OCHEC Convention

Grateful Heart Motherhood is an encouraging, faith-filled workshop that challenges the cultural mindset of simply “surviving” motherhood. Rooted in Scripture and real-life experience, this session invites parents to pursue a joy-filled, Spirit-led posture that remains grateful even in the midst of chaos. Drawing from the heart behind her Grateful Heart Motherhood podcast, Chelsea Dyan explores how...

Shakespeare invented over 24,000 words- 2000 of which are still used today! His works are not only fun and valuable, but critical to include in your homeschooling journey. Sarah Jane will help you to prioritize and make it one of the best parts of your school week. She hopes to dissolve any hesitation that you might have about Shakespeare, give you reasons why it should be taught, and also give th...

Since the Renaissance and the rise of Humanism, STEM subjects have come to the forefront in our culture, while the Humanities (Literature, History, Philosophy and Art) have been relegated to a back seat. We will discuss why this has happened and explain why it is so important that these subjects be included in our children’s education for the sake of our society. Rowan is a second-generation homes...

This workshop is for working parents starting to homeschool and for homeschooling parents who are adding paid work to their lives, either in-home or outside the home. Rowan shares practical ideas to help working homeschool parents, especially moms, manage this juggle from years of experience as a working homeschool mom. She will also show you how to look at the big picture and to get on the same p...

When your systems fail, your peace of mind is the first thing to go and everything can become overwhelming. Organized for Good is more than an organizational session; it’s a moment to reclaim peace in your day to day. This workshop provides a gentle, step-by-step roadmap to quiet the noise and build a year that feels spacious instead of suffocating. In this practical workshop you will take the tim...

Overcoming discouragement is something most, if not all of us, will have to battle at some point in our lives. As a seasoned homeschool mama of 7, who has walked through long bouts of depression, parenting disappointments, and homeschool burn out, this mama will share, honestly, how, in some seasons, one step in front of the other-all while clinging to Jesus- was the way forward. With moving true-...

Dual enrollment allows students to earn high school and college credits simultaneously, fast-tracking their education while saving time and money. This workshop will break down, in simple terms, how it works, key institutions offering courses, GPA calculations, and transcript conversion. Learn how to navigate course selection, manage high school and degree requirements, and avoid common pitfalls....

In this workshop, we will explore how Scripture memorization shapes the Christian mind and trains our children to think biblically. You will learn practical memorization techniques that fit naturally into your homeschool routine, along with Charlotte Mason-style methods of review and repetition. We will also take a brief look at how memory works and why repeated recall is so effective. Most import...

In this session, Tracy Fast will encourage homeschoolers to embrace the Arts: poetry, picture study, music, Shakespeare, and drama, which are sometimes treated as extras but are essential to a full and vibrant home education. Drawing on Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, she will show why the arts matter, how we need beauty, and how they cultivate a full life and wide interests, while offering practica...

From the kitchen table to the nations. Parenthood isn’t a pause in ministry — it *is* ministry. In the midst of daily homeschool life, it’s possible to lose sight of the eternal impact happening within our own homes. This breakout session will encourage you to cultivate a missional mindset in your family, drawing from personal experience on the mission-field, behind the scenes of international org...

Paul serves as the Director of Grassroots Action for the Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada, a grassroots Christian political advocacy organization dedicated to equipping and encouraging Reformed Christians to engage in political action and bring a Biblical perspective to civil governance. As a homeschooling father of nine, Paul is passionate about integrating faith, civic eng...

“But you, O LORD, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations.” Psalm 102:12. Amanda and her husband Perry have 3 boys and recently welcomed their first daughter. While venturing through the little years, she is enjoying serving in leadership roles in local homeschool groups – VelosCity, a Charlotte Mason book club, and a co-op – and also being a member of the missions com...

Educator, museum curator and TV producer / host, Ian has traveled all over North America conducting both scientific research and speaking on the Creation / Evolution topic since 1990. He is also the producer and host of Genesis Week, a weekly TV show broadcast internationally since 2013. He collected and built the first Creation Science museum in Canada and has spoken at churches, schools, Bible c...

Rachelle is a Career Consultant and Certified Résumé Strategist with 15 years of experience working with teens, university students, homeschoolers and adults re-entering the workforce. In her role as the Career Service Coordinator for the Faculty of Engineering at Western University and as a Career Advisor at Richard Ivey School of Business and Wilfrid Laurier University, Rachelle taught hundreds...

Jil Koller completed her Bachelor of Arts and Education, her Masters of Education, and her PhD coursework in Literacy Education and is a certified Reading Specialist. She has recently written a Young Adult Christian Fantasy trilogy, scheduled to be released in 2026 and is committed to equipping and encouraging homeschool families to share in a love of literature. She shares free activities, teachi...

David's passion for tech led him to co-found Nerds On Site (1995) and start Adam Networks (2014), thriving on growth challenges. Living in Bolivia and South Africa shaped his belief in entrepreneurialism and free enterprise as economic drivers. He pushes for education reform in a connected world. In cybersecurity, he focuses on incident response and prevention with patented Zero Trust solutions. B...

Christie is a follower of Jesus, forever changed by His love. She is a wife to her precious Josiah for 17 years now, a homeschooling mama of 5 beautiful wild ones and is the co-founder/Editor of The Sozo Journal, a Christian Canadian Homeschool community and publication. She loves a strong cup of rooibos tea, a good book, and seeking beauty in the every day.

Chelsea is a wife and homeschooling mother of 4 children under the age of 10. She wears many hats: Director of Children’s Ministry at her local Church, Community Manager for a Local Not-For-Profit which assists with instances of perinatal mental health, Musician and Women’s Worship Leader at various events, services, and annual conferences, and owner & content creator at @gratefulheartcollecti...

Gordon Maretzki from GHM Learn

Myriam Grimard Fugere from Invictus

Rowan Atkinson from Headphone History

Sue Wright from Creation Ministries

Madison Eckert from Act Five Initiatives

Vanessa Brobbel from Voice of the Martyrs

Diana Rolston from NILD Canada