical gifts are meant to be shared to glorify God and inspire others—a philosophy beautifully captured in the words of St. Augustine: “He who sings prays twice.”

Mr. Anastacio Hinojosa

Anastacio Hinojosa is a dedicated Catholic minister and educator with a deep commitment to the formation of clergy, religious, and laity. With over a decade of experience in pastoral ministry, he has served in a variety of roles including parish administrator, teacher, tribunal advocate, and liturgical minister. He is an instituted acolyte in the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter and is currently pursuing a Licentiate in Canon Law (JCL) at Saint Paul University in Ottawa.

Anastacio teaches theology, liturgy, and Church history at the Mexican American Catholic College in collaboration with Assumption Seminary and the University of the Incarnate Word. He specializes in guiding seminarians and lay students alike through the richness of the Church’s sacramental and canonical tradition. His approach combines pastoral sensitivity, doctrinal fidelity, and academic rigor.

In addition to his academic and ministerial work, Anastacio also serves as a tribunal assessor and advocate for marriage nullity cases across the United States and Canada, providing compassionate support to individuals navigating the annulment process. He is the founder of Eleison Services, a ministry dedicated to helping the faithful understand and participate in the Church’s canonical structures with confidence.

Mr. John Markovetz

John Markovetz is an experienced educator with 23 years teaching in Catholic schools. Raised in the Catholic faith and blessed with a Catholic education from elementary through high school, he has valued the opportunity to serve as a teacher and administrator in Catholic schools.

His career as an educator began at Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio where he first served as a substitute teacher and later taught Geometry for two years. In 2006, Mr. Markovetz accepted a faculty position as a math and science teacher at The Atonement Academy where he taught classes in grade levels 6-12. He recently completed his 19th year at Atonement and particularly enjoyed working with students as they entered middle school and advanced through their high school years.

Prior to his time as a Catholic school educator, Mr. Markovetz served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. Among the many opportunities his career provided, he learned a variety of teaching skills while serving as an instructor at Officer Training School at Lackland Air Force Base.

Mr. Markovetz earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Math, and Physics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, along with his Air Force commission from the ROTC program. He later completed his Master of Arts degree in Computer Resources Management from Webster University.

Serving the homeschool community in the Catholic, classical tradition is an opportunity Mr. Markovetz is grateful to be a part of and is looking forward to a successful and rewarding experience for all students and families.

Mrs. Ana Powell

With over 25 years of experience in K–12 education, this passionate teacher and counselor brings a calm, encouraging presence to every tutoring session. She specializes in history for grades 4–12, English for grades 3–6, and religion for grades 3–7, offering personalized support that builds both confidence and academic growth.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Certified to teach in Texas, she combines English, religion, and history to middle school students. She also developed and implemented K–12 guidance and advisory programs, coordinated standardized testing, and supported students in college and career planning.

Her teaching style is structured yet warm, rooted in a belief that every student can succeed with the right support. She tailors lessons to each child’s learning style, building confidence while strengthening reading comprehension, writing skills, historical thinking, and faith formation.

She has been married to her husband John for 27 years and is the proud mother of three children. Grounded in her Catholic faith and love of family, she is dedicated to helping students succeed both in school and in life.

Mrs. Nealia Suero

Nealia Suero is a devoted Catholic wife, mother of five, and accomplished textile artist with extensive experience in sewing, knitting, felting, and crochet. Her love for handwork began in childhood while attending a Waldorf school, where she first learned to craft beauty with her hands using natural materials. That early inspiration blossomed into a lifelong passion for the fiber arts—rooted in craftsmanship, creativity, and a deep reverence for the goodness of creation.

She holds certification in the Waldorf method of early childhood education and has taught in Waldorf schools across Michigan, Germany, and Ohio. Her teaching style is marked by warmth, patience, and joy, making handwork accessible and enriching for students of all ages. As a full-time homemaker and co-leader of the Little Francis Nature Group (a ministry of the Atonement Moms’ Group), she continues to nurture a love for the domestic and creative arts in her community.

Guided by her Catholic faith, Nealia views handwork as a prayerful and meaningful act—an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and offer one’s efforts in love and service. Her handmade creations—clothing, toys, and keepsakes—are crafted with great care and intention, and she brings that same spirit into her teaching.

Nealia invites children and their mothers to join her for a hand-sewing class. No prior experience is needed. Whether a student is new to stitching or looking to grow in skill, each session offers a peaceful, welcoming environment to create something beautiful with their hands. High-quality natural materials will be used to engage the senses and support focused, joyful work.

Students will learn foundational stitches, such as:

Sample projects include:

Each class fosters gentle fellowship and quiet encouragement, reflecting the timeless rhythm of shared work found in Christian community life. Every finished item becomes a lasting reminder of the beauty that flows from love, skill, and a heart turned toward God.

Mrs. Susana Mares Trevino

Mrs. Trevino has over three decades of teaching experience and a deep-rooted commitment to faith and family, this seasoned educator brings both warmth and academic excellence to every lesson. Born and raised in Mexico, she offers a rich cultural and linguistic perspective that enhances her instruction in Spanish and Latin.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Foreign Languages from Trinity University, followed by a Master’s Degree in Management from the University of Phoenix. She has also completed 12 graduate-level credit hours in education from Grand Canyon University.

From 1996 to 2025, she served as a respected faculty member at The Atonement Catholic Academy, teaching Spanish and Latin to students across all grade levels. Her classroom was known for its classical rigor, joyful structure, and ability to instill a genuine love for language learning.

Before joining Atonement, she worked with Region 20 and the San Antonio Literacy Council from 1990 to 1996, where she taught English as a Second Language (ESL), coordinated teacher training programs, and prepared adults for the U.S. citizenship exam. Her early career also includes experience in marketing and sales with the Colombian Coffee Federation in New York City from 1986 to 1990.

She is a dedicated wife to Jaime Treviño, the mother of six children (three in heaven), and the grandmother of nine (one in heaven). Her life and work are grounded in her Catholic faith, love of learning, and unwavering belief in the potential of every student.

Mrs. Clare Weltens

Clare Weltens has been happily married to her wonderful husband for seven years, and together they have two daughters, ages 5 and 3. She earned her B.A. in Catholic Studies from Ave Maria University and went on to teach at a charter school in Florida after graduation.

Clare has been knitting for 17 years and recently added crocheting to her skill set, which she has practiced for the past year. She shares her handmade crochet creations at local craft fairs throughout San Antonio. Passionate about her craft, Clare finds it to be a meaningful and healthy creative outlet. She’s excited to teach and inspire others to learn this fun and rewarding skill.

Mrs. Deborah Diane Wendtland

Deborah Wendtland is originally from Columbia, South Carolina. Her journey began at the University of Tennessee, but she soon answered the call to serve and spent 13 years in the United States Air Force as an Airborne Communications Systems Operator and Training Manager. During her time in the military, she married her husband, and together they have enjoyed 25 years of marriage and the blessings of raising six children—two daughters and four sons.

Seventeen years ago, Deborah and her family converted to Catholicism, a life-changing decision that continues to shape their values and way of life. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Air Force, she dedicated herself to her family and their education, which led her to become an active member of the homeschooling community.

In addition to her educational background, Deborah is passionate about the arts. She has experience in many forms of artistic expression, with a special love for sewing garments and home goods, knitting, weaving, spinning, crochet, educational arts & crafts, and Cricut crafting. She hopes to one day open a small creative business after retirement.

Crafting Specialties:

• Sock Knitting (measurement, construction and knitting two at a time)
• Beginner & Advanced Knitting specializing in garment construction
  (i.e.sweaters, shawls)
• Reading Knitting Patterns
• Hand Sewing – Mending  (hems, buttons, pin cushions, stuffed animals, etc.)
• Machine Sewing basics (depending on equipment availability)
• Reading Sewing Patterns
• Serger Machine Sewing (Intermediate)
• Intermediate Machine Sewing and Garment Construction (shorts, shirts,
  pants, tops, blue jean jackets, pillows, pillow cases, etc.)
• Embroidery basic stitches
• Vinyl Crafting (cricut cutting of vinyl lettering & imagery)
• Heat Press Crafts (Beginner)
• Weaving (Beginner)
• Spinning Wool (Beginner)
• Cricut Crafts (cardstock, create cards, bookmarks, etc.)

Deborah is excited to be part of the homeschooling community and looks forward to sharing her God-given talents while continuing to learn from others.