ABOUT US
Serving homeschool families with professional academic testing since 2006
Smoky Mountain Academic Resources & Training (SMART) has been offering educational services to families, including the homeschool community, since 2006. We are pleased to offer the Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement, Iowa, and Brigance.
Our History
Woodcock-Johnson testing was offered in Western North Carolina many years ago by Carolina Education Resource (CER), owned by the late Wendy Coleman. Wendy trained several qualified homeschool mothers, including Glenna Toney, who started testing in 2002.
In 2006, Wendy asked Glenna to continue the CER tradition. After much thought and prayer, Glenna decided to serve WNC with a quality testing service, and SMART was incorporated in 2007.
Our Reach
SMART has grown and expanded greatly since 2007. We now test across NC (from Murphy to Wilmington), in SC (from Greenville to Charleston), in FL (Tampa, Ocala, Clearwater), and in CO (Boulder & Denver Areas).
SMART is willing to travel to your area and test (minimum number of students required). Contact us if you're interested in hosting a SMART Testing Site or Presentation.
We graciously and proudly welcome you to SMART and look forward to serving you!
Our Testing Associates
SMART associates work independently and keep their own schedules. Please contact your desired associate directly to make arrangements.
Glenna Toney
NC Certified Teacher, B.A. Elementary Education
Founder/owner of SMART with testing experience since 2003. Has graduated five homeschool students.
Megan Beasley
NC Certified Teacher, PreK-6; B.S. in Elementary Education
Former public school elementary teacher, now homeschooling her oldest of three.
Autumn Cline
Specialist Level Licensed and Nationally Certified School Psychologist
26 years serving children from preschool through 12th grade with psychoeducational evaluations and support.
Renee Gosart
M.S. Special Education K-12, M.S. Elementary Education K-6
Homeschooling her children for over 16 years with 10+ years teaching experience.
Holly Gouge
Extensive experience in public education from kindergarten through adulthood.
Mandy Koontz
Lives in Lexington, NC with her husband Sterling. Licensed therapeutic foster home.
Millie McCall
B.A. Elementary Education, North Greenville University
Homeschools her three youngest of five children. Former Greenville County public school teacher.
Mary Oliver
Former Special Education teacher, homeschooling her 3 boys since 2012. Expert with autism and learning challenges.
Charis Thanos
16+ years as a teacher in NC classrooms and online with NCVPS before beginning homeschooling.
Kyla Vance
B.A. Elementary Education, M.A. Instructional Technology, Appalachian State University
NC native with experience teaching children of all grade levels through public school and homeschool.
Ashlee Ziemann
Homeschooled herself and has been homeschooling her own children for eight years.