Scott Woodruff has worked as an attorney for Home School Legal Defense Association since 1998, assisting thousands of home educating families in dealings with social workers, police officers, truant officers, principals, superintendents, and prosecuting attorneys.

Scott has represented HSLDA members in court and has appeared before many state legislatures to fight against repressive homeschool legislation. He is a frequent speaker at homeschool conferences and on radio programs across the country.

Learn more at: https://hslda.org/bio/scott-woodruff

Nancy Bjorkman 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.™”

Learn more at: https://legacyhomeschool.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 9
8:15-9:00am:
Homeschool Legal Requirements in Iowa 
~ Scott Woodruff
9:00-9:45am:
Homeschooling for Beginners
~Homeschool Iowa Regional Representatives
10:00-11:00am:
Exploring Learning Styles
~Nancy Bjorkman

Kristin Lackie is a homeschool parent and educator. She and her husband live in Minnesota and are currently homeschooling their four children who span the middle and high school years.

With an in-the-trenches perspective, Kristin brings humor and reality to what can sometimes feel like a daunting task – homeschooling all the way to graduation day.

Committed to saving both money and time, Kristin presents practical but often overlooked strategies to graduate college debt-free through credit-by-exam options and dual enrollment utilizing every available opportunity to maximize the middle and high school experience while casting a vision for college and beyond.

By helping families evaluate academic goals and career direction, Kristin is committed to educating and equipping both students and families to build a strong spiritual and scholastic foundation from which students can launch positioned to act on the Lord’s call. You can find more information at CreditsBeforeCollege.com.

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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 9
10:00am-Noon:
College & Career Fair
12:30-1:30pm:
Homeschooling Through High School with Confidence
~ Kristin Lackie
2:00-3:00pm:
Simple Transcripts and Record Keeping
~ Kristin Lackie
3:30-4:30pm:
Laying the Foundation for Life after Graduation:
~ Dana Blomberg