Your state homeschool organization, Homeschool Iowa, is led by a terrific team of dedicated board members.
Since its inception in 1992, Homeschool Iowa (NICHE) has been served by an amazing roster of homeschooling parents who were willing to offer their time and talents to promote and protect home education in Iowa.
Our current board members are dedicated to continue and build upon those past high standards of service.
MEET THE HOMESCHOOL IOWA BOARD

JOE & ELIZABETH BAILEY

JILL OPPMAN
Jill Oppman and husband, Darren, have been married since 1985. They have four adult children who were all homeschooled, and they are also the proud grandparents of two of the cutest little boys!
When their oldest child was nearing kindergarten age a seasoned homeschool couple approached them and asked if they had ever considered homeschooling. They had never even heard of homeschooling! With direction from this veteran couple, they jumped in and never looked back!
One of t he greatest blessings of homeschooling was the closeness it brought to their family.
Jill

BOB & CATHY SORENSEN

GEORGE & KIM BLOM

AARON & RHEA BENDER
Aaron and Rhea celebrated 30 years of marriage in July of 2021. They have four children, three of whom are married. Their youngest is in college, so they are now empty nesters. They are also enjoying the joy of being grandparents. Rhea is our Homeschool Iowa Regional Representative for Region 2 in North Central Iowa. Aaron is active on our Homeschool Iowa social media.

JEREMY & JODI VOS
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 regular, active participants in our Homeschool Iowa Capitol Day event.