The Strutzes

It's pronounced "struts" like a car part. When plural, because it ends in z, it's "struts'es"

Nathan & Alanda have been married for over 23 years, and have homeschooled their 4 children since birth. This year is their 16th consecutive year teaching their own children.

Nathan and Alanda are deacons at Grace Christian Fellowship in Ladson. They had a 20 year run teaching bible lessons to middle school students (some say they still haven't quit). You'll often find them volunteering in the nursery, teaching a bible study, or bringing a dish to a friend in need.

Nathan

Mr. Strutz, or Mr. Nathan

Nathan was born at a young age, and quickly thereafter found Jesus and computers, and has spent a lifetime connected to both. Nathan has worked in the computing field for over 25 years. Most recently, 17 years at Boeing, which moved the Strutz family to the lowcountry just 10 short years ago. Nathan started teaching Intro to Coding (now Computer Coding and Programming) at SHEEP in 2020, which branched into the Computer Fundamentals class in 2024.

Alanda

It's pronounced like "Amanda" but with an "L"

Alanda has spent her professional life in real estate, insurance, and missions, but started teaching at SHEEP in 2018 when she became impassioned about teaching young people the most important lessons at the most critical point of their life - how to succeed at life before adulthood. It's a labor of love, and she loves deeply. She also teaches the public speaking class, in addition to Computer Fundamentals.

In 2016, Alanda started a nonprofit missions organization, Precious Ones Ministries, which provides hope to people in need through education, nutrition, and bibles!