About Us

Founded in October, 2024, Freedom Education Services (FESI) is a non-profit organization that provides top-notch services to students, families, communities, and educational entities. With over 100 years of combined experience in education, our team of highly skilled professionals is committed to delivering outstanding results to those we serve. We take pride in our ability to help our students, families, and communities achieve their goals by providing them with the support and choice they need to succeed.

At FESI, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with our clients. That's why we take the time to get to know each and every one of them, so we can provide personalized solutions that meet their unique needs. Whether you need assistance with completing paperwork, choosing curriculum, lesson planning, instruction, tutoring, labs, college prep, career planning, or special experiences for your children, our team is here to help you every step of the way.

As mothers and lifelong Christians, we fully understand the importance of having choices for educating our children. We are committed to helping you exercise choice in your child’s education. Our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality services, and we pride ourselves in our attention to detail, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.

At FESI, we believe that our success is directly tied to the success of our families. That's why we work tirelessly to ensure that they are completely satisfied with the services we provide. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and stay up-to-date with the latest educational trends. With us, you can rest assured that you are working with a team that is fully committed to your success.

At Freedom Education Services, our mission is to provide exceptional support to our families and students through our team of highly skilled and dedicated educators. We strive to deliver efficient and reliable services that exceed our families’ expectations and help them achieve their goals. 

Our Mission

Meet the Team

We look forward to working with you in your educational journey.


  • Co-Founder

    Christie Toland has served students and families in education for over 25 years. In that time she served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director, and assistant superintendent in large and small schools across the state. Mrs. Toland is a wife, and mother of three. She grew up in a large family of educators and veterans who love God and country. She is a fierce advocate for student advancement, teacher empowerment, and parent choice.


  • Co-Founder

    Dr. Beth Shumate brings 28 years of experience in education, having held various roles from special education and fifth-grade math and science teacher, to principal, to deputy superintendent and superintendent in both large and small Arkansas districts. Throughout her career, she has been committed to student success, with a special focus on supporting diverse learners. As a wife and mother of three boys, she is passionate about empowering families and creating enriching and effective educational experiences tailored to each child's unique needs

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