Homeschool Expo

Date – Time

August 3, 2024 – 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Location

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Palm Beach Atlantic University Greene Complex
1100 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33403

Additional Information

Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9:15am to 3:30pm

Attendee Check-In begins at 9:40am

 

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Greene Complex

1100 S. Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33403

 

The Palm Beach County Homeschool Expo is a day filled with information and encouragement for homeschool families or those interested in homeschooling. There will be workshop sessions and a large exhibitor hall.

Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email to anyone who may be interested. We could also use your help; if you are able, please register as a volunteer.

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Presentations:

Title of Presentation: Academic and Biblical Literacy: How do you eat the elephant?

Presentation Category: Early Childhood Phonics & Math

Overview: If one ingredient of success is to "Begin with the end in mind", what should the end look like and how do you get there from here?  Hear about what a seasoned homeschool family did to successfully lay a foundation for academic and Biblical literacy and how to avoid painful mistakes made along the way.

Speaker: Bobby Grete, christcenteredcurriculum@gmail.com

Company Website: www.christcenteredcurriculum.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Coach Bobby Grete is the son of two pioneers in the Christian School movement that began in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  Coach Bobby has more than 25 years’ experience in coaching sports and advancing Christian Education.  He is the father of four successfully home educated children.  He is the business owner of a commercial printing company, the executive director of Whole Armor Initiative, Inc and the CEO of Christ Centered Publications, Inc. located in Destin, Florida.

Title of Presentation: Homeschooling a Multicultural Family

Presentation Category: All

Overview: With highlights from her personal journey, Candace will share about embracing identity, building community, and choosing a curriculum in homeschooling a multicultural family.

Speaker: Candace Leon, candaceleon@gmail.com

Company Website: www.abidecoramdeo.com

Vendor: No

Speaker Bio: Candace Leon has been homeschooling for 14 years and is an active local leader in the homeschool community. Originally from Jamaica, she lived in three different states before moving to Florida to work as an architect in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area. She and her husband, Louis, have been married for 21 years. After moving to Palm Beach County, Candace left her profession and they began their homeschooling journey, seeking to blend the many cultures of their family and their experiences with the lessons they imparted on their children. They have four children ranging in age from 11 to 18. She is working on her first book, retelling the story of her years of travel, and is passionate about sharing the value God sees in all people.

Title of Presentation: Helping Students Identify Their God-Given Purposes & Careers

Presentation Category: Middle & High School Career

Overview: This presentation offers a biblical perspective of how parents can encourage their children in their likes, interests, gifts, and talents to find their God-given purpose and career. God created every student differently with the exact personality and giftings that he or she needs to fulfill God's plan for his or her life. In this session, parents will be provided with encouragement and helpful suggestions on ways to help their children thrive and celebrate their God-given uniqueness while also helping them resist cultural pressure for uniformity and how this could translate into options for future careers.

Speaker: Christa Jewett, christa@saltwaterstudies.com

Name of Organization: Saltwater Studies

Company Website: www.SaltwaterStudies.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Christa Jewett is a servant of the Lord, marine biologist, and small business owner, three titles not often seen associated with each other. God gave Christa a love for the marine environment as well as a desire to serve Him. By taking a giant leap of faith, she began a non-traditional faith-based marine science career and has now been offering biblically based education via Saltwater Studies since 2011. She will share valuable lessons learned from her time of seeking Him about her future and encouragement for you and your children as you pray about their gifts, talents and passions when exploring career paths.

Title of Presentation: Living Simpler. Safer, and Smarter

Presentation Category: Health and Wellness

Overview: Health and wellness is an important component of a thriving home. I love to educate and help families switch stores to reasonably priced, consumable, everyday products that are nature based, without toxic chemicals, delivered to their door.

Speaker: Collette Ishizaki, colletteish@gmail.com

Name of Organization: The Wellness Store

Company Website: www.melaleuca.com/Ish

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Collette has 23 years’ experience as an educator. She has been married 28 years and has 2 beautiful children. Collette has been shopping at the wellness store for 10 years. She loves educating and helping families meet their goals. Her life motto is "All God's timing".

Title of Presentation: The Shifting Landscape of Virtual Learning: How to Make AI, VR, and Online School Work for Your Home Learning Program

Presentation Category: High School

Overview: We will discuss methods and techniques for integrating relevant, safe, and reliable digital tools.  To better increase engagement and equip students to engage the digital world (eLearning and otherwise) virtuously and with confidence.

Speaker: Dan Sturdevant, dsturdevant@optimaed.com

Name of Organization: Optima Academy Online

Company Website: www.optimaacademy.online

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Dr. Dan Sturdevant serves as the Head of Virtual Learning for OptimaEd and manages all live and On-Demand instruction for Optima Academy Online. A graduate of UNC, Duke, and Wheaton College (IL), Dr. Sturdevant was recently a Fellow in the Reform School Leaders Program at Notre Dame and is a thought-leader in virtual education. He is enthusiastic about harnessing the opportunities virtual education provides students and families, and works to empower them with meaningful educational choices, wherever they live and learn!

Title of Presentation: Homeschooling for the ADHD Mom

Presentation Category: All

Overview: Learn how to support families navigating homeschooling with a parent and/or child diagnosed with ADHD. Delve into practical strategies, personalized tips, and uplifting encouragement to foster a successful homeschooling journey. From time management techniques to tailored learning approaches, we will explore methods to harness strengths and overcome challenges. Debbie will pass on her personal experience successfully homeschooling with ADHD and will equip you with the tools and confidence needed to thrive in homeschooling while embracing the unique dynamics of ADHD.

Speaker: Debbie Weaver, Casadeweaver@gmail.com

Name of Organization: Stress Free Homeschool Coaching

Company Website: www.facebook.com/stressfreehomeschool?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Debbie a homeschooling mom for over 15 years, holds a master’s in education from Nova Southeastern University and taught in public schools for a decade before transitioning to full-time homeschooling. With three homeschool graduates and one more in the future, Debbie's expertise is rooted in both academic knowledge and practical experience. Her journey is distinguished by her personal experience with ADHD, which uniquely equips her to support families facing similar challenges. Debbie now consults and coaches’ families in their homeschooling endeavors. She offers tailored strategies and resources to help families navigate the homeschooling journey successfully.

Title of Presentation: Digital Arts & Library Resources for Homeschoolers

Presentation Category: All

Overview: Free library services including STEM, homework help with certified teachers, children and teens' programming, online resources, and digital arts focus.

Speaker: Erick Marquez, emarquez@wpb.org

Name of Organizatio: Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach

Company Website: www.wpbcitylibrary.org

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Erick is a published comic book artist, digital artist, sculptor, and production artist. His professional experience began with an internship at DC Comics (Warner Bros.) in New York City before earning his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. As a professional freelance artist, he has collaborated with companies like Flex Seal, Boar's Head, Burger King, and many more! He has found a love of the local creative scene and participates in multiple art calls for the city of West Palm Beach, including his time as a resident artist and teaching multi-media art throughout the county to emerging artists.

Title of Presentation: Understand Dyslexia and Related Learning Differences

Presentation Category: All

Overview: The focus of my presentation to be on the process to go from suspecting that your child has a learning difference of dyslexia to identification and then support both for therapy and at home instruction. This would be specifically for the homeschool student and family and address local resources that are available as they move through that journey.

Speaker: Felicia Smith, riseacademyed@gmail.com

Name of Organization: Rise Academy Florida

Company Website: www.Riseacademyed.com

Vendor: No

Speaker Bio: Felicia is a certified dyslexia therapist CALT in her 13th year of her career. She began her training and career in Dallas, TX, first in public schools for 6 years and then transitioned into private practice. She has created Rise Academy TX with 4 TX locations for learning, therapy services and Rise School K-4. She now lives in Palm Beach with her husband and children and manages TX services remotely. She created Rise Academy FL for private dyslexia therapy and Rise School in Jupiter. She is also part of a nonprofit called Rise Up Kids Florida. She has created a dyslexia therapist certification program for individuals in Florida wanting to support students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Her core beliefs are that all children are capable, and worthy of learning and that education should be ethical and accessible to all learners.

Title of Presentation: What is Intelligence?

Presentation Category: All

Overview: What is intelligence? We all know the word, but have you ever wondered what it truly means? Join us to learn more about defining and measuring intelligence, diverse types of intelligence, and the effects on learning and the homeschooling journey.

Speaker: Gabby Mancini, DrGabby@GoodWaysGroup.com

Name of Organization: GoodWaysGroup

Company Website: www.GoodWaysGroup.com (under construction)

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Dr. Gabriela Mancini’s areas of specialization include psychology and neuroscience. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a homeschooling mom. Dr. Gabby enjoys developing interactive courses and fun ways to learn about brain health and mental wellness. She is passionate about promoting health through education and encouraging a life-long love of learning.

Title of Presentation: Video Games and Jesus??

Presentation Category: Elementary, Middle, High School, STEM, Reading, and Digital Arts

Overview: The great commission and how it applies to all people and all contexts. It is not just for pastors or missionaries but for nurses, teachers, and gamers. It's how Video Game Ministries started and grew to where they are today.

Speaker: Jared Stewart, Jaredstewart@videogameministries.com

Name of Organization: Video Game Ministries

Company Website: www.Videogameministries.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Jared is a former pastor at Christ Fellowship Church and founder of Video Game Ministries. With over a decade of building ministries, speaking and innovation, Jared took his talents into the cutting edge by building a ministry around the most popular form of entertainment. He and his team are winning gamers to Christ!

Title of Presentation:  Info / Q&A on Florida's Homeschooling Scholarships

Presentation Category: All

Overview: Review PEP, and answer questions people might have about the scholarship, how to access it, whether to take it, important things to know before taking it.

Speaker: Jason Crawford, jason@flhef.org

Name of Organization: Home Education Foundation

Company Website: www.FLHEF.org

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Jason is the new lobbyist and Chief Communications Officer for the Home Education Foundation (HEF). He originally approached the HEF offering his marketing skills to increase visibility. As a father of 4 home schooled children and a husband of 20 years his core passion is strong families and his desire to preserve parental rights and school choice with the least amount of governmental intrusion gives him a vested interest in the work. In January 2024, he moved his family to Tallahassee to work alongside Brenda Dickenson as a registered lobbyist. Since joining the team, he has rebranded HEF, created the new website, manages, and directs the public communications, speaking engagements, social media, live forum, and the weekly podcasts. After working with Brenda for a year, Jason is ready to take the torch and move HEF into the future.

Title of Presentation: ESAs and the Future of Home Education Scholarships

Presentation Category: Legislative Update

Overview: 1. What is Home Education? How and why are scholarships coming into Home Education in Florida? Is it good or bad? What are the risks? How does it work? What are my options? What can I do to keep Home Education safe from onerous restrictions? 2. Is college necessary? What kind of legitimate career opportunities exist outside of college? How can the Home Education Foundation help? Career and technical, cyber security, etc. The world is our classroom.

Speaker: Jason Crawford, Jason@FLHEF.ORG

Name of Organization: Home Education Foundation

Company Website: www.Flhef.org

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: above

Title of Presentation: Flourish with Food Forest: Why Every Home Needs

Presentation Category: Botany, Life Science

Overview: Turn your backyard into a living classroom! Join us to explore the benefits of integrating a food forest into your family's educational and daily rhythms. We will discuss eight compelling reasons to create a forest garden including enhancing practical play, promoting healthy eating, reducing grocery costs, improving mental health, providing food security, living sustainably, and a busy mom's bonus - it's low-maintenance.

Speaker: Jen Reelitz, jen@foodforestdiy.com

Name of Organization: Food Forest DIY

Company Website: www.foodforestdiy.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Jen is a self-educated food forest enthusiast. She has spent the last seven years learning, through trial and error, how to grow food in the subtropics. On her two-acre property in Jupiter Farms, she has a 16,000 square foot food forest with hundreds of fruiting plants, perennial vegetables, and tropical root crops. Jen is admittedly a lazy gardener who loves the low maintenance growing method that food forest offers. She has spoken at venues like Mounts Botanical Garden, Hippocrates Wellness, and at various events in libraries, churches, and schools. Jen is the owner and operator of Food Forest DIY, a company that offers backyard food forest consultations, free educational content, and helps homeowners build the food forest they have been dreaming about. Her goal is to help people find joy and satisfaction in growing food for their family.

Title of Presentation: Job Preparation

Presentation Category: Best Interview Ever!

Overview: Benefits of working at Chick-fil-A while 14/15+, Resume Building, Interview Preparation and Professional Etiquette.

Speaker: Jess Hine, jess@cfawestpalmbeach.com

Name of Organization:  Chick-fil-A, West Palm Beach

Company Website: www.cfawestpalmbeach.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Jess is the Managing Director of Talent and Human Resources for Chick-fil-A, West Palm Beach. With close to 10 years of experience at Chick-fil-A she has a great understanding of not only what Chick-fil-A looks for in potential employees, but other employers as well. With the desire to become more connected with the homeschool community in Palm Beach County Jess will share what it's like to work at Chick-fil-A while also providing them with interview, resume and various job skills that can be used at any job.

Title of Presentation: Education Outside the Box

Presentation Category: All

Overview: There is another way! Not all students learn the same. This session will explore the nature of an individual student education plan and show how learning can bring joy to students and parents. Homeschooling does not have to cause parents to fear. There is a multitude of ways to learn- come explore them in this session.

Speaker: Joelle Smith, thelivingschooleob@gmail.com

Name of Organization: The Living School

Company Website: www.tlsedu.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: For more than 30 years Joelle has served in the educational field working with students of all ages. Her journey began in upstate New York but was lured to Florida for abundant teaching opportunities including tutoring, public school ELA, drama, yearbook, and homeschool mom. She has a passion for students with unique learning needs, challenges, and those who do not fit in the traditional school mold. She homeschooled her own daughters and niece for 9 years and has been married to her husband, Daryl for 28 years. She is proud to have founded The Living School: Education Outside the Box, bringing her students into the world to learn through experiences.

Title of Presentation: Thinking About College: Five Questions Homeschool Families Should Answer- from a University Professor

Presentation Category: High School or Middle School parents and students

Overview: The thought of college can seem a little overwhelming for homeschool parents as they begin to think about all the possibilities and options. This seminar presents five essential questions for parents and students to answer to help in this process. As a university professor for 18 years, who has had the pleasure of teaching hundreds of students, I believe answering these questions as a family will help guide the initial college conversations.

Speaker: John Lenschow, john@theverticalacademy.com

Name of Organization: The Vertical Academy

Company Website: www.theverticalacademy.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: John Lenschow, for the past 25 years, has served as a Bible educator in university education, online homeschool courses, Christian schools, and churches. For the past 18 years, has been a university professor and taught hundreds of students how to understand and apply the Bible and succeed in college academic life. He has taught undergraduate and graduate students in person, online, in hybrid models, and during semester study abroad programs in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 

Title of Presentation: Internet Safety and Digital Footprint

Presentation Category: Middle & High School

Overview: Educate students and parents on supporting safety online. Key Points: Best practices for online privacy.

Finding and avoiding phishing and other online scams. Managing and protecting digital footprints.

Speaker: Key McKay, keym@bbbsefl.org

Name of Organization: Better Business Bureau

Company Website: www.bbb.org

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Key is a Business Networking Specialist for the Better Business Bureau (BBB), serving as a vital liaison for businesses on the Treasure Coast and the BBB. In this role, Key connects businesses with resources, fostering trust and collaboration within the community. Key is dedicated to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals, sharing valuable insights on creating passive income streams and building successful businesses. Key's commitment to leadership and community service has been recognized with the prestigious 30 Under 30 Change Makers Award, honoring exceptional contributions to the Caribbean American community. As a TEDx speaker, Key inspires audiences with a wealth of experience and a passion for helping others succeed.

Title of Presentation: The Brain, Behavior & Learning

Presentation Category: All

Overview: The workshop covers a wide swath of territory critical for understanding the brain, from the basics of the nervous system to sensory and motor systems, sleep, language, memory, emotions and motivation, social cognition, and brain disorders. With developmental delays and learning challenges on the rise this workshop will give insight on the WHY behind what we are seeing with today’s children regarding learning and behavior. We will dive deep into what matters most inside the brain for optimal learning. Current information on brain development and function and highlighting factors that affect how children learn with developmental challenges will be presented. Throughout the workshop, Mary will emphasize the dynamically changing nature of the brain, through the mechanisms of neuroplasticity. The goal is to help parents and educators understand what is happening in the brains of children with behavior & learning challenges and offer practical, effective intervention strategies compatible with current findings in neuroscience.

Speaker: Mary Baker, mbaker@brainbalance.com

Name of Organization: Brain Balance of Palm Beach Gardens

Company Website: www.BrainBalance.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio:  Mary Baker is a former teacher and a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist. Mary Baker joined Brain Balance Achievement Centers 15 years ago. Prior to Brain Balance she earned her M.S. in Early, Elementary and Special Education. Mary serves on the Research and Results board as well as the Curriculum Council for Brain Balance nationally. She works everyday serving families and adults in Martin & Palm Beach County and loves supporting them. During her tenure with the Brain Balance organization, she has witnessed and been a part of thousands of children and adults reaching their fullest potential.

Title of Presentation:  Miraculous History of America: God's Hand on Us!

Presentation Category: High School

Overview: Understanding God’s role in the foundation of America is vitally important to maintaining freedom. It’s something our founders knew and relied on and is often the missing ingredient in our modern-day fight for liberty. This message is not only enlightening but incredibly empowering.

Speaker: Massey Campos

Name of Organization: Self-Evident Ministry

Company Website: www.theselfevidenttruth.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Massey is a first-generation American, and a 3rd generation preacher. Both his parents were born and raised in Mexico and immigrated to America as young adults to pursue the American dream. Massey, along with his two brothers and one sister, grew up traveling as a family, as their father was an evangelist. In 2001, Massey began speaking to audiences around the country in high schools, colleges, churches, and much more. Massey’s constant desire and passion is to see Americans, both young and old alike, understand the Biblical heritage of this great nation and bring America back to the God who gave us this liberty. Massey is the father of three awesome boys, and husband to his beautiful wife, Cari, who assists with Massey’s appearances, and is the Assistant Pastor at Revive Church.  He and his family currently live in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

Title of Presentation: Yummiest Start to Home-Education: “Five-in-a-Row” -- A Wondrous Entry to Your Children’s Learning Career...with Joy, Richness, and Success (for Child and Parent!)

Presentation Category: Preschool/Elementary

Overview: Michelle will give a hands-on demonstration of this nationally beloved, award-winning curriculum for Preschoolers through Gr. 2.  Find out why parents tease that they want more children...just to be able to keep doing Five-in-a-Row (FIAR)!  You will explore a wealth of memorable topics you would never have imagined, and, more importantly, you will be teaching your children the most foundational home-educating lessons: to fall in love with learning (and discover how relational it can be!)

Speaker: Michelle Howard, LivLib@speedconnect.com

Name of Organization: Living Learning Libraries

Company Website: www.LivingLearningLibraries.org

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Michelle Howard is a veteran home-educator, author, columnist, speaker, consultant, and librarian who founded and operates two "living books" libraries (including the first- and largest-known library of this type) featuring over 60,000 rare, impactful, engaging, wholesome books.  Her knowledge of living books--and their power--is extremely expansive, and she consults with others around the country founding similar libraries. She also has written an award-winning literature-based, spiritually focused history curriculum: Truth Quest History.  It was born from her own yearning to teach deep biblical truth through history to her children, and from her work with the many families who learn through her libraries.

Title of Presentation: Encouraging the Heart of a Parent

Presentation Category: Parents of all age children

Overview: Encouraging the heart of a parent… God is faithful… because God had called you, HE will equip you. Children have not changed… But their childhood has changed!!!  PARENTS: “You have been called for a time such as this” as you “train up your child in the way they should go, in the love and admonition of the Lord, and when they are old, they will not depart from it” *You are not teaching the subject (Math)…You are teaching your child (Matthew) **(and no one will ever love your child like you do!!!) KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK PARENTS!!! Coach Rick’s #1 prayer and goal is to encourage, encourage, and encourage some more… COME AND BE ENCOURAGE!

Speaker: Rick Andreassen, coachrickandreassen@yahoo.com

Name of Organization: Saints of Florida Homeschool PE

Company Website: www.saintsofflorida.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Inspirational Speaker Coach Rick Andreassen has over 38 years of working with children! Coach Rick is a psychology major with an emphasis on “early childhood development”, he is also a Children’s Pastor and missionary. In 1997 Coach Rick Founded a Christ-centered physical education program for homeschool students (SAINTS) which is currently serving over 3000 children per week. For the past 27 years operating throughout the state of Florida and in 4 other states and 8 countries (sharing the love of Jesus Christ through games, sports, and activities). Coach Rick continues to bring joy, enthusiasm, and encouragement to parents as he is cheering them on to keep up the great work!

Title of Presentation:  School Vs. Education - What's the Difference?

Presentation Category: All

Overview: What's the difference between education and school? The schools no longer educate. Let's talk about how we should be managing our children's education when everything we know about school is from our own experiences in school! We'll cover recalibrating our expectations to allow our children to soar!

Speaker: Sam Sorbo, assistsorbo@gmail.com

Name of Organization: Sam Sorbo

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: As an education freedom advocate, Sam's mission is to help parents and their children emancipate themselves from our modern school system. A successful Hollywood film actress, writer, and producer, Sam stepped back from her own career to immerse herself in the home education of her three young children for over a decade. Recognizing the brokenness of our institutional system led Sam to understand there is much more to education than academics. As a prolific author, podcast and radio host, international public speaker, and mentor, Sam is dedicated to teaching families how to "educate…differently."

Title of Presentation:  Homeschooling in the Mess

Presentation Category: General Homeschool Encouragement

Overview: Practical tools to help families as they homeschool multiple children, homeschool while they work, homeschool when their students don’t want to, and homeschool while still doing all the things.

Speaker: Sandy Dorsey, sandygdorsey@gmail.com

Name of Organization: Classical Conversations

Company Website: www.ClassicalConversations.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Sandy Dorsey has been married to her high school sweetheart for 20 years and together they have 4 amazing and complex children ages 10 to 16. Sandy began her homeschool journey when she had 4 kids under 5 and chaos reigned. While life is still messy, she has continued to homeschool and has seen the fruit of investing in a program that encourages seeking goodness, truth and beauty in all things and fostering a love for learning from a young age.

Title of Presentation: Inspiring Wonder Through Unit Studies

Presentation Category: Unit Studies for All Ages and Subjects

Overview: A truly living education will capture the hearts of your children, not only their minds. Discover how to be strategic with things you are already doing by creating wonder-filled unit studies that will bond your family and nurture your child's love for learning. You will walk away feeling equipped with a practical plan to build a unit study around any subject, as well as with inspiration to think outside the four walls of your home's classroom!

Speaker: Shila Garrett, shilagarrett@gmail.com

Name of Organization: Little Road Schoolhouse

Company Website: www.youtube.com/@littleroadschoolhouse

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Shila has been married to her husband Gary for 14 years, and together they have been homeschooling for 8 years. They love to pair road schooling with unit studies to create an interactive life-giving education for their three children. Their YouTube channel "Little Road Schoolhouse" was born out of a desire to help families think outside the four walls of their home's classroom to embrace experiential learning - whether it's 5 minutes or 5,000 miles from home. Shila is passionate about equipping parents to create adventurous and meaningful education for their families!

Title of Presentation:  Sharks, Wildfires, and Explosions...Oh My...a perspective from a First Responder and Homeschool Dad

Presentation Category: Elementary

Overview: Seeking homeschool parents to see themselves as 'first responders' spiritually to their children. I share exciting real life calls I've had as a professional first responder to equate emergency scenes and homeschool scenes as places where we can see God work in powerful ways!

Speaker: Tommy Neiman, tommy@tommyneiman.com

Name of Organization: Rookie Rescuer

Company Website: www.rookierescuer.com

Vendor: Yes

Speaker Bio: Lieutenant Tommy Neiman has served for over 33 years with the Saint Lucie County and Okeechobee Fire Departments in southeast Florida.  Tommy is Florida director for Fellowship of Christian Firefighters, International as well as president of his local chapter. He is founder of 'Sirens for the Cross,’ a ministry that reaches out to fellow emergency responders around the country. Tommy has authored 2 books, 'Sirens for the Cross' and a children’s book, 'The Rookie Rescuer’.  His ministry has been featured in numerous Christian publications and he has appeared on the 700 Club, Moody Radio, Campus Crusade for Christ, and the Discovery Channels 'Shark Week.' Tommy is married to wife, Alicia, and they have 3 children. He coaches high school baseball and has served as spring training chaplain to the New York Mets for the past 19 years.  In 2003, Tommy was honored as ‘Firefighter of the Year' for the state of Florida and was a guest speaker for Gov Jeb Bush’s prayer breakfast.

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