We are excited to introduce you to new board members who have volunteered to serve this year.
Secretary: Lynnelle King
Treasurer / Box Tops Coordinator: Janet Cox
Teen Coordinators: Angie Petersen, Melania Rosquist and Corrie Munson
Opening Social Coordinator: Corrie Munson
Field Trip Coordinators: Ruth Hansen and Korrine Ayers
Party Coordinators: Melodi Kallmeyer
History Fair Coordinator: Kimberly Wing
Science Fair Coordinator: Sara Sweet
We are looking forward to a great year. Continue reading to be introduced to some of our our new board members.
We've been educating our children at home for the past 11 years. We have 4 children. When you start, you can't see the end, but you hope & pray. My first just graduated!! It can be done without losing your mind and your patience. It's been a challenging yet such a rewarding experience for our family. In addition to being a teacher, cub scout den mother, 4-H leader and wife, I have a small online business that keeps me busy. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming year.
Corrie Munson
Dear homeschooling sisters,
It's so funny how things come around just at the right time isn't it? We meet amazing people who have just the experience we need to learn from, we get a check in the mail right on the day we need it, (that could happen more often!) our kids clean their rooms without being asked the morning before the family night lesson on tidiness, a friend calls to go for a walk on a hard day, and on and on the blessings go. Over the past few years, it's been in recognizing and thanking Father in Heaven for those types of blessings that I have found the most happiness. Well, here I am again, thanking Him for the chance to serve some amazing women and families! As I've reflected on my involvement with DHSA, I can't help but feel grateful for the associations and friendships that have lasted through the years. You have molded who I and my children are today. My activity level in the DHSA activities has waxed and waned over the years as the needs of my family and extended family and even me personally have changed. BUT, just knowing that there was a dedicated group of women volunteering their time and energy for me if I needed it, has always been a comfort. Ten years ago, I moved back to the Treasure Valley from Puerto Rico and the first meeting I went to was an election mtg. I signed on board as secretary not knowing anyone or what I had gotten myself into. Well, this year when the email went out that called for women to volunteer to be on the board, I knew what I was getting into and I just have to tell you how excited I am!! I love my homeschooling sisters! We share a bond that creates an immediate common ground. AND WE NEED EACH OTHER!!. We need each other's perspective and experiences and shoulders to cry on. We need curriculum ideas, places to go on rainy days, and cheerleaders for spelling lists. We need to know that we are not the only ones praying to know what period of history to cover, and whether PE can consist of walking (running) around in WINCO with five kids who think it's a gym. You belong with us! DHSA is a wonderful place to be supported, to learn from other amazing women, and to contribute to. Your efforts are valued and appreciated! I can't wait to meet you again, or for the first time! See you at the Mother's Meetings!
-- Lynnelle King, Secretary
Mother of 8 strong spirits and wife of an amazing guy!!
This is our 11th year to enjoy homeschooling
I have been homeschooling for over 7 years. We are expecting another baby in August which will give us 9 kids, 6 boys and 3 girls. Two are adopted from foster care and the oldest is now out on her own. This year I will be teaching kids ages 11, 9, 7, 6, 4, 2, and taking care of a new baby. Every year has been a little different and I love the challenge of finding the best way to help them each learn (most of the time). I enjoy reading and doing things with my family.
Melodi Kallmeyer - Party Coordinator
I am the mother of six hilarious children and the wife of a drop dead gorgeous high school principal. Together, we run a small farm complete with chickens, pigs, turkeys, goats, and a cow. When I'm not milking, mucking or making dinner, I like to run, write, play sports, read, and eat chocolate ice cream. Honesty, if homeschooling weren't ton of fun, I wouldn't do it--there just isn't enough chocolate icecream in the world to make me.
Melodi Kallmeyer
Hello gals, my name is Ruth Hansen. Deseret Homeschool Association has been a wonderful blessing for my family as over the years we have participated in PE activities, Science & History fairs, co-ops, fieldtrips, and parties. The most fabulous thing we have gained from DHSA would be wonderful friendships that have extended throughout the years. I am excited this year to help plan fun and educational fieldtrips and hope to see lots of you at these events. We have some great ideas for fieldtrips that I hope you will all enjoy.
Just a bit about me. My husband, Steven, is a computer programming guru who just started his own business (along with 2 partners) this year in February. We have 7 wonderful kiddos...the oldest being a handsome 16-year-old red-head and the youngest a getting-into-everything 1-year-old. As a family we love to watch 3D movies together, visit the park, BBQ, and read scriptures and stories together at night. Recently we have been reading the complete set of Roald Dahl books. Fun Fun.
Most of my day is spent in the hustle and bustle of being a mom, teacher, & sweetheart. Any free moments are spent crafting or enjoying a good book.
I am looking forward to seeing you at the fieldtrips!
Ruth
Hi, my name is Melania Rosquist. I was born and raised on a ranch in New Mexico. I married my childhood sweetheart when I was 19. We grew up together and our mothers arranged our wedding when we were infants. (not really, just kinda) We have 5 beautiful children. (Brace yourselves for names and if you haven't heard the explanations then I know you will want to. Feel free to ask in person.) Our oldest is Crash who is 13, Beau is 9, Auraleigh is 8, Chalk is 5 and our baby is Ayliahna is 2 1/2.
I love all things artistic and "crafty."
I have been homeschooling for four years. I love spending time with my children. I am very excited to be helping with DHSA in the teen group this up coming year and can't wait to get to know everyone!
I love teenagers! I really do. I appreciate Stacey for asking me to serve on the DHSA board so that I can get to know your teens better. I am a homeschooling Mom of 5 children (do I count my eldest college-age daughter anymore?). My teens are 17 and 14. I also have two little girls ages 8 and 6. So the scope of our school's curriculum is wide and varied. It is definitely a challenge, but one that I was called to do nearly 22 years ago after meeting veteran homeschooler, (and dear friend) Jody Phillips. It is a continual adventure full of fun, frustrations and those wonderful serendipitous moments too. I am constantly learning and searching for better methods/curriculum/ideas. I look forward to learning from you!
Angie Petersen
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