About ATHENS Edu
ATHENS Edu, short for Academic Transformation for Home Education and Network Support, is a pioneering initiative under the leadership of Christina Callaway. Our mission is to provide a Premier Homeschool Experience for parents seeking the benefits of personalized education tailored to their unique needs.
We believe that traditional education models are overburdened and struggle to adequately prepare the next generation for leadership, often relegating them to an underpaid labor force. Instead, we offer a pathway toward equal access to personalized learning journeys and talent identification programs that future-proof student and career success.
Meet Christina Callaway
Christina Callaway is a seasoned education consultant based in Nashville, TN with over 20 years of student success experience. Specializing in developing premier home academies as an alternative to traditional schooling, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to ATHENS Edu. Her education consulting experience includes private tutoring, traditional teaching, college admissions consulting, business consulting, parent coaching, and cultural communication. She has served over 1000 families, academies, and school support programs coast-to-coast.
As a parent, Christina is deeply invested in her children’s education. She is a certified PATH (Parent as Tender Healer), a neuroeducational researcher, and has been homeschooling her gifted Gen Alpha boys alongside her husband for a decade. Her innovative approach to education has led to award-winning programs and scholarship-winning students, supporting diverse student success from coast to coast.
Known for her compassionate approach, Christina’s empathetic humor and creative delivery make her a grounding yet unconventional figure in home education. Drawing inspiration from educational pioneers like W.E.B. Du Bois and Carter G. Woodson, as well as the oral history of her family’s ‘mother wit,’ she connects with audiences through storytelling and practical insights.
Christina holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of South Florida and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication from Eastern Michigan University. She’s also active in various community boards, including homeschool academies and network support programs, the Tennessee Youth Symphony, and the Vestry of Christ Church Cathedral.
ATHENS Edu’s Vision
Under Christina’s guidance, ATHENS Edu is committed to transforming home education by providing resources and support that empower parents and educators. We aim to cultivate an environment where personalized learning is accessible to all families, encouraging students to thrive beyond conventional boundaries.
Join us in our journey to redefine education and create future leaders equipped with the skills and confidence they need to succeed on their own terms.