Nancy began as the ultimate homeschool skeptic. Now, after 20+ years teaching her own four children, she has become the “go-to lady” for many and a champion of the cause.

She's a certified teacher and has spoken at homeschool conferences in over 10 states where she is known for her enthusiasm, energy, and encouragement.

Having graduated all of her children, Nancy finds it exciting to have graduated herself to being a mentor for other homeschool families.

She and her husband own HEPPNER’S LEGACY, a homeschool store in Elk River, MN, where they delight in ministering to the unique needs of families year round, and where parents say, “Come for the books. Stay for the therapy.™”

Nancy's Workshops

• Exploring Homeschooling Methods
• Time and Home Management: Managing Life and Home While Homeschooling
• Meal Management in the Age of Fast Food

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Shawn lives in Middle Amana, Iowa with his wife Jennifer. They have eight children, seven boys and one girl, and have been homeschooling almost exclusively independently for almost twenty-five years. Their children range in age from thirty-one down to twelve.

Shawn has been a band director in the State of Iowa for almost thirty-five years having taught in the public school, at a Christian school, and, most recently, as part of the Mid-Prairie Home School Assistance Program.

Shawn and Jennifer seek to determine their children’s gifts and talents and help them pursue a variety of options for their future as they near graduation from homeschooling.

Shawn's Workshops

• How To Homeschool Your Teenage Son
• Your Post-High School Menu: Apprenticeships and Other Career Appetizers

Dana Blomberg is a homeschooling veteran of 23 years, through which she and her husband trained their three children to adulthood.

She traveled on a conference production team for mom conferences for five years, and loves the atmosphere of encouragement provided at such events.

Since her kids are now beyond their high school years, she currently is working as the Admissions Coordinator at Faith Baptist Bible College, in Ankeny.

Dana deeply loves the Lord, her husband Terry (best friend), their family (including two grandkids), and is enthusiastic about college and women’s ministry, as well as helping to bridge the gap between high school and college.

DANA'S Workshops

• Laying the Foundation for Life after Graduation*
• Is our Marriage Ready For Them to Leave the Nest?

* High School & Beyond Special Track Workshop

Dr. Dusty & Rae are passionate about inspiring others that attaining a healthy lifestyle IS possible and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

With their focus in functional medicine, Dr. Dusty & Rae see the value of teaching the younger generation the benefits of nurturing health at a young age to equip them to live their healthiest impactful life.

The Hesses have been married since 2019 and have three very energetic, curious children. Because Rae was homeschooled K-12 and Dusty attended the standardized school system, their approach to education and creating curriculum is impactful and effective.

Dr. Dusty & Rae's Workshops

• The Cultural War on Health
• Healthy Cultures Start with Healthy Families
  

Dr. Joe O'Tool is the founder of Lifestream Brain + Body Clinic ('13).

He is a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Board-Eligible Functional Neurologist. Dr. Joe and his team are leading the way in Concussion Prevention and Recovery in Iowa and have brought many elite level programs used by the pros to Central Iowa for athletes of all ages and stages. He is passionate about neuroscience, overall health and changing lives.

As homeschool graduates themselves, Joe and his wife, Angie, also have a passion for home education and love how doing so allows them to include their family in all that they do as they experience life together. They are active members in their local church and love hearing how God works in the lives of His people all over the world.

DR. JOE'S Workshop

• CogniStrong: The Neuroscience of Play and Learning

Jeremy Vos serves as the Homeschool Iowa Lobbyist. He and his wife, Jodi, are also Homeschool Iowa Board Members.

Jeremy and Jodi have been married for over two decades and have four children, two of whom they are still homeschooling. They have been active in their local homeschool group and are now serving as our Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day coordinators. 

JEREMY'S Workshop

• Protecting Homeschool Freedom