Serving Homeschoolers Since 2002
Our Story
The Talega Preparatory Academy was founded in 2002 by sisters Marguerite Gaspar and Jennifer Schmit to provide homeschooling families with the support of an established private school while preserving the freedom to direct their children’s education.
Marguerite, a California-credentialed teacher, and Jennifer, an experienced homeschool parent, recognized the need for a school that respected the individuality of each student and the educational choices of each family. Together, they established TPA to provide professional guidance, academic records, and a flexible framework for independent learning.
More than two decades later, that founding purpose remains central to our work. TPA continues to support families seeking a personalized education, while Athletes 1st Academy, a specialized program offered by TPA, extends that experience to student-athletes pursuing a purposeful academic year.
Our commitment remains the same: To provide your family with educational freedom, individualized learning, and professional school support to successfully Homeschool, your way!
Marguerite Gaspar
Marguerite Gaspar, M.S.
California and Florida Credentialed/Certificated Teacher
Supplementary Authorization, General Science
Reading Specialist Certification
Founder & Director
Marguerite Gaspar is a certificated teacher in both California and Florida. As the founder of the Talega Preparatory Academy, she draws on 35 years experience in classroom and homeschool education to provide homeschooling families with individualized guidance and professional school support.
Today, Marguerite continues to lead TPA and its specialized Athletes 1st Academy program, overseeing the school’s academic direction, student services, and continued development. Her approach combines educational flexibility with the structure and accountability families expect from an established private school.
Jennifer Schmit
Jennifer Schmit, B.S.
Mathematics, Statistics
CHN Local Contact
Homeschool Veteran, Blogger, Tutor
Jennifer is the Co-Founder of Talega Prep. She homeschooled her three children for over 20 years, served for over a decade as a CHN local support representative, and has worked as a statistician for the Department of Defense and in consumer marketing. She continues with us as a consultant.
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Personal consultations are available at the rate of $250/hr and may be held in person, via video conferencing, by phone, or by email.
