2026-2027 Leadership Team
Jualecia Malone
Jualecia is a native of Savannah, Georgia who attended DODDS (Department of Defense Dependent Schools) in Germany for 1st through 12th grades. She is a graduate of Howard University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program and former adjunct faculty member of Howard’s PA program. She and her husband have been married for 22 years and have homeschooled their four children for the past 14 years. Jualecia has served in youth ministry at her church for over 18 years and is passionate about developing a love for Christ in teens.
Jualecia is a native of Savannah, Georgia who attended DODDS (Department of Defense Dependent Schools) in Germany for 1st through 12th grades. She is a graduate of Howard University’s Physician Assistant (PA) program and former adjunct faculty member of Howard’s PA program. She and her husband have been married for 22 years and have homeschooled their four children for the past 14 years. Jualecia has served in youth ministry at her church for over 18 years and is passionate about developing a love for Christ in teens.
Megan Heath
Megan Heath began homeschooling in 2012. She has five children who will all attend BTM for one year before her oldest graduates in 2023. Megan moved to Maryland in 1999 to attend graduate school at University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cell Biology from UMD.
Megan is currently the Women's Ministry Director at Bay Area Community Church after working for 12 years in healthcare recruiting and working at NIH in Bethesda. Megan is grateful for the extra time with her children homeschooling has provided. She enjoys serving the BTM community as it has been a great blessing to her family.
Megan Heath began homeschooling in 2012. She has five children who will all attend BTM for one year before her oldest graduates in 2023. Megan moved to Maryland in 1999 to attend graduate school at University of Maryland, College Park. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Cell Biology from UMD.
Megan is currently the Women's Ministry Director at Bay Area Community Church after working for 12 years in healthcare recruiting and working at NIH in Bethesda. Megan is grateful for the extra time with her children homeschooling has provided. She enjoys serving the BTM community as it has been a great blessing to her family.
Chartese Richardson
Chartese “CeCe” Richardson is someone whose life and work have consistently centered on caring for children, supporting families, and strengthening community. She has been married for 20 years to her best friend and is the mom of four children, ages 16-25. Her professional journey began working with children with special needs, later expanding into homeschooling her own children and opening a daycare. During that time, she also served as a Cub Scout leader, investing in young boys through hands-on learning, character building, and family engagement. She eventually felt called to pursue her dream of nursing, closing her daycare to return to school while continuing to serve in the community as a substitute teacher in the local school system. She is now stepping into a new chapter as an emergency department nurse, bringing with her a deep well of compassion, patience, and a real-world experience supporting families in meaningful ways. Outside of work, Chartese loves creating core memories with her family - hiking scenic trails, kayaking, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a cozy Netflix night in. She is grateful to join the Bridge community as part of the leadership team for the 2026-2027 school year.
Chartese “CeCe” Richardson is someone whose life and work have consistently centered on caring for children, supporting families, and strengthening community. She has been married for 20 years to her best friend and is the mom of four children, ages 16-25. Her professional journey began working with children with special needs, later expanding into homeschooling her own children and opening a daycare. During that time, she also served as a Cub Scout leader, investing in young boys through hands-on learning, character building, and family engagement. She eventually felt called to pursue her dream of nursing, closing her daycare to return to school while continuing to serve in the community as a substitute teacher in the local school system. She is now stepping into a new chapter as an emergency department nurse, bringing with her a deep well of compassion, patience, and a real-world experience supporting families in meaningful ways. Outside of work, Chartese loves creating core memories with her family - hiking scenic trails, kayaking, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying a cozy Netflix night in. She is grateful to join the Bridge community as part of the leadership team for the 2026-2027 school year.
Lindsey Chavez
Lindsey is a new member of the leadership team and brings a lifelong appreciation for home education to her role. Having been homeschooled herself, she understands firsthand the value of a personalized and family-centered approach to learning. She and her husband are raising three boys, all of whom have been homeschooled throughout their educational journey.
Outside of her educational involvement, Lindsey enjoys gardening, caring for animals, and spending time with her family. She is actively involved in her children’s youth sports and has served as a team mom for many years, helping support players, families, and coaches both on and off the field. When she’s not homeschooling or volunteering, you’ll often find her at a ball field, cheering on young athletes and enjoying the games she loves.
Lindsey is passionate about building strong connections among families and communities to help create a supportive environment where students and parents can thrive.
Lindsey is a new member of the leadership team and brings a lifelong appreciation for home education to her role. Having been homeschooled herself, she understands firsthand the value of a personalized and family-centered approach to learning. She and her husband are raising three boys, all of whom have been homeschooled throughout their educational journey.
Outside of her educational involvement, Lindsey enjoys gardening, caring for animals, and spending time with her family. She is actively involved in her children’s youth sports and has served as a team mom for many years, helping support players, families, and coaches both on and off the field. When she’s not homeschooling or volunteering, you’ll often find her at a ball field, cheering on young athletes and enjoying the games she loves.
Lindsey is passionate about building strong connections among families and communities to help create a supportive environment where students and parents can thrive.
