Since 1984, CHEA has been hosting an annual homeschool event that features workshops for homeschoolers at all stages, an exhibit hall with curriculum, resources, and services, children's and teen conventions, high school graduation, and much more. Join other homeschool families from across the state as you are encouraged and equipped for the school year ahead. This is an event you don't want to miss!
We are excited for all the workshop speakers who will be joining us this year. They bring experience from a variety of backgrounds, and we are eager for you to hear what they have to share with us in May.
A first generation homeschool graduate, the President and CEO of Unbound, and homeschool dad of seven, Jonathan has spoken for over a decade to parents, students, and groups across the country about effectively preparing young adults for life, the excitement and adventure of raising a family, maximizing higher education options, and how to be extraordinary at ordinary things. With a fresh, enthusiastic speaking approach, he consistently provides new perspective, practical advice, and honest hope to audiences of varied ages and backgrounds. Jonathan worked for nine years as a Director of Admissions for a private liberal arts college and has since worked in non-traditional higher education for over a decade. Jonathan and his family make their home in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Kristi Clover is a home organization and #momlife expert. She’s also the author of M.O.M.=Master Organizer of Mayhem and Homeschool Basics, the host of the Simply Joyful podcast, and a popular conference speaker. Her passion is to help Christian women find sanity and joy in the throes of mom life. She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children.
Amber O’Neal Johnston is an author, speaker, and Charlotte Mason homeschooling mama who blends lifegiving books and a culturally rich environment for her four children and others seeking to do the same. She recommends we offer children opportunities to see themselves and others reflected in their lessons, especially throughout their books, and she’s known for sharing literary “mirrors and windows” on HeritageMom.com and @heritagemomblog. Amber is also the author of Soul School: Taking Kids on a Joy-Filled Journey Through the Heart of Black American Culture and A Place to Belong, a guide for families of all backgrounds to raise kids to celebrate their heritage, community, and the world.
Renton speaks on biblical worldview and apologetics across the country. He has taught at both secular and Christian colleges and universities for over two decades. He and his wife homeschooled their oldest son, and are now homeschooling their two littles. Renton has spoken for many homeschool venues across the nation, as well as several podcasts from all over the nation, such as the Steve Noble Show, Schoolhouse Rocked, Parenting with Ginger Hubbard, the Heidi St. John Podcast, the Zan Tyler Podcast, and others. He holds five postgraduate degrees, including a PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. Renton is presently the director of the Center for Biblical Worldview in Greenville, SC.
Rachel Zwayne was born and raised in New Zealand. At the age of 14, her father’s ministry (Ray Comfort / Living Waters) relocated to Southern California, where she eventually met her husband and became the mother of five children. Rachel finds great delight in encouraging other women in their role as mothers, wives, and homeschoolers. She has done this in her capacity as a leader and teacher of multiple women’s groups, and as a conference and retreat speaker. Rachel has been married to Emeal (“E.Z.”) for 29 years. They live in Southern California and are enjoying being grandparents now. Rachel also has an online ministry called Joyful Mothers where she seeks to encourage mothers and wives in loving and serving their families.
Pastor Jack Hibbs is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. His teachings are heard on many international radio stations throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and the Hawaiian Islands. He is a sought-after conference speaker and serves on several national executive boards, including the Family Research Council in Washington D.C., a nationwide advocacy group defending America's faith, family, and freedom. Pastor Jack and his wife, Lisa, have been married for over forty years and authored the book Turn Around At Home – Giving A Stronger Spiritual Legacy Than You Received.
Pastor Art Reyes is the Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Downey. He has a passion for the exposition of God's Word and a desire to see lives transformed because of it. He strongly believes that home education is an excellent way to train up the next generation. He serves the Lord joined by his wife, Briana, and their three children whom they currently homeschool, Caleb, Micah, and Moriah.
