Speakers

Keynote Speakers:

Steve & Jane Lambert

Each year, Steve Lambert speaks to thousands of homeschoolers across North America. A popular convention keynote speaker, Steve brings more than just theory to the podium- but life experience. He is a grandfather of three, whose own children are grown and married and homeschooling their own children successfully. Steve has been married, for nearly 37 years, to Jane, author of the popular "Five in a Row" curriculum, and brings a refreshing combination of Information, Inspiration and honesty to his workshops. Steve and Jane have "been there, done that and gotten the T-shirt" as they say... and they share the wisdom that only a lifetime of experience can bring. Their "theories" on education are based upon real-world experience of homeschooling, managing a marriage, a business and spiritual life since they began their own homeschooling in 1981. You'll laugh and cry during Steve's workshops- often simultaneously. So bring a box of Kleenex and a friend or your spouse... and be prepared to be changed.

Workshop Presenters:

Diana Waring

Diana and Bill Waring have been married since 1979, have three of the best children in the world (do you still call them children when they are all over 21 years of age?), have homeschooled forever, and have a passion for encouraging parents to enjoy their homeschooling/parenting adventure. Her presentations on world history and on learning issues have delighted
families in many nations and settings. Diana is well-known for her encouraging, fast-paced and humorous books and CD's on homeschooling and world history. For twenty-five years she has been a student of the art of home education, learning from her mentors, her children, and her mistakes.
Diana brings a level of professional expertise and enthusiasm to invigorate a fresh love of learning. Diana has been traveling and speaking throughout the U.S., Canada, and recently in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, to enthusiastic audiences on four continents for the past sixteen years. With transparency, humor, and warmth, she comes to encourage, equip and educate. Please visit www.dianawaring.com for more information.

Lorrie Flem

Lorrie Flem has been honored to be the happy rib of Randy for 20 years. They make their home in Maple Valley, Washington until they reach the mansion Jesus is preparing for them. They are the exceedingly proud parents of eight children, ages 19 to 3. She considers it a privilege to be a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to their always precious and often precocious children. Lorrie has always been prone to talk and as a result she has authored a number of books, is the publisher of TEACH Magazine,and a monthly ezine, TEACHer’s Manual. She speaks nationally at conferences and retreats. Lorrie is known for her humorous and gentle words of encouragement to other keepers of the home.

Jay & Heidi St. John

Jay and Heidi were married in 1989 shortly before Jay graduated from Multnomah Bible College. Since that time, they been blessed by becoming parents to six incredible kids, who range in age from fifteen to one! Jay has been a pastor for almost 17 years and currently serves as the President of WATCH and of First Class Homeschool Ministries, a parachurch organization that plants homeschool ministries in local churches. Jay is known for his heart after God and his ability to lead others into His presence through praise and worship.

When she is not folding laundry or searching in the couch cushions for sharp pencils, Heidi homeschools their children and helps organize their local homeschool co-op. As the oldest of her six sisters, Heidi learned at a young age that laughter really is the best medicine and has tried to put her ~~bossy~~ administrative bent to good use as she speaks to other moms. Her funny and engaging style will encourage you to love your husband and enjoy this season of life with your children.

Together, the St. Johns started First Class Christian Homeschooling Ministries, and today, First Class has over 800 members throughout the state of Washington. The St. Johns are passionate about ministering to families and love to worship the Lord through music.

Janice Hedin

Janice Hedin has been actively involved in the homeschool community in Washington State since 1983, at which time she lobbied for the Washington State homeschool law. She has two children, ages 28 and 26 who were homeschooled all the way to college and careers. She especially enjoys encouraging parents and teens to stick with it through the high school years by presenting the "Homeschooling High School" Seminar. She coordinated standardized testing for over 300 homeschoolers for 12 years. She has self-published three editions of the publication "The Eleven Basic Subjects – Recommended Resources for Home Educators". She counsels and encourages homeschoolers through workshops at Christian conferences, homeschool conferences, support groups, churches, and libraries and was a Featured Speaker at the 1994 Washington Homeschool Convention. She is co-presenter of the homeschool parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers, sponsored by City University.
Allen Kvalvik

Allen has been happily married to Joyce for 20 years and has lived in Vancouver, Washington since 1998. Together, they have three terrific children: Devin (14), Michael (14) ,Austin (9) and Gracie (18 months). Allen attended Multnomah Biblical Seminary, has been a pastor for 14 years, and has helped start two churches: one in Anchorage, Alaska and the other in Vancouver. This is the Kvalvik’s sixth year of homeschooling and both Allen and Joyce are part of the leadership team for the Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH). They are also members of the leadership board for First Class Homeschool Ministries, a non-profit organization supporting homeschool families in the Vancouver area. Allen brings a passion for ministry to homeschooling fathers and a heart for familiy ministry.

Diana McAllister
Diana McAlister is the cofounder of an innovative private school extension program, Academy Northwest, an Affiliate of Family Academy. She has owned and operated an education consulting business serving homeschooling families since 1980. She is also the co-author of Home Schooling the High Schooler, instructor of a parent qualifying class for homeschool eligibility, teacher/speaker at homeschool conventions in Montana, Hawaii and Washington, and is a frequent speaker for numerous homeschool support groups statewide. She is married and the parent of four daughters; three of whom have graduated from Academy Northwest, and one currently enrolled.

Steve Clark
Steve Clark is a “homeschool dad” who personally teaches his own children. He and his wife, Katrina, live in Louisville, Kentucky, and have 5 children, ranging in age from 14 to 20. From 1997 to the present, Steve has worked with VideoText Interactive, where his main focus has been to advise and counsel parents who want to make sure that their children excel in high school math. In order to accomplish this goal, he first talked with hundreds of experienced homeschoolers and their children, and then Clark personally used these newly developed programs to homeschool his own children.
Along with his work at VideoText, Clark is also President of the Homeschool Speakers & Vendors Association. HSVA is a company that helps homeschool vendors in the development and promotion of their products, with the goal of ensuring that all homeschoolers in the US and Canada have access to the very best curriculum available.


		Home Conference Legislation Getting Started Support Groups Graduation Membership About Us Contact Us Upcoming Events	Login Conference Registration Schedule Speakers Recordings Next Conference Volunteers Speakers Keynote Speakers: Steve & Jane Lambert Each year, Steve Lambert speaks to thousands of homeschoolers across North America. A popular convention keynote speaker, Steve brings more than just theory to the podium- but life experience. He is a grandfather of three, whose own children are grown and married and homeschooling their own children successfully. Steve has been married, for nearly 37 years, to Jane, author of the popular "Five in a Row" curriculum, and brings a refreshing combination of Information, Inspiration and honesty to his workshops. Steve and Jane have "been there, done that and gotten the T-shirt" as they say... and they share the wisdom that only a lifetime of experience can bring. Their "theories" on education are based upon real-world experience of homeschooling, managing a marriage, a business and spiritual life since they began their own homeschooling in 1981. You'll laugh and cry during Steve's workshops- often simultaneously. So bring a box of Kleenex and a friend or your spouse... and be prepared to be changed. Workshop Presenters: Diana Waring Diana and Bill Waring have been married since 1979, have three of the best children in the world (do you still call them children when they are all over 21 years of age?), have homeschooled forever, and have a passion for encouraging parents to enjoy their homeschooling/parenting adventure. Her presentations on world history and on learning issues have delighted families in many nations and settings. Diana is well-known for her encouraging, fast-paced and humorous books and CD's on homeschooling and world history. For twenty-five years she has been a student of the art of home education, learning from her mentors, her children, and her mistakes. Diana brings a level of professional expertise and enthusiasm to invigorate a fresh love of learning. Diana has been traveling and speaking throughout the U.S., Canada, and recently in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific, to enthusiastic audiences on four continents for the past sixteen years. With transparency, humor, and warmth, she comes to encourage, equip and educate. Please visit www.dianawaring.com for more information. Lorrie Flem Lorrie Flem has been honored to be the happy rib of Randy for 20 years. They make their home in Maple Valley, Washington until they reach the mansion Jesus is preparing for them. They are the exceedingly proud parents of eight children, ages 19 to 3. She considers it a privilege to be a stay-at-home homeschooling mom to their always precious and often precocious children. Lorrie has always been prone to talk and as a result she has authored a number of books, is the publisher of TEACH Magazine,and a monthly ezine, TEACHer’s Manual. She speaks nationally at conferences and retreats. Lorrie is known for her humorous and gentle words of encouragement to other keepers of the home. Jay & Heidi St. John Jay and Heidi were married in 1989 shortly before Jay graduated from Multnomah Bible College. Since that time, they been blessed by becoming parents to six incredible kids, who range in age from fifteen to one! Jay has been a pastor for almost 17 years and currently serves as the President of WATCH and of First Class Homeschool Ministries, a parachurch organization that plants homeschool ministries in local churches. Jay is known for his heart after God and his ability to lead others into His presence through praise and worship. When she is not folding laundry or searching in the couch cushions for sharp pencils, Heidi homeschools their children and helps organize their local homeschool co-op. As the oldest of her six sisters, Heidi learned at a young age that laughter really is the best medicine and has tried to put her ~~bossy~~ administrative bent to good use as she speaks to other moms. Her funny and engaging style will encourage you to love your husband and enjoy this season of life with your children. Together, the St. Johns started First Class Christian Homeschooling Ministries, and today, First Class has over 800 members throughout the state of Washington. The St. Johns are passionate about ministering to families and love to worship the Lord through music. Janice Hedin Janice Hedin has been actively involved in the homeschool community in Washington State since 1983, at which time she lobbied for the Washington State homeschool law. She has two children, ages 28 and 26 who were homeschooled all the way to college and careers. She especially enjoys encouraging parents and teens to stick with it through the high school years by presenting the "Homeschooling High School" Seminar. She coordinated standardized testing for over 300 homeschoolers for 12 years. She has self-published three editions of the publication "The Eleven Basic Subjects – Recommended Resources for Home Educators". She counsels and encourages homeschoolers through workshops at Christian conferences, homeschool conferences, support groups, churches, and libraries and was a Featured Speaker at the 1994 Washington Homeschool Convention. She is co-presenter of the homeschool parent-qualifying course, OPTions for Parent Teachers, sponsored by City University. Allen Kvalvik Allen has been happily married to Joyce for 20 years and has lived in Vancouver, Washington since 1998. Together, they have three terrific children: Devin (14), Michael (14) ,Austin (9) and Gracie (18 months). Allen attended Multnomah Biblical Seminary, has been a pastor for 14 years, and has helped start two churches: one in Anchorage, Alaska and the other in Vancouver. This is the Kvalvik’s sixth year of homeschooling and both Allen and Joyce are part of the leadership team for the Washington Association of Teaching Christian Homes (WATCH). They are also members of the leadership board for First Class Homeschool Ministries, a non-profit organization supporting homeschool families in the Vancouver area. Allen brings a passion for ministry to homeschooling fathers and a heart for familiy ministry. Diana McAllister Diana McAlister is the cofounder of an innovative private school extension program, Academy Northwest, an Affiliate of Family Academy. She has owned and operated an education consulting business serving homeschooling families since 1980. She is also the co-author of Home Schooling the High Schooler, instructor of a parent qualifying class for homeschool eligibility, teacher/speaker at homeschool conventions in Montana, Hawaii and Washington, and is a frequent speaker for numerous homeschool support groups statewide. She is married and the parent of four daughters; three of whom have graduated from Academy Northwest, and one currently enrolled. Steve Clark Steve Clark is a “homeschool dad” who personally teaches his own children. He and his wife, Katrina, live in Louisville, Kentucky, and have 5 children, ranging in age from 14 to 20. From 1997 to the present, Steve has worked with VideoText Interactive, where his main focus has been to advise and counsel parents who want to make sure that their children excel in high school math. In order to accomplish this goal, he first talked with hundreds of experienced homeschoolers and their children, and then Clark personally used these newly developed programs to homeschool his own children. Along with his work at VideoText, Clark is also President of the Homeschool Speakers & Vendors Association. HSVA is a company that helps homeschool vendors in the development and promotion of their products, with the goal of ensuring that all homeschoolers in the US and Canada have access to the very best curriculum available.