Check the current LIVE catalog to see Mrs. Hamric-Weis’s LIVE course offerings and sign up for her courses.

Aubrey Heki, B.A., has over 15 years of experience as a writing instructor, freelance editor, Assistant Lead Director of an online writing program, and Writing Assessment Coordinator with Homeschool Connections. She also served in a key administrative role at a private school for nearly three years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Theory from Patrick Henry College, a classical liberal arts school in Virginia.

As Managing Director of the Aquinas Writing Advantage (AWA) program for the past three years, Mrs. Heki oversees daily operations and provides support to both AWA teachers and families.

She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their four daughters, who range in age from preschool to middle school. Her favorite pastimes include enjoying a hot cup of coffee with a baked treat, reading to her children, baking sourdough bread, and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Heki teaches Word Mastery Skill Building courses for High School and Middle School, available anytime as Unlimited Access/Recorded courses.

• MS, WM-1, Word Mastery Skill Building 1: Apprentice Level (Middle School)
• HS, WM-5, Word Mastery Skill Building 5: Professional Level (High School)

Erin M. Brown, MA, MFA (aka Erin Brown Conroy/EB Conroy) is the Creator-Director of the Aquinas Writing Advantage program – a complete online writing program for students ages 3rd through 12th grade. She has been a professional writer and editor (30 years) and is the author of 20 books (children’s, fiction, and nonfiction), including Simplified Writing 101: Top Secrets for College Writing Success. She is also a professional writer and senior content strategist for major worldwide corporations and has served many years as an adjunct university professor of writing, research, communications, and leadership and management. Professor Brown has a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing/Genre Fiction, a Master of Arts (MA) degree in a health sciences field, and a Bachelor of Music (BM) degree in education.

Professor Brown has designed programs and curriculum for multiple universities, colleges, and online schools. At Western Governors University, she led the Communications Content for the General Education division (writing, communications, critical thinking). As a member of the Authors Guild (AG), Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA), and Romance Writers of America (RWA), she enjoys working as a story consultant for books and television; speaks online and at conferences regularly; and is a writing contest judge for multiple regional and national fiction writing and novel contests. She is also the Creator and Director of True North Reading: The Complete Mastery Reading and Spelling Program™, a multi-sensory online reading program perfect for students learning at home.

Professor Brown homeschooled 10 of her children and brings that personal knowledge to her role as the Director of Aquinas Writing Advantage. When not working with AWA, you can often find her drinking coffee, walking her dogs, writing, and speaking online.

Professor Brown is the instructor of all writing program recorded courses; the Middle School Music courses (Mastering Rhythm and Mastering Melody, Parts 1 and 2); Middle School Health and Wellness; Test Taking and Standardized Testing courses; middle and high school Spelling Workshop courses; the high school Leadership and Interpersonal Communication course; and the How to Be an Excellent Student: Note  Taking, Test Taking, and How to Get an A course.

Professor Brown teaches most of the writing courses in recording and teaches one live course each year. Check the current LIVE catalog to see Professor Brown’s LIVE course offerings and sign up for her courses. To get access to Professor Brown’s recorded courses, get Unlimited Access here.