Need Some Help and Encouragement? So Many Workshops – So Little Time!

Choose from Homeschooling THAT Child, Homeschooling High School, Time Management Tips, Preschool,  and more! The Southeast Homeschool Expo is committed to bringing you the most enjoyable and informative homeschool and parenting workshops ever – all under one roof

Most workshops are one hour in length, attendance is FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED basis.

THE WORKSHOP LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

The final workshop list with dates and times will be available closer to the Expo. Until then, check out our speaker page, to learn more about our speakers.

2025 Workshop Schedule 

Workshop Listing Format:

Room Location – Workshop Title
Speaker
Company
Workshop Description

The Art of Forgiveness
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
Back to the Basics Georgia
In any relationship, forgiveness is key if you want that relationship to continue.  This is the SAME with your children and teenager.  You have to forgive them. Sam and Jasmine encourage you on how to do this–especially when the relationship road gets rough.

Repairing the Relationship Bridge with your Teen
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
Back to the Basics Georgia
There is no greater relationship in this world than between you and your child.  Relationships all break at some point. However, fixing the relationship with your child, if not fixed, can lead to tragic outcomes. Sam and Jasmine will encourage you in helping to restore that relationship if it is broken. 

When your child/teen brings you “breaking news”
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
Back to the Basics Georgia
Your child/teen may come to you with information, a decision, or something that they did that you are not prepared for–something that may shock you—that was completely unexpected.  Sam and Jasmine will encourage you on how to keep your cool and figure out what to say and how to move forward.

Why is My Child Like That?
Jennifer Henn
The Homeschooler’s Helper
Do you feel a disconnect with your child or wish they would just ‘get it’? It’s possible that a few small changes in your child’s environment can help them learn better. What does it mean to be an auditory, kinesthetic, or visual learner? Are you inadvertently requiring them to learn the way you learn? Understanding how different thinkers approach tasks may solve some of the frustrations for both parents and kids. Attend this workshop to gain insights and practical tools you can implement immediately. 

Helping your Teen Build the Community They Need
Angela Pilcher
Unite Homeschool
As kids get older their desire for connection to other people and the world grows strong. This is expected and important for their future roles in life! During this workshop you will be equipped with ideas and tools to help guide your teen towards building healthy relationships with other homeschool families or people in their areas of interest.

Parenting With Grace
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
Back to the Basics Georgia
How is your parenting “fuse”? Is it short?  Are you impatient when it comes to your child’s behavior? Are you frustrated and are overwhelmed? Sam and Jasmine will encourage you in your grace-filled walk with your children.

Innovative Homeschooling: Unlocking the Potential of Nontraditional Learners
Jennifer Henn
The Homeschooler’s Helper
Take advantage of the freedom homeschooling offers. Don’t simply recreate the classroom in your home—there is a better way to teach nontraditional learners. In this workshop, Jennifer will give you the confidence to teach your children without taking the joy out of learning. She’ll cover the most important aspects of education and provide practical steps to ensure your child graduates prepared for adulthood.

Your Home (& School) CAN run themselves!
Angela Pilcher
Unite Homeschool
Feeling swamped with tasks and short on time? Tackling schoolwork, extracurriculars, and household chores can be daunting. But fear not! In this workshop, Angela offers a beacon of hope and a much-needed lifeline. You’ll depart with practical strategies and efficient home management skills that promise to restore tranquility and order to your family.

Navigating Boyfriends/Girlfriends
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
Back to the Basics Georgia
Your teen WILL be interested in the opposite sex!  This is a part of life!  We all know that the choices your teen makes in this area may be the most important one they make in their entire life. Sam and Jasmine will encourage you as you navigate this sensitive topic. 

Ethical AI and Assistive Technology Use in Homeschooling
Jennifer Henn
The Homeschooler’s Helper
This workshop offers practical guidance for homeschool families navigating tech choices. Discover when technology truly assists learning versus shortcuts that diminish essential skill development. Learn practical guidelines for introducing AI tools at appropriate developmental stages while preserving crucial math and language foundations. Let’s discover how to raise independent thinkers who can master foundational skills and leverage technology as a genuine tool for learning success.

Filling the Gaps in your Homeschool 
Angela Pilcher
Unite Homeschool
Do you wonder, if you are missing something in your families’ homeschool? Chances are there is a minor blind spot or two which could easily be filled. Come hear how to recognize pitfalls and guide your families towards a thriving homeschool experience.

Homeschooling High School 101 
Sandy Cole
ACA West Accredited Transcript Program
Do you have a middle school or high school student? It’s not too early to start planning NOW for success later! Remove the stress of homeschooling through high school! This workshop will include Georgia homeschool laws, required high school courses, dual enrollment, AP, recordkeeping, transcripts, college admissions and the HOPE scholarship.

Homeschooling High School for College Prep
John & Mary Beth Morris
Georgia Home Education Association (GHEA)
GHEA representatives will share relevant information for families planning a college prep track for their high school students with a special emphasis on Georgia’s public colleges/universities and state funding through Dual Enrollment and HOPE/Zell Scholarships. Topics will include course planning, transcripts, accreditation, and graduation requirements. Q&A session included. 

SAT Math – It’s Not the Math, It’s the Question that is Confusing!
Henderson
Mr. D Math
Join a mini-SAT Boot Camp session. Learn the Mr. D secrets of test taking tips and techniques from his SAT Boot Camp. This workshop will focus on math, the language behind the questions and show participants what they really need to know before taking the math section of the SAT.  Find out the words on the test that give tips for how to solve the questions as well learning what formulas you really need to know before the taking the SAT.  Students and parents alike will learn how to unravel the questions being asked into something they can solve quickly and easily.  These techniques can be used for other testing situations and subject areas as well.

Amazing Engineering in Ancient Egypt
Dr Robert Carter
Creation Ministries International
The ancient Egyptians may not have had the wheel, and they never mastered some as simple as the arch, but they build amazing things in their near-treeless world by becoming the masters of stone and sand. From exquisite stone vases carved from the hardest basalt to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, they were both artisans and engineers. This insular society had forgotten almost everything about the God of the Bible, yet they joined together to make long-lasting monuments to their greatness that still awe us today. How did they do these amazing things? The answers are ingenious.

Ancient DNA and the Bible
Dr. Robert Carter
Creation Ministries International
The new field of ancient DNA is changing everything we once thought about human history. No longer are we sitting in the dark, imagining all sorts of things about where people came from. Instead, we can now peek into their graves and know who was related to whom and where they lived in the past. Our understanding of the settling of Europe, Africa, and Asia have been turned upside down, but Neanderthals and the enigmatic Denisovans have also been brought into the family fold. Ancient DNA challenges the timescale of evolution (since DNA cannot last many thousands of years) but also our interpretation of the Table of Nations in Genesis 10. The picture is entirely biblical, but it is not what many expect when they come to the Bible for the first time.

Math Made Accessible: Techniques for Teaching Kids with Learning Differences 
Nicole Thomas
Nicole the Math Lady
Unlock the potential of every student! This workshop provides practical strategies and tools designed to support diverse learning needs, ensuring that math is understandable and enjoyable for all. Join us to learn how to adapt your teaching methods and create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive in math. 

Discipline with Love and Increase the Love, Respect and Honor between you and your Children!
Monica Irvine
The Etiquette Factory
Parents, I know you have felt the pain of regret when you have had a moment of failure when discipling your children. I know many of you are fighting against habits you learned from your parents that you swore you would never do. I know you want to parent with love, honor and respect, but sometimes, you don’t.  Parents, did you know that it is God’s perfect plan that his imperfect children raise his imperfect children? He knew you and I would not be perfect parents. He knew we would get it wrong on some days. However, still, he knew that the best people to raise your children was YOU! It is! It’s you.  Listen to Master Motivator, Monica Irvine, share some invaluable insights in parenting with greater love, greater understanding and greater self control. Mrs Irvine will help you to understand the difference in disciplining to stop or start behavior and disciplining to change your child’s heart. It makes ALL the difference. If you want a loving happy healthy relationship with your adult children, you must start creating that relationship today. Don’t miss this!

Study Skills every teen needs to know!
Michelle Newbold
ACA West Accredited Transcript Program
Preparing a teen for life on their own can feel daunting. Implementing life and study skills as part of your homeschool now will help to prepare your teen for the real world later. This workshop will show you how to help your teen implement important life and study skills, such as personal goal setting, task management, studying for a test, and planning a long-term project, just to name a few. Come get a checklist of tasks that every young person needs to know how to do.

Moving from Parenting to Parents (How to navigate those teen/late teen/early adult years)
Sam Doyle and Jasmine Evans
 Back to the Basics Georgia
Are you struggling with the transition from young teen to teen or from older teen to young adult?  If so, Sam and Jasmine will encourage you to have grace with yourself, depend on God, and to help revisit your role in your “child’s” life as they grow older.

2025 Legislative Update
Mary Beth Morris
Georgia Home Education Association (GHEA)
GHEA representatives will share updates relevant to homeschooling and homeschool freedom, including legislation in our state and national trends. 

Prime Numbers – The Gateway to Algebra and Beyond!
Henderson Riley
 Mr. D Math
This hands-on workshop will show how to use prime numbers to simplify both numerical and algebraic fractions, greatest common factors, least common multiples, simplifying roots and determining patterns in sequences.  This workshop is for anyone who is ready for pre-algebra and up to pre-calculus.  The workshop is fast paced and fun whether you are a middle school student, high school student or parent.  This is a must for parents of younger children preparing for pre-algebra!  

Our Neurodivergent Homeschool Story: A Mother/Daughter Perspective
Jennifer Henn
 The Homeschooler’s Helper
Hannah Henn, a homeschool graduate, shares the stage with her mother, Jennifer, and speaks candidly from firsthand experience. From elementary school through high school graduation, they will share the victories and struggles of navigating sensory issues, social interactions, anxiety, and learning challenges. This presentation is designed for homeschool parents seeking an understanding of neurodivergent needs. 

The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge
Dr Robert Carter
 Creation Ministries International
This presentation will supply people with vital information about fossils and the Flood, and is a great first-time presentation designed to train people in how to share the Christian faith using the creation account found in the book of Genesis.

Dinosaurs & Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation!
Dr. Robert Carter
 Creation Ministries International
People of all ages are captivated by dinosaurs. Unfortunately, evolutionists use dinosaurs to indoctrinate the young and the old with an earth history that includes millions of years but has no room for the Bible. This presentation will show the power of a person’s starting assumptions (or “worldview”) when interpreting past events and will define the different types of sciences used in investigating the world around us, with a thorough exploration of these enigmatic lizards. Let’s take dinosaurs to the Bible and see what God’s word has to say about them!

How to Go From Dull to Dynamic: Six Strategies to Make Math Memorable
Nicole Thomas
 Nicole the Math Lady
Because each math concept lays the groundwork for the next, it’s important that we teach math in a way that makes it memorable. In this workshop, Nicole will teach you some simple, yet dynamic strategies that you can use to not only increase your student’s understanding and retention, but also to inspire a lasting love for math in your student. 

Raising Sons and Daughters who Live with Honor
Monica Irvine
The Etiquette Factory
How do you teach children to live with honor?  They must do honorable things.  Honorable things usually always require some level of sacrifice.  Come listen to master motivator, Monica Irvine, share incredible insights on how to teach with more purpose and create more unity in your family.  Our children have endless potential, however it is imperative that Mom and Dad create an environment in the home with opportunities to practice selflessness, integrity, compassion, empathy, endurance, forgiveness and love.    Don’t miss this invaluable workshop that could change the course of your family and unlock the potential for more healthy happy relationships inside the walls of your home.

Living Books & Read Alouds: Why a restful approach to homeschooling pays off BIG!
Angela Pilcher
Unite Homeschool
Discover the transformative power of storytelling in homeschooling with our workshop, “Living Books & Read Alouds.” Dive into the art of selecting engaging stories that breathe life into lessons and foster a love for learning. Learn how a restful homeschool journey can significantly enhance retention and comprehension, while building strong family bonds. Join us to explore practical strategies that make education a joyous journey, not just a destination. Watch your children’s imagination and knowledge soar when you stop and enjoy some great books!

Why Introduce American History to Young Children? 
Chris Cardiff
American History Education Project
Introduce and engage young children in the stories and values that make America exceptional through Great Picture Books. Share the joy of reading great stories and beautiful artwork with our children, while passing along family values, including our Christian heritage. We will also discuss the critical importance of reading aloud to our children. But it’s mostly about bringing history to life in order to pass along family values, with age-appropriate stories of American History! 

Homeschooling Special Needs Kids with Love and Laughter
Chris and Rebecca Solaas
Chris Solaas
Chris is a multi-published author and speaker. Rebecca has homeschooled four special needs kids over the last 27 years. Guess who had the harder job? Chris has written about the adventure raising their brood in HyperSpace. From diet to riot, they’ve tried it all. Come hear a few hilarious accounts and get some solid help for families with ADHD and Autism, from a couple who has been there, done that, and lived to tell about it.

“Move & Groove to Grammar:  Fun, Kinesthetic Activities That Increase English Mastery”
Cyndy Bonds
Easy Grammar Systems
Focuses on strategies and ideas for teaching English by incorporating fun, kinesthetic activities, a component of mastery learning.  Through kinesthetics, learning is, actually, expedited.  This means using motions, songs, etc., to embed and to expedite the learning of standard English.  Attendees participate in active learning, memorable learning, and “do and say” learning that gives children the power to learn 90% faster.   Includes discussion of the prepositional approach that makes understanding language concept “a breeze.”  

“Move & Groove to Grammar:  Fun, Kinesthetic Activities That Increase English Mastery”
Cyndy Bonds
Easy Grammar Systems
Focuses on strategies and ideas for teaching English by incorporating fun, kinesthetic activities, a component of mastery learning.  Through kinesthetics, learning is, actually, expedited.  This means using motions, songs, etc., to embed and to expedite the learning of standard English.  Attendees participate in active learning, memorable learning, and “do and say” learning that gives children the power to learn 90% faster.   Includes discussion of the prepositional approach that makes understanding language concept “a breeze.”  

Food, Faith & Fitness:  Live aligned with God’s design!
Karen Harrison
Eureka! Holistic Nutrition
Create a Food, Faith & Fitness plan for yourself or your family!  In this interactive 1hr workshop with instruction sessions and breakout assessments each attendee walks away with a practical framework for living aligned with God’s design. **This process can also be used as a project for your children’s health and physical education class.  

Resources For Supplementing Your Child’s Education 
Kelley Niblett
Liberty University 
Picking the right educational platform is a big decision! At Liberty University Online Academy, we want to partner with you as you make that choice. Our program is flexible and designed to work for all families. Come discover our full-time, supplemental, and dual enrollment programs that are ready to help you and your child grow academically. LUOA is the best of homeschool, private school, and Bible-based education all rolled into one!   

The Importance of Technology Education in Today’s Technology Driven World
Stephen Souders
MYTEK LAB
 In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation, technology education has become crucial for individuals and societies. Join Mr MYTEK as he explores the critical role of technology education in preparing students for the demands of the modern workforce and everyday life. It highlights how a strong foundation in technology skills—such as coding, digital literacy, and cybersecurity—not only equips learners with the tools needed to navigate a tech-centric world but also fosters innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Reading Problem?  Let’s Fix It!
Carla Cox
Sylladot Reading Program
Is your child experiencing reading difficulties?  This workshop uses a question/answer format to tailor the content for your child’s specific needs.  After 42 years of experience, I have seen and fixed almost every reading problem imaginable.  Come prepared with your questions.  I want to help your child become a successful reader.

Beyond ADHD Symptoms: Exploring causes, understanding holistic treatments, and mastering learning strategies to treat the whole child   and   Help and Hope for Dyslexia and Reading Challenges: Treating the Root Cause  
Becky MacCredie
The Nectar Group
“Beyond ADHD: The focus of most support for ADHD is based on symptom management. The good news is that there are effective ways to treat the causes of ADHD! Join us to learn everything you need to know about ADHD. We’ll touch on symptoms and accurate diagnosis and then dive into research-based treatments options that work. Finally, we’ll share learning strategies for the ADHD brain that you can implement as parent and teacher.   Participants will: Understand the root causes of ADHD along with symptoms and diagnosis  Explore non-medication treatments that work, including nutritional interventions Learn strategies to help your student with ADHD navigate learning in any environment  Help and Hope for Dyslexia: When a child cannot read fluently and effortlessly, learning becomes difficult, frustrating, and even discouraging. Many parents of struggling readers are told that dyslexia and reading difficulties are issues they must work around and struggle with for the rest of their lives. The good news is that this is not true; real help is available. There is hope for treating the root causes of reading difficulties and disabilities. You will gain an understanding of how to help your child overcome all types of reading difficulties through the latest research in neuroscience. We’ll explain interventions that address the underlying causes, allowing for dyslexia to be overcome rather than just teaching them to read and work with their dyslexia.   Participants will learn: The definition of dyslexia and other reading challenges What dyslexia looks like on brain imaging How dyslexia is diagnosed Treatments for dyslexia and reading challenges  “

Navigating Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program
Jessica Mills
Toccoa Falls College
College courses, taught from a Christ-centered worldview, are available to Georgia homeschoolers for free! Join us on a walkthrough of the ins and outs of dual enrollment. Topics covered will include how to decide if dual enrollment is the right choice for your family, how to select a college and specific courses, ensuring eligibility for funding, navigating the GAFutures website as a homeschool administrator, and more!

College Prep 101: Prepare Your Mind for Action by Mastering the Art of Note-taking
Mark Pruitt
 Harding University/Making the Grade
Let Captain College help transform your academic future forever, whether you are a student or a parent wanting to capture the essence of Life. These extremely practical tips on note-taking will propel your education from a casual learner – like most students, to becoming a Student of Excellence.

Common questions most Christians have about Jews.
Patrick C Hicks
 Rock of Israel
Misconceptions Christians have about Jews, and misconception Jews have about Christians.

Real Life Is the Lesson: Homeschooling Through Entrepreneurship and Family Business
Jackie Sinclair
Learning doesn’t stop at the kitchen table. In this session, Jackie shares how her family uses their real estate, travel, and digital businesses as living classrooms for everything from budgeting and writing to design and negotiation. Discover creative ways to involve your children in your work and transform your family’s unique rhythm into an educational powerhouse. Takeaways: How to identify real-life learning opportunities in your business, Age-appropriate ways to involve kids in entrepreneurial tasks, Ideas for turning everyday work into academic subjects, Strategies to balance work and homeschool with intention

Raising Digital Natives: Teaching Kids to Use AI and Tech with Wisdom
Jackie Sinclair
Technology isn’t going away—and that’s not a bad thing. This session helps parents navigate the digital world alongside their kids, focusing on responsible, creative, and purposeful tech use. Jackie offers real-life strategies for integrating tools like ChatGPT into learning without overexposing kids or replacing hands-on education. Takeaways: How to set healthy boundaries around tech use, Ideas for encouraging critical thinking and creativity with AI tools, Ways to involve kids in digital creation (not just consumption), Faith-centered guidance for raising grounded digital citizens

Homeschool, Don’t School at Home: Designing a Lifestyle That Works for You
Jackie Sinclair
Let go of the pressure to recreate the classroom. This session redefines what homeschooling can look like when it’s led by your family’s lifestyle, values, and rhythms—not a rigid curriculum. Jackie shares her family’s journey of finding freedom in flexibility and the systems that keep learning flowing without burnout. Takeaways: How to build routines around your real life, Examples of subject integration and lifestyle-based learning, Simple systems that reduce stress and increase engagement, Permission to homeschool your way—with purpose

Unschool Yourself: Redefining What Learning Looks Like for You and Your Family
Jackie Sinclair
The hardest part of homeschooling? Unlearning the idea that learning only happens from textbooks between 8–3. This heart-centered session is for parents ready to step into a more fluid, collaborative role—learning with their kids, not just teaching to them. Jackie offers practical insight and soulful encouragement to help parents release perfection, rediscover curiosity, and create a homeschool that feels like home. Takeaways: How to deprogram traditional schooling expectations, Tips for observing, adapting, and co-learning with your child, Encouragement for breaking generational norms around education, Questions to help define what success looks like in your home

Tech Meets Teaching: Supercharge Your Homeschool with ChatGPT
Jackie Sinclair
Ready to turn screen time into learning time? In this engaging and practical session, homeschooling mom and digital strategist Jackie Sinclair shares how her family uses ChatGPT to make homeschooling smoother, smarter, and more inspiring. You’ll learn exactly how to use ChatGPT to: Brainstorm and plan lessons in seconds, Create custom stories, quizzes, and activities tailored to your child’s interests, Support multiple learning styles and age levels—without extra prep, Encourage independent learning and critical thinking with guardrails, Avoid burnout by streamlining repetitive teaching tasks Jackie will walk you through real-life examples from her own homeschool and provide a clear, values-driven approach to using AI as a helpful resource—not a replacement. Whether you’re tech-savvy or tech-shy, you’ll leave feeling empowered to make ChatGPT your new favorite teaching assistant.

How to Homeschool Multiple Children
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
As a home educator of multiple children, there are certain methods that make everything so much harder. Yet there are other methods that not only ease your burden—they give your children a better education, a stronger character, and a true love for homeschooling. In this talk, Jeannie shares the tried and true techniques for educating multiple children successfully.

The Actual Way to Teach Writing
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
American schoolchildren do not learn how to write. Colleges are rife with remedial writing classes that fare poorly. Studies show that 20% of college graduates cannot write cohesively. We must abandon the failing writing procedures used in schools and employ the methods that work. These are the methods that were implemented for hundreds of years before our modern education system interfered. In this talk, Jeannie shares tools you can easily implement to ensure your children develop strong writing skills.

ADHD Homeschooling with Success
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
With two of four children diagnosed with ADHD, Jeannie discovered several methodologies that smooth the way and create the ideal learning environment for the whole family. Both her ADHD children went to UGA on scholarship, were on the Dean’s List, and graduated with Computer Science degrees. In this talk, Jeannie shares the most effective methods for successfully homeschooling your ADHD children and how to create an environment that fosters their unique gifts and talents to ensure a lifetime of confidence and accomplishment.

The 7 E’s for Choosing Curriculum
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
With so many choices and styles of teaching, choosing curriculum can seem overwhelming for new and learned homeschool moms. By breaking down the process into a simple formula that will enable you to make an informed decision, Jeannie will give you the confidence to make wise decisions when choosing what curricula will fit your family well.

Notebooking: Creativity with a Purpose
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
The methodologies employed in schools cause children a distaste for education. They fail to retain the material taught and do not develop critical thinking skills. Notebooking is the answer to dull and ineffective assignments most curricula offer. Jeannie shares why and how to implement this far better approach to education and how you can easily employ notebooking no matter what curriculum you use.

5 Steps to a Superior Science Education
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
Science is not about facts and data; it’s about opening up a world of wonder, unleashing curiosity and creativity, developing a love for science, developing the skill of observation, and developing a passion for pursuing interests. In this talk, you’ll learn how to build a strong foundation in scientific thinking while building confidence in scientific comprehension and truth.

How to Develop Self-Motivated Children
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
Researchers can now confirm what the greatest minds in education have said for hundreds of years. The tools for developing self-sufficient, self-motivated, eager learners are not intuitive for today’s parents. In fact, most of what we do results in the opposite: overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, unhappy learners. In this talk, Jeannie shares modern research along with wisdom from the past to equip you with the tools you need to help your children develop self-motivation in an organic, curiosity-driven environment.

Why Nature Study Matters and How to Make it Awesome
Jeannie Fulbright
Jeannie Fulbright Press
In this hurried, harried world filled with endless technology, gaming, screens, and scrolling, it’s time to give our children an intimate familiarity with the outdoor world. Nature study is the foundation for scientific observation and thinking, and its benefits on the human body are well documented with proven research. Yet, implementing nature study can feel overwhelming and complicated. In this talk, Jeannie shares tips that will equip you with everything you need to make nature study effortless and fruitful for your family.

Goal Setting with the Merlin Principle: Manifesting Your Destiny!
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
Goal setting is often thought of as a great idea and something everyone needs to do but we rarely do it and when we do, we usually lose track of the goal along the way. In this workshop, goals are brought to life through creation and conversation. We invite you to step into the realm of magic and transformation as we explore the art of goal setting through the lens of the legendary Merlin Principle. Just as Merlin guided and protected the future king, Arthur, you too will learn to wield the power of intention and wisdom to manifest your own destiny. Everyone participating will create a goal and a visual display for that goal during the workshop.

SAT Math – It’s Not the Math, It’s the Question that is Confusing!
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
Join a mini-SAT Boot Camp session. Learn the Mr. D secrets of test taking tips and techniques from his SAT Boot Camp. This workshop will focus on math, the language behind the questions and show participants what they really need to know before taking the math section of the SAT. Find out the words on the test that give tips for how to solve the questions as well learning what formulas you really need to know before the taking the SAT. Students and parents alike will learn how to unravel the questions being asked into something they can solve quickly and easily. These techniques can be used for other testing situations and subject areas as well.

Prime Numbers – The Gateway to Algebra and Beyond!
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
This hands-on workshop will show how to use prime numbers to simplify both numerical and algebraic fractions, greatest common factors, least common multiples, simplifying roots and determining patterns in sequences. This workshop is for anyone who is ready for pre-algebra and up to pre-calculus. The workshop is fast paced and fun whether you are a middle school student, high school student or parent. This is a must for parents of younger children preparing for pre-algebra!

The 10 Attitudes of an Entrepreneur
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
The 10 attitudes of an entrepreneur allow each participant moms, dads and young people to discover what an entrepreneur is and how to be one. Often times the entrepreneur inside us is not allowed to come out simply because we do not relate to ourselves as an entrepreneur. During this session, participants will begin their journey of living the life of an entrepreneur now and not waiting for a college degree or some great business opportunity. Being an entrepreneur is much more than owning a business. Most entrepreneurs are business owners, but being an entrepreneur is for anyone who is up to something big in their life whether owning a business or not. It is a mindset and lifestyle.

TEACH – creating independently responsible learners.
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
Take a tour of the book TEACH – creating independently responsible learners. We are living in the information age. What people miss though, is that it’s not the information that is valuable. What we, as parents and teachers, need to focus on is DISCOVERING. TEACH shows you how to help your students become independently responsible learners. Once our students know how they can be independently responsible in how they learn, the whole world is available to them. Literally. They become self- directed. They become inspired. They discover what is most important to them! Discover how to empower, encourage & acknowledge their students’ education as the pathway to developing independently responsible learners. Students will discover that they can be responsible for their education and see that embodying knowledge is where the real power lies.

Unlocking The Teen Brain: Empowering Executive Functioning Skills for Success
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
Take charge of your academic performance, personal growth, and future success focusing on and building executive functioning skills. Join us for an exciting and interactive workshop designed especially for teenagers, where we’ll delve into the fascinating world of executive functions and how they can supercharge your abilities in school, relationships, and beyond. In this dynamic session, we’ll explore the essential executive function skills that every teenager needs to thrive in today’s fast-paced world. From effective time management and organization to decision-making and goal setting, we’ll equip you with the tools and strategies to promote confidence and purpose.

Game On! Level Up Your Learning and Engagement
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
Welcome to the exciting world of gamification! In this interactive workshop, we invite you to explore how the power of games and game-like elements can transform the way we learn, work, and interact with the world around us. Whether you’re looking from the world of a young person, homeschool parent, an educator, a team leader, a business professional, or just someone interested in the magic of games, this workshop will introduce you to the art and science of gamification. Discover how to incorporate gamification mechanics into your curriculums to enhance student learning.

Fractions are your friends!
Dennis DiNoia, M.A.Ed
Mr. D Math
We often hear from students and parents that they don’t like fractions. What if fractions were learned in a way that gives the student a way to discover relationships that exist in math making math not only fractions easier, but all math concepts easier? Participants will leave the session understanding the parts of a fraction and the function of each part. Participants will discover the answer to questions like: Why do you need a common denominator when adding fractions? How can you add, subtract, multiply or divide fractions using the same method whether the fraction has, numbers, letters (variables) or both? Participants will learn how to translate common English language used when speaking about fractions into math symbols that make sense and can be applied at any time.

Creating a Rich Learning Environment at Home
Jessica Fagerstrom
Wild + Free | Gwinnett Homeschooling Group
It’s not only WHAT you learn, it is also WHERE you learn!  Learn how to transform your home into an efficient, enriching environment that will support your homeschooling goals and inspire a love of learning for your kiddos.  You will walk away with ideas that you can implement right away – even with a tight budget!

The Arts Everyday 
Jessica Fagerstrom
Wild + Free | Gwinnett Homeschooling Group
The arts are a key component to a well-rounded (and beautiful) education.  Learn ways to seamlessly integrate the arts – poetry, music, fine arts, etc – into each facet of the homeschool day.  Discover new resources and new methods that will ignite a passion for the arts in your children, even if you have little to no knowledge of these subjects.

Worldschooling: Making the World Your Classroom 
Jessica Fagerstrom
Wild + Free | Gwinnett Homeschooling Group
Bring homeschool subjects alive with real-world experiences.  Inspire your children with new ideas and new sights by “mining” the world around you.  Discover new places in and around Atlanta that you can take your children to further their knowledge of how the world works.  Learn tips and tricks on how to make the world your classroom – even if you’re on a tight budget!

The Recipe for a Fabulous Morning Time 
Jessica Fagerstrom
Wild + Free | Gwinnett Homeschooling Group
“Morning Time” is a buzzword in the homeschool community these days.  But how do you get started?  How do you create a morning time that flows, that the whole family can enjoy, and that takes little to no prep on your part?  And what if you don’t want to spend money buying morning time plans?  Gain ideas on how you can create a morning time that ticks all the boxes.

Backyard Laboratory: Creating an Outdoor Classroom 
Jessica Fagerstrom
Wild + Free | Gwinnett Homeschooling Group
Did you know that your backyard can serve as a treasure trove of learning experiences in every season?  Learn how you can make your backyard the very best part of your homeschool education – even if you only have a small area to work with.

Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism & More: Simple Strategies to Teach Our Exceptional Learners Anything!
Aimee Eucce
Discover the tried-and-true strategies that can transform how your exceptional learner engages with their education. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to progress! Backed by the latest neuroscience, it’s actually much easier than you think! Taught by a second-generation homeschool mom who struggled with Dyslexia, an Auditory Processing Delay, and ADHD, these are lessons learned from the trenches!

End Overwhelm: Making Homeschooling Simple and Fun
Aimee Eucce
Lessons learned from a second-generation homeschool mom. What to do when you’ve bought too much, or maybe you’ve discovered you need to switch curriculum because what worked for your friend is not working for you! We will cover all these subjects and more. We’ll explore strategies to simplify your homeschool day, so you can get back to what really matters—enjoying the learning journey with your kids. Walk away with practical tips that will help you create a homeschool routine that’s both effective and enjoyable for your entire family.

Struggling Speller? Simple Strategies to Fix What Seems Impossible!
Aimee Eucce
The McGuffey Readers taught spelling and reading for over a century… so what changed? Today’s students often struggle with spelling, leaving parents frustrated and feeling like the challenge is insurmountable. But there’s hope! In this session, you’ll discover why your student is struggling with spelling and uncover the easiest, most effective strategies to fix it for good. We’ll explore the shift from phonics-based to sight-word approaches and how this change has impacted spelling success. You’ll learn practical, play-based techniques that harness the power of phonics, multisensory learning, and consistent practice—making spelling not just manageable but fun! By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the tools and confidence to turn your struggling speller into a spelling superstar.

How to Gamify Reading and Spelling: So Everyone Has Fun!
Aimee Eucce
Who says learning has to be boring? In this dynamic session, discover how to turn reading and spelling lessons into engaging games that captivate your student’s attention and make learning a joyful experience for everyone involved. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and play-based learning strategies, this session will show you how to transform even the most challenging subjects into fun, interactive activities that keep your kids asking for more. Whether you’re teaching a reluctant reader or a struggling speller, you’ll learn how to create a learning environment where everyone is excited to play—and learn! Walk away with a toolkit of game-based activities that you can easily implement at home, using everyday items you already have on hand. Let’s make reading and spelling the most anticipated part of your homeschool day!

Unlocking Potential: Teaching Special Learners to Read and Spell with Confidence
Aimee Eucce
It’s time to rethink what’s possible for your special learner! In this session, you’ll discover how to go beyond the typical “good enough” approach. Learn about evidence-based methods that skip endless memorization and focus on short, effective lessons that yield big results. Whether your child has Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, or Autism, you’ll gain the tools and strategies needed to help them excel as readers and spellers. Say goodbye to tears and hello to a confident, thriving learner.

Why Teaching Boys to Read and Spell is Different Than Teaching Girls!
Aimee Eucce
Boys and girls learn differently—it’s a fact supported by science! Join us for a deep dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of teaching boys to read and spell. You’ll discover why some common strategies fall flat with boys and learn new approaches that will keep them engaged and excited about learning. From what to do and what not to do, this session offers fresh insights and practical tips for keeping your active boys on track. Plus, you’ll take home a list of game-based activities that turn learning into a fun adventure, no matter their age.

What it takes to Raise a Joshua Generation and Why it’s More Important than Ever!
Aimee Eucce
The enemy wants to raise a generation of fear-filled kids. But God is raising a generation of giant killers, kids who will shift atmospheres and stand strong against everything the world is throwing at them! This type of generation does not happen accidentally; it is actually seeded into them by their parents, grandparents, and close family members. Discover how to plant these seeds in your kids’ hearts. Walk away with practical tips on how to make this happen on a daily basis regardless of your kid’s ages.

Homeschooling your two, three, and four-year-old! A practical how-to session!
Aimee Eucce
What to do with your 2, 3, and 4-year-old! How to lay the foundation for teaching them to love learning! While avoiding the top 10 homeschool mistakes when teaching your tiny tots! Walk away with everyday learning activities you can use that will set your kids up for kindergarten and beyond while avoiding burn-out. Lessons learned from a second-generation homeschool Mom, we all need an easy button from time to time

How to Teach Your Child Anything 
Melissa Jenkins & Kathy Lawson
Little Shoes Academy
After working as teachers at home and in more formal settings for over 60 combined years,
we have learned a few tricks of the trade to teach a new skill to your child. This is so much more than simply telling your child something new, and he or she magically grasps it. There is a process that we teach parents that will work in any setting. How to read, math, science and social studies, of course. But it also works when teaching a child how to tie a shoe, cook something, or even developing character traits. You will leave with a real plan that can be put into place immediately.

The Science of Reading
Melissa Jenkins & Kathy Lawson
Little Shoes Academy
Recent research has proven that explicit, phonics-based, teaching is key. It does not stop there, however. Learn the strategies that will have you rethinking your entire method of teaching your child to read. I have used this method of teaching to self-contained, special needs children and their scores are consistently the highest in the entire school district. This is not a curriculum. It is an entire philosophy of thinking that can be used with any curriculum you already use. This session focuses on teaching early learners. You will leave this workshop with a real plan that can be put into place immediately.

Chaos to Control
Melissa Jenkins & Kathy Lawson
Little Shoes Academy
So you plan to homeschool, now what? Everything from finding what level your child is currently at to understanding the scope and sequence of teaching preschoolers will be explained. How to plan lessons and execute them and still have a life is a focus for this workshop as well. We also throw in as many helpful organizational and teaching tips that will make this amazing journey a success. This session focuses on teaching early learners. You will leave this workshop with proven ideas that you can use immediately.

Counting Isn’t As Easy As 1, 2, 3
Melissa Jenkins & Kathy Lawson
Little Shoes Academy
Teaching early math is so much more than counting and placing numbers in order. It teaches numbers relate to each other. Children with strong number sense think flexibly and fluently about numbers. The skills are not rote. They involve critical thinking and analyzing, which helps children master foundational math concepts. This workshop combines strategic teaching with fun! You will leave this workshop with several “Make It and Take It” activities you can put to use immediately.

Am I Doing Enough?
Cheryl Kischuk
Session focused on our purpose rather than our checklists

Emotional Intelligence
Cheryl Kischuk
Session on parenting with an emphasis on resiliency 

Building Vision
Cheryl Kischuk
Session dual led with my teen daughter building vision for families with younger children 

Focused
Cheryl Kischuk
A session specifically on an age group (elementary, middle, OR high)  – TBD

Community & Accountability
Cheryl Kischuk
Benefits of both and where to find it

Discipline to their Personality Type
Cheryl Kischuk
Session includes tips and tricks for discipling over reactive disciplining