Teach Them Diligently Dayton 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am EDT

Prioritizing Mom’s Health in the Homeschooling Journey

Thursday March 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Moms often put their own health last, but self-care is essential to successful homeschooling. Ingrid Elizabeth Fincher shares insights from her Healthy Holy Momlife podcast, offering faith-based strategies for moms to prioritize health while balancing family and education. Discover simple routines, faith-inspired wellness tips, and small steps to help you feel energized and supported, so you can lead your family from a place of strength, resilience, and spiritual grounding.

Speakers

Ingrid Elizabeth Fincher

Healthy Holy Momlife

Ingrid Elizabeth Fincher is a homeschooling mom, creator of the Healthy Holy Momlife podcast, and author of faith-centered homeschool resources. A former Family Nurse Practitioner, she now empowers Christian families through her Complete Homeschool Planner: Reverse Method. Ingrid... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

11:40am EDT

Engaging 7th-12th Learners by Connecting God with Mathematics

Thursday March 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

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It is not often we hear the words “God” and “math” spoken in the same sentence. But as Galileo said, "Mathematics is the language with which God created the universe." Come hear this homeschool mother from Dayton demonstrate this connection through games, experiments, technology, and more. She will walk you through free video lessons and guided notes that include the biblical worldview, academic rigor and differentiation for all learners. Come participate in these hands on activities that will help you engage your 7th-12th grade learners in what God is doing in the world of mathematics.

Speakers

Judy Brown

Author of six on-line video based mathematics books, Math With Mrs. Brown

Mrs. Brown is a former homeschool mother and teacher, public school junior high teacher, counselor, professor, published author, curriculum writer, and current high school teacher awarded 2024 District 3 Ohio Teacher of the Year.Fifteen years ago Mrs. Judy Brown had a vision. Inspired... Read More →

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Thursday March 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

1:40pm EDT

S.T.A.N.D. (Safety Awareness, Trafficking Signs, Age Appropriate, No “ok to say no”, Determination) - For Ages 11-17

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

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Session Outline: TEENS | For Ages 11-17
– Human Trafficking 101
– Personal Privacy
– Phones & Social Media
– Survivor | Story & Needs
– Closing + Q&A Time

S – Safety Awareness
T – Trafficking Signs
A – Age Appropriate
N – No (okay to say no)
D – Determination
These classes were created and designed by Liz Midkiff, WAR, Int’l Ambassador, mother of two young boys, and human trafficking survivor, along with Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of WAR, Int’l. The classes are conducted by Liz.
Liz’s passion is two-fold. She seeks to speak truth to the upcoming generations as they navigate growing up in today’s social media culture as well as to give voice to the once voiceless by highlighting the incredible work of their hands.

Speakers

Liz Midkiff

Ambassador, Women at risk, Intl

Ambassador for Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int'l), human trafficking survivor, wife, and mama of 2 boys. Liz’s first hand experience with human trafficking in the USA and abroad has made her a sought after teacher on this subject. For the past 20 years Liz has been educating... Read More →

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Thursday March 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

3:00pm EDT

Fish in a Tree, Monkey in the Sea: Did you say Dyslexia?

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

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Is your student artistically and mathematically talented but unable to read due to dyslexia? Dyslexic kids use humor, misbehavior, and feigned sickness to distract from their learning difficulties, doing everything in their power to avoid writing and reading tasks. Join us during this session to gain some practical insights to real-life stories of successes after overcoming dyslexia.

Speakers

Dr. Rebecka Spencer

Dyslexia Therapist & Diagnostician, Cherish-Ed

Dr. Rebecka is a certified language therapist, diagnostician, teacher, administrator, speaker, writer & MOM of three boys, two who are struggling learners! She is a Jesus follower who has taught in both the public and private school settings for over 20 years from early childhood... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

Special Needs Homeschooling

4:20pm EDT

Behind the Scenes of Storytelling (designed for 5th-8th grade students)

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

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How can you take pieces of your real life—or things from your imagination—and create a story? Award-winning middle grade author Becca Wierwille shares her story creation process with young readers and encourages them to create stories from their own lives and imaginations. This presentation includes details about Becca’s story creation process, tips for students who want to create their own stories, a group writing exercise, an opportunity for young readers to workshop with each other and practice creating their own stories, and Q&A time at the end.

Speakers

Becca Wierwille

Beloved Chronicles LLC

Becca Wierwille is the award-winning author of the Road Trip Rescue series and other stories that show kids they are wonderfully created for the unique adventures in their lives. Mom by day and novelist by relatively early in the morning, she wishes she could eat peach pie as often... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

10:30am EDT

Thriving in the Chaos: Finding Strength and Purpose in a Turbulent World

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

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CJ equips participants with the mindset and tools necessary to navigate and thrive in a chaotic world. This workshop focuses on discovering one's God-given purpose and building resilience amidst adversity. CJ encourages parents to continue nurturing their children’s faith and potential, recognizing that they are preparing the future generation God will use to draw hearts to Himself. This session aids in equipping the next generation to find strength and purpose through their faith.

Speakers

CJ Milacci

Journey Perspective Publishing

Award-winning author CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ, she loves talking about books and the deeper themes woven into the pages of each novel. She’s passionate about crafting stories... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

12:50pm EDT

Build a Career in Engine Machining and Repair

Friday March 21, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT

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Skilled trades are in high demand, rewarding, and essential to communities across the globe. Choosing a career in engine building gives you freedom to turn what you love into what you do. Join us as Cass, Chuck and Rob talk about how you can turn your passion into a lifelong career that is well paid, in demand, and highly respected.

Speakers

Cass Choate, Chuck Lynch, and Rob Munro

Automotive Engine Builders Information (AERA)

Cass, Chuck, and Rob have over 80 years of experience in the engine building industry. Cass Choate owns Choate Engineering Performance in Bolivar, TN and employees homeschool students at his shop. Both Chuck Lynch and Rob Munro work for the Automotive Engine Builders Association which... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

2:10pm EDT

Navigating the NCAA as a Homeschool Student

Friday March 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

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Join Coach Buettell as he discusses college athletics as a homeschool student.

Speakers

Stephen Buettell

Cedarville University

Stephen serves as the Executive Director of Dual Enrollment at Cedarville University and has advised students and families on dual enrollment since August 2016. Stephen has also served as an adjunct professor in both the Business and the Kinesiology and Allied Health Departments... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

Teen Track

4:00pm EDT

Decoding Your Body's Signals: Understanding Hormones, Fatigue, and Emotional Well-being

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

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Discover the hidden connections between your life experiences and your health, empowering you to take control of your well-being.

Find out...
• The underlying causes for hormone issues, fatigue, poor sleep and brain fog.
• Why you feel anxious, overwhelmed and irritable.
• How stress can affect you physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally.
• How your body is working for you and not against you in spite of your discouraging symptoms.
• How to decode your body's urgent messages before they turn into major health concerns.

Your body is speaking. Are you listening?

Speakers

Rachel Rauch

Eiro Wellness

Rachel Rauch is a traditional Doctor of Naturopathy and Integrative Mental Health professional. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked with thousands of stressed-out women to achieve balance in their mood and hormones. She has spoken for a variety of homeschool associations... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

5:20pm EDT

Enhancing Your Home and Homeschool with the Parallel Economy

Friday March 21, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT

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We will ask (and answer) questions like: Does it really matter where we spend our money? What is the “Parallel Economy”, and why should it be part of our home and homeschool? How do we know what companies stand for? We’re just one family; how can we make a difference?

Get ready to be a more informed consumer and discover areas you can enhance your home and homeschool with companies that share your biblical, traditional values!

Speakers

Claton Butcher

President, CrossCurrent Digital

Having experienced "Cancel Culture" first-hand with Amazon's censorship of one of his audiobooks, Claton Butcher founded and serves as President of CrossCurrent Digital, the Christian alternative to Audible/Kindle/Spotify. Claton is also a former worship leader/music pastor, audiobook... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

11:00am EDT

Math Super Powers: Building for Success

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

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How do you help your children develop their math super powers? How can you
empower them to use visualization and strategies to learn math facts? Come to this workshop and investigate techniques that will support your child’s understanding, build their confidence, and succeed in their math journey!

Speakers

Rachel Anderson

Right Start Math

Rachel Anderson has been homeschooling for many years. She is married to her wonderful husband Steve and has been blessed with four children. Prior to homeschooling she graduated from Cincinnati Christian University with degrees in Music and Business. She worked in Human Resources... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

1:30pm EDT

Build Resilience: Restore Your Vitality After Chronic Stress

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

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Chronic stress can profoundly affect your health, leading to concerns such as fatigue, anxiety, hormone imbalances, overwhelm and poor sleep.

Learn how:
• To develop resilience for healing and well-being.
• To recognize the common stress responses of fight, flight, freeze or fawn that perpetuate your physical symptoms.
• To manage stress and cortisol - your ticket to boundless energy and unshakeable calm.
• To take steps to balance hormones and improve sleep.

Don't miss this chance to gain actionable insights into breaking the cycle of stress and reclaiming your health!

Speakers

Rachel Rauch

Eiro Wellness

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

3:00pm EDT

Beauty from Brokenness - Raising Godly Children as a Single Parent

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

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In our pursuit of a life full of blessing and purpose, we often encounter moments of brokenness. It is during these deep trials of our faith that we may feel shattered and hopeless. However, the Bible offers us a glimmer of hope amidst the pain. God is working faithfully in our lives to bring forth pure gold.

Lydia shares her personal journey as a single mother and focuses on God's purpose and His power to redeem and transform.

Your children are worth the effort for you to walk faithfully through the fiery trials. By faith, the Lord can take your brokenness and make it beautiful!

Speakers

Lydia L. Riley

Owner/Founder, Seasons of LIfe Publications

Lydia is a songwriter, musician, and author, yet considers motherhood her greatest calling. Her four adult children are her treasures.As an author, she is best known for her beloved Jolley Tales children's books that are "Reaching Little Ones around the World with the Truths of God's... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

4:20pm EDT

Did you Say Pusghetti? A Dyslexia Simulation for Parents

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

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This will be a transformative experience where attendees will hear, see, and feel what your dyslexic child does. Gather with your fellow homeschool moms from across the country as we dive into what educational journeys are often like for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.

The reading simulation allows attendees to experience the thought processes, emotions, and anxiety of our dyslexic learners.

Speakers

Dr. Rebecka Spencer

Dyslexia Therapist & Diagnostician, Cherish-Ed

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
206 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

Special Needs Homeschooling