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3 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder and Director - Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven. Traveling and speaking around the world, he addresses issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor.
 About this speaker
Andrew Pudewa is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven. Traveling and speaking around the world, he addresses issues related to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills.
Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development from the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him “the funny man with the wonderful words.” He and his heroic wife, Robin, have homeschooled their seven children and are now proud grandparents of eighteen, making their home in northeastern Oklahoma's beautiful green country.
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Jean Burk -Â College Prep Genius
7 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
President - College Prep Genius
About this speaker
Jean Burk is the author of the award-winning College Prep Genius program and has had numerous articles published about the SAT and PSAT tests, high school prep, college prep, and how to get free college. She is a Fox News contributor and has been featured as an SAT expert on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, TXA21, CW33, WE, Forbes, Choice Media TV, UShop TV, the Jeff Crilley Show and The Homeschool Channel.
She homeschooled both her children and they each earned free college offers and incredible scholarships because of their PSAT and SAT scores. Some of the benefits included full rides, full tuition, room and board, grad school money, spending cash, unlimited laundry and lunchroom passes, study abroad stipends, etc. Her son also earned numerous free law school offers and her daughter earned free grad school.
She currently travels and speaks about the importance of college preparation at conventions, book fairs, schools, libraries, etc. She has taught her revolutionary, award-winning “Master the SAT/ACT/CLT” Prep Class all over the United States, mainland China, India, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico and Thailand. Her program is presented in-person, through and virtual boot camps at www.collegeprepgenius.com.
Students have raised their SAT as much as 700 points and ACT 11 points, and the CLT 26 points! Her program is the official test prep program used at HSLDA Academy, Veritas Press, Classical Conversations, Christian Academy of America, True North Academy, etc. Her VocabcafĂ© book series helps teenagers and younger children increase their knowledge of SAT-level vocabulary words through fun and wholesome books and her “High School Prep Genius” book won the “Blue Ribbon Award” for the best and favorite college prep resource!    Â
You can find her as a featured or keynote speaker at numerous homeschool conventions, schools , and various events.
Watch life-changing videos from families at www.collegeprepgenius.com/testimonials
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Rabbi Daniel Lapin -Â Lifecodex Publishing Company
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Rabbi, best-selling author, life-and-career-coach, television and radio personality, popular podcast host, expert on the power of ancient Jewish wisdom to enhance life in the areas of Family, Finance, Fitness, Faith and Friendship. Many year home school parent and frequent speaker for home schoolers.
About this speaker
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, noted rabbinic scholar, best-selling author of books like Business Secrets from the Bible and host of The Rabbi Daniel Lapin Show, appears live before more than thirty-five thousand people in churches and synagogues around the world each year. He is famous for teaching life principles from the Torah to people of all backgrounds in entertaining and practical ways.Â
He is known for his slogan—The More That Things Change, The More We Need to Depend on Those Things That Never Change.
Newsweek magazine included him in its first list of America’s fifty most influential rabbis. With his wife Susan he hosts a daily television show Ancient Jewish Wisdom. Through his books, broadcasts and speeches, he has become one of America’s most compelling and persuasive voices of practical Bible, what he calls—Ancient Solutions for Modern Problems.
He serves as the president of the American Alliance of Jews and Christians working toward restoring Bible-based values as the cement of civilization.
Before immigrating to the United States, Rabbi Daniel Lapin studied Torah, physics, economics and mathematics in yeshivas and schools in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and Israel. He was the founding rabbi of Pacific Jewish Center, a now legendary Orthodox synagogue in Venice, California.Â
Rabbi Lapin is a frequent speaker for hundreds of trade groups, political, social and civic institutions, financial conferences, organizations, and companies. He speaks throughout North America as well as in Europe, Africa, and Asia. He appears regularly on national radio and television shows as well as on many podcasts.
His articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Commentary, and The Jewish Press. He and his wife have published seven books two of which have been translated into Chinese and Korean.
An enthusiastic boater who has sailed his family across the Pacific in their own boat, Lapin lived with his wife Susan who home schooled their seven children on Mercer Island, Washington. They recently relocated to the east coast.
Debra Ross - Kids Out and About
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder, CEO, and Publisher - Kids Out and About
About this speaker
KidsOutAndAbout.com has been online since 2001. It was a time when the Internet itself was still a toddler, an era before social media, before blogs, before YouTube, even before web calendars. Debra Ross, KidsOutAndAbout's founder (and EntertainmentCalendar.com's current publisher), launched the site in Rochester, NY.
At the time, Ross, a technology consultant to the direct commerce industry, had a toddler and one on the way; she was coming to understand how much Rochester had available for kids, teens, and families, but she was finding out about it all after it had already happened. There ought to be a web site to let folks know what's happening in advance, she thought. So she started KidsOutAndAbout.com while on her maternity leave from her other business.
The Expansion
By 2009, the available technology had caught up with Ross's vision, so she reinvented the site on a new content management system to allow for expansion to areas beyond Rochester. There are currently 45 regional sites across the U.S. and Canada, all managed by a dedicated staff of just under 30 team members. Click here to view those sites and select your local region.
Each region also features a free weekly e-newsletter that provides scintillating wit and penetrating insight in addition to lists of things to do and places to go; it is sent each Thursday morning and will become your indispensable guide to trying new things and finding the best and most cost-effective options for local fun. Be sure to sign up using the FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER link on the menu at the top.
(You can also "Like" KidsOutAndAbout's local sites on Facebook and find them on other social media, but the dominant connection with our readers is our newsletter.)
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Celebrating the Wonder of Science in the Shadow
The Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society (BAAS) publishes reports of broad interest to the astronomical community, commentary about the discipline, science meeting abstracts, and obituaries.
This special issue is the first in a series intended to document how professional scientists, educational outreach professionals, community scientists, teachers, students, amateur astronomers, artists, park rangers, other professionals, and individuals of all ages provide eclipse-related outreach, science, viewing experiences, demonstrations and observations, community science experiments, and other related experiences.
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Amber O’Neal Johnston - Heritage Mom
2 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
Best Selling Author, Founder - Your Enneagram Coach
A seasoned author, speaker, and passionate advocate for infusing homeschool lessons with culturally rich literature, people, and ideas.
About this speaker
Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and worldschooling Charlotte Mason mama who blends life-giving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she’s known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog (IG). Amber is also the author of Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture, and A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world.
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Beth McCord - Your Enneagram Coach
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Author, Speaker, Founder, Heritage Mom
About the Speaker
Beth McCord is a highly accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach, and teacher with over two decades of dedicated experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals rewrite their life stories, empowering them to realize that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a purposeful existence are within their grasp. Beth has made it her life's work to guide people on this transformative journey, which led to the creation of the Your Enneagram Coach community—a nurturing space where individuals can safely explore the Enneagram.
As an established Enneagram leader, Beth has honed her expertise from extensive training and advanced certifications under renowned Enneagram experts. Today, she is at the forefront of simplifying the profound insights of the Enneagram from a faith-based perspective. Beth's mission is clear: to make the Enneagram accessible to people from all walks of life, enabling them to experience profound transformation in their lives and relationships.
Beth offers a wide range of services, including personalized one-on-one coaching, immersive in-person events and workshops, and online courses. She also provides comprehensive training and certifications for aspiring Enneagram coaches.
Beth's remarkable contributions extend beyond her coaching practice. She has trained over 2000 coaches worldwide, equipping them to facilitate positive transformations in the lives and communities of their clients. Her literary accomplishments include authoring 12 Enneagram books, and she has garnered a vast following with 250.000 on Instagram and over 3 million individuals taking her free Enneagram assessment at www.yourenneagramcoach.com.
In the realm of podcasting, Beth's influence is substantial, with over 2 million downloads of "Your Enneagram Coach, the Podcast." Her reputation as a sought-after Enneagram expert is well-deserved, and she has solidified herself as a trusted resource in the field. Beth McCord's multifaceted expertise and unwavering commitment have made her a transformative force in the world of the Enneagram.
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Susan Lapin -Â The American Alliance of Jews and Christians
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Susan Lapin passionately homeschooled 7 children over the course of 16 years. With her husband, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, she led the Pacific Jewish Center in Venice, CA and co-hosted a daily show on TCT. They have co-authored four books. Susan speaks and writes on Biblical, cultural, and family issues.
About this speaker
Growing up Susan knew that she didn’t want to be a teacher. God had other plans. After marrying her husband, Rabbi Daniel Lapin, she taught Bible and personal development classes to women at their synagogue in Venice, CA for many years. When their second daughter wasn’t thriving in school, she discovered the-—at that time-—not well known world of homeschooling and spent the next sixteen years homeschooling the seven Lapin children.Â
She and her husband now enjoy the company of the interesting, intelligent, and admirable adults these children have become. While some of them homeschool the next generation, Susan partners with her husband in writing and speaking, promoting traditional and Biblical values through the lens of 3,000 years of ancient Jewish wisdom.
Lisa Woodruff - Organize 365™
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder and CEO - Organize 365™
About this speaker
Lisa Woodruff is a productivity specialist, home organization expert, and founder and CEO of Organize 365. Lisa provides physical and motivational resources teaching busy women to take back control of their lives with functional systems that work.Â
She’s the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, which was featured as the Woman’s Day podcast of the month. She shares strategies for reducing overwhelming thoughts, clearing mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.Â
Lisa has authored several Amazon bestselling books and is a sought-after trainer and speaker, often quoted as saying “Done is better than perfect” and “Progress over perfection.” Her sensible and doable organizing tasks appeal to multiple generations, and her candor and relatable style make you feel as though she is right there beside you, helping you get organized as you laugh and cry together.
As a recognized thought-leader, Lisa’s work has been featured in many national publications such as The New York Times, Fast Company, US News and World Report, Women’s World, Ladies Home Journal, Getting Organized and Woman’s Day magazines. She’s been interviewed on over fifty podcasts, featured in more than fifty local TV segments, participated in countless online summits and is a regular HuffPost and ADDitude magazine contributor.
Lisa is also a generational expert and specializes in unpacking common everyday scenarios with grace, reshaping your understanding of the role we play in the home today. Believing that organization is not a skill you’re born with, but rather one that is developed over time and which changes with each season of life, she made it her mission to redefine what it means to be a woman in the home.
Lisa lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Greg, and their children, Joey and Abby.
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Darren Jones - HSLDA
2 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
About this speaker
Darren Jones is a homeschool grad, a homeschool dad, and a long-time advocate for homeschooling rights across the country.
In his almost-30 years at Home School Legal Defense Association, he has defended homeschool families in court, helped them understand and file their paperwork, represented dozens of families in obtaining Social Security and Veterans benefits, and counseled hundreds of homeschool co-ops and support groups. He and his wife Sara have team-taught their children at home; 3 have graduated and 1 is still in high school. Darren enjoys speaking at homeschool events, playing board games, and serving at his local Anglican church.
Dr. Wanda Phillips - Easy Grammar Systems
3 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
President - Easy Grammar Systems
About the Speaker
Dr. Wanda C. Phillips is the founder and creator of Easy Grammar Systems. Originally from Pennsylvania, Wanda earned a B.S. degree in Secondary Education from Shippensburg University in 1969 and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University in 1992.Â
In 2007, Wanda earned a doctorate from George Fox, a Christian University in Newburg, Oregon. During Dr. Phillips’ teaching career, she developed a successful, innovative approach to grammar instruction.
Her first textbook, Easy Grammar, was published in 1985. Since then, she has written the Easy Grammar series, the Daily Grams: Guided Review Aiding Mastery Skills series, the Easy Grammar Ultimate Series, and a writing text, Easy Writing.
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Dawn Richardson - Flodesk
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Product Education Manager -Â Flodesk
About this speaker
Dawn is the Product Education Manager at Flodesk and the friendly voice behind Tech Savvy Creative. She went from software engineering to wedding photography, then back to the world of tech where she now helps creatives and entrepreneurs of all types.
Her mission is to create a safe, fun, and welcoming corner of the internet where entrepreneurs can learn how to leverage technology so they can spend more time doing what matters most.Â
Paula Penn-Nabrit - Telos Training Inc.
2 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Telos Training Inc.
About this speaker
An alum of Columbus School for Girls, Class of 1972, and Student Council President, Paula Penn-Nabrit completed her undergraduate studies at Wellesley College, Class of 1976, as Student Senate President and a 1975 Wellesley-Washington Intern in Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s office. In August of 1976, she married Charles Madison “CMadison” Nabrit, Dartmouth 1974. By 1981, she’d earned her law degree from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University and graduated with Charles and Damon, an adorable set of 13-month-old twins, and the honor of the Order of the Barrister in tow.
Two years later, after the birth of Evan, their equally adorable third son, Paula worked on AT&T’s divestiture project until launching PN&A, Inc. www.nabrit.com/pna, in 1986. Eventually, she convinced CMadison that they could stay married AND run a Black, woman-owned, home-based, family-run, consulting firm focused on demographic research, statistical analysis, and organizational development. Yes, he was an ally. Sadly he died in 2013 but in 2024, PN&A, Inc. will celebrate 38 years of continuous operation, and 16+ years as a 2nd generation family business, due in no small part to the tenacity developed by surviving their collective homeschooling experience. Yes, while building a successful, home-based business, Paula and CMadison homeschooled their sons until Charles and Damon went to Princeton and Evan went off to Amherst.
Paula has presented various papers including, A Comparative Analysis of Value Conflicts in Diverse Professions, University of Oxford; The Significance of Intent in Declaring a Violation of IRC 482: Ethical Analysis of U.S. Transfer Tax, University of Florida; The Impact of Color on International Business and Public Service: The Global Phenomenon of Herrenvolk, University of Siena and most recently, An Ethical, Efficient, Effective, Functional, Pragmatic, Reproducible, and Sustainable Partnership to Address SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) at the 7th World Congress of the International Society of Business Economics and Ethics (ISBEE), Bilbao, Spain, She has also authored several books, most notably, Morning by Morning: How We Home-Schooled Our African-American Sons to the Ivy League, Random House@2003.
Paula’s youngest son works as a graphic design artist in the Philadelphia office of Jacobs Engineering while her eldest sons help run PN&A, Inc. and Telos Training, Inc. www.telosinc.org, the 501(c)(3) she launched in 2011. The largest project to date is The Charles Madison Nabrit Memorial Garden, which opened in 2014 as a biodiverse, organic, 5K sq. ft. space in the rear of The Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, home to a congregation formed 110+ years ago by descendants of formerly enslaved Africans. Paula’s sons are 5th generation!
The USDA Economic Research Service identifies the zip code as a low-income/low-access urban food desert (Paula says urban food apartheid), so the produce grown is $1.00 lb. at their onsite Farmer’s Market in partnership with Richland Gro-Op, a cooperative of organic farmers in Mansfield, Ohio. A long-standing partnership with OSU’s College of Engineering is the impetus for the solar-powered Farmbot and Hydroponic System and a source for counselors for “STEM-to-STEAM: It’s All in the Garden.” an annual, week-long, free summer day camp for kids aged 5-15. Telos Training, Inc. is also enjoying its 5th year partnership with Nationwide Children’s Hospital examining biometric data on the impact of increased consumption of fresh organic vegetables in families with children aged 8 and younger.
Yes, Paula likes to stay busy.
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Colleen Kelley Ph.D. - Kids' Chemical Solutions
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Kids' Chemical SolutionsÂ
Creating fun and accessible chemistry stories has been a labor of love for Colleen as a retired University of Arizona chemistry professor and author of a series of kid’s chemistry comic books. In 2023, the PBS short documentary, “Comic Book Chemistry” was awarded an Emmy. This documentary centered around Colleen’s vision, chemistry comic book series and her success with teaching college-level chemistry concepts to kids. During Colleen’s 30 years of teaching chemistry, she became aware that her students were struggling with basic concepts, including fluency with the symbols for the elements themselves. These comic books, videos, and activities are Colleen’s gift to all future scientists – one that will help them succeed in college chemistry.
Colleen holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Penn State University, was awarded a Chateaubriand Fellowship to conduct research at the Universite Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France under the direction of Nobel Prize Winner, Jean-Marie Lehn. Colleen was a tenured faculty member with research expertise in environmental toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and chemistry education. She has published four chemistry textbooks, over 30 peer-reviewed articles, and has presented her work globally. In addition to Colleen’s career as a chemist, she is a first-generation college student, former collegiate swimmer, 7-time Ironman Triathlon finisher, and is a former U.S. Army Officer.
About this speaker
Dr. Colleen Kelley is an Emmy Award winning creator of chemistry comic books and the YouTube channel Chemistry Colleen. She is a retired chemistry professor and has authored 5 textbooks, has over 30 peer-reviewed publications and has presented her research in science education globally.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-kelley-ph-d-049aa91ab/
Kristin Lehman - Hewitt Learning
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Chief Learning Officer - Hewitt Learning
About this speaker
An educator with 20+ years of experience, Kristin empowers young minds to innovate through hands-on learning. As both a homeschool parent of 2e kids and as co-founder of the Independent Innovator Challenge, she teaches families how to nurture creativity and innovation at home.
Kristin Lehman is a passionate educator, innovator, and advocate for alternative education with over two decades of experience. With a deep commitment to hands-on learning, Kristin has dedicated her career to empowering young learners—especially twice-exceptional (2e) students—by fostering creativity, invention, and critical thinking in the classroom and at home.
As a co-founder of the Independent Innovator Challenge, Kristin inspires the next generation of problem solvers by giving students a platform to turn their creative ideas into real-world solutions. She also leads the Future Scholar’s Journal, which allows high school students to publish their research and bridge the gap between curiosity and academic exploration.
Kristin’s passion for accessible, engaging education extends into her work coming along side curriculum authors such as the MC Detective Agency, a comic book series that introduces complex chemistry concepts to kids as young as eight through engaging storytelling and hands-on activities.
A homeschooling parent of four, including twice-exceptional children, Kristin brings a unique perspective to her work. She understands the challenges of personalized education and strives to make learning more inclusive and effective for all. Certified as a SENG Model Parent Group facilitator, she promotes the emotional well-being of learners while developing teaching methods like low-floor, high-ceiling activities that cater to diverse learning styles.
With a master’s degree in Mathematics and a passion for mathematical artistry, Kristin has pioneered creative ways to teach mathematics, helping students see the beauty and logic in concepts like fractals and geometric patterns.
As Chief Learning Officer at Hewitt Learning, Kristin leads curriculum development and program innovation to support homeschool families. However, her true passion lies in helping parents and educators unlock the creative potential of their students at home.
In her talk, Kristin will share actionable strategies and practical tools that parents can use to foster creativity and innovation in their everyday learning environments.
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https://www.youtube.com/@HewittLearning
Melissa Engle - My Cabin Broken Bow
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
About this speaker
Our story…
As a family with school age children, there were multiple reasons that led my husband and I to incorporate homeschooling into our lives.
I am a psychotherapist by trade and have over 30 years of experience in the mental health field. In this role, I have had a front row seat to observe psychological “trends” in our culture- across all age groups. This experience has not only influenced my role as a professional counselor, but it has also influenced my efforts in my own home with my own family and children.
While this awareness was incredibly valuable, it also came with the weight of responsibility which, unfortunately, placed me and my family in a position of being counter-culture. It not only influenced how we spent time together as a family, but it shaped our expectations and needs regarding our children’s education as well- socially, morally, and academically.Â
We came to understand the critical importance of creating the space and time, where we as their parents, could offer learning opportunities and connection. We realized that these experiences help to lay the groundwork for strong and healthy kids mentally, physically and spiritually. As a result, we chose to incorporate homeschooling into our lives.
While we understand that homeschooling is not for everyone, we highly recommend that families create their own educational and learning opportunities for their children and role model healthy lifestyles. This involves creating the space to give undivided attention with no distractions, and to focus on free play, reading books, asking questions, offering affirmations, practicing healthy communication skills, spending time outdoors, and sharing positive reframe for problems and conflict as they arise in real time. We recognize that we, as their parents, are the ones who teach our children how to manage living this life - present and future.
Mi casa es su casa…
My husband and I have always loved the natural beauty and magic of Eastern Oklahoma. The pine trees, clear waters, nature hikes and wildlife made Broken Bow our favorite family escape. In an effort to create opportunities for our family to unplug from the world and plug into nature, we decided to build a cabin in a small resort community in Broken Bow.Â
Mi Vida Loca opened in 2021 and was specifically designed with homeschooling in mind. We also built it with 2 master bedrooms so extended family or friends could join in the fun!Â
Soon after opening, we knew we wanted to share our home-away-from home with other like-minded families to provide them with the same opportunities!Â
Guests of Mi Vida Loca, have shared that they immediately notice all the special touches woven throughout the cabin. From the children’s library nook filled with quality books, feeling charts, a nugget sofa, and tons of family board games to dinnertime conversation cards, gratitude calendars, affirmation mirrors and an indoor scavenger hunt.
Our hope is that you use these opportunities during your stay at Mi Vida Loca, to play, share feelings, talk, and learn more about each other, and to continue these practices with your family when you return to your home.
To learn more about our cabin, and everything that this part of the world has to offer for homeschool families visit our website at https://www.mycabinbrokenbow.com/
 Or join our homeschool family Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/948624482878500/?ref=share_group_link
Or read my latest homeschool blog https://www.mycabinbrokenbow.com/post/why-broken-bow-oklahoma-is-a-homeschool-family-favorite-getaway
And, as always, all homeschool families receive a 15% off discount (no blackout dates) with the discount code Homeschool15.
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Amy Wicks - Simply Wholehearted
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Simply Wholehearted
About this speaker
Amy Wicks is a Wholehearted Coach, speaker, and writer who lives in Kansas City with her tree-climbing arborist husband and three vivacious teenagers. She has been the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast for 7 years and author of Should Christians Use the Enneagram (2021).
She has also co-authored a book study with her dear friend, Sara Hagerty, for the bestseller Unseen; the Gift of Being Hidden in a World That Loves to be Noticed (Zondervan 2017). Amy loves giving her time to help coaches, leaders, and entrepreneurs create life rhythms and a business they love with the help of the Enneagram!
Lisa Closner -Â Places Please Theatre Boxes
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Places Please Theatre Boxes
With over 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in teaching educational theatre and directing shows for children ages 6-18.
About this speaker
Lisa is a dedicated theatre educator with over 20 years of experience teaching and directing shows for children and teens ages 6-18. Fueled by her passion for the transformative power of theatre, she founded PLACES, PLEASE! Theatre, a curriculum designed specifically for homeschool families and small groups, such as homeschool co-ops. Through her innovative programs, Lisa aims to make theatre more accessible to all kids, fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration.
Her curriculum includes engaging resources like the Let's Put On A Show play-in-a-box for kids ages 8-16, which features complete scripts, costumes, and step-by-step director's guides. For children ages 3-8, the Littles Imaginative Play boxes feature curated costumes inspired by beloved storybooks, each accompanied by a Parent Resource Guide packed with ideas for hours of creative play. The Homeschool Co-op Curriculum, designed to be taught without any prior theatre experience, is ideal for groups. Currently, two units are available: Basic Acting Skills and Producing a Play.
Lisa believes every child deserves the opportunity to explore their imagination and express themselves through the arts, and she is excited to share her insights at this year's homeschool conference.
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Kelsey Holloway -Â Field Trip Fridays
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Field Trip Fridays
About this speaker
Kelsey Holloway is a native Texan, wife, and mother of four, including a German Shepherd.
In 2021, she founded DFW Homeschoolers Field Trip Fridays, providing unique learning experiences for Dallas/Fort Worth homeschool families. Kelsey believes that homeschooling allows for unlimited social possibilities, challenging the common misconception that homeschooled children lack social interaction.
She is also an advocate for supporting small, local businesses, recognizing their vital role in community development and economic sustainability.
Kelsey is currently earning her Urban Sustainable Agriculture degree from Collin College. Her passions include community building, turning waste into compost, and empowering others to make a difference.
Emily Youree - Beal Media
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Owner & CEO - Beal Media
Emily Youree is the CEO of Beal Media, managing Collin County Moms, Dallas Moms, Denton County Moms, Fort Worth Moms, and Momfessions Podcast.
About this speaker
Emily started her career in the publishing industry in 1999, working on curriculum, magazines, books, and newspapers in the time since. She first became involved with Fort Worth Moms in 2013 as a writer. She became the managing editor in 2014.
Twelve months later, she became the sole owner of Fort Worth Moms. She is also the co-host and founder of Momfessions Podcast. In 2014, she co-authored and released Legendary Locals of Fort Worth followed by a Bible study, Grace in the Empty Spaces. In 2022, she acquired Collin County Moms and Dallas Moms, creating the Beal Media publishing group. In 2024, she launched Denton County Moms to complete the brand.
Rowena Scherer -Â eat2explore
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder and CEO - eat2explore
About this speaker
Rowena was previously a financial executive with JPMorgan, working in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Sydney.
She left her financial career to pursue her passion for food, culture, and education, founding eat2explore with the mission of fostering a more culturally aware society through food.
Rowena is a board member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (New York Chapter) and a mentor volunteer at NYU’s Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship. She holds an Executive MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business (on a full scholarship), a Bachelor of Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Victoria University of New Zealand (on a full scholarship), and is a culinary graduate of The French Culinary Institute of New York.
Born in Malaysia, Rowena moved to New York with JPMorgan and currently lives there with her husband, Joshua, and their two children, Justin and Ashley.
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Stephanie Buckwalter -Â ELARP Learning
2 Sessions in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - ELARP Learning
Stephanie is a veteran homeschool mom of five including a special needs child. She develops academic and life skills curriculum for students with special needs. She is also a co-host of the popular Empowering Homeschool Conversations podcast that covers topics specific to unique learners.
About this speaker
Stephanie Buckwalter is a veteran homeschool mom of five children. They are a mix of gifted, neurotypical and special needs. She is the creator of the ELARP™ teaching method and Adapted Unit Studies that get special needs kids out of perpetual elementary school and on to real learning. She helps parents teach their special needs kids important life skills, with a focus on maximum independence, meaningful activity and social connection.
In addition to curriculum, Stephanie has written books for the school library market, encyclopedia articles (somebody has to write them), a book on apraxia and has been published in the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. She is a co-host of the popular Empowering Homeschool Conversations podcast that covers topics specific to unique learners. She enjoys getting out in nature, spending time with her family and doing research.
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephanie-Buckwalter/author/B001HCWS1E
Bre - The Elite Competitor™
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
 Co-Founder - The Elite Competitor™
Mental Performance Coach for Athletes
About this speaker
Coach Bre is a certified Mental Performance Coach and Co-Founder of The Elite Competitor, a company that leads the pack in cultivating confidence in girl athletes through their mom-daughter approach to mental training.
As a former collegiate athlete, current mom, and long-time coach to athletes, Breanne sees building confidence and mental strength in athletes from all angles.
She not only supports the athlete through proven and science-backed strategies to strengthen her mental game, she also coaches parents on how to best support their athlete daughters through the process.
Through the Elite Competitor podcast, trainings, and signature program The Elite Mental Game, thousands of families have changed the game when it comes to the middle and high school sport experience.
Sharon Hofer - Creating a Masterpiece
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Creating a Masterpiece
40+ years studying, creating, and teaching fine art around the world. Thousands of students equipped to develop their God-given capabilities. A lifetime of coaching students with artistic personalities.
About this speaker
Sharon Hofer is a professional artist and teacher. She is also a pastor’s wife and home school mother. She is known as a passionate speaker who enjoys encouraging home schooling parents through her practical and uplifting talks. For decades Sharon has taught hundreds of students yearly from her studio located in Omaha, Nebraska and thousands of students online. During the year Sharon also spent time overseas teaching art to students.  Â
Along with selling her art in stores, her art has also been featured in several national magazines such as the Contemporary Doll Magazine and the Artist’s Magazine. In the past, Sharon has sculpted for companies such as the Home Shopping Network and Artist Collectibles and has also worked as a graphic artist.
Sharon’s primary passion today is to teach and encourage homeschool students in the area of art. She has developed the award-winning online curriculum called “Creating a Masterpiece” for this purpose. She often says, “if a four year old can create a masterpiece, then you can do it too!
Michelle Nietert -Â Community Counseling Associates
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Community Counseling Associates
About this speaker
Licensed Professional Counselor of 25 years, Michelle Nietert is the coauthor of the best selling books Loved and Cherished and Managing Your Emoji’s, award-winning books Make Up Your Mind, and the Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God series God, I Feel Sad/Scared.Â
A popular speaker on topics regarding mental health, faith, and parenting, she is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, and hosts the Raising Mentally Healthy Kids podcast.
She and her husband Drew have been married 20 years with two school aged children.
Connect with Michelle at YourMentalHealthCoach.com
Shannon Stoltz - Capturing Credit
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Capturing Credit
20+ year homeschool veteran, mom of four.
About the speaker
A 20+ year veteran homeschool mom of four, Shannon is fascinated with how humans learn and grow, and passionate about the importance of embracing our individuality and unique gifts and talents.Â
As the founder of CapturingCredit.com, she helps demystify the high school transcript and shows parents how to turn their homeschool teen's interests, passions, and deep dives into high school credit.
Danette Galvis - RehabHER Recovery House
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - RehabHER Recovery House
Real Estate Investor, Flipping & Remodeling Coach with WREIN, #1 New Release Author, and Speaker.
 About this speaker
Danette has been in real estate her entire adult career - 29 years. She is a real estate agent, real estate investor, and the Flipping & Remodeling Coach for the Women’s Real Estate Investors Network (WREIN).
She is the author of the #1 New Release book on Amazon, Kingdom RehabHER: Freedom on the Flipside.
She is also building a rehabilitation service for women in the DFW area.
https://www.facebook.com/danettebundschugalvis
Naomi Bell -Â Confident Voices
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder & Owner -Â Confident Voices
Naomi holds a master's degree in secondary education and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at Trident University.
About this speaker
Mrs. Naomi Bell has been an educator for 25 years. She is a Speech, Debate, and Competitive Drama Coach, Playwright, Motivational Speaker, Mother, and Wife. She has dedicated her life to helping others reach their highest potential in spite of any circumstances.
Her experience with educating a variety of students with learning disabilities, autism, and the talented and gifted has given her the drive and motivation to help those that struggle with forms of communication in social, work and personal levels. Her methods of helping others develop effective communication skills include role-playing, team building, real-world application, and reflective work.Â
https://www.facebook.com/confidentvoices24?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://www.instagram.com/confidentvoices24/?igsh=MWhlNHFqdzh5eHAydA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrÂ
Nathan King - Bible Quest
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Bible Quest
Former youth pastor and the developer of Bible Quest, a classical approach to teaching God's Word.
About this speaker
Nathan King grew up in Kansas and has degrees in secondary education and Bible. He was involved in professional youth ministry for over thirteen years and saw an incredible need for parent involvement in the discipleship of youth.
When he and his wife began homeschooling their own children, they were introduced to the classical model and fell in love with it. Now, Nathan helps parents and churches to train their children to learn and love God’s Word.
Theresa A. Blain -Â Visualize World Geography
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder -Â Visualize World Geography
An award winning author on World Geography Education.
About this speaker
Theresa A. Blain has homeschooled for more than 25 years. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Chicago in Cognitive Psychology, with an emphasis on how we learn new information.
Because Theresa believes that if every American had their own mental map of the world, they would begin to care more for all people, she produced the Visualize World Geography program.
Dawn Androsky -Â Cruise Planners - Global Travitude
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
Founder - Cruise Planners - Global Travitude
Sea Suite Executive | Space Explorer, Cruise Planners - Global Travitude
From C-Suite Executive to Sea Suite Executive 🛳 | Space Explorer | Travel Agency Owner
 About this speakerÂ
 As the Sea Suite Executive of Cruise Planners - Global Travitude, a women combat veteran owned Texas-based company, I gained over 42 years of military, corporate and federal government experience while exploring the world.Â
I was born in France, raised in Germany, have lived all over the globe, visited all seven continents and will go to Space in 2026! I understand the value of world schooling and focus on delivering quality itineraries and activities to families that want to make the world their classroom. I also specialize in multi-generational travel and espouse the benefits of traveling as a family to discover heritage and history together.
Enrich Your Life Through Travel . . . It's all about the Journey!
https://www.facebook.com/GlobalTravitude
Jube Dankworth -Â Texas Home Educators
1 Session in Free Homeschool Summit
President -Â Texas Home Educators
Jube Dankworth's passion for education and community involvement guided her leadership of Texas Home Educators, a statewide organization dedicated to supporting homeschool families. Through networking, resources, and events, she has helped parents enhance their children's educational experiences.
About this speaker
Since the late 1980s – at a time when the legality of home-schooling in Texas was far from settled – Jube Dankworth has home educated her 4 children. Jube is now enjoying being the field trip grandma to her home educated grandchildren.
Speaking with thousands of home educating parents and seeing the needs of the community, Jube Dankworth is dedicating her time, talent and more than three decades of experience to training new leaders while helping the Texas Home Educators continue to grow as a thriving, committed and vital organization.
https://www.facebook.com/TexasHomeEducators
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4170506/
https://www.instagram.com/texas_home_educators/
https://www.youtube.com/@Texashomeeducators
Your Event Hosts: Anthony and Crystal Obey
Dear parent(s),
There's one thing we already know about YOU!
You love your children and want the best for them, or you probably wouldn't be reading this!
We've been homeschooling our 5 children for 13 years and counting. It's been amazing to witness all they've learned and we're here to tell you, homeschooling is the hands-down best path to educating and raising happy, healthy, and whole children!
That's why we're on a mission to help a new generation of intentional parents, like you, homeschool their children successfully...while avoiding common pitfalls to success.
It's been a labor of love to gather and present to you these world-class thought leaders, experts, and homeschool educators. We are all here to deliver a smorgasborg of lessons, tools, resources, and secrets that will shortcut your learning curve, help you optimize, and give your children an elite-level homeschooling experience.
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