OCHEC Convention

Sarah lives and works in Welland with her husband and two of her five children. As well as homeschooling all her kids using the Charlotte Mason Method, she has taught drama at Jubal Cottage School in the Niagara region for almost 20 years. She has edited and adapted numerous plays the group has performed over the years – from Bible stories to Shakespeare. Her love for Shakespeare has grown incredibly over the years and her greatest success is inspiring countless children to love it, too! She has balanced her hats including teacher, staff member and mother for over 20 years and hopes to share some insights as we tackle the often daunting tasks of caring for our children and helping to make ends meet.

Sarah lives and works in Welland with her husband and two of her five children. As well as homeschooling all her kids using the Charlotte Mason Method, she has taught drama at Jubal Cottage School in the Niagara region for almost 20 years. She has edited and adapted numerous plays the group has performed over the years – from Bible stories to Shakespeare. Her love for Shakespeare has grown incredibly over the years and her greatest success is inspiring countless children to love it, too! She has balanced her hats including teacher, staff member and mother for over 20 years and hopes to share some insights as we tackle the often daunting tasks of caring for our children and helping to make ends meet.

Sarah has spent the past 20 years homeschooling her seven children, guiding them from preschool through high school. She embraces a relaxed, unschooling approach, tailoring learning experiences to each child’s unique needs and strengths.

Beyond homeschooling, Sarah is a small-time farmer who enjoys growing and preserving her own food. When she’s not teaching or tending her farm, she loves playing soccer, reading, and canning. Passionate about helping other families, she shares her experiences to support fellow homeschoolers, ensuring they feel heard and know they are not alone on this journey.

Stacey is a ministry wife, mother of three, and a sipper of hot tea with honey. She loves to open the Word of God and share the hope of Christ with women. She is a multi-award-winning author, a home educator, and a frequent conference speaker. Stacey has a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Ministry and a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counselling from Heritage College and Seminary.

Vanessa Brobbel, a veteran homeschool mom & artist, works alongside her husband Floyd (CEO) for a ministry called The Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Much of her work involves speaking at and developing events, educational and special projects, women’s ministry and writing monthly VOM magazine Table Talk unit studies for families. For the past 24 years she has spoken at conferences & women’s retreats across Canada in this capacity. This ministry purposes to create an awareness of the persecution leveled against Christians around the world, while actively providing tools to mentor the Body of Christ both domestically and internationally to grow through adversity.

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, media, marriage, and men. Husband to Dawn, and father of Bennett and Zoe, Brett and his family make their home in Ajax. Brett was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for ten years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. Brett has a Master’s degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton Graduate School in Chicago and is also a graduate of the Arrow Leadership Program. Brett completed his Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and works part-time as a registered psychotherapist (RP) at https://lifecarecentres.ca/.

Brett Ullman travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, media, marriage, and men. Husband to Dawn, and father of Bennett and Zoe, Brett and his family make their home in Ajax. Brett was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for ten years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. Brett has a Master’s degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton Graduate School in Chicago and is also a graduate of the Arrow Leadership Program. Brett completed his Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and works part-time as a registered psychotherapist (RP) at https://lifecarecentres.ca/.

Henry was born in Taiwan and grew up an atheist and evolutionist. After moving to Costa Rica at the age of 12 and to Toronto at the age of 15, he heard the gospel. As his many doubts and questions were answered one by one, the truth dawned on him- there is a God, and He is the God of the Bible. Contrary to other worldviews, Christianity is based on solid scientific, historical, and archaeological evidence. Henry graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School and works as a family doctor. He regularly preaches and teaches apologetics topics at churches, fellowships, schools, and conferences. He is looking forward to meeting you and answering your questions!

Jonathon's writings have been translated into more than six languages and published in the National Post, National Review, First Things, The Federalist, The American Conservative, The Stream, the Jewish Independent, the Hamilton Spectator, Reformed Perspective Magazine, WORLD magazine, among others. He is a contributing editor to The European Conservative.

His insights have been featured on CTV, Global News, and the CBC, as well as over twenty radio stations. He regularly speaks on a variety of social issues at universities, high schools, churches, and other functions in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

He is the author of several books, including How We Got Here: A Guide to Our Anti-Christian Culture.

Nicole Richards is a bestselling author, podcaster, Human Potential and Personal Reinvention Coach. She works with faith-focused visionaries and executives seeking the biblical connection between faith and business.

Nicole had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the wedding industry, with a retail store and a team of 15 artists. Now she uses the listening skills she’s mastered as an artist to help clients find clarity in life and business. She runs a leadership event called www.mindingHISbusiness.com, connecting the intersection between business, life, and exploring our faith. Nicole homeschools her children in Ancaster, Ontario. www.nicolerichards.co