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Dr. Ray Guarendi
Dr. Ray Guarendi is a father of 10, clinical psychologist, author, public speaker and radio host. He has been a regular guest on national radio and television, including Oprah and CBS This Morning, and has appeared on regional radio and television shows in over 40 states and Canada. He has written several books, including Discipline That Lasts a Lifetime, You're a Better Parent Than You Think!, and his newest book, Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It. His radio show― "The Doctor Is In" ― can be heard weekdays on Ave Maria Radio & EWTN Radio.
"Dr. Ray Guarendi is one of the most effective speakers I have seen in the past few years. If you want to enjoy, learn and laugh … while getting a better 'handle' on your role as a parent or teacher, don't miss this exciting speaker."—Mike Frank, C.S.F., 1980 Pres., National Speakers Association
Dr. Ray's website can be found at drray.com.
Cathie Baier
Cathie Baier and her husband Kevin are blessed with six children and have home educated them since 2003. Before children, Cathie developed curricula and taught classes for adults around the world on a variety of topics in the computer industry at the corporate and technical school level. She loves to develop curricula, teach homeschool co-op classes and organize book clubs. For the last five years, she has held board positions on the Holy Family Home Education support group such as general coordinator, membership coordinator and advisory member.
She blogs at (on) The Road (to becoming a) Scholar.
Presentations:
- Beginning Homeschooling
- Get your Game On!
- How to Get Your Kids to See the Light (or Feel It or Hear It)!
Margaret Berns
Margaret Berns is a Catholic homeschooling wife, mother, and writer. (In that order? She hopes so.) She is the author of the popular blog, Minnesota Mom, where she chronicles the joys, sorrows and laughable mishaps of her vocation.
Margaret lives in St. Paul, MN with her husband and six children. (They have another four in heaven.) This is their 8th year of homeschooling.
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Ana Braga-Henebry
Ana Braga-Henebry received a master's degree in humanities while she and her husband Geoff, a university professor and scientist, were in the beginning stages of their great adventure: raising seven children. Ana's oldest child graduated from college last May, and she has both a junior in college and an incoming college freshman. Ana homeschools in South Dakota where she and her husband endure harsh winters amidst warm and loving homeschool families. She has written articles on Catholic homeschool and family life for different publications and she blogs from the family acreage at anabragahenebrysjournal.blogspot.com.
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Linda López
Linda B. López has been part of the home school movement 1988 and has homeschooled her four children through high school graduation. Three of her children have attended prestigious private colleges and were awarded almost $200,000 in merit scholarships. Her youngest child is currently in college.
Linda was a public high school counselor and coordinator of counseling for the Yakima, Wash., school district. She administers the annual PLAN testing for home school students. She makes presentations at the statewide conferences of all three Minnesota home school associations. Linda has a B.A. in psychology from New Mexico State University, and an M.S. degree in counseling psychology from Central Washington University.
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Fr. Samuel Medley, SOLT
Unfortunately, Fr. Medley is unable to make it to the conference this weekend due to illness. In his place, Fr. Tom Wilson will be the celebrant for Mass at 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning; David Rinaldi will be presenting workshops at 11 and 3.
Fr. Samuel Medley, SOLT is the current chaplain of Our Lady of Corpus Christi. He is a priest of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity and was ordained on July 17, 2008. He has been educated at the Angelicum in Rome, and nine other institutions of higher learning and has four university degrees, graduating with great honor in Sacred Theology. He speaks 10 languages, including Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. He frequently offers Mass in Latin, Russian, Spanish, and English, including the Extraordinary Form of the Mass.
He has experience in youth ministry and has been involved in college evangelization teams, retreat ministries, and giving talks to young people about many pertinent issues. He spent most of his seminary formation in foreign lands, especially in Asia, where he served in the Philippines.
Aware of the impact of modern means of social communication, Fr Samuel uses Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and two blogs to reach the people of our time.
Dr. Mary Paquette, M.D.
Dr. Mary Paquette, M.D., is a family physician (including obstetrics) who is particularly focused on the care of women and children. She's certified by the American Academy of Family Practice and as a consultant for Natural Family Planning. She is also a member of the Catholic Medical Association. She specializes in infertility, recurring miscarriage, and abnormal cycle management. She and her husband, Matthew, homeschool their four children, ages 6 to 11.
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David Rinaldi
David Rinaldi's powerful presentations have been life-changing moments for thousands of teens and parents across the country. With nearly 20 years of experience working with youth, David communicates the love of God adn the truths of the Catholic faith with a sensitivity and humor that teens and adults alike can appreciate. David holds a Master's Degree in Theology from Ave Maria University's Institute of Pastoral Theology and has nearly 20 years of ministry experience with youth and young adults. He currently serves full-time for NET Ministries adn is responsible for the recruiting, training, and supervision of the 10 ministry teams. His website may be found at davidrinaldi.org.
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Maureen Wittmann
Maureen Wittmann and her husband, Rob, are parents to seven children who have always been homeschooled. She brings to us not only her 15 years of experience but an excitement and love of homeschooling.
Maureen is president of Homeschool Connections which provides two services for Catholic homeschoolers. First, online courses for students with Catholic college professors and working professionals. Second, free webinars for parents to help them in their vocation as home educators.
Maureen is co-editor and contributing author to The Catholic Homeschool Companion [Sophia Institute Press]. Her newest book is For the Love of Literature: Teaching Core Subjects with Real Books [Ecce Homo Press]. She is a contributing editor for the Catholic homeschooling magazine Mater et Magistra. Her articles have appeared in Our Sunday Visitor, Latin Mass, Catholic Digest, Catholic Faith, and more.
You can find Maureen online at homeschoolconnectionsonline.com and www.maureenwittmann.com.
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