OCHEC Convention

Jason and Alli have been married for 20 years, homeschooling their 10 kids for many of those years (well, mostly Alli). He speaks to parents encouraging them to be intentional in their most important organization – their family! He recently released a wholesome fiction book for kids, “Danger in the Jungle”, and his comical new book, “Yes, Dear…I’m Watching Them: True Stories of Injury and Adventur...

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...

Sarah has spent the past 20 years homeschooling her seven children, guiding them from preschool through high school. She embraces a relaxed, unschooling approach, tailoring learning experiences to each child’s unique needs and strengths. Beyond homeschooling, Sarah is a small-time farmer who enjoys growing and preserving her own food. When she’s not teaching or tending her farm, she loves playing...

Henry was born in Taiwan and grew up an atheist and evolutionist. After moving to Costa Rica at the age of 12 and to Toronto at the age of 15, he heard the gospel. As his many doubts and questions were answered one by one, the truth dawned on him- there is a God, and He is the God of the Bible. Contrary to other worldviews, Christianity is based on solid scientific, historical, and...

Nicole Richards is a bestselling author, podcaster, Human Potential and Personal Reinvention Coach. She works with faith-focused visionaries and executives seeking the biblical connection between faith and business. Nicole had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the wedding industry, with a retail store and a team of 15 artists. Now she uses the listening skills she’s mastered as an artist t...

Jonathon's writings have been translated into more than six languages and published in the National Post, National Review, First Things, The Federalist, The American Conservative, The Stream, the Jewish Independent, the Hamilton Spectator, Reformed Perspective Magazine, WORLD magazine, among others. He is a contributing editor to The European Conservative. His insights have been featured on CTV, G...

Henry was born in Taiwan and grew up an atheist and evolutionist. After moving to Costa Rica at the age of 12 and to Toronto at the age of 15, he heard the gospel. As his many doubts and questions were answered one by one, the truth dawned on him- there is a God, and He is the God of the Bible. Contrary to other worldviews, Christianity is based on solid scientific, historical, and...

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, media, marriage, and men. Husband to Dawn, and father of Bennett and Zoe, Brett and his family make their home in Ajax. Brett was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for ten years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. Brett has a Master’s...

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, media, marriage, and men. Husband to Dawn, and father of Bennett and Zoe, Brett and his family make their home in Ajax. Brett was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for ten years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. Brett has a Master’s...

Vanessa Brobbel, a veteran homeschool mom & artist, works alongside her husband Floyd (CEO) for a ministry called The Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Much of her work involves speaking at and developing events, educational and special projects, women’s ministry and writing monthly VOM magazine Table Talk unit studies for families. For the past 24 years she has spoken at conferences & women’s...

Stacey is a ministry wife, mother of three, and a sipper of hot tea with honey. She loves to open the Word of God and share the hope of Christ with women. She is a multi-award-winning author, a home educator, and a frequent conference speaker. Stacey has a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Ministry and a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counselling from Heritage College and Seminary.

Sarah has spent the past 20 years homeschooling her seven children, guiding them from preschool through high school. She embraces a relaxed, unschooling approach, tailoring learning experiences to each child’s unique needs and strengths. Beyond homeschooling, Sarah is a small-time farmer who enjoys growing and preserving her own food. When she’s not teaching or tending her farm, she loves playing...

Sarah lives and works in Welland with her husband and two of her five children. As well as homeschooling all her kids using the Charlotte Mason Method, she has taught drama at Jubal Cottage School in the Niagara region for almost 20 years. She has edited and adapted numerous plays the group has performed over the years – from Bible stories to Shakespeare. Her love for Shakespeare has grown incredi...

Sarah lives and works in Welland with her husband and two of her five children. As well as homeschooling all her kids using the Charlotte Mason Method, she has taught drama at Jubal Cottage School in the Niagara region for almost 20 years. She has edited and adapted numerous plays the group has performed over the years – from Bible stories to Shakespeare. Her love for Shakespeare has grown incredi...

Peter Stock has led the Home School Legal Defence Association since 2017. Prior to leading HSLDA, Peter spent 22 years on Parliament Hill as an advisor to various MPs and cabinet ministers. He and his wife Tarah have homeschooled their 4 children, 3 of whom have now graduated and are living and travelling all over the world. Peter spends his free time playing ball hockey and reading history.

Peter Lindsay is a husband, father, teacher, tutor and the high school administrator at Tree of Life School. He has taught and served young people in a variety of settings from elementary to university-level in science, math, science, Great Books, writing, and Bible. Peter is passionate about Christian education that seeks truth, goodness, and beauty, is biblically faithful, and naturally practica...

Paula has been a wife to Gord for nearly 30 years and a mom to 8 children ages 13-27, with almost two married and almost two grandchildren! They live on a farm in Niagara where they run their family business teaching the endangered craft of stained glass all year round. God has used everything from the business to homeschooling to puppies to marriage and kids to continue the work of sanctification...

Matthew leads a dynamic team as the Director of Breakthroughs In Learning. As a seminar speaker he shares from his experience of what it’s like on both sides of learning disabilities. Having grown up with multiple learning disabilities he knows firsthand the challenges a struggling learner can face. He worked hard to overcome those challenges and creating breakthroughs for his clients each day is...

Colleen homeschooled her three children through high school, starting the journey before coming to faith in Christ. Having spent much of her adult life as an unbeliever, she has a unique perspective on the importance of teaching children to discern a Christian worldview. She is passionate about equipping parents to help their children recognize worldviews in books, movies, music, and culture so th...

I was trained as a piano teacher, but used most of my time to homeschool my seven children. I finished teaching my youngest child in 2023 and am currently teaching the high-school science curriculum for several homeschooling families. Part of my journey involved learning how to manage growing most of the berries and vegetables our family needed with my children to help keep our costs down. With 9...

Hi, I’m Yana, a homeschooling parent who believes education extends beyond textbooks, embracing child uniqueness, character development, and spiritual growth. With my husband, we raise our five children in Barrie, Ontario. As parents, we’re entrusted with a sacred task – co-authoring with God in shaping who our children become. Having faced childhood struggles myself, I sought tools to empower my...

Paula has been a wife to Gord for nearly 30 years and a mom to 8 children ages 13-27, with almost two married and almost two grandchildren! They live on a farm in Niagara where they run their family business teaching the endangered craft of stained glass all year round. God has used everything from the business to homeschooling to puppies to marriage and kids to continue the work of sanctification...

Klaske and her husband, Bill, have been married for over 37 years. They have 6 children and 14 grandchildren. For the past 32 years, she has been involved with the homeschooling community – homeschooling from kindergarten through high school with one teenage son now nearing completion of his high school years. Klaske has a heart for lending a listening ear and encouraging and those struggling in t...

Jil 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, teaching tips...

Jeremy is an educator and homeschool dad, serving as an adjunct professor and teacher of history, classical studies, and English at several institutions, including Redeemer University, Heritage College & Seminary, Mohawk College, and Hillfield Strathallan College. He is the author of three books: J.R.R. Tolkien: Christian Maker of Middle-earth (biography, 2023), Undiminished Returns: Poems of...