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

After being a homeschool skeptic, Nancy began homeschooling her four children in 1992, and saw it work.

Now a mentor to homeschooling families, she has spoken at homeschool conferences in over 10 states where she is known for her enthusiasm, energy, and encouragement.

Her favorite times are spent with her growing family, including nine grandchildren.

She and her husband owned HEPPNER’S LEGACY, a homeschool store in Elk River, MN, for 18 years and are now learning what it’s like to have more free time as they make the handoff to the new owners.

Learn more at: https://legacyhomeschool.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 6
10:30-11:30am:
Where Do I Begin?
~ Nancy Bjorkman
1:00-2:00pm:
Homeschool Legal Requirements in Iowa 
~ Scott Woodruff
2:30-3:30pm:
Exploring Homeschool Methods
~Nancy Bjorkman

Kristin Lackie is a homeschool parent and educator. She and her husband live in Minnesota and successfully launched their first K-12 homeschool graduate in 2023. Their second kiddo will graduate this spring. Woohoo! By God’s grace, her youngest two will make it through as well.

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.

You can find her website here.

Jose Lopez is passionate about helping homeschool students uncover their unique potential and confidently plan for life after homeschooling. With a master’s degree in education from the University of Louisville, Jose has spent over ten years in higher education, gaining experience in Career Development, College Advising, Dual Credit, and Apprenticeship Studies.

His diverse professional background in corporate sales and human resources, enables him to bridge the gap between education and the professional world.

As the owner of Discover Your WIN, Jose is committed to guiding homeschool students and their families through Christ-centered career exploration, career preparation, and actionable steps toward their goals. Based in Ankeny, Iowa, Jose and his wife, Lindsy, homeschool their two sons.

You can find his website here.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7
8:00-9:00am:
Homeschool Through High School
~ Kristin Lackie
9:30-10:30am:
Simple Transcripts
~ Kristin Lackie
11:00am-Noon:
From Freshman to Future
~ Jose Lopez