Speakers

	Michael Kalscheur Mr. Michael L. Kalscheur is father of 8 children, ages ranging from 1 to 14 years. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP ®) with over 14 years of experience in personal planning and institutional consulting. Mr. Kalscheur sits on the Perry Township Board in Indianapolis, and is involved in the Perry Township GOP Club. Mr. Kalscheur and his wife, Amy, are active in their parish's marriage preparation program; he is also involved in the local Knights of Columbus (children's program director), Boy Scouts, Little Flowers and Holy Family Home Educators (treasurer), who sponsors the Indianapolis Catholic Homeschool Conference. Mike has been a guest speaker at home school conventions both locally and nationally. *About Michael's Talk:* Your wife teaches the children. She picks out the curriculum. She cooks the dinner. She cleans the house. You go to work and pay for it all. Done. Right? Not so fast. Dad has a part in this homeschooling family too: Principal Dad. Mr. Kalscheur will outline the job description of the homeschooling Dad, the complimentary role to Mom's work. Mr Kalscheur will give practical ways for Dad to lead, provide for and protect the family.
	Amy Kalscheur Amy Kalscheur graduated from Marian College in 1995 with a BA in Elementary Education and Learning Disabilities. After teaching in public schools, Amy and her husband decided that when their son was ready for school, they would begin by homeschooling instead of the traditional route. Amy and her husband, Michael, now have 8 children, ranging in ages from 1 to 14 years. All of them have been home schooled since birth. Amy is the treasurer for Holy Family Home Educators, and has been chairman of the Indianapolis Conference for 3 years. She teaches at her local Co-op, and puts on children's special events for the Knights of Columbus. She has been her husband's campaign manager for 2 campaigns. Amy and Michael are active in their parish's sponsor couple program, Blue Knights and Little Flowers. *About Amy's Talk:* LAUNDRY, DINNER, MESSY BEDROOMS, and I still have to teach the children. I can't find my way through the living room, and I can't remember where I put the Math book. Dust, bathrooms, vacuum? Forget it! I haven't even changed the baby's diaper yet! I'm losing my mind....KIDS, CLEAN UP THIS HOUSE! Oh my, where do I begin? Ever feel this way? Amy will walk you through and help you to organize your home by breaking it down to bit sized pieces. She will lay out the 3 levels of a organized and clean home and give practical advice on how to accomplish each one. Amy will share with you the theory of a well run home, and how she applies it to her family. After this talk, you will be able to find your mind as well as that Math book.
	Father John Hollowell Father John Hollowell, a priest for the archiocese of Indianapolis, is a 1997 graduate of Roncalli High School and a 2001 graduate of Hanover College. Fr. Hollowell majored in mathematics and is a certified teacher. After teaching math and coaching football and track at Chatard High School, Fr. Hollowell was entered the seminary and was ordained a priest on June 6th, 2009. Currently, Fr. Hollowell is serving as chaplain at Cardinal Ritter High School, teaching Catholic social teaching to seniors, and coaching football. He also acts as sacramental minister at St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg and chaplain to the Office of Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese.
	Father Shaun Whittington, B.A., S.T.B., M.Div., S.T.L. (Cand.) Born in 1978 to Neil and Patricia Whittington, originally of Harrison, Ohio, Fr. Whittington was raised in a traditional Catholic home schooling family. After moving to Brookville, Indiana in 1994, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in philosophy from Christendom College in 2001. As a seminarian for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, he earned a Masters in Divinity (M.Div.) and Bachelors of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) from Mundelein Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. Father was ordained on June 4, 2005 for the Archdiocese and assigned as Associate Pastor of St. Monica Church in Indianapolis. In 2006, Father was assigned as Instructor of Theology and Chaplain at Shawe Memorial Jr/Sr High School in Madison, Indiana, with residence at St. Lawrence Church, Lawrenceburg, Indiana. In 2008 he was named pastor of St. John the Baptist and St. Magdalen in Ripely County. He is currently a candidate for the License in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) in systematic theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Other interests include photography, and lots of reading.
	Michael O'Rourke Michael O'Rourke,Father of 9 (17 yrs to 9 mos), has supported his wife Maria, the primary teacher, during their 12 years of homeschooling. He helps to bring a schedule to the homeschooling day, tutors some writing & math and fills in with various other home-making chores. Michael places great importance on a Father's role to be the spiritual head of the family. He assists in ensuring that family activities do indeed fulfill the family's Catholic mission. Michael speaks nationally and internationally for the Apostolate for Family Consecration on Family Catechetics and on how to build Catholic culture within homes and communities. *About his talk: Fathers of Our Faith* Michael O'Rourke, father of 9 homeschoolers, on-fire Catholic and international presenter for the Apostolate for Family Consecration, will unveil: 1. Why is the Father's role so crucial in Family Catechesis (Learning the faith in the Family)? 2. How can Fathers take up their role as the spiritual heads of their family? 3. Why is Family Catechesis so pivotal for your Children's Future & the Future of the World? You will walk away from this powerful presentation with the resolve & the tools to easily teach your children the Catholic faith and set them on the right road for life!
	Lynne O'Brien Lynne O'Brien graduated from IU in 1985 with a double major in Journalism and English, and in her pre-mom days she worked as a technical writer for several years. Today she is the mother of three homeschool children (grades 6, 8, and 11) and one high school graduate. She began tutoring homeschooled students in English and composition two years ago. Blessed with a natural love for writing, her experiences in homeschooling and tutoring have helped her develop a personal teaching style that tailors the instruction to each student's individual needs. *About Lynne's Talk:* The main focus of Lynne's talk will be to help parents avoid a "one-size-fits-all" approach to teaching writing, and to adapt their teaching to the individual needs of their students. Her perspective is that each student writer has different strengths and weaknesses. Some young writers are full of ideas and excited about expressing themselves, but find it difficult to organize their thoughts into an outline; others have better skills than they realize, but lack confidence. Lynne will encourage homeschooling parents to be attentive to their students' particular needs and adapt their teaching to address those needs.
	Ginny Zender Ginny and her husband, Tim, decided to give home schooling a try in 1994. Now, 16 years later, Samantha, their youngest of three children, is trying to decide which college to attend in the fall. The middle child, Emily, is currently completing her senior year in college. The oldest, James, is completing his first year of law school. During the past 16 years, Ginny has played an active role in various organizations including the ICHSA, RCHEI, and FACES. In addition, she has been a speaker at past HFHE Conferences. The high school years have been particularly enjoyable for Ginny who has organized many activities for the teens including pool parties, game nights, bon fires, Teen Team Jeopardy, Brownsburg Space Challenger program, JA Finance Park, Ruth Lilly Health Education programs and others. Ginny is grateful for all the support and assistance received over the 16 years. *About Ginny's Talk: On Homeschooling through Highschool* Choosing to home school through high school can seem a daunting task. But, with the grace of God, all things are possible. Learn a few tips on the important things to keep in mind when teaching high school students. Concerns regarding the high school curriculum, academic challenges, SAT tests, college applications, friendships, social activities, dances, proms etc. are very real but can be addressed successfully while home schooling. Ginny often reminded her kids that "my job is not to teach you everything you need to know, but that you can learn anything that you put your mind to!" With that in mind, the high school years can be tackled with the help of God.
	Katie Willen Katie and Gary Willen began home education in Ohio in 1996, shortly after Katie made the Consecration to Mary according to St. Louis de Montfort. Besides the socialization issues, it became very clear that their two oldest daughters were not being taught the Catholic Faith. As converts, it was most important to Katie and Gary that their daughters be well-educated in the Catholic Faith. "For what shall it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and suffer the loss of his soul?" Mark 8.36 That fall, Our Lady of Fatima Home School was started and the first textbook studied was the St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 2. Since then, the entire family has grown in the knowledge and love of God and the Church. They graduated their two oldest daughters from their homeschool. Sarah has graduated from Ave Maria University. Meredith attended Christendom College for two years and is now a postulate at the Carmel of Our Mother of Mercy and St. Joseph in South Dakota. Their youngest daughter was only 3 years old when the family's home education began. Rebecca is finishing her junior year of high school and looks forward to her graduation next year. Katie and Gary are active members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Indianapolis.