The Speakers

Mike and Sharon Phelan

Marriage of a HomeSchool Family: Rocks and Sand

Each Catholic marriage is built on THE Rock. The solid arms of Our Lord and His Church. For a marriage to be joy-filled and continually fruitful, there are priorities to attend to. The homeschooling marriage has some unique blessings and challenges. Mike and Sharon have been blessed to homeschool their six children and will share some insights and encouragement from their own journey…including how we too have ended up stuck in the sand from time to time, how adjustments get made, and how Christ remained faithful through it all.

Fr. Charlie Goraieb

The Great Rewiring of Childhood based on the research and data from Jonathan Haidt’s blockbuster new book, The Anxious Generation. 

Fr. Charlie will discuss the social and mental health crises of children, teens, and young adults today, resulting from the transition from play-based childhood to screen-based childhood. He will be looking at all this from the perspective of our Catholic understanding of the meaning of life, and true human flourishing. 

Lisa McDaniel

Practical & Faith Based Tips According to God's Plan

Concrete yet simple ideas for how to talk to your kids (no matter how old) about not only the changes in their bodies as they grow up, but the incredible plan God has for us as male and female.From toddlers to teenagers, you will learn tips on helping form them in the faith all while educating them on their bodies. I hope you will leave the seminar with not only improved skills and knowledge about puberty and sexuality from a Catholic lens, but also confidence for how to talk to your kids about difficult topics no matter their age.

Dena Reany

Inspiring Future Saints

This presentation will focus on ways to help your children to recognize that they are made in God’s image and likeness and called to be Saints. I will provide practical ways to incorporate games, activities, literature, scripture, and Saint quotes/stories in your current homeschool repertoire. I will introduce key virtues and Theology of the Body themes that you can use to encourage, inspire, and motivate our children to strive daily on their path to Sainthood!

Lisa Johnson

Plan for Peace: Building Habits and Systems to Create a Peaceful Homeschool

Your primary mission is to serve God by faithfully living out your vocation as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Homeschooling success relies on clear expectations, flexible planning, consistent routines, and shared learning where possible. Automating tasks, using planners, and outsourcing when needed can lighten the load and empower kids to work more independently. Managing the home efficiently through meal planning, chore systems, and regular tidy routines helps maintain peace and order. When things feel off, step back, assess the root issue, prioritize relationships, and remember that growing in virtue—not perfection—is the ultimate goal.

Linsey King

Daily Bread: Lessons in Faith Through Home Milling

Through her testimony Lindsey will be walking us through the history of grains and why milling your own bread has been captivating so many families. She will also provide the cost breakdown and share in the positive health benefits. Resources will be provided so you will have everything you need to discern and begin if you find home milling is right for your family. 

Erin Velasco

Finding your style: Discovering your natural approach to homeschooling

Erin will be walking you through different styles of homeschooling to help you discern which approach best suits your family. She will tour you through curriculum supporting Classical, Traditional, Charlotte Mason, Eclectic and many more.