Meet Our Board members
Marchauna Rodgers
Chris and Marchauna's home educating experience began with Marchauna's parents, who were home educating pioneers in Washington State, educating Marchauna and her two younger siblings at home before homeschooling was legal.
Chris and Marchauna have been married for almost thirty years and are the parents of eight beautiful children. They consider it both a privilege and a mandate from God to educate their blessings at home, based on Deuteronomy 6:7.
Marchauna is actively educating children in middle school, and high school, several of whom have special needs, including Dyslexia, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Anxiety. Five of their eight children have completed high school.
CFHE has been a life-saver for Marchauna, making the difference between continuing to home educate her children and giving up in utter despair. It is an incredible privilege to serve as part of the leadership team for the organization that has been such a blessing to her family. While Marchauna focuses on discipling their children at home (and doing development work in Uganda), Chris is focused on encouraging and discipling men in the marketplace and beyond, through Cru Spokane. Discipleship is both a priority and a calling for the entire family.
Chris and Marchauna have been married for almost thirty years and are the parents of eight beautiful children. They consider it both a privilege and a mandate from God to educate their blessings at home, based on Deuteronomy 6:7.
Marchauna is actively educating children in middle school, and high school, several of whom have special needs, including Dyslexia, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Anxiety. Five of their eight children have completed high school.
CFHE has been a life-saver for Marchauna, making the difference between continuing to home educate her children and giving up in utter despair. It is an incredible privilege to serve as part of the leadership team for the organization that has been such a blessing to her family. While Marchauna focuses on discipling their children at home (and doing development work in Uganda), Chris is focused on encouraging and discipling men in the marketplace and beyond, through Cru Spokane. Discipleship is both a priority and a calling for the entire family.
Libby Thomas
Libby is rapidly approaching the end of her homeschooling journey, as her two youngest children are both in high school. Educated as a teacher with an emphasis in math and phsics, Libby brings her training, experience, and expertise to the board, along with her eye for detail and analytical mind. She also coordinates the vendor hall for our annual conference.
Tonya Bye
Tonya is the mother of two exceptional young men who have been educated at home since preschool. In addition to educating her boys, she helps keep the other board members in line and on track. Tonya is also nearing the end of her homeschooling journey, but is still pouring out her passion for Jesus and excellence in her leadership with CFHE, specifically as the conference coordinator for our annual homeschool conference.
Catherine Tapley
Catherine Tapley is the blessed mother of five children and has served on the board for CFHE for several years. She brings an invaluable perspective and practicality to the board, as well as her gift for cooking. If you've enjoyed a meal at the annual conference, you have experienced the skill Catherine brings to the kitchen!
Erica Krause
Erica Krause is our newest board member, joining the team after serving with exceptionalism in other capacities. She is wife to Nicolas and mother of three whom she has homeschooled from the get go, and loves coffee, crafts, and her family. A devoted mom, she makes space for her kids to learn in ways that work for them, even if it includes breaking out of sterotypical boxes and challenging the educational status quo.