2024 CFHE Homeschool Conference Speakers
TODD WILSON - THE FAMILY MAN & THE SMILING HOMESCHOOLER – 2024 Keynote Speaker
Todd is a homeschool dad, grand dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s HUMOR and down to earth REALNESS have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventions, retreats, and churches across the country.
As founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through weekly e-mails, podcasts (The Familyman Show & The Smiling Homeschooler), seminars, and books and products that encourage parents.
Todd, and his wife Debbie, homeschool two of their eight children (six have graduated from their homeschool with four married) in northern Indiana and travel America in the Familyman Mobile. You can read more at www.familymanweb.com
Keynotes
The FOUR Homeschool Personality Types
Choose the Hard Things: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up
This, We Believe
Workshops
Lies Homeschoolers Believe
Taming the Techno Beast
Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom! - (Dads)
Raising Dangerous Sons in a Safe & Mediocre World
Todd is a homeschool dad, grand dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s HUMOR and down to earth REALNESS have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventions, retreats, and churches across the country.
As founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through weekly e-mails, podcasts (The Familyman Show & The Smiling Homeschooler), seminars, and books and products that encourage parents.
Todd, and his wife Debbie, homeschool two of their eight children (six have graduated from their homeschool with four married) in northern Indiana and travel America in the Familyman Mobile. You can read more at www.familymanweb.com
Keynotes
The FOUR Homeschool Personality Types
Choose the Hard Things: How to Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up
This, We Believe
Workshops
Lies Homeschoolers Believe
Taming the Techno Beast
Help! I'm Married to a Homeschooling Mom! - (Dads)
Raising Dangerous Sons in a Safe & Mediocre World
PATRICK NURRE - GEOLOGY BY NORTHWEST TREASURES
In the second grade Patrick 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 near Yakima, Washington.
northwestrockandfossil.com/
Workshops
Four Powerful Words in Apologetics
The Dinosaur Hunters
Has Radiometric Dating Poisoned Your Faith?
The Geology of Washington From a Biblical Perspective
In the second grade Patrick 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 near Yakima, Washington.
northwestrockandfossil.com/
Workshops
Four Powerful Words in Apologetics
The Dinosaur Hunters
Has Radiometric Dating Poisoned Your Faith?
The Geology of Washington From a Biblical Perspective
SUSAN EVANS - HANDS-ON LEARNING
Susan Evans is a lively homeschool conference speaker. She has been an educator for two decades, first as a teacher, and then as a homeschool mom. She runs a huge unit studies membership site for homeschoolers. It includes thousands of video demonstrations, downloadable, 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
Workshops
Using Journals to Teach Writing
Have you ever wondered how to use journals in your homeschool? This workshop will show you how to use different types of journals: regular journals, diaries, dialogue journals, and nature journals. Handouts with fun journal starters will help homeschooling parents transition into journaling. A PowerPoint presentation will bring the main points to life and help parents become excited about this inexpensive way to teach writing.
Organizing Your Homeschool Day
Find out how to eliminate the unnecessary and schedule the hardest homeschooling tasks when you are most alert. Learn how to manage your time wisely so that you are accomplishing your homeschooling goals. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your children and schedule your day to progress in those areas. You will come out of this workshop refreshed at having cut out the clutter from your life to make time for what really matters.
Integrating Art Into History
Do your kids hate the study of history? Even if your kids enjoy history, they will love it even more with these creative, hands-on ideas you will not see anywhere else. This fun, fast-paced workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation (97 slides) illustrating each historical art activity. Cave art, hieroglyphs, movie boxes, pottery, shoebox scenes, and more!
Susan Evans is a lively homeschool conference speaker. She has been an educator for two decades, first as a teacher, and then as a homeschool mom. She runs a huge unit studies membership site for homeschoolers. It includes thousands of video demonstrations, downloadable, 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
Workshops
Using Journals to Teach Writing
Have you ever wondered how to use journals in your homeschool? This workshop will show you how to use different types of journals: regular journals, diaries, dialogue journals, and nature journals. Handouts with fun journal starters will help homeschooling parents transition into journaling. A PowerPoint presentation will bring the main points to life and help parents become excited about this inexpensive way to teach writing.
Organizing Your Homeschool Day
Find out how to eliminate the unnecessary and schedule the hardest homeschooling tasks when you are most alert. Learn how to manage your time wisely so that you are accomplishing your homeschooling goals. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of your children and schedule your day to progress in those areas. You will come out of this workshop refreshed at having cut out the clutter from your life to make time for what really matters.
Integrating Art Into History
Do your kids hate the study of history? Even if your kids enjoy history, they will love it even more with these creative, hands-on ideas you will not see anywhere else. This fun, fast-paced workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation (97 slides) illustrating each historical art activity. Cave art, hieroglyphs, movie boxes, pottery, shoebox scenes, and more!
RUTH WAGLEY - DIRECTOR OF NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
Ruth Wagley enjoys the privilege of directing the NWCS Homeschool Program over the past 12 years. Ruth and her husband Doug 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, Logan, and Chief Gary communities. She homeschooled their five amazing daughters, while ministering as a family, preschool-8th grade and each engaged in a unique high school education that included homeschooling, public education, and community college experiences.
Ruth loves encouraging home-school families and supporting their needs as parents and students to navigate God’s best plan for Christian education together. She enjoyed many years in the independent homeschool cooperative community in Spokane and taught the Homeschool Qualifying Course for several years. Ruth’s life verse is: 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Jesus, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believed in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
Homeschool – Northwest Christian Schools in Spokane (nwcs.org)
Workshops
Intro to Homeschooling
Join Ruth Wagley, the Director of the NWCS Homeschool Program, be encouraged for a quick-paced introduction to homeschooling. You can do it! We will take a look at the WA and ID homeschool law.
The History of WA State Homeschooling Law-Why Should We Care About and For Our Law?
Come Join Ruth Wagley, the Director of the NWCS Homeschool Program, to learn about our law’s journey from an illegal yet deeply held and practiced conviction in the lives of Christian and Alternative Education parents to our current, empowering Homeschool Law! Learn why it is a vital responsibility to know and protect our law!
Ruth Wagley enjoys the privilege of directing the NWCS Homeschool Program over the past 12 years. Ruth and her husband Doug 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, Logan, and Chief Gary communities. She homeschooled their five amazing daughters, while ministering as a family, preschool-8th grade and each engaged in a unique high school education that included homeschooling, public education, and community college experiences.
Ruth loves encouraging home-school families and supporting their needs as parents and students to navigate God’s best plan for Christian education together. She enjoyed many years in the independent homeschool cooperative community in Spokane and taught the Homeschool Qualifying Course for several years. Ruth’s life verse is: 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Jesus, you love Him, and even though you do not see Him now, you believed in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.
Homeschool – Northwest Christian Schools in Spokane (nwcs.org)
Workshops
Intro to Homeschooling
Join Ruth Wagley, the Director of the NWCS Homeschool Program, be encouraged for a quick-paced introduction to homeschooling. You can do it! We will take a look at the WA and ID homeschool law.
The History of WA State Homeschooling Law-Why Should We Care About and For Our Law?
Come Join Ruth Wagley, the Director of the NWCS Homeschool Program, to learn about our law’s journey from an illegal yet deeply held and practiced conviction in the lives of Christian and Alternative Education parents to our current, empowering Homeschool Law! Learn why it is a vital responsibility to know and protect our law!
DEANNA STEWART - (Pronounced Dee-na)
REGISTRAR AT NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
BS-Business and Marketing, Eastern Washington University
Deanna Stewart has been working at Northwest Christian Homeschool Program as Registrar for 10 years. After working 7 years in fundraising in all the public and private schools in Eastern Washington, God laid it on the Stewart’s hearts to homeschool if ever given the opportunity. 9 years later after adopting 2 children, God granted them that desire. Deanna shares, “Homeschooling for 15 years has blessed and humbled our family. It is a great honor to help families in their homeschooling endeavors.” The Stewarts have been married for 27 years and have 2 adult children and one 12th grader. One of her favorite verses this year is Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, because He has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.
Homeschool – Northwest Christian Schools in Spokane (nwcs.org)
Workshop
High School Transcripts
Come join us for all you need to know about a high school transcript! Time to start preparing is now! Join Deanna Stewart, Northwest Christian Schools Homeschool Registrar to answer all your questions.
REGISTRAR AT NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM
BS-Business and Marketing, Eastern Washington University
Deanna Stewart has been working at Northwest Christian Homeschool Program as Registrar for 10 years. After working 7 years in fundraising in all the public and private schools in Eastern Washington, God laid it on the Stewart’s hearts to homeschool if ever given the opportunity. 9 years later after adopting 2 children, God granted them that desire. Deanna shares, “Homeschooling for 15 years has blessed and humbled our family. It is a great honor to help families in their homeschooling endeavors.” The Stewarts have been married for 27 years and have 2 adult children and one 12th grader. One of her favorite verses this year is Psalm 116:1-2 I love the LORD, because He has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy. Because he inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.
Homeschool – Northwest Christian Schools in Spokane (nwcs.org)
Workshop
High School Transcripts
Come join us for all you need to know about a high school transcript! Time to start preparing is now! Join Deanna Stewart, Northwest Christian Schools Homeschool Registrar to answer all your questions.
CRAIG CORDILL & JERIAH BYE: - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FUN!
Craig Cordill is a father of 3 and has been a mechanical engineer for over 16 years in various industries and has 4 patents. He is an Assistant Outpost Coordinator for Outpost #31 (Royal Rangers) at Valley Assembly and a soccer coach for his son's team. He loves science and understanding how things work and helping others.
Jeriah Bye is a homeschool graduate and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Spokane Community College's Running Start program. He loves building homemade rockets as well as designing parts in CAD and 3D printing them. He's a leader in youth group and a commander in Royal Rangers at his church, Valley Assembly.
Workshop (Ages 5-11)
Build a LEGO Derby Car
Come join us for this hands-on workshop where we will use Legos to build derby cars and race them on a pinewood derby track. After racing, we will improve our cars using scientific principles to make them even faster. We will end with a tournament to see who has the fastest car!
Craig Cordill is a father of 3 and has been a mechanical engineer for over 16 years in various industries and has 4 patents. He is an Assistant Outpost Coordinator for Outpost #31 (Royal Rangers) at Valley Assembly and a soccer coach for his son's team. He loves science and understanding how things work and helping others.
Jeriah Bye is a homeschool graduate and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Spokane Community College's Running Start program. He loves building homemade rockets as well as designing parts in CAD and 3D printing them. He's a leader in youth group and a commander in Royal Rangers at his church, Valley Assembly.
Workshop (Ages 5-11)
Build a LEGO Derby Car
Come join us for this hands-on workshop where we will use Legos to build derby cars and race them on a pinewood derby track. After racing, we will improve our cars using scientific principles to make them even faster. We will end with a tournament to see who has the fastest car!
EZRA & VICTORIA-JOY CREIGHTON & The TEAM at: - KIDONE CAMPS
The world is full of questions. Where did people come from? Why is there suffering in the world? What is my purpose in life? How am I supposed to live? Is there really a God? The kids growing up in this world have many questions. Today, we are seeing young people leave the Church all because, as children, they were not given the answers to the many questions they have. They don’t understand what they believe. They don’t understand how God’s Word is relevant to their life. But the Bible, God’s Word, gives us the answers.
It is our mission at KidONE Camps to answer those questions. We are a Christian organization and base everything we do on God's Word. We answer every question with God’s Word. It is our vision for all children to have a solid foundation on God’s Word and answers to the questions of life. We invest in them because they will be the leaders of the next generation. They can make a difference in the world, and we want them to make that difference. This is not a job to us, it’s our purpose. This is our calling.
To read more visit https://www.kidonecamps.com/our-mission
Workshops (Ages 5-11)
God Made the World
God Made You
God Gives Purpose
God Gives Ability
The world is full of questions. Where did people come from? Why is there suffering in the world? What is my purpose in life? How am I supposed to live? Is there really a God? The kids growing up in this world have many questions. Today, we are seeing young people leave the Church all because, as children, they were not given the answers to the many questions they have. They don’t understand what they believe. They don’t understand how God’s Word is relevant to their life. But the Bible, God’s Word, gives us the answers.
It is our mission at KidONE Camps to answer those questions. We are a Christian organization and base everything we do on God's Word. We answer every question with God’s Word. It is our vision for all children to have a solid foundation on God’s Word and answers to the questions of life. We invest in them because they will be the leaders of the next generation. They can make a difference in the world, and we want them to make that difference. This is not a job to us, it’s our purpose. This is our calling.
To read more visit https://www.kidonecamps.com/our-mission
Workshops (Ages 5-11)
God Made the World
God Made You
God Gives Purpose
God Gives Ability
RICK TURNER (aka Radical Rick)
- EXTREME SCIENCE
Radical Rick 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
Workshops (Ages 5 to Teens+)
MAGIC: The Truth Revealed
Sorry to spoil your fun but did you know that we use science to do magic tricks? Join Radical Rick in this fun filled class that is designed to get you to question everything. Radical Rick will challenge the audience to figure out the science behind each ILLUSION that some like to call magic. Science is all about asking questions to obtain knowledge and answers to the things we don't understand. What better way to do that than to dive into these magic "tricks" that are designed to fool us into believing something that is not real.
EXTREME Science Show
Come join the fun as Radical Rick, from KHQ's Saturday morning wakeup show, demonstrates how much fun science really is. As always, Radical Rick has some awesome demonstrations to help us better understand Newton's laws of motion, gravity and centrifugal force! Word has it that he will also be bringing some liquid nitrogen! You won't want to miss this finale to the show.
- EXTREME SCIENCE
Radical Rick 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
Workshops (Ages 5 to Teens+)
MAGIC: The Truth Revealed
Sorry to spoil your fun but did you know that we use science to do magic tricks? Join Radical Rick in this fun filled class that is designed to get you to question everything. Radical Rick will challenge the audience to figure out the science behind each ILLUSION that some like to call magic. Science is all about asking questions to obtain knowledge and answers to the things we don't understand. What better way to do that than to dive into these magic "tricks" that are designed to fool us into believing something that is not real.
EXTREME Science Show
Come join the fun as Radical Rick, from KHQ's Saturday morning wakeup show, demonstrates how much fun science really is. As always, Radical Rick has some awesome demonstrations to help us better understand Newton's laws of motion, gravity and centrifugal force! Word has it that he will also be bringing some liquid nitrogen! You won't want to miss this finale to the show.
RON & JEN VAN TASSEL
Ron & Jen Van Tassel make a great team! Together they have instructed multiple self-defense classes from early elementary up to senior citizens. Ron brings 20+ years of law enforcement experience and specializes in self-defense/arrest tactics. It’s their mission as a couple to reach those who are vulnerable or in need of building confidence in everyday life situations.
They believe, as Christians, we are called to value the image of God in the lives of others, even as we protect the weak and vulnerable. In some cases, the defense of the weak may require intervention with an attacker. Though undesirable, this action could prevent further loss of life.
Ron & Jen have been married for 16 years and are parents of two wonderful kids, Cole and Ainsley. They enjoy golfing, snowshoeing, camping, and time at their cabin. They are active members of their community, board members and coaches in the local Little League program, and leaders at Royal Rangers and Girls Ministry at their church.
Workshops (12-Teens+)
Self Defense and Awareness
Offering hands-on self defense and discussions of self awareness. All ages are welcome. Ron & Jen Van Tassel have instructed multiple self-defense classes from early elementary up to our senior citizens. This class focuses on not only the physical self-defense tactics, but self awareness and how to avoid becoming a victim. Ron brings 20+ years of law enforcement experience to the class offering first-hand situations of awareness that helps bring personal safety in everyday situations.
Ron & Jen Van Tassel make a great team! Together they have instructed multiple self-defense classes from early elementary up to senior citizens. Ron brings 20+ years of law enforcement experience and specializes in self-defense/arrest tactics. It’s their mission as a couple to reach those who are vulnerable or in need of building confidence in everyday life situations.
They believe, as Christians, we are called to value the image of God in the lives of others, even as we protect the weak and vulnerable. In some cases, the defense of the weak may require intervention with an attacker. Though undesirable, this action could prevent further loss of life.
Ron & Jen have been married for 16 years and are parents of two wonderful kids, Cole and Ainsley. They enjoy golfing, snowshoeing, camping, and time at their cabin. They are active members of their community, board members and coaches in the local Little League program, and leaders at Royal Rangers and Girls Ministry at their church.
Workshops (12-Teens+)
Self Defense and Awareness
Offering hands-on self defense and discussions of self awareness. All ages are welcome. Ron & Jen Van Tassel have instructed multiple self-defense classes from early elementary up to our senior citizens. This class focuses on not only the physical self-defense tactics, but self awareness and how to avoid becoming a victim. Ron brings 20+ years of law enforcement experience to the class offering first-hand situations of awareness that helps bring personal safety in everyday situations.
BECKY BADEN - UNTYPICAL JOURNEY
Becky Baden is a reluctant homeschooling mom of two boys, one of which is special needs. She is passionate about encouraging others as they walk their own "untypical journey" of special needs parenting & homeschooling. In her 7 years of homeschooling, she has started two local homeschool co-ops and a non-profit support organization for all special needs families in the Inland Northwest. She is also the founder of “Untypical Journey” where she offers services & support for the homeschool leader currently running a community or looking to start one.
untypicaljourney.com
cvhsc.org
specialkidsofspokane
Workshop
The Untypical Journey of Homeschooling Special Needs
Do you feel isolated and overwhelmed? You are not alone! Becky Baden shares her experience and the things she's learned along the way. She offers encouragement, creative ideas, information, resources and support for the special needs parent on any point in their homeschool journey. Whether you need confidence to get started, or encouragement to keep going... there is hope and local support!
TESSA JOHNSTONE - DIVERGENT LEARNING
Tessa Johnstone is a homeschooling mom of 15 years and founder of Divergent Learning. She lives in the Palouse area of Washington state with her husband of 30 years and the two youngest of her four children ages 15-24. After homeschooling her own child with learning disabilities, she was inspired to help other families going through the same experience. She completed her degree in Special Education in 2018 and has trained as a Level 1 Educational Therapist through NILD. She now enjoys working with families and students grades 3-11 to strengthen the cognitive skills necessary to become lifelong learners.
www.divergentlearning.org
Workshop
Building a Bridge for Your Struggling Student
How do we help our kids with learning difficulties? Does your child have that one subject they have given up on? Let's talk about proven strategies to help struggling students succeed. I will be discussing methods to strengthen underlying cognitive skills, build a growth mindset and how to create a learning environment that is beneficial for all students.
Tessa Johnstone is a homeschooling mom of 15 years and founder of Divergent Learning. She lives in the Palouse area of Washington state with her husband of 30 years and the two youngest of her four children ages 15-24. After homeschooling her own child with learning disabilities, she was inspired to help other families going through the same experience. She completed her degree in Special Education in 2018 and has trained as a Level 1 Educational Therapist through NILD. She now enjoys working with families and students grades 3-11 to strengthen the cognitive skills necessary to become lifelong learners.
www.divergentlearning.org
Workshop
Building a Bridge for Your Struggling Student
How do we help our kids with learning difficulties? Does your child have that one subject they have given up on? Let's talk about proven strategies to help struggling students succeed. I will be discussing methods to strengthen underlying cognitive skills, build a growth mindset and how to create a learning environment that is beneficial for all students.
BRENDA SCHREIBER &
GUILLERMO ESPINOSA
- RUNNING START & PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE
Brenda Schreiber is the Director of Concurrent Enrollment Programs at Spokane Falls Community College and has been working in higher education for over 15 years. Brenda has a passion for student success and strives to assist students in attaining success beyond the traditional measure of a diploma. Brenda is a parent of 3 Running Start students, and she understands the needs of the students and the parents as students embark on the college path. Success isn’t just a diploma anymore; it’s a fulfilling college experience, career exploration, and getting ahead.
Guillermo Espinosa serves as the Associate Dean of K12 Partnerships & Outreach at Spokane Community College where he has been working for the past 10 years in different capacities. Guillermo is passionate about student success and opening up opportunities to all students. Working with Dual enrolled student at an open access institution allows students to pursue their passions along with working towards their educational goals. I look forward to connecting and sharing the mission of the community colleges of Spokane.
Workshop
Running Start
Dive into an intellectual adventure that propels you to your goals with the Running Start program at the Community Colleges of Spokane. Students in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible for TUITION FREE college credits. Earn your AA/AADTA Degree and your high school completion at the same time! Attendance at your public high school is not mandatory for eligibility. Your unique education path is welcome here.
GUILLERMO ESPINOSA
- RUNNING START & PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE
Brenda Schreiber is the Director of Concurrent Enrollment Programs at Spokane Falls Community College and has been working in higher education for over 15 years. Brenda has a passion for student success and strives to assist students in attaining success beyond the traditional measure of a diploma. Brenda is a parent of 3 Running Start students, and she understands the needs of the students and the parents as students embark on the college path. Success isn’t just a diploma anymore; it’s a fulfilling college experience, career exploration, and getting ahead.
Guillermo Espinosa serves as the Associate Dean of K12 Partnerships & Outreach at Spokane Community College where he has been working for the past 10 years in different capacities. Guillermo is passionate about student success and opening up opportunities to all students. Working with Dual enrolled student at an open access institution allows students to pursue their passions along with working towards their educational goals. I look forward to connecting and sharing the mission of the community colleges of Spokane.
Workshop
Running Start
Dive into an intellectual adventure that propels you to your goals with the Running Start program at the Community Colleges of Spokane. Students in the 11th and 12th grade are eligible for TUITION FREE college credits. Earn your AA/AADTA Degree and your high school completion at the same time! Attendance at your public high school is not mandatory for eligibility. Your unique education path is welcome here.
SUE WACHTER
- DEMME LEARNING / MATH-U-SEE
Sue Wachter has been assisting homeschool parents for over 30 years. Originally at her educational supply store in Centralia, WA. and ultimately working as a remote support liaison for Demme Learning. Her occupational passions or teaching art and supporting plans for success especially in the area of developing support tools for struggling math students.
demmelearning.com
mathusee.com
Workshops
Filling Math Gaps
Finding effective ways to fill math gaps can be a game changer for your student. Through the past 30 years at Math-U-See Whether you plan to use Math-U-See or not Sue will provide processes and solutions to assist and support math confidence.
The Math & Art Connection
Sue always says “Math and art are like fraternal twins; they don’t always look alike. However, they are definitely connected”. Whether your student leans mathy or artsy, we will discuss ways to strengthen and encourage both.
WILL MARRON & Sons - GOD'S WORLD EXPLORATION STATION
Will Marron and his 4 homeschooled sons have built God's World Exploration Station, a museum near Leavenworth WA with many displays that help people realize that God is real, and that the Bible is true. 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. They offer monthly presentations at the museum.
godsworldexplorationstation.com/
Workshops (12+Teens)
Bioluminescence, Metamorphosis & Spiritual Insights
God gave the ability to produce their own light to at least 19 different types of creatures from slimy gnat larvae that cling to the roof of caves to mushrooms, bearded marine fire worms, rock boring clams, squid, flying beetles and bioluminescent plankton that light up tropical shorelines. An insurmountable number of unique chemicals and structures would all have to evolve in the same creature if bioluminescence arose through evolution.
We will also look at the amazing changes in several creatures before and after metamorphosis. The amazing changes not only give an illustration of being born again, but also of wonders we have to look forward to with our resurrection bodies.
Biological Reasons Why Evolution is IMPOSSIBLE
Learn about the source of genetic information; the 2000 different types of proteins necessary for the smallest "simplest" cell (which don't form in nature except when intentionally produced by living things) and other examples of irreducible complexity.
Will Marron and his 4 homeschooled sons have built God's World Exploration Station, a museum near Leavenworth WA with many displays that help people realize that God is real, and that the Bible is true. 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. They offer monthly presentations at the museum.
godsworldexplorationstation.com/
Workshops (12+Teens)
Bioluminescence, Metamorphosis & Spiritual Insights
God gave the ability to produce their own light to at least 19 different types of creatures from slimy gnat larvae that cling to the roof of caves to mushrooms, bearded marine fire worms, rock boring clams, squid, flying beetles and bioluminescent plankton that light up tropical shorelines. An insurmountable number of unique chemicals and structures would all have to evolve in the same creature if bioluminescence arose through evolution.
We will also look at the amazing changes in several creatures before and after metamorphosis. The amazing changes not only give an illustration of being born again, but also of wonders we have to look forward to with our resurrection bodies.
Biological Reasons Why Evolution is IMPOSSIBLE
Learn about the source of genetic information; the 2000 different types of proteins necessary for the smallest "simplest" cell (which don't form in nature except when intentionally produced by living things) and other examples of irreducible complexity.
KELLI BURTON
Kelli Burton is a retired homeschool mom of 16 years. She has long been active in the local community through volunteering, leading co-ops, and teaching classes. She hopes to help homeschool her future grandchildren.
Workshop:
How to Relax and Enjoy the Journey
Many new homeschool moms stress themselves out thinking home education is supposed to be like traditional school. This workshop will dispel that myth and teach you how to simplify and enjoy your homeschooling.
Kelli Burton is a retired homeschool mom of 16 years. She has long been active in the local community through volunteering, leading co-ops, and teaching classes. She hopes to help homeschool her future grandchildren.
Workshop:
How to Relax and Enjoy the Journey
Many new homeschool moms stress themselves out thinking home education is supposed to be like traditional school. This workshop will dispel that myth and teach you how to simplify and enjoy your homeschooling.
CIVIL AIR PATROL - & ROCT
Kenneth Blycker serves as the Cadet Commander of the Spokane Composite Squadron within the Civil Air Patrol, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to service for over three years. His tenure includes notable roles as Deputy Commander and Flight Commander, showcasing his dedication and leadership within the organization. At the upcoming conference, Kenneth will be sharing his expertise in unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) by instructing classes. With a passion cultivated since the age of 10, he has actively engaged in building and piloting drones and RC aircraft. Kenneth's experience spans over 25 logged hours in photogrammetry, aerial photography, and racing FPV, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of the field. As a 2nd Lt., Kenneth eagerly anticipates the opportunity to contribute to the conference and engage with fellow enthusiasts.
Janeen Graham became familiar with Civil Air Patrol when her oldest child joined in 2004. They were interested in having him learn about leadership. At that time, her husband also joined. In 2010, Janeen joined to help out and quickly took on several responsible roles. She has held the position of Commander, Deputy Commander, Deputy Commander for Seniors, and Deputy Commander for Cadets. In these roles, she has learned the value of the program and how to share that with others. As homeschooling parents, two of their children were involved and they enjoyed watching both of them excel and take on some interesting roles that would not have been available to them otherwise. Janeen and her husband have been especially active in emergency services training both in the squadron and in the state. Janeen has also been the coach for the Cyber Patriot program for the squadron for several years.
Nathaniel Evans is a college junior at Eastern Washington University where he studies Mechanical Engineering. He volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol, performing a wide variety of humanitarian missions, as well as teaching practical leadership, aerospace, and Cybersecurity concepts through hands-on activities. He mostly fills his free time with flying planes, programming, and a multitude of outdoor activities.
Civil Air Patrol
Workshops (12+Teens)
Civil Air Patrol 101 – Led by Capt. Janeen Graham, several cadets will introduce Civil Air Patrol and some of what it does. In this class for teens, we will learn a little bit about customs and courtesies and do an emergency services activity and an aerospace activity. There will be time for questions about Civil Air Patrol at the end.
Civil Air Patrol 201 with some ROTC – C/2d Lt Kenneth Blycker and C/Capt Nathaniel Evans will lead this class where we will talk about drones and some of what they can do. We will also teach an emergency services activity. Plan to spend a little time outside during this hour. C/2d Lt Blycker will answer questions about ROTC and CAP at the end of class.
Kenneth Blycker serves as the Cadet Commander of the Spokane Composite Squadron within the Civil Air Patrol, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to service for over three years. His tenure includes notable roles as Deputy Commander and Flight Commander, showcasing his dedication and leadership within the organization. At the upcoming conference, Kenneth will be sharing his expertise in unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) by instructing classes. With a passion cultivated since the age of 10, he has actively engaged in building and piloting drones and RC aircraft. Kenneth's experience spans over 25 logged hours in photogrammetry, aerial photography, and racing FPV, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of the field. As a 2nd Lt., Kenneth eagerly anticipates the opportunity to contribute to the conference and engage with fellow enthusiasts.
Janeen Graham became familiar with Civil Air Patrol when her oldest child joined in 2004. They were interested in having him learn about leadership. At that time, her husband also joined. In 2010, Janeen joined to help out and quickly took on several responsible roles. She has held the position of Commander, Deputy Commander, Deputy Commander for Seniors, and Deputy Commander for Cadets. In these roles, she has learned the value of the program and how to share that with others. As homeschooling parents, two of their children were involved and they enjoyed watching both of them excel and take on some interesting roles that would not have been available to them otherwise. Janeen and her husband have been especially active in emergency services training both in the squadron and in the state. Janeen has also been the coach for the Cyber Patriot program for the squadron for several years.
Nathaniel Evans is a college junior at Eastern Washington University where he studies Mechanical Engineering. He volunteers with the Civil Air Patrol, performing a wide variety of humanitarian missions, as well as teaching practical leadership, aerospace, and Cybersecurity concepts through hands-on activities. He mostly fills his free time with flying planes, programming, and a multitude of outdoor activities.
Civil Air Patrol
Workshops (12+Teens)
Civil Air Patrol 101 – Led by Capt. Janeen Graham, several cadets will introduce Civil Air Patrol and some of what it does. In this class for teens, we will learn a little bit about customs and courtesies and do an emergency services activity and an aerospace activity. There will be time for questions about Civil Air Patrol at the end.
Civil Air Patrol 201 with some ROTC – C/2d Lt Kenneth Blycker and C/Capt Nathaniel Evans will lead this class where we will talk about drones and some of what they can do. We will also teach an emergency services activity. Plan to spend a little time outside during this hour. C/2d Lt Blycker will answer questions about ROTC and CAP at the end of class.
LOCAL HOMESCHOOL TALENT featuring...
LILAC CITY HOMESCHOOL BAND
Performing in Friday night's Keynote session.
www.lilaccityband.com
LCHB promo video: www.youtube.com
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.
Performing in Friday night's Keynote session.
www.lilaccityband.com
LCHB promo video: www.youtube.com
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 BAILY BOYS
Performing Saturday in Climber’s Café.
The Bailey Boys are homeschooled and have been playing and performing for about 6 years. Robby (15) is lead singer and plays the banjo, guitar, mandolin, and bass. Will (17) sings harmony and plays fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin. They have performed and placed at competitions, started a Bluegrass band, "Shiloh Mountain," opened for other local bands, performed at local farms/events, and performed a show at the INBMA Showcase, among a few to name.
They love the Lord and use their talents at their church on the youth worship team. They LOVE music! Their first love is Bluegrass, but they love to play and learn all they can.
KIERA JOY KRAUSE - AUTHOR
Hear Kiera read a portion from her debut novel. Saturday in Climber’s Café.
Homeschooled her entire life, Kiera Joy Krause lives in Spokane, WA with her parents, siblings, two spoiled cats, a fish, and a bearded dragon. She's a huge fan of cacti, a certain color of blue-green that she hasn't quite found yet and is a coffee snob like her parents.
She enjoys playing the piano for her youth group, reading practically anything she can get her hands on, and listening to upbeat contemporary Christian music. You can usually find her writing, reading, or having a random, crazy worship sesh in between.
Hear Kiera read a portion from her debut novel. Saturday in Climber’s Café.
Homeschooled her entire life, Kiera Joy Krause lives in Spokane, WA with her parents, siblings, two spoiled cats, a fish, and a bearded dragon. She's a huge fan of cacti, a certain color of blue-green that she hasn't quite found yet and is a coffee snob like her parents.
She enjoys playing the piano for her youth group, reading practically anything she can get her hands on, and listening to upbeat contemporary Christian music. You can usually find her writing, reading, or having a random, crazy worship sesh in between.
KAYDEN BYE
Performing Saturday in Climber’s Café.
If there’s a piano around, Kayden Bye will find it. With no formal music training he plays by ear and has composed several songs in his own unique style.
His Grandpa Jerry found a used Baby Grand and just had to get it for him. Kayden played it for one of Grandpa’s events, which led to another opportunity to play at a wedding reception.
At age 16, he continues to grace his family with a nightly concert at a volume and hour that should not be allowed, but is delightful to listen to, so highly encouraged!
Homeschooled from the beginning. Considering a degree in Audio Engineering through SFCC Running Start.
Performing Saturday in Climber’s Café.
If there’s a piano around, Kayden Bye will find it. With no formal music training he plays by ear and has composed several songs in his own unique style.
His Grandpa Jerry found a used Baby Grand and just had to get it for him. Kayden played it for one of Grandpa’s events, which led to another opportunity to play at a wedding reception.
At age 16, he continues to grace his family with a nightly concert at a volume and hour that should not be allowed, but is delightful to listen to, so highly encouraged!
Homeschooled from the beginning. Considering a degree in Audio Engineering through SFCC Running Start.
NEXTGEN WORSHIP
Performing in final Keynote session.
Homeschool Students of NXTGEN Worship (Valley Assembly’s youth group worship team) will lead us into worship in the final keynote!
Performing in final Keynote session.
Homeschool Students of NXTGEN Worship (Valley Assembly’s youth group worship team) will lead us into worship in the final keynote!
Plus...
KidONE CAMPS and YOUR kids will perform in final keynote.
KidONE CAMPS and YOUR kids will perform in final keynote.
CFHE is trying to serve the broad needs of the faith-based homeschooling community in the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area. Participation in our events is not necessarily an endorsement of different organizations or individuals.