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Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville ~
Special Education, HSLDA
Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville Workshop Speaker Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville is a Special Needs Educational Specialist and works with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA). Rochelle Matthews-Somerville,
Hacking the ADHD Brain
Can’t wait for the convention? Dr. Amy Moore of LearningRx will be back in June 2025, but you don’t have to wait. Check out her
Ana & Ricardo Bagnuoli ~
TransitionEd Hispanic Homeschool
Ana & Ricardo Bagnuoli Workshop Speakers Ricardo and Ana María are the founders of TransitionED, a non-profit organization that equips Hispanic families to educate at
Karim Morato, MEd ~
HSLDA Hispanic Outreach
Karim Morato, MEd Workshop Speaker Karim Morato is a bilingual consultant and the Hispanic outreach coordinator at HSLDA. She is a certified Spanish teacher with
Rob Walsh ~
Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy
Rob Walsh Workshop Speaker Robert, the founder of the Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy®, is a former mathematics teacher who has also worked as a hardware
Bravery and Adventure: Sacagawea Unit Study
As homeschoolers, we have a wonderful opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of history with our children. One remarkable figure who embodies bravery and an
The Petersen Family Band ~ American Roots Musicians
The Petersen Family Band Keynote Speakers The Petersen Family Band American Roots Muscians The Petersens are an American roots music band known for taking the
James Staddon ~
Lenspiration Photography
James Staddon Workshop Speaker James Staddon is a professional photographer from West Virginia with a background in event, wedding, and landscape photography. As a homeschool
Matt Hammitt ~
Singer, Songwriter, & Author
Matt Hammitt Keynote Speaker Eight years ago, Matt Hammit was challenged to give up his lucrative and fulfilling career as Sanctus Real’s lead singer to
Keith and Trish Tully ~
FamilyLife Ministries
Keith and Trish Tully Workshop Speakers Keith and Trish met in college at William and Mary. They have been married for 37+ years and have
Donavyn and Lyric Lewis ~
FamilyLife Ministries
Donavyn & Lyric Lewis Workshop Speakers Donavyn and Lyric Lewis have been married for 13+ years and are homeschooling parents of three amazing sons, ages
Josiah and Alissa Coburn ~
FamilyLife Ministries
Josiah & Alissa Coburn Workshop Speakers Josiah and Alissa Coburn live in Hampton, Virginia, and they have seven children ranging from elementary age to adult,
Patti Garibay ~
American Heritage Girls
Patti Garibay Workshop Speaker For more than two decades, Patti Garibay has been at the forefront of countering the culture by leading girls and women
HEAV’s Convention News 2025
Welcome to our new HEAV Convention Director, Catrina Jackson! “It doesn’t matter who gets the credit, as long as God gets the glory!” What
Cozy Homeschool: C.S. Lewis and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
November 29th marks C.S. Lewis Day, a time to celebrate the life and works of one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century.
Trump’s Agenda 47 Pledge to Homeschool Families
Q. What is President-elect Donald Trump’s “Pledge to Homeschool Families” and what does it mean for Virginia Homeschoolers? A. In one of President-elect Trump’s Agenda 47
Are You Charlotte Mason?
Am I Charlotte Mason? ( A Day in the Life) When I describe my day to other homeschooling friends, I often get the question, “So
Cozy Homeschool: Tea Unit Study
Part of the fun of homeschooling is finding creative ways to engage with and learn about the world around you. You can combine educational and
Cozy Homeschool: Teddy Bears
Teddy bears have a special place in the hearts of children and adults alike. The cuddly companions have been a beloved staple in children’s lives
Debt-Free College Workshop
November 14 at 8 p.m. Path to College Walk; Don’t Run: The Path to College Is Already Paved for You. Believe it or not, homeschoolers
Governor Signs Bill to Repeal Changes to Military Education Program
Since its inception in 1996, many military education families homeschooling in Virginia have benefited from the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). The
