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Launch your legacy.
The Pittsburgh Legacy Academy Homeschool Resource Center provides innovative learning opportunities to supplement the quality education you are already providing at home as a parent. Our mission is to partner with God, with parents, and with the community to empower children through education to live out their true identity.
As a homeschool parent, you understand that the education system is not equipped to empower your children to thrive at their highest potential. We understand too that as a homeschool parent, you are always looking for opportunities to enrich and build upon the quality education you are providing at home.
Our inaugural winter semester, running from January through March of 2026, offered the following courses: Dance, Acting, Sports & Fitness, & Biology. It was a great success! Registration reached 91% capacity!
Our 2026 Spring Semester will run from April 1st through May 20th each Wednesday morning from 10am-12pm, offering the following courses: Experimental Science, Carpentry, Photography, and Team Sports!
All classes will take place in the state of the art All American Field House, Pittsburgh's premier sports, fitness, and event complex, located in the heart of Monroeville (1 Racquet Ln, Monroeville, PA 15146).
Scroll down for more details on our course offerings starting April 1st!
In addition to our courses, enrolled students can participate in a fun lunch/recess hour with classmates from 12pm - 1pm, free of charge! (pack a lunch to bring!) Parents can drop off students for classes from 10am-12pm, but parents must be present for students participating in the lunch/recess hour.
Spring 2026 Instructors
Alan Cogley
Alan Cogley is a third-generation tradesman and the owner/operator of Generations Electric Company, serving the greater Pittsburgh region. As a licensed electrical contractor and small business owner, Alan has built his career on craftsmanship, problem-solving, and hands-on skill development. With years of real-world experience in the skilled trades, Alan is passionate about mentoring the next generation and helping young students discover the value of working with their hands. He believes learning practical skills builds confidence, patience, creativity, and a strong work ethic that students can carry into any future career path. Alan is excited to bring his trade knowledge and hands-on teaching approach into the classroom through engaging, project-based learning experiences like the Pinewood Derby program.
Rose Owens
Rose Owens began her teaching career out of a passion to help children know their personal value and to equip and empower them to pursue their dreams. She is adamant that all children can learn and is passionate about being a part of that journey. Certified to teach both regular and special education, Rose first substitute taught in brick and mortar schools, and then taught 5th grade in a cyber charter school for seven years. She now loves homeschooling her own children while also teaching in home school groups, tutoring, and teaching piano lessons. She considers it an honor and a privilege to team with families and is excited to be part of this adventure in education through Legacy Academy!
ALAN BOWDEN
Alan Bowden is currently the Football Program Leader and Urban Missionary for Urban Impact Foundation and the Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Seton LaSalle High School. Alan conducts performance training for his athletes during the off-season. Also, he has worked part time as a Counselor at the Greater Pittsburgh YMCA. Alan is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, and while attending Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia, he played college football. While in high school, Alan was a letterman in football, track and field, and baseball.
Edgar Paniagua
Edgar Paniagua is the owner of Anchor Studios Wedding Photography, a professional wedding photography business serving the greater Pittsburgh area and all across the United States. Over the past nine years, he has photographed more than 250 weddings along with engagements, portraits, and special events. His work focuses on capturing meaningful moments with attention to lighting, composition, and detail. In addition to running his photography business, Edgar has worked as a high school chemistry teacher and a youth leader with years of experience. He is passionate about helping young students develop practical creative skills they can build on for years to come.
OUR UPCOMING Courses Beginning April 2026
Introduction to Carpentry & Pinewood Derby with Alan Cogley
Ages 8-12
This hands-on course gives students the opportunity to design, build, and race their very own Pinewood Derby cars from start to finish. Perfect for kids who enjoy working with their hands, this class introduces creativity, craftsmanship, and friendly competition in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn how to plan their car design, safely shape (using hand held coping saws) and sand their wood block, paint and customize their build, and properly install wheels and axles. Along the way, we’ll discuss weight placement, balance, and simple techniques that help improve speed and performance. Beyond building a race car, students will develop patience, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and confidence through hands-on learning. The course will conclude with an exciting race day where students can showcase their hard work and creativity on the track. Some portions of the project, particularly sanding and painting, must be completed at home, so parent involvment is a must!
8 Week Course Overview LINK
Team Sports with Alan Bowden
Ages 6-11
This active, high-energy course introduces students to the fundamentals of team sports in a fun and encouraging environment. Team sports gives students the opportunity to build athletic skills, grow in confidence, and experience the value of working together toward a common goal. Over the eight-week session, students will spend two weeks each focusing on kickball, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. For every sport, students will learn the fundamental skills required to play successfully—such as throwing and catching, dribbling and shooting, passing, agility, coordination, and game awareness. Each class will include skill-building drills and friendly scrimmages where students can apply what they’ve learned in positive, sportsmanlike competition. Students will gain valuable life lessons that team sports naturally teach, including teamwork, perseverance, leadership, communication, and respect for others. Whether new to sports or already enthusiastic players, students will leave this course stronger in skill, character, and confidence—all while having a great time playing together.
8 Week Course Overview LINK
Experimental Science & Science Fair with Rose Owens
Ages 6-11
During this eight-week class, students will learn and apply the scientific method, conducting experiments spanning a variety of scientific areas including basic chemistry, physics, and biology. At the culmination of the course, students will showcase their learning through participation in a class science fair! During the first seven weeks students will learn the steps of the scientific method and apply them to experiments conducted in class. They will work collaboratively with classmates to create hypotheses, follow procedures, record results, and draw conclusions. Concurrently, students will be assigned to plan and conduct an experiment at home (with parental support), following all the steps of the scientific method. In our eighth week of class, we will host a class Science Fair in which students will present their findings and learn from each other! *Please note that while a timeline will be provided and teacher support will be available, parental involvement is critical to the science fair portion of the class.* This class will be a hands-on delve into the scientific method and an exploratory adventure into the field of science!
8 Week Course Overview LINK
Photography with Edgar Paniagua
Ages 8-12
This hands-on photography course introduces students to the fundamentals of taking strong, intentional photos. The class blends creativity with real technical skills in a fun and supportive environment. Students will learn how to manipulate camera settings such as focus, exposure, and framing. Course goals will also include understanding the fundamentals of lighting and how light affects a photo and learning about composition techniques like rule of thirds, leading lines, and perspective. Throughout the course, students will complete guided photo challenges and mini projects that help them practice each skill step by step. Beyond taking pictures, students will develop creativity, attention to detail, patience, and confidence as they learn to see and capture the world in a more thoughtful way. The course will conclude with a portfolio showcase where students can share their work and celebrate their progress.
8 Week Course Overview LINK
Spring Session 2026 Schedule
Register your child for a course offered at The Legacy Academy Homeschool Resource Center! Wednesdays from April 1st through May 20th!
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Experimental Science: 10-11am
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Photography: 10-11am
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Carpentry/Pinewood Derby: 11am-12pm
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Team Sports: 11am-12pm
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FREE Lunch/Recess Hour: 12-1pm (pack a lunch; parents must be present)
More About The Legacy Academy
Directors Seth Wermager and Joey Tutchstone are both public school teachers volunteering their time to build a vision for a greater education for our nation’s children.
In Phase 1, we will continue expanding our Homeschool Resource Center to eventually offer dozens of courses that serve hundreds of homeschool students of all ages. From traditional courses like calculus or chemistry to more specialized elective courses like baking or carpentry, we envision the Legacy Academy Homeschool Resource Center providing innovative learning opportunities to empower children to develop and thrive in their true, God-given identities.
In Phase 2, The Legacy Academy will open a private Christian school for full time enrollment. With a special emphasis on a rigorous literacy curriculum that develops critical thinkers and prolific writers and communicators, students will also have dozens of elective classes to choose from to supplement their core classes. Students will develop skills and experience in vocations they show interest in through the elective courses offered at the Resource Center, as well as apprenticeship opportunities.
GIVE TO THE LEGACY ACADEMY
Pittsburgh Legacy Academy is a non profit organization. Donations will be utilized to expand our reach and bring the full vision to pass! Current costs for our organization include rent payment, instructor payment, insurance costs, and especially class supplies for students. Donations are tax deductible. Thank you for your generosity!
Questions?
Email sethwermager@gmail.com