Becky Muldrow is the founder and creator of Dual Credit at Home, a 49-week study program that helps students of all ages pursue an accredited bachelor’s degree through earning credits by exam. Becky, wife and homeschool mother of 10, used this system successfully with her own children and eagerly shares her technique of earning accredited degrees while still in high school with families across the nation. Becky looks forward to helping high school students not only reach but exceed their academic goals.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M-6

“Creating a Four-Year Plan for Your High School Student”

 

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., M-6

“Developing An Impressive High School Transcript”

 

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., M-6

“Want to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in High School? Here’s How!”

Chad Christiansen serves as the executive director of In The Gap Inc. and works to maintain a Christ-centered culture, a learning environment and a spiritually vibrant atmosphere for the In The Gap staff and leaders-in-training. He has a desire to see young people become leaders by training them through personal character development, communication, leadership and teaching skills. By applying good character in their lives, they will be positive role models for the next generation.

Chad and his wife Alissa founded In The Gap Inc. to stem the tide of negative influences pervading our culture and to lay a foundation of truth for the next generation. Their organization teaches character, facilitates after-school Bible clubs, and trains young adults to be world changers. Last year, In The Gap worked with over 6,000 inner-city children. Their goal—one day every child in Oklahoma City will have a chance to hear the gospel.

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., M-6

“How Your High School Student Can Change the World”

Dan Celia has worked for 35 years as an entrepreneur and businessman, starting eight corporations and co-founding two others. In 1999 Dan sold his small trust company (managing over $900 million) to go into ministry. Dan developed and uses a biblically-responsible system of financial management with great success. He started a part-time radio ministry in 1997 and has seen the Lord expand and bless this endeavor into his current full-time ministry

Dan is now on over 640 television stations three hours daily, including NRB TV, BizTV, Dove TV and CBN Lifestyle. “Financial Issues” is heard in every state in America and throughout the internet globally. He is a conference speaker, author of six books, publishes a weekly newsletter, and has been executive producer of several video productions. FISM TV (home of “Financial Issues”) produces original family-friendly content and other video projects all keeping within FISM’s Christian worldview.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M-12

“The Fear of Money—Have We Separated Our Faith from Our Finances?” Part 1

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M-5

“The Fear of Money—Have We Separated Our Faith from Our Finances?” Part 2

Dara Halydier is a pastor’s wife, Bible teacher, conference and retreat speaker, mentor, friend and mother of five grown boys. She homeschooled for 21 years and now encourages others across the nation. Dara helped begin local homeschool support groups in Fort Worth and Georgetown. She is the executive director of Abiding Truth Ministry and author of the “Practical Proverbs” series and “As They Sit and Stand: A Resource and Guide for Teaching Your Children the Bible.” Her newest book is “Living Beautifully: Practical Proverbs for Women.”

Dara shares from truths that she has learned through dealing with chronic pain and a disability, moving over 30 times, raising four boys with learning disabilities, and having overcome a past of abuse and shame to proclaim God’s grace, forgiveness and freedom. Dara teaches with humor, wisdom and vulnerability as she reaches out to encourage and equip the next generation.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M-6

“Highschool Fun! All the Subjects without All the Textbooks”

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2

“Oops! My Child’s Not Perfect!”

 

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., Salon B1

“Raising Exceptional Children—From Geniuses to Those with Learning Disabilities”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon A

“When It Hurts to Homeschool”

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on the topic of marriage, parenting, communication and more. Based on over three decades of counseling as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eggerichs developed the Love and Respect Marriage Conference which he presents to live audiences around the country. This dynamic and life-changing conference is impacting the world resulting in the healing and restoration of countless relationships.

Read the Full Bio

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon B1

“If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B1

“If It Weren’t For the Kids, I’d Be a Great Parent!”

 

Saturday, May 12, 5 p.m., Salon A

“The Respect Effect”

Greta Eskridge is a second-generation homeschooling mother of 4. After being homeschooled, Greta became a high school English teacher. Since then, with the support of her husband of 20 years, Greta has been happily homeschooling for 10 years.

She is grateful for the time that homeschooling allows her to pursue meaningful relationships with her children and tailor their education to fit their needs. Greta finds homeschooling to be a creative act and loves sharing her passion for books and outdoor learning with her children.

You’ll find Greta sharing her enthusiasm for homeschooling in as many ways as she can. She’s part of a podcast called At Home, writes often on her website at www.GretaEskridge.com, her Instagram account, and contributes to a variety of homeschooling websites and blogs. She also speaks at homeschool conferences, mom’s groups and homeschool groups all over the country.

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 2:15 p.m., Salon B1

“Strategies for Successful Homeschooling” (New to Homeschooling Session)

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B1

“Protecting Our Children from Pornography”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2

“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

 

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., Salon B1

“Homeschooling 101: Creating A Learning Culture in Your Home”

In 1992, Jan Bedell started a journey that turned her from desperate homeschool mom of a struggling learner to a master neurodevelopmentalist. With her knowledge of how to optimize brain function coupled with her previous experiences as a public, private and homeschool teacher, she understood that education is more than just technique and curriculum. She found hope and help for her daughter through the neurodevelopmental
approach, which ensures that the brain is ready for learning.

Jan Bedell, aka Brain Coach has worked in this field for over two decades. She is the founder of Little Giant Steps (LGS), the chairman of Steps of Hope, and the chairman of SPED Homeschool, both 501(c)(3) organizations. All of these organizations are dedicated to helping children, teens and adults reach their fullest God-given potentials, regardless of whether they are gifted, typical or challenged.

Curriculum development and training programs for parents and professionals have been Jan’s specialty. Her passion is making life and learning easier for millions, and her approach is life-changing!

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 9 a.m., M5

“Riding the Reading Roller Coaster of Dyslexia”

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., M5

“Foundation of Learning Styles”

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M1-4

“To Label or Not to Label …That is the Question”

 

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., M1-4

“Helping the Mother’s Hurting Heart”

Jennifer Flanders is passionate about faith and family and loves sharing resources that help
others build strong, happy and healthy homes. She is blessed to have a husband, Dr. Doug Flanders, who shares those passions. Their willingness to speak openly and honestly about their Christian beliefs and family values has led to television interviews with the BBC and America Tonight.

Jennifer is a prolific writer with more than 20 books to her credit (including “25 Ways to Communicate Respect to Your Husband,” which was voted Columbia Scholastic Press Association’s Book of the Year). She also writes a weekly newspaper column entitled “Family Matters” and runs two blogs for mothers: Loving Life at Home, where she writes about marriage and motherhood, and Flanders Family Homelife, where she posts tips on homeschooling, organization, family travel and saving money (plus lots of free printables).

Jennifer holds a bachelor’s in mathematics from Dallas Baptist University, where she met her husband in 1986. She completed two years of graduate work at Southern Methodist University in the same field before they began their family. As a mother of 12, Jennifer’s specialty is (obviously) multiplication, but her educational background also comes in handy when teaching her kids everything from counting to calculus.

In addition to the four children she is still teaching at home, this 30-year homeschool veteran has four children in college, one doctor, two dentists and an ICU nurse—a testimony not only to the effectiveness of homeschooling, but also to God’s overwhelmingly abundant grace and the delight He takes in using imperfect people to accomplish His amazing plan.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., M1-4

“Don’t Stress Out: Hope for the Harried Homeschool Mom”

 

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., B2

“Have Children, Will Travel”

 

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., Salon B2

“A Season to Shine”

Jeremy Newman became director of public policy for THSC in the fall of 2013 after serving as a policy analyst on the 2013 THSC Watchmen team. Jeremy is a homeschool graduate and has been involved in homeschooling from an early age when he moved to Texas from California. The third of six children, Jeremy now lives with his wife Addi in Dallas where he teaches Lincoln-Douglas debate in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA), a national homeschool speech and debate league.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2

“Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

 

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 a.m., M-6

“Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

John R. Erickson has written and published 78 books and more than 600 articles. He is best known for his “Hank the Cowdog” series of books, audiobooks and stage plays.
His stories have won a number of awards, including the Audie, Oppenheimer, Wrangler, and Lamplighter Awards and have been translated into Spanish, Danish, Farsi and Chinese.
John began self-publishing “Hank the Cowdog” in his garage in 1982, and it has become one of the nation’s most popular series for children and families. Through the eyes of Hank the Cowdog—a smelly, smart-aleck Head of Ranch Security—Erickson gives readers a glimpse of daily life on a ranch in the West Texas Panhandle. USA Today called the series “the best family entertainment in years.”

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Salon B1

“Hank’s Family in Concert”

Ken Ham, originally from Australia, is the president and founder of Answers in Genesis-US and the highly acclaimed Creation Museum. He is also the visionary behind the popular, full-size Noah’s Ark in Kentucky.
As one of the most in-demand Christian conference speakers and talk show guests, Ken has become internationally recognized as a strong voice for Creation and biblical truth. He became internationally known for his 2014 creation/evolution debate with Bill Nye “the Science Guy,” which has been watched by an estimated 25 million people.

Read the Full Bio

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 9 a.m., Salon A

“Why the 20’s Generation Will Change the Church and Culture”

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon A

“Developing a Truly Christian Worldview”

 

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., Salon A

“How to Raise Godly Children in an Ungodly World”

 

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m., Salon B1

“Defending the Christian Faith in Today’s World”

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon A

“How to Present the Gospel in Today’s Secularized Culture”

Lyndsay Lambert graduated from Texas Tech University and homeschooled her four now-grown children for 16 years. She has assisted Tim (her husband of more than 40 years) in serving the homeschool community for several decades. Together they founded and led their local homeschool support group. From 1990 to 2013 she assisted in running Texas Home School Coalition.

Lyndsay has now retired in order to have more time to be a grandmother to her seven grandchildren and to be the biblical older woman that she believes God has called her to be. Join Lyndsay at her blog: FromAnOlderWoman.com.

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Salon B1

“Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do?” with Tim Lambert (New to Homeschooling Session)

 

Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., Salon B1

“7 Things I’d Do Differently” with Roxanne Parks (New to Homeschooling Session)

 

Friday, May 11, 4:30 p.m., M 1-4

“Confessions of an Organizationally-Challenged Homeschool Mom”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2

“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

Mary James lives in Conroe, Texas, and is the mother of eight children. She began homeschooling in 1989 and expects to be homeschooling for several years to come. In 1999, Mary founded Smoothing the Way, a non-profit organization which seeks to meet the needs of new homeschoolers. In addition to serving as president of Smoothing the Way, Mary serves on the Texas Home School Coalition’s Board of Directors and continues her popular speaking ministry at several homeschool conferences each year.

In her workshops, Mary draws not only from her personal experience as a homeschooling mom, but also from her many years of working with families new to this lifestyle. Speaking from her heart with warmth and humor, she encourages her listeners to face the often daunting task of educating their children at home. For more information, visit SmoothingTheway.com.

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m., M1-4

“Beyond Hormones: Homeschooling Teens with Emotional or Psychological Challenges”

Pam Tebow, the mother of successful college football and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, is a homeschool pioneer along with her husband Bob. They began teaching their children at home in 1982 before the term “homeschool” was coined. All five of their children were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school, and each one received college scholarships.

Read the Full Bio

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m., Sheraton, Plaza on the Hill

“The Unexpected Blessings of the Homeschool Mom” at Encouragement by Chocolate (Tickets available at registration while space lasts.)

 

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m., Salon A

“The Gift and the Goal”

Peter Lambert is a small business owner with many years of experience in youth-related work, including director of THSC’s Teen Staff. He and his wife Rita are beginning homeschool parents of an inquisitive five-year-old. Peter greatly enjoyed his own homeschool education, and considers himself a highly gruntled homeschool graduate. However, he warns that his childhood exploits as a student have been clouded in myth and legend by the mists of time, so you can’t believe everything his mother says in those other workshops.

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m, M1-4

“‘Homeschooling Ruined My Life’: Will You Ever Wish You’d Taken a Different Path?”

Ray Comfort is the Founder and CEO of Living Waters and the best-selling author of more than 80 books, including, Hell’s Best Kept Secret, Scientific Facts in the Bible, and The Evidence Bible. He co-hosts the award-winning television program “The Way of the Master” with actor Kirk Cameron, as seen in 200 countries. He is also the Executive Producer on the movies “Audacity,” “180,” “Evolution vs. God,” and others, which have been seen by millions. He and his wife, Sue, live in Southern California, where they have three grown children.

Read the Full Bio

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 8:15 p.m., Salon A

“Divine Justice”

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon A

“America’s Greatest Sin—It’s Not What You Think”

Roxanne Parks’ passion is to speak power and truth into the lives of women. She has spoken in hundreds of venues both large and small. As a certified life coach accredited by the American Association of Christian Counselors, Roxanne delights in cheering her clients toward discovering direction and purpose through Christ. Roxanne leads four-day power-packed weekends that offer small group life coaching sessions in a retreat-type environment. In her first book, “Are You Enough?”, Roxanne shares the ups and downs of her homeschool journey—an inspirational story whether you homeschool or not.

“Roxanne is the ultimate encourager! With passion and transparency, she connects with her audience and offers inspirational wisdom—all delivered with love and humor.”

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., Salon B1

“7 Things I’d Do Differently” with Lyndsay Lambert (New to Homeschooling Session)

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M-6

“Surviving and Thriving Through the Teen Years”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2

“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

 

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 p.m., Salon A

“Homeschooling: The Marriage Priority”

Rick Green is a former Texas State Representative, national speaker, author and radio host.

Rick and his family travel the nation and speak about America’s forgotten history and heroes with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. Rick Green and David Barton co-host the national daily radio program “WallBuilders Live!”

Rick is also the author and executive producer of “Constitution Alive,” America’s most engaging and entertaining study of the U.S. Constitution.

Rick and his wife Kara have four kids and have homeschooled for 17 years. They also founded Patriot Academy, an elite leadership training program specializing in applied civics with a biblical, historical and constitutional foundation.

The Green family challenges each of us to help preserve and pass the torch of freedom by living out our liberty as the Founding Fathers envisioned.

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., M 1-4

“Incorporating Civics Into Your Cooperative” (Texas Leaders Conference)

 

Thursday, May 10, 7:15 p.m., Salon A

“Called with Purpose … Help Your Students Find Theirs!”

 

Friday, May 11, 9 a.m., Salon B1

“With ALL Your MIND”

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2

“Policy Panel – What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 p.m., Salon B1

“Defend Your Family!”

 

Saturday, May 12, 7:30 p.m., Salon A

“Comedy and the Constitution” with Brad Stine

Stephanie Lambert was homeschooled before homeschooling was officially legal in Texas because her parents had a vision for instilling strong values and providing a quality education to their four children. Since graduating, she has volunteered for various political campaigns (including President George W. Bush’s campaign) and served as a staff member on Texas Governor Rick Perry’s campaign. Stephanie ultimately dedicated her life to serving Christ through her local church and her work with the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC), the homeschool and family advocacy and support organization for the state of Texas.

During her time with THSC, Stephanie has served as director of events, director of development, and is now serving as THSC’s executive director. She has a passion for empowering and encouraging parents to raise their children to know Christ and be the next generation of leaders that our country needs.

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., M5

“What is THSC Thinking? The Purpose and Goals of Your State Organization”

Susan Seay is a Mentor 4 Moms, mother of seven, author, speaker and voice of hope to moms around the globe. Come join her sessions to be encouraged and receive practical tools to use when you get home today! Learn what intentional parents do differently and how to apply these principles in your own home.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., Salon B2

“The Intentional Mom”

 

Saturday, May 12, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2

“The 10 Questions You Should Ask Your Kids Every Year”

 

Saturday, May 12, 1:45 p.m., Salon B2

“Mom-to-Mom Panel”

Suzanne Faske and her husband Jay are founders of Here I Am Orphan Ministries, a Christian nonprofit ministry dedicated to reaching orphaned children within the community and abroad. Their desire is that every child knows the love of a family and their Heavenly Father.

Jay and Suzanne are the parents of three birth children, 24 adopted children, and two foster children. Their adopted children are from seven different countries and speak more than 10 different languages. Their adopted and foster children come from a background of trauma. Some of the Faske’s children were babies or toddlers when adopted, but most of them were older children who were considered unwanted children. Many have medical special needs.

Suzanne has been a homeschool mom for more than 20 years. Her heart is that children from hard places find healing in loving families, get a good education, and break the cycle that led to the painful past that made them orphans.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., M 1-4

“Homeschooling Adopted Children and Those Who Have Experienced Trauma”

Ted Seago has been married to Johnnie Seago for 39 years. Together, they have raised eight children (five of which are adopted) and spent 22 years home educating their children. The Seagos have 14 grandchildren and live in the Houston area.

Ted Seago has spoken at countless homeschooling conventions, conferences, workshops and seminars in the areas of parenting, marriage, college options, education trends, home organization, political engagement, classroom creativity and student motivation.

Ted Seago has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in education from Lamar University and earned his doctorate in education from the University of Houston. In addition to his duties as pastor of community life at Restoration Church in Montgomery, Texas, he has served as a headmaster, a classroom instructor and a college professor. He is also a certified life coach, teacher, and speaker with the John Maxwell Team.

Johnnie Seago has been an educational leader in public, private and home education since 1981. She is active in for-profit and not-for-profit private education, public school and educational research. Additionally, she is a consultant to corporations involving leadership and team-building training, and an expert witness in court hearings regarding educational options for families. Her specialization includes qualitative research, especially data collection, analysis and findings presentation.

Ted and Johnnie Seago own and operate Parent and Child Educational Services (PACES), a home education facilitating ministry. PACES has guided the education of over 3,000 homeschool families providing private consultations, classes, online curriculum, social events, field trips, international travel and testing services.

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., M 1-4

“Time Management for Busy Homeschool Leaders” (Texas Leaders Conference)

 

Friday, May 1, 1:45 p.m., M-6

“Post High School Options”

Tim Lambert is president of the Texas Home School Coalition, the largest state advocacy organization for homeschool families in the U.S. Tim has been instrumental in developing the homeschool community into a recognized political force in Texas.

As an authority on home education and parental rights, Tim has testified before numerous Texas legislative committees. He regularly engages with state and federal government agencies, such as the Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, and the Social Security Administration. He has testified as an expert witness on home education in various court cases and was appointed by Governor Rick Perry to serve on a parental rights advisory committee to Child Protective Services.

Tim has also been a leader in the Republican Party of Texas for more than 20 years and represented Texas on the Republican National Committee from 1996 to 2004.

Tim holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Texas Tech University and is passionate about protecting the fundamental constitutional right of parents to direct the care, control and upbringing of their children.

 

Workshops

 

Thursday, May 10, 1:00 p.m., Salon B1

“Ready, Set, Now What Do I Do?” with Lyndsay Lambert (New to Homeschool Session)

 

Thursday, May 10, 2:15 p.m., M 1-4

“State of the State” (Texas Leaders Conference)

 

Friday, May 11, 9:00 a.m., M 1-4

“So, What’s the Dad Supposed to Do?”

 

Friday, May 11, 10:30 a.m., Salon B2

“Upcoming Public Policies: What’s at Stake for the Future of Homeschooling”

Thomas Clark is an award-winning teacher and Mathematics author, with over 50 years of teaching experience at all levels. As a result of all of his work, he is convinced that everyone has the ability to understand mathematics, and is now known as the “why” guy, speaking throughout the country on the power of concept development, specifically specializing in Mathematics instruction for homeschooling families.

In the last 24 years, he has focused on the development of multimedia programs that have successfully challenged traditional methods of instruction, specifically directing his attention toward helping all parents to become more effective homeschool instructors. He is the author of “Algebra: A Complete Course”, and “Geometry: A Complete Course”, and is president of VideoText Interactive, a company that specializes in bringing the textbook to life through technology. Currently, his materials are available in print and DVD form, in online form, and can now be accessed on Pads, and iPhones.

 

Workshops

 

Saturday, May 12th, 1:45 p.m., Salon M-5

“Is Math Straining Your Relationship with Your Children (Identifying the Trouble Spots)”

 

Saturday, May 12th, 3:15 p.m., Salon B2

“Top Ten Myths About Homeschooling Math”

Woody Robertson, a first generation homeschool graduate, is passionate about reaching the next generation of culture shapers. If you hang around Woody, you’re sure to hear words like, “live life to the fullest,” “purposeful living,” or “world-changer” and he’s helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years.

An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woody’s information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information which attendees can put immediately into practice.

 

Workshops

 

Friday, May 11, 1:45 PM, M12

“How to Homeschool Through High School”

 

Saturday, May 12, 3:15 PM, M12

“5 Mistakes Parents and Students Make When Planning for College”