Who We Are
Danielle Dent-Breen
Danielle Dent-Breen was raised in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area, and she, along with her husband, Anthony, have been homeschooling their two children since the beginning. Danielle has been active in several local co-ops, has served in children’s and youth ministry, currently serves as president of her local homeschool support group and on the executive board of a missions organization active in Uganda.
In 2012, God called their family to begin homeschooling their bright, but “active” oldest child. Not really knowing what they were doing, they dived in headfirst, depending on the Lord to carry them where they found questions and insecurities along the way.
Danielle is so very thankful for those homeschool veteran mommas who surrounded her in the earliest days of her journey, and who continue to support and encourage her along the way. It is her greatest desire and humble privilege to continue this pattern to the next generation. She is passionate about preserving homeschool freedoms and works diligently with legislators to protect our rights. She is a frequent guest speaker for community organizations, has been a featured guest on several podcasts related to homeschooling, and provides workshops and one-on-one mentoring to other homeschool families.
Erin McGhee
Erin grew up in a military family that moved frequently, and she attended many public schools around the country. Many times, she would move to a new school and would either be so far ahead of the other kids academically or the quality of education was sub-par in the new place, it felt a waste of time to be in school all day. Erin’s quest to find a better, interest-led education was born.
After high school, Erin worked in a public school before and after school daycare program for several years. After seeing and hearing firsthand how quickly the culture of public school was drastically changing, her mind was set.
When Erin’s oldest son was ready for kindergarten, she struggled with insecurity about her ability to educate her child, and so she and her husband initially enrolled him in the all day public school summer school program, but quickly saw that was not the path their family was to take.
Erin connected with a local support group and the rest is history. Those monthly meetings where the veteran homeschool moms poured into us newbies led to the confidence I needed to begin our homeschool journey. Confidence that I wouldn’t have had without the community and friendships that I cherish to this day. The mentoring and encouragement are two things I credit to my ability to stick it out another year, and another, and another…
Since she first began homeschooling, Erin has been volunteering in her local homeschool community. My experience ranges from planning field trips, to mom night out events, leading a local support group for a couple of years, starting co-ops, volunteering, hosting a podcast dedicated to encouraging homeschool moms, one on one coaching, and speaking at homeschool events.
Cari Rogers
Cari grew up as a “navy brat,” navigating the challenges of her parent's demanding schedule. She and her husband, Scott, met in high school. They have been married 25 years. They have four children and one grandson.
Life took an unexpected turn in 2007 when her oldest child faced health issues, leading Cari into the world of homeschooling.
In the tight-knit homeschooling community, Cari found support and encouragement. Fellow homeschoolers shared curriculum, wisdom, and late-night chats. Their collective spirit fueled her passion for education. Over the past 17 years, Cari became an educator herself, teaching in local co-ops and answering countless questions from other parents.
Her commitment extended beyond the local level. Cari now advocates for homeschooling rights at the state level, connecting with lawmakers and hosting workshops. She believes in the power of community—how local support can transform homeschooling journeys. As a speaker, mentor, and advocate, Cari continues to champion homeschooling families.
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Once you’ve chosen homeschooling, the next steps can be tricky. Figuring out if you need a co-op and how the programs available can help you is an important next step for a new homeschooler.
If chosen wisely, a homeschool co-op can be a great asset in homeschooling your children. There are many different kinds of co-op programs available to homeschoolers, such as support groups, formal academic programs, play groups, and specialty programs.
Click the link to read a great article on this subject from HEAV in Virginia. -
We are so blessed to be homeschooling in this particular time in history! There are literally thousands of curricula from which to choose. We do recognize that this can be overwhelming for a new homeschool parent, however.
There is no one-size-fits-all curriculum that is perfect for all children. The beauty of homeschooling is that we can create a customized education for each child. The best curriculum will be the one that fits your child's learning style, as well as your teaching style!
A good place to start is by taking the learning styles quiz at https://cathyduffyreviews.com/learning-styles-questionnaire.
This website provides an exhaustive list of the more popular homeschool resources, and helps to describe which ones may be successful for children with a certain learning style.