2026 Homeschool Convention

Todd Wilson

The Familyman | website

Todd, author of Help! I’m Married to a Homeschooling Mom and The Official Book of Homeschooling Cartoons, is a dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s humor and gut-honest realness have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventions across the country and a guest on Focus on the Family.

Todd and his wife Debbie, along with their eight children spend several months of the year traveling the country encouraging moms and dads.

Kevin Swanson

Generations | website

Kevin Swanson is a husband, father, pastor, radio-host, and national speaker. Kevin is the pastor of Reformation Church in Elizabeth, Colorado (ReformationChurch.com).

He also serves as the Director of Generations, a ministry he founded to strengthen Christian families around the country. As a father who wants to leave a godly heritage for his five children, Kevin's passion is to strengthen and encourage families all over the world, and to cast a vision for generations to come.

Kirk Smith

ICHE - Illinois Christian Home Educators | website

Kirk Smith joined ICHE as the Executive Director in 2013. He and his wife, Joely, have eleven children and are now anticipating the next generation of homeschoolers with their three grandchildren. In their nearly thirty years of homeschooling, the vision of home discipleship with the centrality of Jesus Christ has been Kirk and Joely's passion and anchor.

Before joining ICHE Kirk taught and coached for two years at the high school level. He founded the House of Prayer church in Albion, IL, where he pastored for almost 25 years.

New to Homeschool Night

Thursday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Considering homeschooling, but not sure where to start? Join us for this special informal event, which is FREE to new and first year homeschoolers. Hear from Kirk Smith, Executive Director of ICHE (Illinois Christian Home Educators) and homeschooling dad of 11, find answers to any questions you may have, and shop our vendor hall.