Marriage and Parenting Go Hand-in-HandSteve and Megan Scheibner
Parenting and marriage have a great deal in common. Both are loaded with challenges and pitfalls. Ephesians 4:22-24 gives us insight into parenting and marriage success by introducing us to the principle of Put-off and Put-on. This joint seminar will give you the practical tools to raise the standard in your marriage and in your parenting.
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Battling With Behavior?Steve Scheibner
Want your teen to take more initiative around the house? Want to reduce the Drama level in the family? Want to get your pre-teens, teens, and young adults excited about character healthy living? Join Americas Parenting Doctor, Dr. Steve Scheibner as he reveals seven practical steps to raising the behavior bar in your home. A Character Matters session will begin the process of moving your young people from ordinary to extraordinary.
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Training Teens to Take the InitiativeSteve Scheibner
Want to transition your young adults from simple obedience to mature responsibility? Steve shares the important phases that teens need to learn in order to take responsibility for their lives. Watch your kids move from childish irresponsibility to becoming young adults who embrace ownership and initiative as they move up the Responsibility Tree."
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Second Mile Leadership for MenSteve Scheibner
Second mile leaders are those counter-intuitive servants of God who earn the right to be heard by developing a consistent love of virtue, a disciplined approach to gratification, and a submissive love for the authority of Gods Word. Male leadership is essential to the success of marriages, families, the church, and society. Teach men to Earn The Right To Be Heard, Prefer Proactivity, Reject Reactivity, Learn To Elevate Virtues Above Feelings, Build Moral Muscle, Seek Forgiveness, and Develop A Finishers Attitude.
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Training Young Men to be Gentlemen in a Feminist CultureSteve Scheibner
Is behaving like a gentleman an outdated and antiquated idea? Join Dr. Steve in a discussion of how to teach our young men to be masculine in a society that seeks to squeeze them into a feminine mold. Becoming a gentleman starts at home. Come discover ways to cultivate a culture of masculinity without raising men who are brutes!
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Let's Play Games with RightStart Math!Rachel Wilkes
Are you tired of flashcards? Does your child cry when you give another timed math fact test?
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The A to Z of a Characterhealthy HomeschoolMegan Scheibner
Are you beating your head against the wall because your child cant seem to remember the multiples of 7? This workshop will show you fabulous and effective alternatives to worksheets and flashcards by playing easy and fun math card games from the RightStart Math curriculum. Imagine your kids asking to practice their math facts more! Come and discover games to help your child learn their math facts!
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
The Character Conscious MomMegan Scheibner
Being a Mom is about so much more than feeding, dressing, and driving our kids to play-dates. With only a few short years to impart important spiritual truths to our children, every day becomes an important opportunity for teaching, training, and modeling Christlikeness. Moms will walk away encouraged and strengthened, knowing that although discipling their children seems a huge task, God is on their side
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
The Toddler ToolboxMegan Scheibner
Are the Terrible Twos eating your lunch? Need help managing your homeschool day with toddlers in the house? In this workshop Megan draws on her many years of homeschooling experience with 8 toddlers in tow to help you craft a plan for success. This workshop is intensely practical and will help you transform the terrible twos into the terrific twos!
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Woman to Woman: The Mentoring ModelMegan Scheibner
Women thrive on relationships! But are our relationships glorifying to God or do they draw our hearts away from faithful obedience to the Lord and His Word? Megan will encourage women to use their relationships to encourage, edify, and exhort one another while also challenging women to examine their friendships and to structure Christ-centered, God honoring, faith deepening relationships.
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Steve Scheibner married his college sweetheart, Megan, in July of 1984, and began a life together that to date, has included homeschooling their eight children and 15 moves. Steve served in the U.S. Navy, founded Cornerstone Baptist Church, and designed and taught a course in Navy Core Values. In 2012, he retired as a Commander from the U.S. Navy and recently retired as Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He continues as pilot for American Airlines and also serves as the President of Characterhealth Corporation, a non-profit conference ministry aimed at equipping parents to train the next generation of character-healthy leaders. Steve and Megan developed a parenting course entitled Parenting Matters: The Nine Practices of the Proactive Parent and have taught parenting seminars across the nation. They will inspire and encourage you in their combined workshops as well as in their separate sessions for fathers and mothers. Steve and Megan truly have a heart for families.
Homeschool 101 (Begins at 12:15)Lora Burbage
This workshop will give you solid reasons for educating and training your children at home. You can teach your children positive socialization skills, train their character and develop an academic program to fit their needs. Youll also learn about the homeschool law in Hawaii and gets some tips on how to get started.
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Lora Burbage homeschooled her four children over the span of 24 years. She helped with the passage of the homeschool regulation in 1987. Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii started shortly after that and Lora served on the Board several times for a total of 16 years. Lora continues to offer services to the homeschool community and most recently played a significant role in deterring Senate Bill 2323 here in Hawaii.
Choosing CurriculumLora Burbage
By understanding your child's learning style, determining an educational approach and deciding on objectives, you will be able to make a better decision when choosing curriculum.
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Lora Burbage homeschooled her four children over the span of 24 years. She helped with the passage of the homeschool regulation in 1987. Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii started shortly after that and Lora served on the Board several times for a total of 16 years. Lora continues to offer services to the homeschool community and most recently played a significant role in deterring Senate Bill 2323 here in Hawaii.
Raising Your Child to Have Sexual IntegrityPastor Dave Willweber
PEACE Hawaii believes that young people will choose to save sex for a permanent lifelong committed marital relationship when they are consistently encouraged to do so. We have resources that will equip parents and churches, to engage young people about this most critical topic that will shape not only their life and future, but generations to come.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Homeschool 101 (Begins at 10:45)Lora Burbage
This workshop will give you solid reasons for educating and training your children at home. You can teach your children positive socialization skills, train their character and develop an academic program to fit their needs. Youll also learn about the homeschool law in Hawaii and gets some tips on how to get started.
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Lora Burbage homeschooled her four children over the span of 24 years. She helped with the passage of the homeschool regulation in 1987. Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii started shortly after that and Lora served on the Board several times for a total of 16 years. Lora continues to offer services to the homeschool community and most recently played a significant role in deterring Senate Bill 2323 here in Hawaii.
Choosing CurriculumLora Burbage
By understanding your child's learning style, determining an educational approach and deciding on objectives, you will be able to make a better decision when choosing curriculum.
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Lora Burbage homeschooled her four children over the span of 24 years. She helped with the passage of the homeschool regulation in 1987. Christian Homeschoolers of Hawaii started shortly after that and Lora served on the Board several times for a total of 16 years. Lora continues to offer services to the homeschool community and most recently played a significant role in deterring Senate Bill 2323 here in Hawaii.
Homeschool 2.0: A Fresh Look at EducationWoody Robertson
Basic Academic knowledge is important, but will it prepare students for success in their future employment? Are they developing media, information, technology, and life and career skills? When college professors and CEOs are surveyed, they disagree greatly on how prepared a graduate is for life in the modern world. Come learn how to set up your student for success
beyond the curriculum.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Study Like a Genius: Unlocking Your Brain *Woody Robertson
All learning is founded on one keythe ability to take in information and then remember it. Each school year, students spend countless hours studying, only to have the information seemingly disappear when they need it most. Whether a parent or student, in this interactive and practical session, you will learn how to use study tools such as speed reading and memory techniques.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
How to Homeschool High SchoolWoody Robertson
Woody walks parents through the high school years and provides a fresh look at the unique opportunities of homeschoolers. Learn about dual credit, transcripts, and getting ready for college. Escape the conveyor belt of modern education and pursue a personalized education which gives students autonomy to learn at their pace and ability, provides hands-on application and ultimately inspire lifelong learners.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Five Mistakes Parents and Students Make Planning for CollegeWoody Robertson
The words affordable, efficient, or effective are not typically associated with college. Learn 5 proven strategies to help you save 30-50% on your college costs and up to two years of time and, most importantly, give your student a huge head start on the competition. Learn the secrets colleges dont tell.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Now Calling All Entrepreneurs: 10 Musts for Starting and Growing Successful Businesses *Woody Robertson
This session is for those who think outside of the box, take risks and are not afraid to put their creative juices to work. Hear stories of entrepreneurs who started small and built wildly successful businesses. Well cover the fundamentals of entrepreneurialism and discover 10 musts for starting and growing a successful business.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Eight Practical Steps to Life After High School: Training Starts Now *Woody Robertson
This information-packed session prepares students to launch into the next phase of life with vigor, excellence and confidence. Topics include: how to dress for success, creative conversation techniques, essential character qualities, time management, résumé and business building and more! Todays activities and choices will either help or hinder future successes. Look out worldthe next generation of leaders are on their way.
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Woody is a first generation home school graduate passionate about reaching the next generation. If you hang around Woody, youre sure to hear words like, live life to the fullest, purposeful living, or world-changer and hes helped young adults successfully navigate life-decisions for years. An entrepreneur and visionary, Woody has been a principle player in several start-up companies. In 2004, he co-founded CollegePlus (now Lumerit Unbound) and earned his accredited BSBA in General Management in 18 months for under $10k from a State University! A frequent motivational speaker at conferences nationwide, Woodys information-packed sessions are innovative and inspiring. Characterized by a high level of energy and enthusiasm, Woody blends each session with motivating and practical information attendees can put immediately into practice.
Introduction to Free Flight Model Aircraft **Cullen Chong
Experience building a beginner level high performance rubber powered free flight model aircraft. There is no better way to experience Science Technology Engineering and Math than through hands on building. Students will compete with their models and take them home to continue the learning after the workshop. Part 1 (Teens must be registered for the CHOH conference and also register at www.flashpointstem.com for this three part workshop)
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Cullen Chong has a passion for life, fun, kids, and discovery. He admits that he had some difficulty with reading, writing, and math in school but, found that being inspired, having fun, and having help with his vision for the future was what made a world of difference. At FlashPoint STEM, we believe kids deserve to be inspired, and that it is our duty as leaders, parents and teachers to help them find their unique, God-given gifts and excite them about using them in their lifes work. We do this by having fun, encouraging creativity, and taking risks without the fear of failing. We encourage the mindset that almost anything is possible and challenge the kids to test what they think is impossible. At FlashPoint STEM, we teach a very different class that allows students to apply what they are learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in an interesting and enjoyable way.
Introduction to Free Flight Model Aircraft **Cullen Chong
Experience building a beginner level high performance rubber powered free flight model aircraft. There is no better way to experience Science Technology Engineering and Math than through hands on building. Students will compete with their models and take them home to continue the learning after the workshop. Part 2
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Cullen Chong has a passion for life, fun, kids, and discovery. He admits that he had some difficulty with reading, writing, and math in school but, found that being inspired, having fun, and having help with his vision for the future was what made a world of difference. At FlashPoint STEM, we believe kids deserve to be inspired, and that it is our duty as leaders, parents and teachers to help them find their unique, God-given gifts and excite them about using them in their lifes work. We do this by having fun, encouraging creativity, and taking risks without the fear of failing. We encourage the mindset that almost anything is possible and challenge the kids to test what they think is impossible. At FlashPoint STEM, we teach a very different class that allows students to apply what they are learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in an interesting and enjoyable way.
Introduction to Free Flight Model Aircraft **Cullen Chong
Experience building a beginner level high performance rubber powered free flight model aircraft. There is no better way to experience Science Technology Engineering and Math than through hands on building. Students will compete with their models and take them home to continue the learning after the workshop. Part 3
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Cullen Chong has a passion for life, fun, kids, and discovery. He admits that he had some difficulty with reading, writing, and math in school but, found that being inspired, having fun, and having help with his vision for the future was what made a world of difference. At FlashPoint STEM, we believe kids deserve to be inspired, and that it is our duty as leaders, parents and teachers to help them find their unique, God-given gifts and excite them about using them in their lifes work. We do this by having fun, encouraging creativity, and taking risks without the fear of failing. We encourage the mindset that almost anything is possible and challenge the kids to test what they think is impossible. At FlashPoint STEM, we teach a very different class that allows students to apply what they are learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in an interesting and enjoyable way.
How To Raise Children Who Love God and Walk in Godly CharacterWendy Tang
Learn how to teach and train your children in hearing the voice of God and gaining a heart to worship Him. Find out how to establish your own unique Family Identity and gain the treasure of holding your childrens hearts.
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Wendy Tang has been married to her husband Spencer Tang for 30 years. Spencer has been a Pastor for 28 of those years as well as a business owner. They just moved back to Hawaii in May of 2017 from Redding, California where they lived for 9 years. They bought a bakery there and have since opened 4 cafes in Northern California. They have 6 beautiful daughters ages 27, 25, 20, 18, 14, and 8 years old. Wendy has homeschooled for 22 years. This is their third move to Hawaii! They were here from 1994-1998 when they planted the church Hope Chapel Manoa. They moved away to Kansas City and then returned to Hawaii from 2002-2008. Wendy has taught parenting classes and led homeschool support groups on the mainland. She also has organized homeschool co-ops and administrated and taught in those for years. She currently is homeschooling her 3rd grade daughter and her 9th grade daughter. She attends a Classical Conversation co-op here on the island and tutors the 3rd grade class as well as running the afternoon childcare class for ages 3 years to 9 years old.
Foreign Languages and Teacher TrainingDouglas Groesser, Louise Minervino
ICC Hawaii has the capability of teaching 20 world languages including Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog. With the communicative approach, students use the language rather than listen to a lecture. Learn how ICC can help with learning languages and widely applicable instructional methodologies.
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A native Californian, Douglas has instructional experience on three continents. He began his teaching career at UC Berkeley in the English for International Business Program. He taught in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Huron, and at national universities in Japan. He has developed courses in blended learning formats, for ESL, EFL, and English for Special purposes in both law and business. He has supervised and trained ESL faculty and designed and delivered training programs for faculty from instructor to professor. Douglas has been a Cambridge IELTS, LC, ICGE, and YLE Examiner for 8 years. Prior to Joining ICC in 2011, Louise Minervino served as Director of Curriculum and Staff Development and later as Director for World Language Programs at a different language school in Honolulu. She taught ESL in Honolulu and the Dalian Railway Institute (now Jian Tong University) in Dalian, China and worked with a team to set up an American school for the Futures Scho0l in Cairo, Egypt. Prior to this and having directed public libraries, she served as Assistance Commissioner of Education for the State of New Jersey.
Evaluating Your Child's Skills and AbilitiesSarah Olbris
Although we usually think of evaluating as testing, there are a multitude of methods to monitor progress that dont involve paper and pencil and a 100 point scale. You can creatively evaluate how your child is doing in any given subject while clarifying expectations for both of you.
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Sarah Olbris, along with her husband Dwayne, has been homeschooling her four children for 18 years. Sarah graduated from Wingate College and North Carolina State University. In addition to teaching her own four children, she worked with gifted, average and special needs children while teaching in the public schools and homeschool enrichment classes. She began testing homeschool children in the late 1980s, and she has been doing group and private testing, evaluations and portfolio assessments since the mid 1990s. Sarah wrote the section on Testing and Evaluations in the Virginia Home School Manual for the Home Educators Association of Virginia. She also teaches higher level math courses (Pre-Algebra through Calculus) to homeschool students. Her experience provides a rich resource for homeschoolers.
Experience Excellence in WritingJan Miller
Discover award-winning Excellence in Writing, a method of teaching composition that really works. Using this program, students of all ages will learn to write stories, reports and essays with style. Parents and students alike find it easy to use and effective in all their writing endeavors. Get an overview of the program and learn how to get started with even the most reluctant writing student.
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Jan Miller a veteran home educator of her eight children, has over twenty-five years of experience teaching science, art, home economics, history, literature, worldview, and writing in their homeschool, as well as in cottage schools, online, and tutorials with other homeschooling families. IEW is her favorite language arts curriculum.
What Do My Child's Test Scores REALLY Mean?Sarah Olbris
This workshop will help parents interpret the significance of test scores and use them to get a balanced view of the childs strengths and weaknesses. Parents will gain a clearer understanding of the types of achievement tests available, the differences between them, and the benefits of testing to monitor student progress and to guide instruction.
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Sarah Olbris, along with her husband Dwayne, has been homeschooling her four children for 18 years. Sarah graduated from Wingate College and North Carolina State University. In addition to teaching her own four children, she worked with gifted, average and special needs children while teaching in the public schools and homeschool enrichment classes. She began testing homeschool children in the late 1980s, and she has been doing group and private testing, evaluations and portfolio assessments since the mid 1990s. Sarah wrote the section on Testing and Evaluations in the Virginia Home School Manual for the Home Educators Association of Virginia. She also teaches higher level math courses (Pre-Algebra through Calculus) to homeschool students. Her experience provides a rich resource for homeschoolers.
American Heritage Girls: Christ-centered Ministry for GirlsRichelle Benson
American Heritage Girls is the premiere national character development organization for girls ages 5 18 that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.
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Richelle Benson is a homeschool mother of 4: 1 young lady, 2 teen girls, and 1 active boy. Raised in Hawaii in a devout Catholic home, Richelle served in the US Army, traveled across the US, and settled in North Carolina where she met her husband, Chad. With his daughter, Raegen, they became an instant family. Daughters Marivic, Addy, and son, Ethan have always been homeschooled. Richelle works part-time as a Registered Nurse in Hawaii. Their homeschool journey is always focused on the enrichment and love of learning in whatever avenue that can benefit them, as well as serving the Lord.
Teacher MotherHow to Get it DoneHomeschool Moms Panel
Homeschooling your child is a big commitment and it can be challenging to teach your children while still managing the home. Moms will share teaching tips on multi level teaching, scheduling the school year, organization, and more.
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Raising Your Child to Have Sexual IntegrityPastor Dave Willweber
PEACE Hawaii believes that young people will choose to save sex for a permanent lifelong committed marital relationship when they are consistently encouraged to do so. We have resources that will equip parents and churches, to engage young people about this most critical topic that will shape not
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Pastor Dave has been married to Marie since 1994. He has three children, each with many years in the DOE public schools. Dave is Vice President of P. E. A. C. E (Public Education Advocates for Christian Equity) Hawaii. He is pastor of Mauka Makai Ministries Windward and an installer of windows. Dave has a bachelors degree in Secondary Education, with majors in Theology and Sociology and a masters degree in Family Life Ministry. Dave enjoys family, sports, laughter, coffee with lots of cream, and the Islands.
Getting Through the High School YearsHomeschool Moms Panel
The best tips come from moms who have gone through the high school yearsor are navigating through it now. Come to ask questions and get answers from mothers like you!
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American Heritage Girls: Christ-centered Ministry for GirlsRichelle Benson
American Heritage Girls is the premiere national character development organization for girls ages 5 18 that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.
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Richelle Benson is a homeschool mother of 4: 1 young lady, 2 teen girls, and 1 active boy. Raised in Hawaii in a devout Catholic home, Richelle served in the US Army, traveled across the US, and settled in North Carolina where she met her husband, Chad. With his daughter, Raegen, they became an instant family. Daughters Marivic, Addy, and son, Ethan have always been homeschooled. Richelle works part-time as a Registered Nurse in Hawaii. Their homeschool journey is always focused on the enrichment and love of learning in whatever avenue that can benefit them, as well as serving the Lord.
Living on Borrowed Time: Parenting in a Post 9/11 WorldSteve Scheibner
As a pilot for American Airlines, Steve was very close to the events of 9/11. Steve was originally scheduled to be the co-pilot on AA Flight 11, the first flight to be hijacked on Sept. 11th, 2001. Through a extraordinary set of divine circumstances Steve was bumped from that flight the night before by a more senior pilot. Now, he tells his deeply moving story of Gods providence on that terrible day in our history. Come discover why God gave Steve a second chance and now uses him to teach parents all around the world to parent with purpose and urgency as he introduces you to The Nine Practices of The Proactive Parent.
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Marriage, Communication and FriendshipSteve and Megan Scheibner
Recognizing that a healthy marriage is the basis of a healthy home, Steve and Megan will teach from their book The Eight Rules Of Communication For Successful Marriages. They will finish the session with a fun, loving look at marriage and F-R-I-E-N-D-S-H-I-P.
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