Julia Akers is the founder of Alistair Academy and has a passion for bringing art education into our community. She is a working artist in the greater Sacramento area and has been teaching for over 16 years to students and adults of all ages. She studied classical painting techniques at the New York Academy of Art and is currently finishing her undergraduate degree in Art Education. Some of her favorite things to teach at the Academy are the special events classes. She also loves reading, chocolate, languages, and traveling. 

Jeanette Clamp is the founder of Kid Creative and pioneered small group instruction in the greater Sacramento area for homeschooling families 30 years ago. She has taught thousands of students over 30 years and enjoys connecting with her old students. She moved to Washington state in 2019 and often travels to Sacramento to visit with family. She lives on a farm by the river where she hosts educational events for wild foraging, herbalism, and art. She is a working artist who paints and designs unique pieces inspired by the beauty of the animals and landscapes of life on her tranquil property. She is thrilled to be teaching online for Alistair Academy, a company founded by her daughter, Julia Akers. 

Ms. Lorie Murphey has operated educational programs and summer camps for children for over 15 years. She enjoys teaching students how to develop a strong sense of leadership, potential, and responsibility through her programs. She specializes in entrepreneurship and supporting local business owners to meet their goals. Lorie was the owner and director of Sugar Ditch Stables, where she taught horsemanship, equine studies, and riding. She is a passionate supporter of the homeschooling community, educational freedom, and civic duty. Some of her favorite things to do are hang out with her horses, ride her tractor, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the perfect slice of pizza.

Ms Dakota has been teaching students for over 10 years and is the creator of The Little Cruisers, a comic that has been read by hundreds of children internationally and a toy line that inspires imaginative and joyful play in young children. She is almost finished with her art degree at The San Francisco Academy of Art, and after graduation, she will pursue professional work in animation. She is a favorite among students, but when she is not teaching or making art, she enjoys gardening, baking, musical theatre, and spending time with family.