POWER TALK 1040

The Huntington Way - Episode 47 Renee Green, Help Kids Pursue Interests

Originally Aired:  November 11. 2023
Guest: Renee Green
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Renee Green is the Head Director and CEO of Valley Christian Academy (a Christian School) and Valley Academy (a homeschool enrichment program), Renee Green believes that "Kids are the most important people on this earth. These are our future leaders and we must equip them with a strong foundation so that when they grow up, they can make wise decisions and continue to empower the generations to come!" Renee and her husband started in 1999 with six students. She now serves with 30 faculty members spanning 3 locations and has over 120 students enrolled in their programs.
https://valleychristianacademy.school/

The Huntington Way - Episode 46 Julie Blank, Integrating Biblical Training in Education

Originally Aired:  November 04. 2023
Guest: Julie Blank
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Julie Blank is a native of Colorado and a homeschool mom. She graduated from Rampart High School and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Julie’s husband graduated from the Air Force Academy and after getting married, they traveled to several air force bases until he retired at Peterson Air Force Base. She and her husband of 31 years have four children. Julie has been homeschooling for 23 years in Colorado and Florida. She became a member of High Country Home Educators in 2002 and served in a variety of roles within that ministry. All of her children have been homeschooled from Kindergarten on. Two children are college graduates, one is currently in college, and the youngest is a homeschooled freshman in high school. While living in Florida for six years, Julie became the Administrator for a private umbrella school. Helping families navigate their homeschool journeys and planning for beyond the high school years has become a passion for her. For the last year, Julie has been serving as the Director of High Country Christian Academy, a private, non-public school for homeschooling students.
 
Julie Blank, Director
High Country Christian Academy
(719)278-9135 x4
AcademyDirector@hche.org
https://www.hche.org/
https://www.hche.org/about-hcca

The Huntington Way - Episode 45 Thomas Russell, Teaching Cybersecurity to Kids

Originally Aired:  October 28. 2023
Guest: Thomas Russell
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Thomas Russell is the Director of Cyber Education for the National Cybersecurity Center. The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit for cyber innovation and awareness. Established in 2016 from the vision of United States Senator from Colorado John Hickenlooper, in coordination with several people from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the community, the NCC serves both public and private organizations and individuals through leadership, education, and collaboration.
 
As the Cyber Education Program Manager for the Student Alliance, Thomas:
Runs cybersecurity summer camps.
Provides education and certification training for K-12 and adults.
Organizes cyber events such as capture the flag competitions.
Trains teachers to teach cybersecurity.
Forges relationships between businesses and educational institutions.
Provides training and curriculum to teachers for K-12.
https://cyber-center.org/cyber-education/

The Huntington Way - Episode 44 Deb Weakly, Encouraging Overwhelmed Homeschool Moms

Originally Aired:  October 14. 2023
Guest: Deb Weakly
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Deb Weakly | Foundation Team
Deb Weakly helped create the Help Club for Moms with one goal in mind: to create a community in which moms help moms know the love of Jesus Christ. She loves to share that God is personal and loves you as you are. You don’t have to be perfect to be loved by our amazing God!
Deb Weakly has been married for 32 years to her husband, Randy. She homeschooled her two grown children, and loves her grandchildren. She loves to encourage homeschool moms that they are enough and to know that homeschooling will benefit their families and their children’s futures.
https://helpclubformoms.com/

The Huntington Way - Episode 43 Russ, Successful & Rewarding Homeschooling

Originally Aired:  October 7. 2023
Guest: Russ R.
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Russ
As a teacher and homeschool dad in the 1980s, Russ was among many who were concerned about families in Colorado who had to defend their efforts to homeschool in court. He joined arms with other homeschool pioneers who helped form the first homeschool organization in Colorado: the Colorado Home Educators’ Association, (CHEA). This organization advocated for homeschooling and helped establish the first homeschool laws in Colorado, allowing homeschool families to benefit from the many freedoms and rights we enjoy today. By sharing his personal experience, Russ demonstrates how homeschooling unites families, revives communities, and strengthens faith.

The Huntington Way - Episode 42 Dana Beasley, Engaging Education

Originally Aired:  September 30. 2023
Guest: Dana Beasley
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
As a mom to a 22-year-old Aspergers son, Dana Beasley has a heart for special needs kids and teens.
In addition to teaching for over 30 years (and homeschooling since 2008), Dana is the program director of The Explorers Creativity LARPing Club in Colorado Springs. (Her son is now her assistant.) She also owns AngelArts: a Creative Arts Agency, Publishing House, and Enrichment Program. Dana authored several books: The Lost Art of Play, 31 Day Blessings Journey, and Your Guidebook to Growing a Family Economy. She is also working on a simplified Christ-centered roleplaying game-based curriculum.
https://angelarts.biz

The Huntington Way - Episode 41 Caleb Price, Producer Insights

Originally Aired:  September 23. 2023
Guest: Caleb Price
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
Caleb Price was born in a small town in Northern California and spent his teenage years touring in a rock band and eating cold pizza. Deciding it was time to move past splitting $60 between five dudes in a smelly van every day, he pursued filmmaking and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in film production from Brooks Institute in Southern California.
 
Producing and directing became a full time endeavor as he created music videos, commercials, and short films, before moving into feature length projects. His first feature film, “Connect” starring Kirk Cameron was broadcast in over 700 theaters and licensed by Netflix shortly after. Caleb then produced and directed a tv show called “One On One”, featuring multiple guests in a non-traditional environment discussing faith, family, and politics. “One On One” was picked up by Netflix in 2021. Caleb also produced and directed “The Homeschool Awakening” where you can join Kirk Cameron as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning.
 
Caleb has been producing and editing for over 15 years. As a husband, and homeschool parent to five kids, discipleship is very close to his heart and guides the types of shows that he produces. From development through post production, Caleb believes in working with strong teams to produce top tier content that uplifts, inspires, and encourages.
 
https://www.thepodcastupload.com/
Caleb Price Filmmaker (calebpriceproductions.com):  https://calebpriceproductions.com/
The Homeschool Awakening trailer https://youtu.be/0-tjqBD_w2A?si=IqXzmDjo68rFzDQX

The Huntington Way - Episode 40 Caleb Price, Transformed Lives

Originally Aired:  September 16. 2023
Guest: Caleb Price
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
Caleb Price was born in a small town in Northern California and spent his teenage years touring in a rock band and eating cold pizza. Deciding it was time to move past splitting $60 between five dudes in a smelly van every day, he pursued filmmaking and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree in film production from Brooks Institute in Southern California.
 
Producing and directing became a full time endeavor as he created music videos, commercials, and short films, before moving into feature length projects. His first feature film, “Connect” starring Kirk Cameron was broadcast in over 700 theaters and licensed by Netflix shortly after. Caleb then produced and directed a tv show called “One On One”, featuring multiple guests in a non-traditional environment discussing faith, family, and politics. “One On One” was picked up by Netflix in 2021. Caleb also produced and directed “The Homeschool Awakening” where you can join Kirk Cameron as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning.
 
Caleb has been producing and editing for over 15 years. As a husband, and homeschool parent to five kids, discipleship is very close to his heart and guides the types of shows that he produces. From development through post production, Caleb believes in working with strong teams to produce top tier content that uplifts, inspires, and encourages.
 
https://www.thepodcastupload.com/
Caleb Price Filmmaker (calebpriceproductions.com):  https://calebpriceproductions.com/
The Homeschool Awakening trailer https://youtu.be/0-tjqBD_w2A?si=IqXzmDjo68rFzDQX

The Huntington Way - Episode 39 Braxton Rogers, Road Schooling

Originally Aired:  September 9. 2023
Guest: Braxton Rogers
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Braxton Rogers is a 16 year old banjo player originating from Lawton, OK. However, if you ask him where he’s from he may struggle to tell you because he has been traveling the country in an RV with his parents the past 4 years exploring the National Parks and attending music festivals and banjo camps. He has been studying and playing banjo seriously for about two years now and loves it more everyday. Last fall he won first place in the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival Banjo Competition. He recently filmed an episode for Season 2 of Woodsongs Kids and played at MerleFest in Wilkesboro, NC as an Ambassador for the Andy May’s Acoustic Kids Program. He is also a cast member of Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales in Gatlinburg, TN. He has written and released his first single “Miss You to the Moon” which can be found on all your music streaming platforms.
Miss you to the moon by Braxton Rogers - DistroKid
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/braxtonrogers/miss-you-to-the-moon-2?fbclid=IwAR2MEPKcGI_UZH7S6UUtk5nlSsOrJD172uXJopKqDjluwjP1LeEZBYeLysc
Braxton Rogers - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@braxtonrogers-banjo
Braxton Rogers (@braxton_rogers_banjo) • Instagram photos and videos
https://www.instagram.com/braxton_rogers_banjo/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D

The Huntington Way - Episode 38 Kevin Swanson, Director of Generations, Part 2

Originally Aired:  September 2. 2023
Guest: Kevin Swanson
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Kevin Swanson has 55 years of experience in the homeschooling movement. First being homeschooled himself in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, homeschooled their children and are now grandparents of four. Kevin wrote 30-40 books on homeschool vision and resources. Kevin is also the Director of Generations – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. He has been speaking at homeschool conferences for over 30 years in the United states and often speaks about homeschooling in other countries. In addition, Kevin hosts a daily radio program reaching tens of thousands of homeschooling families. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.
 
Books Mentioned on the program:
Epoch: The Rise and Fall of the West
Apostate: The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West
https://www.generations.org/ (curriculum, books, radio, events)
Kevin’s Radio program : Worldview in 5 minutes with Adam McManus and Generations with Kevin Swanson
https://www.generations.org/radio
Partner ministries:
https://theworldview.com/
https://chec.org/
https://homeschoolsummits.com/
https://lifelaunch.generations.org/
 

The Huntington Way - Episode 37 Kevin Swanson, Director of Generations, Part 1

Originally Aired:  August 26. 2023
Guest: Kevin Swanson
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Kevin Swanson has 55 years of experience in the homeschooling movement. First being homeschooled himself in the 1960’s and 70’s, Kevin Swanson and his wife, Brenda, homeschooled their children and are now grandparents of four. Kevin wrote 30-40 books on homeschool vision and resources. Kevin is also the Director of Generations – a ministry he founded to strengthen homeschool families around the country. He has been speaking at homeschool conferences for over 30 years in the United states and often speaks about homeschooling in other countries. In addition, Kevin hosts a daily radio program reaching tens of thousands of homeschooling families. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his own five children, Kevin’s passion is to strengthen and encourage the homeschooling movement all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.
 
Books Mentioned on the program:
Epoch: The Rise and Fall of the West
Apostate: The Men Who Destroyed the Christian West
https://www.generations.org/ (curriculum, books, radio, events)
Kevin’s Radio program : Worldview in 5 minutes with Adam McManus and Generations with Kevin Swanson
https://www.generations.org/radio
Partner ministries:
https://theworldview.com/
https://chec.org/
https://homeschoolsummits.com/
https://lifelaunch.generations.org/
 

The Huntington Way - Episode 36 with Carolyn Martin, Christian Home Educators of Colorado Part 2

Originally Aired:  August 19. 2023
Guest: Carolyn Martin
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Carolyn Martin is the Director of Public Relations for Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC). Her passion and aim is to help keep our homeschooling freedoms intact in Colorado. Carolyn also works to uphold our parental rights and religious freedom. She works with legislative issues at the capital and keeps us parents updated regularly.
National Home Education Research Institute: nheri.org
Colorado Free Press: ColoradoFreePess.com
CHEC Homeschool Freedom Team prayer emails and blog post signup: chec.org/freedom
CHEC Legislative District Connection (LDC): chec.org/ldc
CHEC Blog: chec.org/blog
CHEC Meet Your Legislator Day: chec.org/myld
CHEC Homeschool Day at the Capitol: chec.org/dac
Biblical Worldview Resources
Summit Ministries: summit.org
Worldview Academy: worldview.org
Institute of Principle Studies: principlestudies.org
CO General Assembly website: leg.colorado.gov
Find your legislators: leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
 

The Huntington Way - Episode 35 with Carolyn Martin, Christian Home Educators of Colorado Part 1

Originally Aired:  August 12. 2023
Guest: Carolyn Martin
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Carolyn Martin is the Director of Public Relations for Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC). Her passion and aim is to help keep our homeschooling freedoms intact in Colorado. Carolyn also works to uphold our parental rights and religious freedom. She works with legislative issues at the capital and keeps us parents updated regularly.
National Home Education Research Institute: nheri.org
Colorado Free Press: ColoradoFreePess.com
CHEC Homeschool Freedom Team prayer emails and blog post signup: chec.org/freedom
CHEC Legislative District Connection (LDC): chec.org/ldc
CHEC Blog: chec.org/blog
CHEC Meet Your Legislator Day: chec.org/myld
CHEC Homeschool Day at the Capitol: chec.org/dac
Biblical Worldview Resources
Summit Ministries: summit.org
Worldview Academy: worldview.org
Institute of Principle Studies: principlestudies.org
CO General Assembly website: leg.colorado.gov
Find your legislators: leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
 

The Huntington Way - Episode 34 with Corey Scott, Wonder

Originally Aired:  Jul 29, 2023
Guest: Corey Scott
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Corey Scott founded one of the largest privately funded faith-based homeschool music, arts, and enrichment programs in Colorado, serving 50+ families and 150+ students across the Colorado Front Range since 2020. The successes and failures they have experienced while raising and homeschooling six children give Corey and Helen unique perspectives on business, entrepreneurship, and family life.
https://letswonder.org/
https://homeschooldays.com/

The Huntington Way - Episode 33 with Helen Scott, Wonder

Originally Aired:  Jul 22, 2023
Guest: Helen Scott
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Helen Scott founded one of the largest privately funded faith-based homeschool music, arts, and enrichment programs in Colorado, serving 50+ families and 150+ students across the Colorado Front Range since 2020. The successes and failures they have experienced while raising and homeschooling six children give Corey and Helen unique perspectives on business, entrepreneurship, and family life.
https://letswonder.org/
https://homeschooldays.com/

The Huntington Way - Episode 32 with Shawnalee Martinez, Rodeo Dental

Originally Aired:  Jul 15, 2023
Guest: Shawnalee Martinez
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Shawnalee Martinez
After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, Shawnalee Martinez became passionate about helping people in her community. She strives to help in any way possible from coaching little league to volunteering with local youth groups. A native of the San Luis Valley, Shawnalee Martinez now resides in Colorado Springs, Colorado  with her husband Anthony and their 4 children where she currently serves her community as the outreach advocate for Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics.
https://www.rodeodental.com/

The Huntington Way - Episode 31 with Shari McMinn, Part 2

Originally Aired:  Jul 8, 2023
Guest: Shari McMinn
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Shari McMinn is a mom of 11. Having graduated from 28 years of homeschool teaching, she focuses on her work as a professional editor, author, blogger, and speaker. She also serves as the advertising manager for Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC), the editor for CHEC’s Homeschool Update magazine and the Exhibitor and Sponsor chair for CHEC’s annual in-person Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference and Homeschool Summits biannual virtual events. After 45 years of life in Colorado, she now resides in the Fort Myers, Florida area, working remotely for CHEC and writing her compelling, non-fiction Christian worldview books.
https://sharimcminn.com/https://chec.org/
Shari's four published book titles, in order of release are:1. Stretched Yet Unbroken: A Family Knit Together Continues Their Legacy of Faith2. Adoption: Encouragement and Advice for a Hopeful Journey3. Make a Meal + Share a Meal: An Easy Cookbook for Large Batch Family Meals with Leftovers to Freeze or Share with Those in Need4. Death, Where is Thy Sting: Recovery from the Loss of Our Loved Ones and Preparation for Our Own Final Days
5. Embracing Diversity as a Family: Preparing the Next Generation to Flourish.(tentative launch date September 10, 2023)

The Huntington Way - Episode 30 with Shari McMinn Part 1

Originally Aired:  Jul 1, 2023
Guest: Shari McMinn
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Shari McMinn is a mom of 11. Having graduated from 28 years of homeschool teaching, she focuses on her work as a professional editor, author, blogger, and speaker. She also serves as the advertising manager for Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC), the editor for CHEC’s Homeschool Update magazine and the Exhibitor and Sponsor chair for CHEC’s annual in-person Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference and Homeschool Summits biannual virtual events. After 45 years of life in Colorado, she now resides in the Fort Myers, Florida area, working remotely for CHEC and writing her compelling, non-fiction Christian worldview books.
https://sharimcminn.com/https://chec.org/
Shari's four published book titles, in order of release are:1. Stretched Yet Unbroken: A Family Knit Together Continues Their Legacy of Faith2. Adoption: Encouragement and Advice for a Hopeful Journey3. Make a Meal + Share a Meal: An Easy Cookbook for Large Batch Family Meals with Leftovers to Freeze or Share with Those in Need4. Death, Where is Thy Sting: Recovery from the Loss of Our Loved Ones and Preparation for Our Own Final Days
5. Embracing Diversity as a Family: Preparing the Next Generation to Flourish.(tentative launch date September 10, 2023)

The Huntington Way - Episode 29 with Deborah Wuehler, Old Schoolhouse Part 2

Originally Aired:  Jun 24, 2023
Guest: Deborah Wuehler
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, wife to Richard, and homeschool mom of eight for over 20 years. She also speaks at homeschool conventions and for homeschool groups nationwide. Deborah’s passion is to encourage homeschool families to keep their focus on Christ and His Word, and to keep their children home . . . where they belong!
https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/
https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/need-a-speaker/

The Huntington Way - Episode 28 with Deborah Wuehler, Old Schoolhouse Part 1

Originally Aired:  Jun 17, 2023
Guest: Deborah Wuehler
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Deborah Wuehler is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, wife to Richard, and homeschool mom of eight for over 20 years. She also speaks at homeschool conventions and for homeschool groups nationwide. Deborah’s passion is to encourage homeschool families to keep their focus on Christ and His Word, and to keep their children home . . . where they belong!
https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/
https://www.theoldschoolhouse.com/need-a-speaker/

The Huntington Way - Episode 27 with Barb West, Homeschooling Colorado Part 2

Originally Aired:  Jun 10, 2023
Guest: Barb West
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Barbara West started homeschooling the oldest of their 5 children in 1988. She has experience homeschooling in seven states and overseas. In addition to homeschooling, Barbara has been a speaker at homeschool conferences in the U.S. and abroad. She has written articles and devotions for several homeschool publications. Barbara also manages the Facebook page, “Homeschooling Colorado.” She currently serves on the board of the Global Home Education Exchange, promoting the parental right to homeschool around the globe. Familiar with serving through and creating homeschoolsupport groups and co-ops, Barbara and her husband, Bruce, serve local homeschool families through the Colorado Springs Homeschool Sports League.
Homeschooling Colorado: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100775920366060Global Home Education Exchange: https://ghex.world/Colorado Springs Homeschool Sports League: https://www.cshsl.org/Email Barb West: barb.west@cshsl.org

The Huntington Way - Episode 26 with Barb West, Homeschooling Colorado Part 1

Originally Aired:  Jun 3. 2023
Guest: Barb West
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Barbara West started homeschooling the oldest of their 5 children in 1988. She has experience homeschooling in seven states and overseas. In addition to homeschooling, Barbara has been a speaker at homeschool conferences in the U.S. and abroad. She has written articles and devotions for several homeschool publications. Barbara also manages the Facebook page, “Homeschooling Colorado.” She currently serves on the board of the Global Home Education Exchange, promoting the parental right to homeschool around the globe. Familiar with serving through and creating homeschoolsupport groups and co-ops, Barbara and her husband, Bruce, serve local homeschool families through the Colorado Springs Homeschool Sports League.
Homeschooling Colorado: https://www.facebook.com/groups/100775920366060Global Home Education Exchange: https://ghex.world/Colorado Springs Homeschool Sports League: https://www.cshsl.org/Email Barb West: barb.west@cshsl.org

The Huntington Way - Episode 25 with Guest Sara Hurley, Falcon AeroLab Part 2

Originally Aired: May 27, 2023
Guest: Sara Hurley
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Sara Hurley - Falcon AeroLab Director of Operations
Sara Hurley teaches her four children at home, surrounded by their 70 acre family farm in southeast Colorado. She isdedicated to bringing educational opportunities to rural Colorado homeschool students and is passionate about innovationin education. Sara also grew passionate about the Falcon AeroLab program as her children began to attend. Therefore,she asked what she could do to help the Falcon AeroLab program grow and be around to serve future generations. Shehas been working hard to minister to families through Falcon AeroLab ever since!
 
Website: www.falconaerolab.org

The Huntington Way - Episode 24 with Guest Sara Hurley, Falcon AeroLab Part 1

Originally Aired: May 20, 2023
Guest: Sara Hurley
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Sara Hurley - Falcon AeroLab Director of Operations
Sara Hurley teaches her four children at home, surrounded by their 70 acre family farm in southeast Colorado. She isdedicated to bringing educational opportunities to rural Colorado homeschool students and is passionate about innovationin education. Sara also grew passionate about the Falcon AeroLab program as her children began to attend. Therefore,she asked what she could do to help the Falcon AeroLab program grow and be around to serve future generations. Shehas been working hard to minister to families through Falcon AeroLab ever since!
 
Website: www.falconaerolab.org

The Huntington Way - Episode 23 with Guest Carolyn Martin, Christian Home Educators of Colorado Part 2

Originally Aired:  May 13. 2023
Guest: Carolyn Martin
Huntington Learning Center Website: https://huntingtonhelps.com/center/colorado-springs
Huntington Learning Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntingtonColoradoSpringsCO/
Huntington Learning Center YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCur1jYqh8vCL2IwjYzpULcg
Yvonne Strachan
Author and Blogger
www.inspirationalhomeschooling.com
http://inspirationalhomeschooling.com/
http://www.facebook.com/InspirationalHomeschooling
https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalhomeschooling/
https://www.youtube.com/@inspirationalhomeschooling3823 
 
Carolyn Martin
Director of Government Relations for Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Carolyn homeschooled her children in New York for several years before moving to Colorado in 2004. Carolyn’s interest and involvement in legislative issues has grown as her children grew. Her passion and aim is to help keep our homeschooling freedoms intact in Colorado. Carolyn also keeps watch on attacks on parental rights and religious freedom. She consistently works with legislators and keeps homeschool families updated on legislation. In addition, Carolyn leads a weekly prayer group at the capitol in Denver, CO.
CHEC Homeschool Freedom Team prayer emails and blog post signup: chec.org/freedom
CHEC Legislative District Connection (LDC): chec.org/ldc
CHEC Blog: chec.org/blog
CHEC Meet Your Legislator Day: chec.org/myld
CHEC Homeschool Day at the Capitol: chec.org/dac
Biblical Worldview Resources
Summit Ministries: summit.org
Worldview Academy: worldview.org
Institute of Principle Studies: principlestudies.org
CO General Assembly website: leg.colorado.gov
Find your legislators: leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
TeenPact leadership program: https://teenpact.com/Bills referenced:
HB23-1003: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1003
SB23-296: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-296