Audrey Callahan was born and raised in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. However, her father’s 20-year career as a naval officer brought her and her family to San Diego, where they currently reside. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Public Administration from San Diego State University and worked in the payroll department of several organizations, including UCSD and the County of San Diego, before homeschooling her two children.

Audrey and her husband, Walter, have been married for over 26 years. Their family’s homeschool journey began when their older child began kindergarten. Their daughter, an HCS graduate, is currently a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University, majoring in writing. Their son, who has attended HCS co-op class days since preschool, will be a junior in the fall. He is currently involved in Honor Society and will serve as secretary this year. He also participates in Stoa Speech and Debate. In addition, this year will be
his fourth year attending HCS Academy.

This past year marked Audrey’s 17th year of homeschooling, 13 of those years with HCS. Throughout her time at HCS, Audrey has had the privilege of teaching and co-teaching several classes at Bonita and San Diego (formally East County) co-op class days since 2012. Also, Audrey’s past HCS involvements in clubs and sports have included Grace Notes and OneAchord choirs, Drama Club, Paradigm Speech and Debate, and Flag Football. In addition, Audrey served as an Awana leader for five years and served in the
children’s ministry of her church as a Sunday school teacher aide. Now, Audrey is honored to serve as co-advisor to HCS Honor Society, which “focuses on . . . Christian servant-leadership” and academic excellence.

Audrey and Walter are grateful for the opportunities that come from homeschooling, from a family road trip to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall with HCS Grace Notes Choir to competitions at speech and debate tournaments across California, as well as for cherished memories studying and bonding on the couch. And while they acknowledge the journey has not always been smooth, and the results of their efforts and commitment are still unfolding, God has always been faithful. They feel blessed and privileged to be able to raise their children with a Biblical foundation and worldview. “Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:20)