Layton, UT  2019
​  Winter Homeschool Conference

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Youth  (10-18)

Kids (6-10)$24
​Limited Spaces

January 26th, 2019
     8:00 am - 6:00 pm 
​(Classes)
​      7:30 pm - 10:00 pm ​
(Winter Family Ball)

Davis Conference Center
1651 N. 700 W.
Layton, UT 84041

ADULT KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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 Adam Hailstone    &   James Ure

Increasing the Space Between Stimulus and Response
We’ve all done it; we’ve reacted to our children, spouses, friends, and colleagues. Sometimes its just giving in, when we know we shouldn’t. Sometimes it’s snapping, when we know it won’t help. Sometimes its neglect, when we know procrastination will only bury us deeper. Stephen Covey taught that there is a space between stimulus and response. But how do we increase that space? How do we truly act from a place of intention, purpose, and love? Come discover that space and learn how to increase it, with Adam Hailstone.

Adam Hailstone received his BA from a small Liberal Arts school. He has spoken to 1,000’s of people across North America inspiring people to improve their lives and obtain a liberal arts education. It is his life’s mission to help pull people out of life’s ruts and to motivate them to live a meaningful life. Adam spent much of his 20’s as a small business owner. Later he sold his business to help build Williamsburg Learning, which operates three schools, including Leadership Academy of Utah. Currently, he is serving as a Mentor, Director of Leadership and Chief Marketing Officer.

As a co-founder of Williamsburg Learning, James is on a mission to transform education in the 21st century. He loves preparing students to live meaningful lives as principled leaders. He also loves inspiring a young generation of parents, teachers, and education leaders to bring out the best in students and prepare them for the unique challenges and opportunities in the Information Age. James is a provocative speaker, published writer, and successful education entrepreneur.
James lives in the desert of southern Utah with his wife Ange and their four children. He loves running, biking, climbing, literature, movies, rock concerts, yoga, and comedy nights with his nerdy friends. When he grows up he wants to run for office and promote meaningful education reforms.

Bob Doman

Homeschool - Smarter is Better
​Learn the fundamentals of how children learn and the simple things you can do to make learning easier for them and you. You have to understand your child before you can successfully teach your child. ​

Bob Doman ​is the Founder and Director of the National Association for Child Development (NACD), which he founded in 1979 and is also the founder of the NACD International Academy. The Association operates through 14 chapters around the country and serves clients internationally, with chapters in London, Bucharest, Sydney, New Delhi, and Bucharest. Bob and his staff have designed and supervised over three million hours of individual developmental and educational intervention programs for children. Bob is an innovator in neurological, sensory, perceptual, cognitive, and educational interventions and has created not only hundreds of specific techniques and methodologies, but has developed an entirely new paradigm for education and maximizing human potential. Bob has been a leader in the homeschool movement since the early ‘70s, and has been a strong advocate for individualization of education and assisting children in developing their unique talents and passions. Today Bob is a leading innovator in neurodevelopment and an unwavering champion of the innate potential within every human being.  He continues to serve individual clients and their families, as well as to promote the benefits of the neurodevelopmental approach to educators and public leaders in the United States and around the world.

​Peter Kamakawiwoole   

Homeschooling in Utah: The Basics, the Blueprint, and the Big Picture 
Homeschooling is legal in every state, but that doesn't mean that everyone accepts it. If your decision to homeschool is challenged, knowing that your program is legal and knowing your rights is the first line of defense. HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole discusses how families can establish and maintain a legal homeschool program, and how state and federal laws as well as the Constitution protect you from discrimination and prosecution by state officials.

Peter was born in a New England blizzard and raised in the island paradise of Hawaii, Peter is the oldest of five children, all of whom were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. Peter was the inaugural graduate of Keolahou Christian Academy (est. 1992, by Peter and Rhonda Kamakawiwoole), where he graduated first in his class (of one), earning the honorific of “guinea pig” along the way. After high school, Peter attended Patrick Henry College where he met and married his wife, Corrie, then earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. Peter has been an HSLDA staff attorney since 2011, assisting member families in Connecticut, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and his home state of Hawaii. Peter also assists families who have encountered difficulties in obtaining Social Security, veterans, and other financial benefits on account of their decision to homeschool. Finally, as a member of HSLDA’s litigation team, Peter assists in the legal defense of HSLDA member families across the country who face investigation or prosecution because of their decision to homeschool. Peter and Corrie have five children and are recent transplants to the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.

YOUTH KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

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Adam Hailstone   &   James Ure

Liberating The Leader Within
You don’t need to find yourself. You’re not lost. You’re already in there, buried under other’s expectations, social pressure and the masks we put on to protect ourselves. But, how do you uncover that true self and live from a place of truth? Come learn how, with Adam Hailstone

​Adam Hailstone received his BA from a small Liberal Arts school. He has spoken to 1,000’s of people across North America inspiring people to improve their lives and obtain a liberal arts education. It is his life’s mission to help pull people out of life’s ruts and to motivate them to live a meaningful life. Adam spent much of his 20’s as a small business owner. Later he sold his business to help build Williamsburg Learning, which operates three schools, including Leadership Academy of Utah. Currently, he is serving as a Mentor, Director of Leadership and Chief Marketing Officer.

As a co-founder of Williamsburg Learning, James is on a mission to transform education in the 21st century. He loves preparing students to live meaningful lives as principled leaders. He also loves inspiring a young generation of parents, teachers, and education leaders to bring out the best in students and prepare them for the unique challenges and opportunities in the Information Age. James is a provocative speaker, published writer, and successful education entrepreneur.
James lives in the desert of southern Utah with his wife Ange and their four children. He loves running, biking, climbing, literature, movies, rock concerts, yoga, and comedy nights with his nerdy friends. When he grows up he wants to run for office and promote meaningful education reforms.

​Peter Kamakawiwoole  

The Road Goes Ever On: Using High School as a Springboard for College and Beyond
​Planning for life after high school? From choosing a university to settling on a course of study, there are lots of decisions to make. Waiting to plan ahead  until after graduation can be a stressful (and potentially expensive) strategy. Homeschool graduate and HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole shares some strategies for teens on how to use their high school years to shape their aspirations, realize their goals, and get a head-start on college success.

Peter was born in a New England blizzard and raised in the island paradise of Hawaii, Peter is the oldest of five children, all of whom were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. Peter was the inaugural graduate of Keolahou Christian Academy (est. 1992, by Peter and Rhonda Kamakawiwoole), where he graduated first in his class (of one), earning the honorific of “guinea pig” along the way. After high school, Peter attended Patrick Henry College where he met and married his wife, Corrie, then earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. Peter has been an HSLDA staff attorney since 2011, assisting member families in Connecticut, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and his home state of Hawaii. Peter also assists families who have encountered difficulties in obtaining Social Security, veterans, and other financial benefits on account of their decision to homeschool. Finally, as a member of HSLDA’s litigation team, Peter assists in the legal defense of HSLDA member families across the country who face investigation or prosecution because of their decision to homeschool. Peter and Corrie have five children and are recent transplants to the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.

Greg Denning 

Living an Awesome Sauce Life
Wondering how to live an EXTRAORDINARY life and avoid a boring existence? Want to know how to create a life of meaning, purpose, and adventure? In this Keynote, Greg Denning will share mind-blowing stories and adventures, and the powerful lessons they teach to help you get clarity, direction and motivation to not only succeed, but to design and live a life you love.

Greg Denning is a Total Transformation mentor and coach, and the creator of the School of Awesome-Sauce. He has been inspiring and training families for the last 21 years on 5 different continents. He grew up in a broken home and ended up out on his own at 16. He studied voraciously to learn the principles and practices of those who live purposeful, meaningful, happy lives. Greg was determined find the keys to success, build an epic life and then help others do the same. He and his wife Rachel now have 7 children and have been traveling and living abroad with their family for the last decade. They are passionate about family, education and adventure! They inspire and train ordinary families to live EXTRAORDINARY LIVES

ADULT CONTENT SESSIONS

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Tammy Anderson Ward   

Tammy Anderson Ward, supporting homeschooling communities is one of Tammy’s favorite passions + home educating her awesome family. She is the founder of the Winter Homeschool Conference and is grateful it’s become one of the yummiest attractions for homeschoolers from all walks of life in Utah and states around. She's a homeschool mom for 11+ years, 8 kids, 1 beautiful granddaughter. She loves to learn, connect to community and offer support that matters. #grammytammy #WHConf





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Adam Hailstone  

Stop Shaping and Start Liberating
Many educators believe that their purpose is to shape the hearts and minds of young people. But, think about that word, “shape.” While these sentiments have good intentions, this thinking represents a fundamental flaw in the way we see education. In life “there are things that act and things that are acted upon.” When we treat young people as a “thing to be acted upon,” to be shaped, we are failing to teach that young mind and heart to think for themselves, to problem-solve, to be proactive and to create.

Adam Hailstone received his BA from a small Liberal Arts school. He has spoken to 1,000’s of people across North America inspiring people to improve their lives and obtain a liberal arts education. It is his life’s mission to help pull people out of life’s ruts and to motivate them to live a meaningful life. Adam spent much of his 20’s as a small business owner. Later he sold his business to help build Williamsburg Learning, which operates three schools, including Leadership Academy of Utah. Currently, he is serving as a Mentor, Director of Leadership and Chief Marketing Officer.

James Ure

Family Devotionals That Your Children Will Love!
Parents often feel a deeply-seeded sense of doubt about whether they are instilling resonant vision and values in the hearts of their children. If you are willing to totally reconceive the purpose and practice of a daily family devotional and are willing to let go of limiting beliefs about your abilities as a parent, this workshop has the potential to deeply and permanently impact your entire family life.

As a co-founder of Williamsburg Learning, James is on a mission to transform education in the 21st century. He loves preparing students to live meaningful lives as principled leaders. He also loves inspiring a young generation of parents, teachers, and education leaders to bring out the best in students and prepare them for the unique challenges and opportunities in the Information Age. James is a provocative speaker, published writer, and successful education entrepreneur.
James lives in the desert of southern Utah with his wife Ange and their four children. He loves running, biking, climbing, literature, movies, rock concerts, yoga, and comedy nights with his nerdy friends. When he grows up he wants to run for office and promote meaningful education reforms.

Ross Gilbert

Worldschooling, Helping Your Family Gain New Bonds and New Perspective
A few years ago my family and I decided we needed a change, so we packed up and started traveling the world. We’ve been to 33 countries, had some amazing and difficult experiences that I’d like to share with you if you’re interested in doing something similar.

G’day mate! Yes, you guessed it, I am Australian. Not quite the ‘Steve Urwin Crocodile Hunter’ type, but pretty close!” I’m very excited to be the first “Aussie” mentor for Williamsburg Learning. Growing up, I was deeply impacted by caring role models and mentors—so much so that I realized I wanted to serve others the same way for the rest of my life. After completing a Bachelor of Business & Economics and Japanese Language & Asian Studies from Monash University in Australia, I did what most people do: got a job and paid off a mortgage. After that, something changed. We needed more from life and so my wife, five children and I left Australia and began exploring the world. We have now visited 33 countries and love seeing how travel changes how they see the world.

Lucas  Reynolds

Habit Revolution
Sleeping in, fingernail biting, procrastinating, pornography, anorexia, the list goes on. Habits rule our lives. Knowing how to help your child change habits can change everything. Come learn proven techniques for building the habits you want.

As a skinny, (and somewhat nerdy), twelve-year-old homeschool student, Lucas read seventeen Shakespeare plays over the course of three months. As he read something changed inside of him, he discovered how much he loved grappling with challenging, but meaningful literature. Lucas began seeing Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet all around him. Not the actual characters, but he started seeing life-lessons from these plays unfolding all around. Since then, he  gained a deep love for education which challenges students to grapple with difficult, but rewarding classics. His passion for learning and teaching through great works led him to attend three different Liberal-arts schools (George Wythe University, Southern Virginia University, and Concordia University of Portland) gaining degrees in Politics, Spanish, and a Masters of Educational Leadership. He was thrilled in 2012 to join with like-minded educators at Williamsburg Learning, and he determined to provide high-quality liberal-arts education to students around the globe.

Heather Nielsen

Unlocking Your Child’s Potential
Have you struggled with a difficult child? Not sure how to get your child to do more than “average” work even though you know they are capable? Come find out some tips & tricks to magnify your child’s talents! Every child is a super star! 

Essential Oils Make & Take Workshop
Did you know that there are essential oils to Help the Brain? Better Focus & Concentration? Improve memory? More motivation? Manage Emotions & Stress? Boost Immunity? Come learn about the oils and take some home with you!

Heather Nielsen has over 20 years experience working with children and youth. She has been a high school science teacher, camp counselor, Scout leader, classroom coordinator, in-home preschool teacher, church teacher and leader for children, homeschool mom and mother to 4 amazing children. Her positive personality offers hope during struggles and to find creative solutions to life’s challenges. Her greatest desire is to inspire parents and teachers to influence children for good and to recognize and reach their potential! 

Peter Kamakawiwoole  

Five Thoughts on Growing Your Homeschooling Community
Homeschooling is legal and generally accepted today, but that wasn't always the case. From negative media to an increasingly fragmented political scene, this generation of homeschoolers faces unique challenges. HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole shares some thoughts on how your homeschooling community can grow and thrive in the midst of it all, drawn from his own experiences and the experience of families who have partnered with HSLDA across the country.

The Next Frontier: Preparing your High Schooler for College and Beyond
The journey to college starts years before admission. There are courses to plan, tests to take, transcripts to prepare, applications to file, and scholarships to pursue. Homeschool graduate and HSLDA Attorney Peter Kamakawiwoole shares tips and tricks specifically for homeschooling parents who want to give their graduates every chance at pursuing their college dreams.

Peter was born in a New England blizzard and raised in the island paradise of Hawaii, Peter is the oldest of five children, all of whom were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. Peter was the inaugural graduate of Keolahou Christian Academy (est. 1992, by Peter and Rhonda Kamakawiwoole), where he graduated first in his class (of one), earning the honorific of “guinea pig” along the way. After high school, Peter attended Patrick Henry College where he met and married his wife, Corrie, then earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. Peter has been an HSLDA staff attorney since 2011, assisting member families in Connecticut, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and his home state of Hawaii. Peter also assists families who have encountered difficulties in obtaining Social Security, veterans, and other financial benefits on account of their decision to homeschool. Finally, as a member of HSLDA’s litigation team, Peter assists in the legal defense of HSLDA member families across the country who face investigation or prosecution because of their decision to homeschool. Peter and Corrie have five children and are recent transplants to the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.

Nicholeen Peck ​

The Power of Calm for Strong-Willed Families
It is hard to stay calm when you are under pressure and dealing with the stresses of raising children and living in our fast-paced world. In this class we will understand the power and potential of strong-willed people, and talk about how fathers, mothers and children can tap into the power called 'being calm.' We will role play how you calm both yourself and your child down at the same time without having to lose your control. The first step to great parenting is getting yourself ready for the hard times which will inevitably come. Prepare for that future by listening and learning the power of calm. 

Saving Your Homeschool Day From The Expectation Trap
We all have an ideal picture of what we want our days to be like and what we want our relationships to feel like, yet many of those days we don't meet our ideal pictures. Why? What happens? Whose fault is it? And most importantly, what can we do about it? Understanding the power and pitfalls of expectations as well as how to find success in a not so perfect day are some of the lessons that will transform your family and your homeschool.Th

Nicholeen is a worldwide phenomenon and leader when it comes to parenting, – and for good reason! Her proven system based on Four Simple Skills transforms even the most out-of-control teenagers and homes from chaos to calm within days. Though she’s an international speaker, author, mentor, former foster parent of many difficult and troubled teens, and even President of the Worldwide Organization for Women (an approved consultant for the United Nations), Nicholeen spends most of her time at home with her husband and four children, which she knows will be her greatest impact and legacy. The fact that she has such an international influence while still being a stay-at-home mom is evidence of the effectiveness of her teachings. 

​Greg Denning

5 Steps to Elevate Your Family and Homeschool From Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY
Do you have an inner longing that compels you to reach for greater heights with your family life and home education? Are you frustrated with how things are going at home and ready to level up? Do you want the Awesome Sauce but aren’t quite sure how to get it? In this class Greg will train you on five simple steps to boost your family to the next level.

Greg Denning is a Total Transformation mentor and coach, and the creator of the School of Awesome-Sauce. He has been inspiring and training families for the last 21 years on 5 different continents. He grew up in a broken home and ended up out on his own at 16. He studied voraciously to learn the principles and practices of those who live purposeful, meaningful, happy lives. Greg was determined find the keys to success, build an epic life and then help others do the same. He and his wife Rachel now have 7 children and have been traveling and living abroad with their family for the last decade. They are passionate about family, education and adventure! They inspire and train ordinary families to live EXTRAORDINARY LIVES

Lynne   Hanson

Watch Me Teach a Child The 3X Table in 40 Minutes 
Learn how to teach all the multiplication facts a quick, easy way. Learning the skill can lead to becoming a successful teenage tutor. The method builds the foundation for more advanced math skills: division, finding the common denominator etc.

Watch Me Teach a Non-Reader To Read in  40 Minutes
Learn an easy, fail-proof system for teaching all types of learners how to read. End the frustration. The first part is learned with a song. It has the prompts, guides and materials you need and works as an evaluation tool. In 9 charts students will know how to read.

Lynne Hanson has a  B.A. in Elementary Education, California Teaching Credential Reading Specialist Certificate State of California Classroom Teacher, Resource Teacher, Reading Specialist, Intervention Specialist Director of Project CLINIC (Federally funded Cross-Age Tutoring Program) E.S.E.A. Title 3 service team on Cross-Age Tutoring and Self Esteem Classroom Teacher for DOE Dependent Schools ESL Classroom teacher of immigrant children in Borough of Bedford, England Owner/Director of Creekside Private School Reading Consultant & Intervention Teacher, Cupertino & Mt View, CA Author of over 100 Phonics CODE Books, Read and See and Phonics CLUE Books Author of "Monster Lie", children's book on Amazon 

Mandy Wood

Language of Worth and Power
Have you considered that the language you use on a daily basis is a contributing factor of feelings of powerlessness and worthlessness? Find out simple shifts in the day to day language used with yourself and your children to connect and experience worth and power once again.

Mandy Wood is a Neuro Life Coach (NLC), Mathematics Educator, mother to two amazing toddlers, and a thrilled wife to her high school sweetheart! The desire to become an educator and NLC was out of a passion to aide the younger generation develop healthy boundaries, connect to self worth, and step in to their power to create a life they desire. It was exponentially increased when she claimed her role as a mother. She is excited and humbled to share the knowledge, skills, and techniques she has acquired through her own experience of establishing boundaries and creating a radiant life!

Tennessee Tarrant

The 5 Senses of History
History is meant to be experienced, not just heard. This class covers ways to make history inspiring and take stories long dead and transform them into meaningful, entertaining, and powerful learning opportunities

Tennessee Tarrant has a deep knowledge and passion for history. As a homeschooler himself he had the time and freedom to study subjects deeper and longer and explore many different resources and methods to learn it. He is now in college and majoring in History and plans on becoming a Professor. Tennessee has another love of acting and stage combat so he is often seen performing at various Utah locations. He started his own business, Viva Historia, and teaches history, stage combat, and acting at various schools and homeschool groups from Utah to Weber Counties. Tennessee loves traveling and experiencing everything he can about history, cultures, nature, and the world we live in.

Ryan & Shiloh   Winn

Couples Dance Party
Everyone will enjoy this high energy, instructive group dance class!  Get ready to learn some fun line dances and circle dances. Grab your friends and come join the dance party! ​

Ryan and Shiloh love people and they love teaching people to dance! They have hosted dozens of fun and uplifting dances for youth in Northern Utah. They've even had a chance to lead dances down in Texas and up at BYU-Idaho Education Week. This is their fourth time directing the Winter Homeschool Conference Family Ball and they love it! They enjoy spending time homeschooling, dancing around the house and traveling with their seven amazing children.

Trevor Dimick   ​

Eliminating ADHD and Dyslexia in 8 hours
Imagine life without  ADHD, Dyslexia, APD, Depression, Anxiety, and other life challenges. The root cause of these issues stem from brain function or the lack there of. Rocky Mountain Brain Integration has been correcting these life challenges for more than 6 years using a cutting-edge technique based on principles of applied physiology and acupressure. Experience what life is like with a fully functioning brain

Trevor is a Life Transformational Expert, Educator, Mentor and Speaker. He is the founder and owner of Transcend, LLC. He is also the founder and owner of Rocky Mountain Brain Integration, Inc.. Trevor graduated from Weber State University with his degree in Child and Family Studies and Psychology. He has earned his Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) certificate from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). He has earned his Crossinology Brain Integration Certificate from the Learning Enhancement Institute. Trevor is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book The 14 Laws of Happily Ever After.

Catherine Reed

Connection Based Parenting 
Feeling disconnected from your kids? Constantly frustrated with the tantrums (theirs and yours)? Tired of the nagging and complaining? Craving meaningful conversation? In this class, you'll discover 5 tools of Connection Based Parenting which will bring more peace and joy into your home. 

Catherine Reed and her hubby, Wade, are the happy homeschooling parents of 6 kids! They are the creators of BizyBeez, a toy company empowering parents to connect with their kids in fun, engaging ways. Catherine has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, taught preschool for years, mentors youth regularly, and is a producer/director in the homeschool community with Sweet Harmony Performing Arts.  Since 2009, she has been teaching parenting classes and speaking throughout the community about bringing more peace and joy back into the home.

W   Dennis Parker

How to Manage and Control the Imagination 
How to Manage and Control the Imagination Learn how the Imagination Works to Control Focus and Emotions in you and your children, making learning easier and fun. Many use the skills and tools that will be taught here as a non-medical approach to ADD and ADHD, giving your child enhanced learning abilities and memory recall.  You will enjoy knowing and utilizing these advanced learning techniques and teaching them to your children. Absolutely Life Changing!

Dennis is a noted Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist registered with the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners since 1991. (CHT 191-219). He is a Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Examiner, Instructor, and Approved School Operator. Dennis owns and operates the Certified Hypnotherapy Training School (CHTS) in Farr West, Utah. He has helped thousands of clients to overcome maladaptive predominant thought beliefs (thinking errors) which generate negative emotions and subsequent inappropriate behaviors. Dennis views emotionally induced pain and illnesses as behaviors and teach clients to overcome the emotional aspects of dis-ease. We work with the conscious and subconscious minds to overcome maladaptive predominant thought beliefs (thinking errors) which generate negative emotions and subsequent inappropriate behaviors.

Shelly  Jo Wahlstrom

Amino Acids Transform Scattered, Stressed Kids to Focused Thriving!
In searching for health problem answers for children to adults, simple solutions are overlooked. Experience the relaxing, rejuvenating power of Calming the Mind, Nourishing the Body & Balancing the Brain. Learn what happens when chemicals in the brain become depleted, how symptoms of anxiety, depression, cravings, addictions, weight gain become real, even for children; how Amino Acids, Simple Diet Changes & Hypnotherapy change lives, relieve the above symptoms, increase energy, sleep, focus, enhance happiness, peace, & may be YOUR missing link to optimal health.

Shelly Jo Wahlstrom Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Addiction Recovery and Mental Health Nutrition Coach; Owner of Shelly Jo Hypno & Shelly Jo Hypno Aminos Nutrition. Presenter, Amino Acid Trainer. Loves to have fun. Loves family (especially grandbabies). Loves life. Her Story & Passion drive her. Married 33 years. Former sugar craver, packrat & yo-yo dieter. Mother of 3 beautiful daughters, who have faced trials including: Type 1 diabetes in a child, Postpartum OCD/Anxiety, & an 8-year drug & alcohol addiction. (clean with Amino Acids). Shelly works with children to adults; weight, addiction, cravings, anger, anxiety, depression, energy, sleep, focus, confidence, self-esteem etc. Her message…Renewed Hope. There ARE Answers. They come in WEIRD ways. Life Matters…. YOU Matter!

Kim Davis

4 Tools For Your Homeschool, Your Family and Your Sanity
Homeschooling, parenting, life... can feel overwhelming and stressful, but you have the power to change everything with just a few tools and a little knowledge. The secret to having peace in your home is recognizing what's really going on and responding with effective strategies. Learn 4 practical tools that will give you immediate results.

Hello! I'm Kim Davis. I believe life has deep meaning and purpose. However, in the words of Donald Miller, it is “as if something tangible and powerful were taking our beautiful stories away”.  As an Eternal Warriors Addiction Prevention Mentor, professional storyteller, and home-school mother of eight, I am passionate about sharing principles and tools to help you reclaim your story.  I teach individuals and families to apply these principles to fight and win battles ranging from addiction prevention and recovery to everyday life challenges.  I am excited to inspire you to claim your power and write your own beautiful story!

​James  Garrett

Brain-Based Mini Habits for Your Homeschool!
Come learn why mini habits are the key to your homeschool success!  The truth is most of us try to bite off too much too soon with our kids, but mini habits are revolutionizing the way we educate.  Mini habits are one of the best-kept scientific secrets to keeping our kids motivated, keeping ourselves sane, and creating a happy homeschool!

For over a decade, James Garrett has been studying and teaching the brain science behind what makes human beings thrive. As an entrepreneur, scientist, and educator, he’s passionate about getting science out of the labs and into people's lives.   James was trained by some of the most influential psychologists in the world, including Walter Mischel at Columbia University (Marshmallow Studies on the delay of gratification), Nalini Ambady of Stanford University, and the Yale Emotional Intelligence Center.  In partnership with the Queen of Jordan, he co-built one of the first and only curricula on creativity, critical thinking, and positive psychology taught in the Middle East, which has been featured in the New York Times, FastCompany, LinkedIn, Harvard Business Review, and TEDx.

Jennifer Suiter

Reduce Anxiety Through Natural & Direct Nutrition 
In this class Jennifer will teach you how malnutrition and environmental toxins can cause a myriad of physical, emotional, and mental difficulties. And more importantly, how you can reverse many of these effects and achieve total wellness through natural, topical nutrition.

Jennifer Suiter is the Founder, Owner, and Inventor of True Love Skin Care; a revolutionary company that is taking skin care by storm! Jennifer is a pioneer in the science of topical nutrition and an advocate that has revealed many modern epidemics are simply a result of mineral & vitamin deficiencies. Jennifer has built an incredible  reputation and loyal following by supplying a common-sense message of natural, direct nutrition to exactly where your body needs it most.

​Nephi Zufelt

Wealth can be for everyone; helping your kids understand money, wealth, and the future economy
Wealth really can be for everyone, but it requires learning principles of a wealth mentality. Most people didn’t learn about money as a kid, in school, or even as a young adult. They had to figure it out on their own, and now they’re not exactly sure how, or what, to teach their own kids. In this class, we will bust three of the most common myths told about wealth and give parents the resources to teach their kids how to find true wealth.

Nephi is first and foremost a husband and father. Professionally, Nephi has spent the past 15 years working in the medical device industry (first as an engineer and then later as an executive and CEO), launching over 100 products that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, co-authoring 5 international patents, and leading and mentoring individuals and large teams alike. Nephi has travelled all over the world leading teams, negotiating contracts and deals, and working with government regulatory agencies and manufacturing facilities. As fun as this has been, his true passion lies in the area of wealth education. His ability to relate to kids and explain difficult concepts in ways they will understand makes him a powerful teacher. Nephi loves teaching wealth principles to kids, and a main joy and pride for him comes from helping kids succeed. He's not a stuffy businessman, but is relatable, on a first-name basis with everyone. He regularly teaches adults and youth in small and large gatherings about money, wealth, entrepreneurship,  life balance, and personal relationships. Nephi finds that he feels most fulfilled when living his purpose in helping others change their mentality about wealth.

Molly    Christensen

How to Get Everything Done
ow to homeschool AND clean the house AND stay sane! It’s a balancing act to be sure! How can you do it all?

Molly Christensen has been homeschooling her 7 amazing kids ages 7-24 for 18 years. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, but has since found great passion in being a mother and mentor. She has founded multiple homeschool co-ops and taught numerous classes for youth and adults. She owns www.buildingheroesacademy.com which provides principle-based, family-style curriculum and training for parents. Molly has a talent for taking many pieces and pulling them together into one big picture and sharing that vision with others. She is passionate about encouraging and training other parents in their life journeys!

Boyd Tuttle

New Millennial Science - Totally Harmonious with Creation
Over the last two centuries, faulty scientific theories and dogmas have become the foundation of ‘modern’ science. These are now being challenged by technology's advancing powers of observation. Scientific truths unveiled in the Universal Model reveal long-hidden natural laws that explain Nature’s workings far better than the old theories. The New Millennial Science is easy-to-understand, and parents will love learning it right along with their children. We invite all to explore the new discoveries about the Earth and our Universe found in the Universal Model of Science.

After 25 years in the Fortune 500 world (New York and Japan) Boyd Tuttle left it all behind to pursue his dream of building a publishing enterprise that would "change the world for the better." Ten years later there are some remarkable results to show for it. Is the world a better place? It depends on how you measure. Yes, if measured one reader at a time. Boyd is married to his college sweetheart, Holly and they are the parents of 9 children who have been homeschooled as well as about every other type of K-12 education.

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YOUTH CONTENT  SESSIONS

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Tammy Anderson Ward 

Supporting homeschooling communities is one of Tammy’s favorite passions + home educating her awesome family. She is the founder of the Winter Homeschool Conference and is grateful it’s become one of the yummiest attractions for homeschoolers from all walks of life in Utah and states around. She's a homeschool mom for 11+ years, 8 kids, 1 beautiful granddaughter. She loves to learn, connect to community and offer support that matters. #grammytammy #WHConf

Ross Gilbert

The Advantage Of Being Outside The Box
Youth Class Description: Despite what your parents tell you, it is easy to think as a homeschooler that you’re at a disadvantage when it comes to college and career. You might wonder, can I ever fit in and make it in the real world? Come learn from this Aussie, Ross Gilbert, about the advantages of living outside the box, and how you’re better prepared from  outside the box to get what you want or need from inside the box.

G’day mate! Yes, you guessed it, I am Australian. Not quite the ‘Steve Urwin Crocodile Hunter’ type, but pretty close!” I’m very excited to be the first “Aussie” mentor for Williamsburg Learning. Growing up, I was deeply impacted by caring role models and mentors—so much so that I realized I wanted to serve others the same way for the rest of my life. After completing a Bachelor of Business & Economics and Japanese Language & Asian Studies from Monash University in Australia, I did what most people do: got a job and paid off a mortgage. After that, something changed. We needed more from life and so my wife, five children and I left Australia and began exploring the world. We have now visited 33 countries and love seeing how travel changes how they see the world.

Lucas Reynolds

Habit Revolution
Not just for Adults. What made Michael Phelps the most decorated Olympian ever? Habits. What landed Francis “two gun” Crowley in jail? Habits. Come learn to build the habits you want and change the ones you don’t.

As a skinny, (and somewhat nerdy), twelve-year-old homeschool student, Lucas read seventeen Shakespeare plays over the course of three months. As he read something changed inside of him, he discovered how much he loved grappling with challenging, but meaningful literature. Lucas began seeing Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet all around him. Not the actual characters, but he started seeing life-lessons from these plays unfolding all around. Since then, he  gained a deep love for education which challenges students to grapple with difficult, but rewarding classics. His passion for learning and teaching through great works led him to attend three different Liberal-arts schools (George Wythe University, Southern Virginia University, and Concordia University of Portland) gaining degrees in Politics, Spanish, and a Masters of Educational Leadership. He was thrilled in 2012 to join with like-minded educators at Williamsburg Learning, and he determined to provide high-quality liberal-arts education to students around the globe.

Peter Kamakawiwoole  ​

We the People: A Crash Course in the Constitution and How to Learn More About It
The Constitution is the foundation of our republic, but for most citizens its inner workings are a closed book. In this hands-on presentation, HSLDA Attorney and HSLDA Academy Master Teacher Peter Kamakawiwoole introduces parents and teens to the Constitution, draws back the mysterious veil that blankets the Supreme Court, teaches you some tricks to decipher court decisions, and shares resources you can use to make the Constitution come alive.

Peter was born in a New England blizzard and raised in the island paradise of Hawaii, Peter is the oldest of five children, all of whom were homeschooled from kindergarten through high school. Peter was the inaugural graduate of Keolahou Christian Academy (est. 1992, by Peter and Rhonda Kamakawiwoole), where he graduated first in his class (of one), earning the honorific of “guinea pig” along the way. After high school, Peter attended Patrick Henry College where he met and married his wife, Corrie, then earned his law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. Peter has been an HSLDA staff attorney since 2011, assisting member families in Connecticut, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and his home state of Hawaii. Peter also assists families who have encountered difficulties in obtaining Social Security, veterans, and other financial benefits on account of their decision to homeschool. Finally, as a member of HSLDA’s litigation team, Peter assists in the legal defense of HSLDA member families across the country who face investigation or prosecution because of their decision to homeschool. Peter and Corrie have five children and are recent transplants to the Wild and Wonderful state of West Virginia.

Braxee   Ward

 Turn Your Crazy Dreams Into Achievable Goals
I’ve been taught my whole life that if I put my mind towards something and work hard, I can achieve anything. I wholeheartedly agree with that. For me, dreams and goals have always been separate things. Dreams were something you sometimes forgot and they get pushed to the back of your mind. Goals were things that you’re actively working towards and they’re always at the front of your mind. But what if there was a way to turn your dreams into goals so you can work towards that crazy thing you’ve been scared of? I can’t wait to tell you my story of turning my dream of going to Guatemala, into an achievable goal and how you can turn your dreams into tangible goals too!

What’s up?! My name is Braxee Ward. Yeah, Tammy Ward is my mom and she’s the coolest person ever. I like to think that my sense of adventure, sassy personality and my great looks come from her. I am on a competitive ballroom team, which is honestly my favorite thing ever. I’ve even won some medals. :) Drawing is my happy place. Well, that and reading books whenever I get the chance. ;) I recently got my drivers license and boy oh boy, let me tell you. It’s such a freeing and independent feeling. I can’t wait to meet you and talk about what YOU love!! 

​Nephi Zufelt

Learning the principles of money, wealth, and the future economy so we can live our purposeful lives
Wealth really can be for everyone, but it requires learning principles of a wealth mentality. Learn how to take advantage of the abundance of our modern economy and avoid the pitfalls of riches so you can be prepared to live a full and purposeful life. Come and learn the things about money and wealth that no one has ever taught you.

Nephi is first and foremost a husband and father. Professionally, Nephi has spent the past 15 years working in the medical device industry (first as an engineer and then later as an executive and CEO), launching over 100 products that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, co-authoring 5 international patents, and leading and mentoring individuals and large teams alike. Nephi has travelled all over the world leading teams, negotiating contracts and deals, and working with government regulatory agencies and manufacturing facilities. As fun as this has been, his true passion lies in the area of wealth education. His ability to relate to kids and explain difficult concepts in ways they will understand makes him a powerful teacher. Nephi loves teaching wealth principles to kids, and a main joy and pride for him comes from helping kids succeed. He's not a stuffy businessman, but is relatable, on a first-name basis with everyone. He regularly teaches adults and youth in small and large gatherings about money, wealth, entrepreneurship,  life balance, and personal relationships. Nephi finds that he feels most fulfilled when living his purpose in helping others change their mentality about wealth.

Ryan & Shiloh   Winn

Daytime Dance Party 
Everyone will enjoy this high energy, instructive group dance class!  Get ready to learn some fun line dances and circle dances.  No partner required. Grab your friends and come join the dance party! 

Ryan and Shiloh love people and they love teaching people to dance! They have hosted dozens of fun and uplifting dances for youth in Northern Utah. They've even had a chance to lead dances down in Texas and up at BYU-Idaho Education Week. This is their fourth time directing the Winter Homeschool Conference Family Ball and they love it! They enjoy spending time homeschooling, dancing around the house and traveling with their seven amazing children.

Catherine Reed

Relationship 101 
We're going to have a blast discovering the difference between guys and girls, why you crave connection yet grab your phone instead,  the truth about whether or not your parents came from the dark ages, and lots more fun surprises about how to develop lasting friendships (even in your family *gasp!*). Prepare to laugh, learn, cry (okay, not really cry), and then laugh some more!

Catherine Reed and her hubby, Wade, are the happy homeschooling parents of 6 kids! They are the creators of BizyBeez, a toy company empowering parents to connect with their kids in fun, engaging ways. Catherine has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, taught preschool for years, mentors youth regularly, and is a producer/director in the homeschool community with Sweet Harmony Performing Arts.  Since 2009, she has been teaching parenting classes and speaking throughout the community about bringing more peace and joy back into the home.

Tennessee Tarrant

Basics of Long Sword Stage Combat
Have you ever wanted to sword fight like you see in those epic movies? Well this class if for you! Come learn how to adapt real German sword fighting techniques, a combination of arming and long sword to a safe and entertaining stage combat.

Tennessee Tarrant has a deep knowledge and passion for history. As a homeschooler himself he had the time and freedom to study subjects deeper and longer and explore many different resources and methods to learn it. He is now in college and majoring in History and plans on becoming a Professor. Tennessee has another love of acting and stage combat so he is often seen performing at various Utah locations. He started his own business, Viva Historia, and teaches history, stage combat, and acting at various schools and homeschool groups from Utah to Weber Counties. Tennessee loves traveling and experiencing everything he can about history, cultures, nature, and the world we live in.

Gareth Millsap 

Bushido: Honor of the Samurai
The Ancient Samurai of Japan were men and women of honor. Whether their fight was on the battlefield, or within the chambers of their own hearts, they were able to overcome through the power that came from the harmony they walked with in their lives. In this course, we will not only take an in depth walk through history, but we will also discover how to live within the same harmony in our own lives, through the Samurai code known as Bushido.

Gareth is the kind of guy that loves to hear what people think is humanly possible, just so he can find a way to prove them wrong. Whether it be Parkour, Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, or whatever it is, he aspires to do it all. He believes strongly in the principle that the only limits we have are the ones we allow to stand in front of us. He is 18 years old, and is currently preparing to serve an LDS mission, and later compete as an American Ninja Warrior.

Kim Davis

“Once upon a time . . .” Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story 
The hero wasn't feeling very heroic. The past held on too tightly. His own thoughts had caused chaos and he had forgotten who he was. He had forgotten who was writing his story. How could he ever become the true hero he was born to be?  

​Hello! I'm Kim Davis. I believe life has deep meaning and purpose. However, in the words of Donald Miller, it is “as if something tangible and powerful were taking our beautiful stories away”.  As an Eternal Warriors Addiction Prevention Mentor, professional storyteller, and home-school mother of eight, I am passionate about sharing principles and tools to help you reclaim your story.  I teach individuals and families to apply these principles to fight and win battles ranging from addiction prevention and recovery to everyday life challenges.  I am excited to inspire you to claim your power and write your own beautiful story!

Semira Scott,  Gracious Pack,   &   Sydney Orton

How to Get Involved in the Performing Arts
How do you make performing on the stage more than just a dream? Find out the stories of how three homeschooled girls found success in theatre and what you can learn from their collective experiences! In this class, you will learn how to get involved in homeschool, community, and professional theatre. You will receive tips on auditioning, being a good castmate, embracing any role, overcoming performance anxiety, paying for lessons, and handling rejection. The lives of Sydney, Semira, and Gracious have been greatly influenced by theatre and they look forward to sharing their passion with you!​

Semira Scott has been performing for 8 years. She’s been in multiple choirs as well as play productions. She started out performing Shakespeare’s plays and soon discovered her love for musicals! Some of her favorites are Newsies, Dear Evan Hansen, Tuck Everlasting, and Hairspray. She has a huge appreciation for the theater community and wishes to continue performing for a very long time. Some of her other hobbies are playing soccer, volleyball and singing. Semira plans to serve an LDS mission next year and has been filling her time working towards that, as well as being in Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, at Terrace Plaza Playhouse. One of her favorite things to see in a show is how the cast begins to bond as a family throughout rehearsals and the performances.

Gracious Pack has been doing community and homeschool theatre since she was 10, and she hasn't taken a break from it since! She's currently in rehearsals for her 27th and 28th shows. Some of her favorite roles have been Anne from Anne of Green Gables, Little Red Riding Hood from Into the Woods JR, Hodel from Fiddler on the Roof JR, and, her most recent performance as Jo in Little Women (a script she wrote). She's excited to play a Disney princess next month (cross that off the bucket list) as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. She's ecstatic to present at the Winter Homeschool Conference this year with some of her best friends!

Sydney Orton is passionate about the power of the arts! As an avid stage performer, she’s seen firsthand the positive impact theatre can have on an audience and the cast. Her favorite roles have included Isabelle in “Scrooge,” Woman #1 in “The Scarlet Pimpernel,” Golde in “Fiddler on the Roof,” and Ugly Duckling in “Shrek.” In her free time, you can catch Sydney dancing away in her tap shoes, singing, making memes, and performing dramatic/comedic monologues, alone, in her car. She is working towards her bachelors in Advertising at BYU. Sydney highly recommends that you check out the following musicals: Bandstand, Bright Star, Something Rotten, Daddy Long Legs, and Ragtime.

Benjamin Fincher

To Dream? or To Envision?
Do you have a vision for how your life will be? Or are you just coasting? Just don't know where to start to achieve your dreams? Come learn how to take your dreams and turn them into a reality by simplifying them into a vision you can see yourself in.

Howdy there! I decided that I wanted to talk to you in my bio because that's more my style, doing things uniquely in a way that I understand them. That's one reason that I absolutely LOVED being homeschooled! Learning in my own way and pace. I still consider myself to be homeschooled because I decide what I'll learn. With this background I feel free to do what I want to, not having to stay within society's boring old story, “Go here, do this, learn that. Blah, blah, blah.” I'm excited to share how you can be your unique self too!

AND MORE TO COME…