Eluminatus Leadership
Lori Villani is the Eagle’s Nest Director of Eluminatus. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and mathematics. Before becoming a homeschool mom she taught 3rd grade in public school.
Lori has two wonderful children, Matteo, who is an Eagle’s Nest class of 2023 graduate, and Mia, who will be a high school freshman this coming school year. She has an amazing husband, Vito, that steps in to help at Eagle’s Nest when needed. The Villani’s started homeschooling in 2010 and became Eagle’s Nest members in 2013. Through the years their children have participated in various Eagle’s Nest groups and activities such as Eluminatus, Performing Arts, Voyagers, Robotics, and Archery.
Before moving to this position, Lori volunteered in many positions at Eagle’s Nest; Voyager’s assistant director, Voyager’s grade coordinator, field trip coordinator, family fun day coordinator, she helped start up and run the EN robotics team several years ago, and she has planned and lead many middle and high school events.
Lori's passion is working with children! Her family really enjoys Eagle’s Nest for all that it offers and for the friendships that they have built along the way. God has truly blessed their family in being able to homeschool, and they give all the glory and praise to Him!
Performing Arts Leadership
Lauren Lundberg is Eagle's Nest Performing Arts Department Director. She directs/teaches drama classes, plays, and musicals through EN and has two children, both of which are homeschooled. Lauren has been teaching music privately and in classroom settings for over 24 years. She graduated from Shorter College with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Theatre. She has also led worship for 20 years and choirs of all ages.
Voyagers Leadership
Samantha Gentry is the Eagle's Nest Voyagers Director. She has a degree in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. She has always had passion for education and fostering the development of the next generation of children.
She is married to Levi Gentry, an Eagle's Nest graduate, and they have 5 wonderful children. Since she began homeschooling her children in 2017, she quickly became a key part of the Eagle's Nest family. Over the years, she has taken various roles including grade coordinator and Assistant Director of Voyagers. She also is the Stage Manager for the Performing Arts Department.
Samantha is so grateful for the opportunity to serve the Eagle's Nest community in this role, and is committed to supporting all parts of the program.
