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Homeschoolers East is a diverse, inclusive
and non-discriminatory group of home-educating families
providing educational
opportunities east of
Dallas Hwy. 75. We strive to create
a supportive community that welcomes homeschoolers from many
backgrounds. We choose not to discriminate and work toward
the goal of unity in diversity.
Homeschoolers East works to build a community where each
person is valued for their individuality, knowledge and
talents. We work to provide educational opportunities that
develop academic and inner potential. In addition,
Homeschoolers East promotes family partnership and service
in the community.
Parents of Homeschoolers East accept responsibility for
appropriately guiding children’s behavior when necessary. We
encourage cooperation and kindness among our children. We
value spiritedness and freedom of expression, but do not
condone divisive play, child-on-child aggression, hurtful
words, or unsafe actions.
The members of Homeschoolers East strive for consensus and
unity when making decisions and, therefore, follow the
Guidelines for Consultation. Our goal is to discover the
best course of action to take for the well-being of all,
fostering unity of purpose and mission – not unity of
opinion.
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Our Vision & Mission
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Homeschoolers East students petting a lemur during a Homeschoolers
East
sponsored field trip.
VISION
Homeschoolers East’s vision
is to serve and support a truly diverse and unified
homeschool cooperative. Our goal is to provide educational
experiences for home-school families from diverse
backgrounds, cultures, religions and beliefs that not only
bring about the advancement of the individual, but as a
result, the betterment of the community. This vision
motivates the activities of the group and promotes a
particular vision of the world, the family, the child, the
parent, the educator, and the role of education.
Homeschoolers East is animated by the vision that:
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The Family is the bedrock of human society. The peace
and unity of society is dependent upon the peace and
unity of the family
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The Child is the promise and guarantee of the future.
Children bear the seeds of the character of future
society and are in need of guidance and training
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The Parent is the primary educator of the child. Parents
exercise indispensable influence through the home
environment they consciously create
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The Educator is a model and a guide. The role of the
educator is to bring forth from the child whatever
perfections and capacities are within, assisting the
child to reach their highest level of achievement
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Education is the indispensable foundation of all human
excellence and assists the individual to reveal their
inner potential to benefit their community
 'Smoothie Club' member MISSION
Homeschoolers East’s mission
is to provide home-school families of diverse backgrounds
with educational opportunities
east of Dallas Hwy. 75 that develop the individual’s academic and spiritual
potential, family partnership and unity. These goals are
achieved through cooperative classes, field trips, social
events and service projects. The co-op is not designed to
take the place of the parents educating their children at
home, but to provide enhancement opportunities in the
overall home education of the student.
Steering Committee
The Homeschoolers East
Steering Committee
exists as an
administrative body to
represent the members of
Homeschoolers East and
to provide leadership
over various activities,
committees and
functions.
The Steering Committee
Members are elected each
year by the members of
Homeschoolers East.
The current Steering
Committee members are:
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Chairperson:
Valarie Atwood
chair@homeschoolerseast.com
Secretary: Angelica Elliott
secretary@homeschoolerseast.com
Treasurer: Jennifer Palmieri
treasurer@homeschoolerseast.com
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New Membership
Coordinator: Tyrza Cole
newmem@homeschoolerseast.com
Co-op
Coordinator: Rachael Cooper
coop@homeschoolerseast.com
HSE Yahoo Group:
(Members Only)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HomeschoolersEast/
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