My name is Kandy Crosby-Hastings. I teach history, classic literature, and writing classes. I have two sons who were homeschooled from preschool through their high school graduation. I also have experience working in the public school system and as an online ESL teacher. I hold bachelor's degrees in education and religion and master's degrees in human services, history, and professional writing - all from Liberty University. I adore student-directed, critical thinking-based, fun learning. I believe students learn more when they enjoy what they are learning and are fully involved in the learning process. 
Some fun facts about me are I began my professional writing journey by interviewing country music singers. I self-published my own magazine for a few years, in addition to freelance writing. Now, most of my writing takes the form of historical research. One of my most recent published articles tells the story of Thomas Hutchinson, a Loyalist during the American Revolution. My favorite historical era is the nineteenth century. Some of my research in this area earned first place in a 2018 research symposium.