Amanda Ceren earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts and a minor in Bible from Cedarville University. As a college freshman, God transformed Amanda from someone who deeply feared public speaking into a communications major and member of the speech team her junior year. That year culminated with her winning multiple awards at a national speech competition. She is excited to help students experience the joy that comes from delivering a great presentation or dramatic performance.

Like so many others, God called Amanda to pull her kids from public school and started homeschooling in 2020. Amanda has been married to her husband, Bret, since 2004, and they are active members of Palmcroft Church Anthem. In her free time, Amanda is learning to play the piano, speak two foreign languages, and sometimes she even finds a free moment for sewing and reading too.