An extremely thoughtful, articulate and popular speaker and author, we’re honored that Dr. Susan Wise Bauer will again be speaking at the MidWest Homeschool Convention in Cincinnati. A quick background is as follows… …Read More

It’s an honor to have John Rosemond joining us as a Featured Speaker for this year’s convention! If you are looking for practical, effective, fun, Biblical parenting instruction and advice, you cannot afford to miss John’s sessions at this year’s homeschool convention!

Many parents pay hundreds of dollars to hear John in a weekend parents retreat, and say it was the best investment they’ve ever made for their children, and even for their marriages. Incredibly, John’s Seminar/Workshop sessions are included as a part of your Family Registration. Check out the comments from previous attendees… …Read More

Professional Experience

Jessie Wise is a home education consultant, speaker, and writer. She is also the co-author of The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home (with co-author Susan Wise Bauer), published by W.W. Norton in July, 1999. Until her consulting load grew too heavy, she tutored privately in English and mathematics. Jessie also served as the principal of a private cooperative school for two years, a position which included both administrative duties and the teaching of elementary classes on all subjects. …Read More

Doug Phillips is a sinner, saved by grace. God was pleased to place him in the home of Howard and Peggy Phillips, two outstanding parents who loved him and poured their lives into him. His father personally discipled Doug for much of his life, taking Doug with him around the country, such that Doug had traveled with his family through 49 of the 50 states by the time he was 18. …Read More

Cathy Duffy is best known as a curriculum specialist. As the author of the two-volume Christian Home Educators’ Curriculum Manual(Elementary Grades and Junior/Senior High) she researched curriculum and methodology for all subjects and all grade levels. Her latest book narrows her recommendations down to the Top 100 Picks for Homeschooling Curriculum (published by Broadman & Holman in February 2005). …Read More

Andrew Pudewa is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a homeschooling father of seven. Presenting throughout North America, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. …Read More

Rebecca Kochenderfer has been homeschooling for 16 years. She is the Co-Author of Homeschooling for Success: How Parents Can Create A Superior Education For Their Child, Homeschooling and Loving It! And is co-founder and Senior Editor of Homeschool.com. Her techniques have helped thousands of homeschoolers all around the world. These techniques work with every type of curriculum, for every age level, and for every type of homeschooler. They will work for you too. …Read More

David C. Gibbs III grew up in a legal family. His father, David C. Gibbs, Jr., is the founder of the Christian Law Association. As a boy, he tagged along with his dad to court and developed a love for the law, the Bible, and God’s people. Attorney Gibbs graduated from Duke Law School in 1993 at the top of his class. He then joined his father serving as an attorney for the Christian Law Association. …Read More

Christine M. Field practiced law for eight years before becoming a full-time Mommy. She and her husband live and home school their four children in Wheaton, Illinois where her husband serves as Chief of Police. Three of their four children are adopted, one through a private adoption and two are from Korea. …Read More

Amanda Bennett is a wife, mother, homeschooling parent, speaker and author of more than 30 books for families. Holding a degree in engineering from the University of Florida, Amanda worked in engineering and professional research before turning home to raise and educate their three children. With more than 15 years of homeschooling experience, Amanda and her husband now have one child finishing her last year in veterinary college, another who is completing his last year of college, and a rambunctious eight-grader that keeps things interesting. …Read More

Tim Cash was born and raised in Newnan, GA and spent 5 years playing professional baseball with the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers organizations. Tim joined the ministry of Unlimited Potential, Inc. in 1989.  Tim worked many years as the North American Director of the ministry developing discipleship materials, leading studies and conducting clinics throughout the US and in a few countries overseas.  In January of 2008, Tim assumed the role of Executive Director of UPI. …Read More

Charlotte Mason Education

Catherine Levison, mother of five, began homeschooling in the 1980’s at a time when this option had only recently been legalized in her state. She recognized the need for both materials and a philosophy in a relatively new field. Catherine thoroughly researched various educational methods looking for the best possible choice for her family. Concerned for the quality of education for her children she also needed a method that could keep her interest as she anticipated over twenty years of home schooling before her. …Read More

DOUGLAS WILSON has an M.A. in philosophy from the University of Idaho and has pastored Christ Church, in Moscow, Idaho, since 1977. He is happily married to Nancy, 34 years and counting, has three kids and kids-in-law who all make him the right kind of proud, and he has teeming hordes of grandchildren. He is a prolific author, with more than thirty titles, including two children’s books, a selection of poetry, and two biographies. He is best known for his books on education, which have helped to spark the Classical Education movement, and the respected Family Series, which he wrote with his wife on marriage and family.

As well as pastoring Christ Church, Doug serves as the moderator for the Anselm Presbytery of the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC). He has been involved in founding and teaching at Logos School, New Saint Andrews College, and Greyfriars Hall. He is the editor of Credenda Agenda magazine, which, given the other editors he has to work with, is too much fun. He has contributed to numerous books and magazines (such as Ligonier Ministry’s Tabletalk) over the years, and drives a ‘72 Ford pickup which is painted a distinctly Protestant orange.
…Read More

Nancy Wilson is a pastor’s wife and homemaker in Moscow, Idaho. She writes a column for women in Credenda/Agenda magazine and is the author of Building Her House, Praise Her in the Gates and The Fruit of Her Hands: Respect and the Christian Woman. Nancy and her husband, Douglas, have three grown children and loads of grandchildren. …Read More

John Stonestreet is the Executive Director of Summit Ministries. Mr. Stonestreet holds a M.A. in Christian Thought from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is on the Biblical Studies faculty at Bryan College. A popular speaker at camps, conventions, and conferences, he works annually with thousands of parents, teachers, and students on developing a biblical worldview, understanding comparative worldviews, defending the Christian faith, applying a biblical worldview to education, and engaging important cultural issues. …Read More

Jeff Myers, Ph.D. is the president of Passing the Baton International. For the last twenty years he’s been on the front lines of youth leadership development as a college professor, communicator, author and curriculum developer. …Read More

Leigh Bortins is a nationally acclaimed educator, perhaps best known for her ability to demystify the fundamental tools of learning. As a teacher, author and commentator, Leigh is credited with helping to launch the “home-centered learning” education movement. …Read More

Jonathan T. Pennington is currently Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky (USA).

He earned a B.A. in History as well as a Teaching Certificate from Northern Illinois University. He received the Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Chicago), where he also taught Greek for two years as a NT Fellow. During his time at TEDS he also served for five years as the Associate Pastor at the Evangelical Free Church of Mt. Morris in northern Illinois. …Read More

Stephen Guffanti, MD is a successful physician despite being dyslexic and a kinesthetic learner. If he were a child today, he would likely be diagnosed with ADHD.

As a How To Learn expert, Dr. Guffanti brings a unique perspective with him – a love of learning and lifetime of struggle to overcome his own learning challenges. So, he’s more than a top learning expert and medical doctor; he’s compassionate and empathetic about all your learning questions and will go the extra mile to assist you whenever you need or want his help. …Read More

Carol Barnier was a SMASH HIT with our convention attendees in 2009. She’s a funny, funny lady that has much to share that our attendees found to be insightful and encouraging!

God has this wonderful knack of teaching us His most valuable lessons through some of life’s most rattling moments.  Several of Carol’s journeys (both painful and pleasant) are the fuel of her speaking and writing material. Through a long medical ordeal for her son, involving 13 surgical procedures before he was 3 1/2, Carol learned the powerful lesson that she wasn’t in control. …Read More

Back again in 2010…by popular demand!!

JIM WEISS has been a storyteller for over 25 years. In June, 1989, Jim decided to do something more with the craft that he had formerly practiced solely for pleasure. He and his wife, Randy, formed a production company, Greathall Productions, and have thus far produced forty two (42) storytelling recordings with enticing titles from classical literature, such as Greek Myths, King Arthur and Sherlock Holmes. Jim’s Greathall line is the recipient of more than 80 major national awards from The American Library Association, Parents’ Choice Foundation, NAPPA, the Parents’ Council, The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, The Film Advisory Board, Parents’ Guide to Children’s Media Award and more. Weiss’ newest releases are “A Collection of Just So Stories” and “A Tale of Two Cities.” …Read More

20 year Navy veteran, 17 year homeschooling Dad, self-employed recording artist, producing unabridged recordings of the outstanding George Alfred Henty historical novels, selected Lamplighter Publishing books, and republisher of Old Time Radio Shows that dramatically teach history in an entertaining fashion. …Read More

KAREN BRAUN is a Christian, wife and mother to six (6) homeschooling children.
She is engaged in the full-time art of managing her home and educating her
children. Karen also enjoys speaking and writing on behalf of homeschooling, and
is a strong advocate for the Christian family. Her very popular blog, SPUNKY
HOMESCHOOL, blends all of those interests.

Lee Binz homeschooled her two sons for eight years, from third grade through high school graduation. Now both boys are off to college, having both earned four year, full-tuition scholarships, and Lee has started a new career as a “veteran” homeschool consultant! Her mission is “helping parents homeschool through high school.” …Read More

Jan Bedell, an educator and Certified Neurodevelopmentalist, began her professional life with a love for little children and a deep desire to give them the best academic start possible. She focused on early development in her course of study and looked forward to teaching kindergarten. She recalls having a child or two in her classroom who were very bright, yet would know facts one day and the next (as she says) “they were like a cow at a new gate!” She still remembers how diligently she worked and how frustrating were some of those days. …Read More

As a first generation homeschool graduate, Woody has a huge vision for those who come behind him, helping them wisely answer life’s biggest questions concerning their future. Woody is passionate about equipping the next generation with resources and tools to help them maximize their impact. Whether speaking to parents or students, Woody’s enthusiasm and vision for the family permeate his sessions. …Read More

For more than 20 years, Dr. Carol Reynolds was Associate Professor of Music History at the Meadows School of the Arts, Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Carol also is a uniquely talented and much sought-after speaker for arts venues and general audiences. Never dull or superficial, Carol brings to her audiences a unique mix of humor, substance, and skilled piano performance to make the arts more accessible and meaningful to all. …Read More

(http://www.patriotshistoryusa.com/)

Dr. Larry Schweikart was a SMASH HIT when he spoke at last year’s convention, and we are honored that he is speaking again this year! (As of this writing, “A Patriot’s History of the United States” is the #1 selling book at Amazon.com) …Read More

MICHAEL CLAY THOMPSON is the author of thirty books of language arts for gifted children, including The Word Within the Word series, Caesar’s English, The Magic Lens series, a series of six books about poetics, and other texts designed to provide the most challenging and appropriate language arts texts for high ability learners. Michael’s books are available from Royal Fireworks Press, and we’re pleased to also announce that Royal Fireworks Press is an Exhibitor at this year’s convention! …Read More

(www.Walden.com)

Micheal Flaherty is the co-founder and president of Walden Media. A graduate of Tufts University, his innovative curricula have captured nationwide attention from publications like the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe. He has also been published in National Review, the Boston Business Journal and the American Spectator.

Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family. Past award-winning films include: the “Chronicles of Narnia” series, “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” “Nim’s Island” and “Charlotte’s Web.” Upcoming films include “Tooth Fairy” starring Dwayne Johnson and “Ramona & Beezus” based on the best-selling book series by Beverly Cleary and starring Selena Gomez, and the latest installment in “Narnia” franchise: “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.

In an incredible gesture of support and affection for homeschoolers, each family attending Michael’s “Reviving Literary Reading” presentation at this year’s convention will receive a FREE DVD copy of the award-winning AMAZING GRACE movie.

Mr. Flaherty lives in Lexington, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children

Martin Cothran, a writer and teacher who lives in Danville, Kentucky with his wife and four children, is the director of the Memoria Press Online Classical Academy. He is the editor of Memoria Press’s Classical Teacher magazine, and is the author of Memoria Press’s Traditional Logic, Material Logic, and Classical Rhetoric programs, as well as Lingua Biblica: Old Testament Stories in Latin. He is a Latin, Logic, and Rhetoric Instructor at Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky. He holds a B.A. in philosophy and economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from the Simon Greenleaf School (Trinity University). …Read More

Cheryl Lowe is the author of the popular Latin programs, Latina Christiana, Lingua Angelica, and the First Form Latin series.  She and her husband, Jim, have been married for forty years and have two sons, both of whom were National Merit Finalists.  Cheryl discovered Latin when she homeschooled her sons and is the self-styled apostle of Latin, claiming that Latin has more educational value than any other subject you can teach your children.  Cheryl graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in chemistry and from Western KY University with an M.S in Biology.  …Read More