2021 SPEAKER INFO
(Listed alphabetically by last name.)
Dr. Karen Allwine has taught since 1965. She worked in the public and private schools for 20 years. In 1985, she began working with homeschoolers and continues to help that population in various ways to this present time. She has taught the Homeschool Qualifying Course for almost 25 years. The workshop she will present at the conference this year is on Learning Styles which is one topic covered in the HQC. She is a qualified test administrator for homeschoolers. She has taught History and World Geography classes for groups of homeschoolers. She can help parents plan their program if they need that assistance. She can tutor if necessary. She consults with parents who need help homeschooling their children until they can take a Homeschool Qualifying Course if they don’t have the required college credits. She has written several booklets including Ancient History, several Bible Study Guides (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus/Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua/Judges/ Ruth, Daniel, and Esther), and Western Hemisphere Geography which are all registered with the Library of Congress. She is currently revising several World History/U.S. History units. Her six grandchildren are being or have been homeschooled by their parents and three of them are in college.
The Bailey Boys, Will, Robby, and Caleb are homeschooled country boys. They take their music lessons at Ludiker’s Music, and also attend the INW Junior Fiddlers Group. Will also played with the Lilac City Homeschool Strings Orchestra. They have performed monthly at a retirement center, play at BBQ’s and at the Foothills Jubilee with “The Kevin Pace Band.”
Susan Evans is a lively homeschool conference speaker. She has been an educator for two decades, first as a teacher, and now as a homeschool mom. She runs a huge unit studies membership site for homeschoolers. It includes thousands of video demonstrations, downloadables, and hands-on learning articles. She also teaches creative writing classes on DVD, where she wears costumes for different time periods to teach historical fiction writing. You will find hundreds of free hands-on learning articles and videos on Susan’s website. www.susanevans.org
Girls Ministries is a church-based discipleship program that has a legacy of godly women coming alongside girls, guiding them on a path to become mature and godly women. Our goal is simple: To see every girl moving toward a deep relationship with Jesus Christ, and to realize her importance and potential in the kingdom of God.
At KidOne Camps our number one focus is on children. Our mission is to invest in the lives of the children of Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding area. We turn your child’s ordinary summer into a summer of exploration, creativity and fun. This is our one focus and first priority, hence the name KidOne. It is our purpose to provide families with a fun environment where children can grow.
We are a Christian organization and it is our passion to tell young children about God, the Bible, Jesus, and the message of salvation. We are here to reach out to children with the gospel (Mark 16:15), help them grow in relationship with Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18) and give them answers about the world from the Bible (1 Pet. 3:15). Your child’s ordinary summer will be transformed into a fun yet strong foundation for their future. This is our calling. To read more visit https://www.kidonecamps.com/our-mission
We are a Christian organization and it is our passion to tell young children about God, the Bible, Jesus, and the message of salvation. We are here to reach out to children with the gospel (Mark 16:15), help them grow in relationship with Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18) and give them answers about the world from the Bible (1 Pet. 3:15). Your child’s ordinary summer will be transformed into a fun yet strong foundation for their future. This is our calling. To read more visit https://www.kidonecamps.com/our-mission
Lilac City Homeschool Band
The joy of learning to play a musical instrument doesn't have to be limited to students in public or private schools. The Lilac City Homeschool Band gives students the opportunity to learn to play the musical instrument of their choice in a group environment. Our weekly session allows budding musicians to try their hand at different instruments and music styles ranging from basic band to jazz.
Our instructors are trained to give students a love for music that will last a lifetime.
We are always looking for parents who are interested in joining the band so if you played when you were young, or want to learn something new in life, we hope you'll consider joining the Lilac City Homeschool Band.
The joy of learning to play a musical instrument doesn't have to be limited to students in public or private schools. The Lilac City Homeschool Band gives students the opportunity to learn to play the musical instrument of their choice in a group environment. Our weekly session allows budding musicians to try their hand at different instruments and music styles ranging from basic band to jazz.
Our instructors are trained to give students a love for music that will last a lifetime.
We are always looking for parents who are interested in joining the band so if you played when you were young, or want to learn something new in life, we hope you'll consider joining the Lilac City Homeschool Band.
Will Marron and his 4 homeschooled sons have built God's World Exploration Station near Leavenworth WA, a museum to help people trust the Bible. Will has taught Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy, Physical Science and more. He has done decades of paleontology field research and excavating, and the Lord even blessed he and his sons with discovering the first dinosaur fossils in Washington. Will does monthly presentations at the museum.
Patrick Nurre, speaker and author, was in the second grade when he made his first big find – a large dinosaur bone in the alley behind his house! That was the beginning of a love for geology. Raised in beautiful Montana, he spent many days rockhounding near the Big Horn River. This early interest led him to a lifelong study of the world of geology. Patrick was trained in secular geology, but after becoming a Christian, he began to seriously reevaluate his previous evolutionary beliefs, and became, instead, a young-earth creationist.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is certified as a Biblical Creation Ministry Professional. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and two grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Today, Patrick conducts geology classes (PreK-12) and seminars in the Seattle area, and speaks at numerous home school and church conventions on geology and our young earth. He also leads a variety of geology field trips every year, including Yellowstone Park, where he helps families discover the Biblical geology of the Park. Patrick is the vision behind Northwest Treasures, a 501(c)3 corporation, devoted to creating excellent geology kits, curricula and education for all ages. To help in this endeavor, Patrick has written 17 books on geology, for all ages. He is certified as a Biblical Creation Ministry Professional. In addition, he draws on over 40 years of pastoring experience. Patrick and his wife, Vicki, have three wonderful children and two grandchildren, and live in Bothell, Washington.
Esther Paul serves on the Executive Board for the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), a Christian speech and debate league that prepares young people to be ambassadors for Christ by communicating truth with integrity and grace. In order to further support that mission, she also directs a local high school speech and debate club that meets during the school year. She and her husband, Douglas, are the parents of six children, and live in Post Falls, Idaho.
Silas Paul is the youngest of six siblings who have participated in NCFCA Christian Speech & Debate, having successfully competed for 6 years. He currently enjoys serving as the Team Policy Debate coach and camp director for a speech and debate club that meets in Coeur d’Alene during the school year.
Award-winning author Carmen Peone lives with her tribal husband, Joe, on the Colville Confederated Indian Reservation in Northeast Washington. She gathers cultural knowledge from family and community members and has studied the language and various cultural traditions and legends under the late Marguerite Ensminger. She is a horse and photography enthusiast.
Royal Rangers is an activity-based, small-group church ministry for boys and young men in grades K-12 with a mission to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of Christlike men and lifelong servant leaders. We provide Christlike character formation and servant leadership development for boys and young men in a highly relational and fun environment.
Here at Valley Assembly our Royal Rangers meet on Wednesday night for K through 5th grade, and on Monday night for 6th through 12th grade. We focus on activities that build teamwork and leadership, with an emphasis on Biblical character building.
Here at Valley Assembly our Royal Rangers meet on Wednesday night for K through 5th grade, and on Monday night for 6th through 12th grade. We focus on activities that build teamwork and leadership, with an emphasis on Biblical character building.
Megan Scheibner is a writer, blogger, popular conference speaker, and most importantly, the wife of Steve Scheibner and homeschooling mother of eight! Check out the Scheibner's at CharacterHealth.com
Using his background as a homeschool dad, Naval aviator, church-planting pastor, and airline pilot, Dr. Steve Scheibner has dedicated his life to equipping parents to train a new generation of Courageous, Christ-like, and Character-healthy leaders.
2021 marks the twentieth anniversary of 911. Steve captivates audiences worldwide as he shares "In My Seat: A Pilot's Story from September 10th-11th." His testimony of God's provision has been used to reach millions for Christ.
2021 marks the twentieth anniversary of 911. Steve captivates audiences worldwide as he shares "In My Seat: A Pilot's Story from September 10th-11th." His testimony of God's provision has been used to reach millions for Christ.
Steve Shoop is a graduate of Northwest University and has held credentials with the General Council of the Assemblies of God since 1983. He and his wife, Amy, launched ENGAGE in 1998. ENGAGE is a program where 18 y/o+ students can serve on the mission field while working on their higher education.
- Earn College Discounts: Many of our partner schools offer at least 50% discounts to ENGAGE students.
- Gain Hands-On Experience: Our students will experience missionary life, gaining first-hand knowledge of some of the challenges and rewards facing missionaries.
- Find Your Destiny: Engage creates a path for students to DISCOVER and CLARIFY their DESTINY. Come engage in the Great Commission to reach 6.7 billion people for Christ, while pursuing your degree!
www.engagemylife.org
Jen Garrison Stuber serves as the Advocacy Chair for the Washington Homeschool Organization, where she fields parent questions, runs the WHO Facebook page, and advocates for homeschoolers with the legislature, school districts, athletic associations, the courts, and your mom (who doesn't think you're doing such a hot job at this homeschooling thing).
"Radical Rick" Turner has provided hands-on science programs to children in the Inland Empire since September 2000. After working at Hewlett Packard for twenty years, Rick realized that it was time to do something that he REALLY enjoyed – working with kids, making slime, shooting off rockets and, most importantly, blowing stuff up! No, seriously, he LOVES blowing stuff up! It should be noted that safety is top priority! While Rick enjoys introducing children to the incredible world around us through fun and exciting science demonstrations, his number one rule is always “Safety first.” Rick is the owner of Extreme Science. Extreme Science provides hands-on after school science programs to local elementary students as well as in-class field trips and, according to many principals and students, the best assemblies ever! You can see Radical Rick almost every Saturday morning on KHQ, channel 6 during their morning news broadcast. Or, better yet, you can register for his new online science club on his website at www.ExtremeScienceFun.com
Ruth Wagley I have enjoyed the privilege of directing the NWCS Homeschool Program for 8 years. My husband Doug and I came to Spokane to serve New Vision Lutheran Church in 1994, a conservative, evangelical fellowship dedicated to serving God’s most vulnerable people in the Hillyard and Chief Gary communities. We homeschooled our five daughters, while ministering as a family, preschool-8th grade and each engaged a unique high school education that included homeschooling, public education, and community college experiences. I love encouraging homeschool families and supporting their needs as parents and students navigate God’s best plan for Christian education together. I enjoyed many years in the independent homeschool cooperative community in Spokane and taught the Homeschool Qualifying Course for several years.
Sara Wallace graduated from The Master's University and was a classroom teacher before becoming a homeschool mom. She and her husband Dave live with their five young sons in Idaho. She is the author of Created to Care (P&R, 2019), For the Love of Discipline (P&R, 2018), and The Gospel-Centered Mom Bible study (Minuteman Press, 2014), and she writes at gospelcenteredmom.com. You can follow her on Facebook at "The Gospel-Centered Mom - Sara Wallace."