APACHE (Association of Peoria Area Christian Home Educators)

The APACHE Board

Aaron & Mycah Amstutz

Aaron, Mycah and their four children have lived in the Peoria area for 13 years. Now in their 10th year of home education, they have a graduate, a sophomore and freshman in high school, and a 5th grader.

Jim & Julie Barth
The Barths are a farm family and live on a centennial farm just east of Metamora. Of their six home educated children, two are married, two in college, one in third grade and one in heaven. "It has been our pleasure and privilege to serve on the APACHE board!"

Mike & Sheri Krohe
The Krohe's live in Pekin with their five children, ages 6 to 16. They have been homeschooling for five years and use the Charlotte Mason method of learning. They love the outdoors and sports - especially football.

Matt & Lisa Waibel

Matt and Lisa bring their servant hearts to the board. They have 8 children ranging in age from 4 to 16 and have home-educated for 11 years.

Mark & Mary Ellison
Mark and Mary moved to the Peoria area in 2003. They are in their fourteenth year of homeschooling. Their oldest graduated last year and is attending college. Their younger three are currently in 3rd through 11th grades.