Crushing the Chaos: Speakers For Working Homeschool Mom Conference
Nothing beats learning from those who are working in the trenches beside you.
We have 18 amazing working moms who are determined to help make the journey of working homeschool moms as easy and stress-free as possible.
They will be sharing their best tips, tricks, personal experiences, and proven strategies with you.
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Starting August 23rd – 26th, 2019! Purchase your All Access Pass here. Click the button below!
Here are our speakers:
Day 1: Speakers & Sessions
Jodi Lynn Burgholder
Homeschool Mama, art teacher, blogger at The Kitchen Table Classroom
Hi, I’m Jodi! I’m a homeschool mama to my four favorite little people and wife to my college sweetheart.
I know how crazy busy life can get and I want to make sure you know how to slow down and enjoy a little creativity with your kiddos.
Head to the Kitchen table Classroom for over one hundred free art step by step lessons, hands on video lessons, and free printable resources to make “making” with your little people the best part of your day!
Session:
How to Make the Transition from Public School to Homeschool Easier as a Working Mom
Sarah Wall
Founder of XeraSupport. Blogging at RaisingRoyalty.ca
Sarah is a single, work-at-home, homeschooling mom of 6, from Waterloo ON.
She blogs at Raising Royalty, sharing info about homeschooling, single parenting & large family management.
She runs XeraSupport.com, providing tech support & graphic design services, and she writes a blog with tips for working and work-at-home moms.
Session:
Systems for Success: Strategies from a Single Homeschooling Work at Home Mom
Courtney Messick
Founder of Homeschool Mastery Academy
Courtney Messick, the founder of Homeschool Mastery Academy, is a homeschooling mother of three who works as a writer, educational curriculum & content creator, and homeschool consultant.
Session:
Starting a Homeschool Group and Tips for Building Community
Rowan Atkinson
Author of Headphone History and Enough Already: Real Help for Homeschool Burnout, Freak Out and Zone Out
Rowan Atkinson has two decades of experience homeschooling her four children while earning income for the family.
She is the author of Headphone History, a Canadian history curriculum that was designed for busy families and moms who need to multitask.
She has also published a book, Enough Already! Real Help for Homeschool Burnout, Freak Out and Zone Out.
She loves to play soccer and wishes she had more time to garden and walk in nature.
Session:
Welcome New Jugglers: How To Avoid Burnout As A Working Homeschool Mom
Clara Campedelli
Writer and content creator for Simply Clarafying.
Clara is a homeschooling mom of three for the past ten years. She is also a certified Orton-Gillingham Therapeutic Tutor (a practitioner for people with learning disabilities).
She has taught spelling, reading and writing to children for over nineteen years.
She is a content creator for both her website and Youtube channel Simply Clarafying.
She is also the author of her new e-book titled: How to Start Homeschooling From Scratch.
She offers encouragement and support through the content she creates on her channel, printables, e-books and courses to homeschooling parents whether they’re just starting out or still in the throes of it.
She lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC with her husband and three children where she enjoys going for walks and stopping at Starbucks for a matcha tea latte.
Session: How to Homeschool From Scratch
Starting August 23rd – 26th, 2019! Purchase your All Access Pass here. Click the button below!
Day 2: Speakers & Sessions
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
I believe every working mom can homeschool their children while enjoying life.
You just need a little help and a little support.
I help working parents balance work and homeschooling by providing encouragement, support, and inspiration.
Session: Tips & Tricks To Homeschooling The Checklist Kid While Working
Katrina Oldham
Writer of Rule This Roost
Katrina is a chaotically organized unschooling mom of soon-to-be three kiddos.
She loves making memories with her family, blogging and spending time in the South Texas sunshine.
Session:
Unschooling: An Honest Look at What it is and How it Works
Dachelle McVey
Writer at Hide The Chocolate &
Literary Adventures for Kids
Dachelle is a homeschooling mom of 3 in the South. She loves chocolate and has been known to hide it from my children.
You can often find her reading a good book (or even sometimes just an okay book) and enjoying a jar of Nutella — don’t judge.
The rest of the time she can be found creating book clubs and making lists…lots and lots of lists (it’s an addiction).
Session:
Relax and Change Your Homeschool Atmosphere with The Brave Writer Lifestyle
Beth Napoli
Writer of Techie Homeschool Mom & Creator of Online Unit Studies
Beth Napoli shares wisdom gained from 16+ years homeschooling her 5 daughters at Techie Homeschool Mom.
She inspires and equips homeschooling moms to meet the needs of 21st century learners and incorporate more technology into home education.
Beth’s not a computer expert; she just geeks out over cool web tools and online learning resources and loves to share what she finds with other homeschool moms.
Beth is also the creator of Online Unit Studies, tech-driven internet-based thematic learning experiences and the hostess of the Techin’ Your Homeschool Facebook group.
Session:
Homeschooling with Online Courses: A Viable Option for Working Homeschool Moms
Jessica Anderson
Owner and Writer at Intentional in Life
Jessica is a former elementary teacher with a masters degree in Counseling Psychology.
She hopes to provide encouragement and inspiration to ALL moms so they feel motivated and empowered to live a more intentional life in and through Christ.
Jessica loves to provide moms with practical tips and resources in the areas of intentional living, parenting, faith, and homeschooling.
She is a follower of Christ and devoted wife to her husband of 14 years and homeschooling mom of 3 amazing sons. They have been homeschooling their young sons for 7 years.
She and her husband Andre are in ministry in the beautiful state of Tennessee.
When she’s not dancing and playing with her boys, or taming the noise and mess all over her house, you can find Jessica organizing get-togethers, field trips, and educational workshops for her local homeschool group.
Session:
How I Found Freedom In Life-schooling And
How You Can Too!
Michelle Barker
Michelle Barker holds a Master’s degree in English and is the Assistant Principal at Dolphin STEM Academy.
She has taught English in many grades and is also certified in Talented and Gifted.
Michelle has worked in project-based learning schools, traditional public schools, and with homeschool students and families.
In all of these roles, she has worked to incorporate STEM offerings and teachings.
Michelle sees the value of exploring STEM in schools as our job markets continue to evolve and change with new innovation and technologies in work.
Session: STEM at Home in 3 Easy Steps
Starting August 23rd – 26th, 2019! Purchase your All Access Pass here. Click the button below!
Day 3: Speakers & Sessions
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else do the cooking for once?
I’ll be sharing practical tips for overcoming those nasty roadblocks to cooking with your kids such as:
- How to find the TIME with your busy schedule?
- What should your child know before you dive in?
- What mistakes should you avoid?
- and more!
Session: You Can Teach Your Kids To Cook!
Lisa Marie Fletcher
Voice Behind The Canadian Homeschooler
Lisa Marie is a Canadian homeschooling mom of 5 ranging from preschooler to high schooler.
Her mission is to help homeschoolers across Canada connect with each other and with resources to help them on their journey – which she does through her blog, The Canadian Homeschooler, and her annual online homeschooling conference.
Session:
5 Steps to Planning Your Homeschool Year
Shelly Longenecker
Author of Dinner for a Dollar
Shelly is a wife, mother of 4, author, and public speaker. She is the founder and author of Dinner for a Dollar where she shows others how she feeds her family a simple, allergy-friendly, whole food diet with loads of fruits and veggies for $1 per person per meal.
Because Shelly is a working homeschooling mom too, all her tips and strategies are practical and realistic.
Dinner for a Dollar isn’t just a book, it’s a whole system, complete with detailed action points to follow along that help you start saving time, and money right away.
Session:
Meal Plan Tips for the Working while Homeschooling Mom
Jennifer Bly
Creator of The Deliberate Mom
Jennifer Bly is the author of My Kitchen, My Classroom: An Introduction to Homeschool and creator of The Deliberate Mom.
Jennifer regularly writes about parenting, homeschooling, homemaking, and her faith.
She loves read-alouds, frolicking in nature, has a passion for a good pen. She’s often found with a smile on her face and a cup of coffee in her hand.
Jennifer has a Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration Degree with a specialization in Early Learning in Child Care and lives in Edmonton, Alberta with her husband and two daughters.
Session:
Homeschool Moms Can Have Clean Homes Too!
Dr. Melanie Wilson
Melanie is a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six.
She has three graduates, leaving her with children ranging from an 8th grader through a high school senior that she is still homeschooling.
She credits God and her husband of 26 years for the time to write, speak, and homeschool too.
While she doesn’t practice anymore, she does share sanity-saving ideas on her blog, PsychoWith6.com.
Melanie is the author of So You’re Not Wonder Woman, detailing the failure of psychology to change her own life; The Organized Homeschool Life: A Week-By-Week Guide to Homeschool Sanity; A Year of Living Productively; and Grammar Galaxy: Adventures in Language Arts, an elementary language arts curriculum. She also hosts a podcast for homeschoolers, The Homeschool Sanity Show.
She enjoys leading the Facebook group, Homeschool Sanity Circle, for no-drama moms seeking fun and friendship. Melanie is passionate about encouraging mothers in their homeschooling, family life, and faith.
In her free time, she enjoys scrapbooking and playing tennis and pickleball.
Session:
How to Stop Procrastinating and Achieve Your Goals This Year
Leah Massey
Writer/Owner of Our Habitat Home
Leah Massey is a working homeschool mom of three living in the Metro Detroit area. She blogs about her 20 years of homeschooling (with 13 more to go!) at OurHabitatHome.com.
She’s madly in love with both her husband and her range, loves watching birds, blowing bubbles and singing along with Weezer. She’d love to make you an amazing meal if she could just get to the bottom of the pile of dishes
Session: Create a Family Culture of Collaboration to “Crush the Chaos”
Starting August 23rd – 26th, 2019! Purchase your All Access Pass here. Click the button below!
Bonus Sessions: Homeschool Tools
Are you wondering how you can fit everything into your hectic schedule and crush your own personal chaos? Does your child want to start a business but you have no idea how to support them? Are you trying to find a community for you or your kids but are overwhelmed with the choices or lack of choices?
Our homeschool tools sessions are perfect for you! Find out more about our sessions below and how they can help you CRUSH The CHAOS!
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
Does your life feel out of control? Learn how to design a schedule that will fit your work life, homeschool life, and mom life into any planner you love.
Session: How To Tame Your Hectic Schedule
Shelly Longenecker
Author of Dinner for a Dollar
Do you have a young entrepreneur on your hands?
In this workshop, Shelly Longenecker provides help for parents who want to support their child’s passion for starting a business.
Learn 4 key steps you need to help your child launch:
- Find a good or service
- Get a business plan
- Prepare to launch
- Launch!
Shelly has been spent the last 10 years helping her own kids launch their business. You’ll love the wisdom and practical steps she shares!
Session: How To Help Your Child Launch A Business
Courtney Messick
Founder of Homeschool Mastery Academy
Courtney Messick, the founder of Homeschool Mastery Academy, is a homeschooling mother of three who works as a writer, educational curriculum & content creator, and homeschool consultant.
Cultivating community as a working homeschool moms can be a challenge.
At Homeschool Mastery Academy we want to make it as easy as possible to plug in, lead, or start a homeschool community that works with your lifestyle.
Community is not only beneficial for our children, but essential for working moms who need the support of other like-minded mommas on our homeschooling journeys.
Session: Resources to Start or Lead Your Homeschool Community
Jodi Lynn Burgholder
Homeschool Mama, art teacher, blogger at The Kitchen Table Classroom
Hi, I’m Jodi! I’m a homeschool mama to my four favorite little people and wife to my college sweetheart.
After five years of homeschooling, I’ve realized there is no perfect curriculum. But I have learned a few little tricks about setting up a year that works for my kids AND me! Chat with me about how I set up our year (the 80/20 rule) and how I think my art resources fit into that concept! You CAN give your kids amazing creative experiences at home without breaking the bank!
Session: How To Use The 80/20 Rule To Help Choose Our Homeschool Curriculum and Avoid Overwhelm
Dolphin STEM Academy
Here’s a brief introductory video about the awesome online homeschool services offered by Dolphin STEM Academy. Stay tuned–we are planning to begin STEM Clubs soon!
Session: Homeschool Online with Dolphin STEM
Dachelle McVey
Writer at Hide The Chocolate &
Literary Adventures for Kids
In this mini-session, we will take you inside our online book clubs for preschool through high school. We’ll show you how your student can use these courses for their literature, grammar, and writing, but also how to add enchantment through hands-on activities that take a deep dive into the books.
Session: How to Use Online Book Clubs in Your Homeschool
Thinkster Math
Ready for a program that will boost your child’s math confidence and performance? Does your child struggle with Math?
Learn how Thinkster Math will help your child build confidence and skills they need.
Session: How Thinkster Math Works
Lisa Marie Fletcher
Voice Behind The Canadian Homeschooler
Have you ever wanted to rent an RV, grab the kids, and head off on a road trip across Canada?
Travelling is expensive, time-consuming, and requires a lot of planning.
What if you could visit all of Canada without that stress?
Take your kids on a tour of Canada – from Newfoundland to BC and through the three territories – all from the comfort of your home with The Canadian Adventure: A Trip Across Canada
Session: The Canadian Adventure: A Trip Across Canada
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
Are you looking for an easy, flexible, full-featured online planner that doesn’t require hours to learn?
If so, Homeschool Planet is the answer you are looking for.
I’m a planner junkie! Every time my life changes I try a new planner to fit my needs. This planner is for LIFE – not just homeschooling.
Come get an inside peek! I’ll be answering your questions plus showing you how to set it up for your working homeschool mom life!
Session: Homeschool Planet Online Planner: Inside Peek!
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
Do your kids use sharp knives? Mine don’t. I am terrified of using sharp knives and I don’t want my kids near them. But if you want your kids to cook in the kitchen they NEED to be able to use a knife safely.
Session: (Bonus!) Teaching Your Kids To Cook? Do This First!
Jen Mackinnon
Writer of Practical, By Default Solutions For The Working Homeschool Mom & Online Community: The Working Homeschool Mom Club
Have you purchased a Big Life Journal but unsure how to make it work for your kids? 🤷♀️🙄
You can use both the original Big Life Journal and the Teen Edition to help you connect with your kids, have great conversations and build their confidence!
Session: (Bonus!) How To Use Big Life Journal Journals With Your Reluctant Teens
Starting August 23rd – 26th, 2019! Purchase your All Access Pass here. Click the button below!
I hope you enjoy the sessions!
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