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Featured & Workshop Speakers
Mary Ann Eagleson
Mary Ann is by God’s sovereign grace, a committed Christian. She has been married to Bruce Eagleson
for 33 years, is a home educating mom of 24 years for their four children, ages 28 to 18 and has a passion
for exploring how God uses home education as one of His greatest tools to shape us into His image.
She and her husband serve on the board of the Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership, a
national advocacy group for home education. They are also currently serving on the CHAP (Christian
Homeschooling Association of Pennsylvania) Board , and have done so for 15 years. Mary Ann has
been involved with several home education co-ops in participant as well as leadership roles, one of
which started in their basement. Before marriage and children, Mary Ann earned a Masters Degree with
a focus in Christian Education, worked as a Director of Christian Education in her church and in a regional
Christian education resource center for a major Christian denomination. Christian Education has
been one of her loves in life, whether at home or in the wider Christian community. Recently, she, her
husband Bruce and their children created the fledgling Tell It Publishing Company to share with others
resources they have created and used to foster family discipleship during the Lent, Easter, Christmas and other seasons of the year. Their
son says, “Mom, you have to ‘tell’ other parents about this! Of all my childhood memories, this is one of my favorites!” Learn more at:
www.tellitpub.com email: info@tellitpub.com
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Nathan and April Elliott
Nathan and April Elliott have a combined total of 33 years of experience in children’s ministry.
As The KnightLights team, they have presented programs not only here in the U.S., but also in
Mexico and Kenya. For the past four years, the Elliotts have also ministered at the Homeschool
Conventions held at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference. The KnightLights team looks forward to
the opportunity to minister at the CHAP Convention.
Leigh Genasevich
Leigh Genasevich and her husband Gary have been homeschooling their three boys, ages 18, 15
and 11, for the past eleven years. Their oldest son will graduate from high school at home this
May. Leigh has a passion for helping and encouraging homeschooling families. She has been
conducting homeschool evaluations for the past ten years and is also a support group leader for
the Hazleton Area Homeschoolers.
Wanda Gibert
Wanda Gibert is the owner of Heritage House Press, a Christian publishing company dedicated to printing
quality literature which encourages families to leave a spiritual legacy for their children. A homeschool
veteran and visionary, Wanda has served on the board of Illinois Christian Home Educators for
twenty years. Wanda is the author of two books providing instruction and encouragement for moms.
Currently, she is a contributing writer for The Girlhood Home Companion. Wanda speaks frequently
at home-school conferences, MOP’s groups and women’s retreats offering spiritual insight with practical
application. Wanda resides in northern Illinois with her husband John, six children and one spunky
granddaughter, Nyel.