Seminars

There will be three seminar classrooms at the convention with a full day of classes in each room. These seminars are sure to strengthen and empower you to blossom and grow as homeschoolers. Below you will find the seminar titles and a brief description of each. As we approach the convention, a time schedule will be posted as well. Everyone attending the convention is welcome to attend as many or as few seminars as they would like.

We would like to extend a very special thank you to each and every seminar teacher! Sharing your knowledge with the homeschool community here in Charleston will empower each family to blossom into their best! Thank you very much!

  • Taught by: Skip Watson

    Owner of Five Stone Family Insurance. My educational seminar would be around financial impacts of being properly, vs improperly, insured on things like life and health insurance, including how riders work for you.

  • Taught by : Marea Parson

    Are you struggling to find fun ways to teach lessons? Would your children to become self-motivated and excited to complete their work? Join me and learn how to use interest-led & play-based learning to revive your homeschool!

  • Taught by Susan Blackwell.

    Susan Blackwell graduated from Tennessee Temple University with a B.S. in Secondary Education, and homeschooled her 3 children, including one with multiple special needs. She began her own consultation and testing services in 2015 after spending several years as the Director of the Special Needs department with South Carolina’s homeschooling Option Two. She is an approved consultant by the Home School Legal Defense Association, and continues to consult parents for all three options in SC, who have children with several diagnoses. www.homeschoolingthespecialneedschild.com

    Susan will present a workshop, "Homeschooling the Child with Special Needs" which will encourage you along your journey. We will discuss learning styles, ways to accomplish your goals, and general guidelines for this task. We will talk about accommodations, diagnostic testing, as well as a Q and A session at the end for more specific information.

  • Taught by Isis Spann

    Mrs.Isis Spann is a veteran educator and microschool founder. Her seminar will focus on math at a multi-age and multi-level instruction pace. How to successful teach a younger child and an older child math at the same time.

    Teacher bio: Mrs. Spann, dedicated mother of 4 & wife to her number one fan Terry Spann Jr. She is a first generation college student that earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Johnson C. Smith University and her masters degree from Grand Canyon University with a specialized focus in elementary administration and supervision. She is the CEO of FUNdamentals of Learning, LLC, creator of Kindergarten Kounts ® & founder of the microschool, “A Home For School.” Mrs. Spann’s passion for education has given her the opportunity to be featured on BET, she has mentored numerous students through her work with the UNCF and she continues to consult with national education organizations to think of innovative ways to change the educational landscape so that all children can succeed. She believes that every child is a genius, every family is an asset & every educator has an opportunity to plant seeds of hope in children.

  • Taught by Scott Currey

    Do you find time a challenge in the kitchen? Join us for tips on cooking delicious healthy five minute meals for the entire family. Menu: healthy, Gluten free Vegetarian lasagna, and a delicious coleslaw salad. We will also serve healthy, vegetable cake!

    Note: Recipe sheets will be provided. There will be prizes too!

  • Taught by Master Joseph Galloway

    The benefits of martial arts beyond PE credits. We will discuss the different potential credits as well as the extended benefits of martial arts. From mental health and confidence to physical fitness and flexibility.

  • Taught by Mike and Monica Jones

    Come learn about this fun, outdoor recreational activity you can do with family and friends!

  • Taught by: Melissa Duersch

    Melissa Duersch is a Certified Academic Language Therapist who teaches reading to students with dyslexia. In this seminar, she will teach parents how to recognize dyslexia and how to choose the right reading intervention.

  • Taught by Karen DeLoach with Earthen Vessels Art

    Art Mentor/teacher/Creativity Specialist. This is a hands-on art experience for all school ages and above! I teach and train how to engage your right brain brilliance.

  • Taught by: Wendy Graham

    How to Homeschool in South Carolina - the basics of homeschooling in the Palmetto State including the laws, and steps for success. Wendy Graham is the director of CHASC and homeschooled her 3 children from birth through high school.

  • Taught by Wendy Graham

    An overview of how to homeschool your high school student.

  • Taught by Cynthia Lett

    The seminar will cover the statistics uncovered by researchers on the subject of the importance of Gym Class and how it affects the student to excel in reading, writing, and math. It is still considered the most important class in school, but homeschoolers don’t have the advantage of a structured gym class. I’ll discuss the students’ involvement with single sports opportunities and their benefits and contrast those benefits with gym class.

    Cynthia Lett is the founder and Executive Director/CEO of Beach Cowboy Fitness - a 501(c)(3) non-profit. She retired from a 40-year career as a serial entrepreneur in the hospitality industry, a professional speaker, and a corporate trainer to work with her son, Cameron, to establish an organization that provides fitness and other wellness activities for the homeschooled and special needs communities. As the mother of a special learning son, Cynthia has worked and been involved with the special needs community for over 25 years. Her commitment to enhancing the lives of special individuals, as well as making sure the homeschooled community has the same advantages for fitness and gym classes as students in typical schools, is unwavering.

    Personally, Cynthia is a professional speaker and bestselling author of 7 books regarding etiquette and country inns. She is a coloring book designer as well and sells her designs through an Etsy Store. She is married and is the mother of three grown children, Grandma to one grown grandson, and chief cook to two always-hungry cats.

  • Taught by Dr. Jesse Willingham

    Dr. Jesse Willingham, developmental optometrist, will discuss the link between learning and good vision, and how you can help your child reach their full potential.

  • Taught by Willis Tant

  • Taught by Susan Reece

    Benefits of SHEEP, a Homeschool coop, located in Summerville and our newest location at Crowfield Baptist Church in Goose Creek

  • Taught by: Katie Malkiewicz

  • Taught by: Susan E. Vignato, J.D. - Charlotte Mason Educator

  • Taught by: KD Maynard of Oak Meadow

    Join me for a broad overview of the process. We'll dispel some myths, give you some tips to do NOW that will make the application process easier, and help you start thinking about what's important for YOU in your college experience