About OHEN
OHEN is an inclusive, statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to
supporting all of Oregon's homeschooling families. OHEN supports the right
of all homeschoolers to educate their children with as little government
intervention as possible. Celebrating the diversity within our homeschooling
community, OHEN welcomes any person without regard to educational
philosophy, religion, creed, race, color, gender, or ethnic or national origin.
What We Do
OHEN encourages networking and communication among homeschooling families.
OHEN works with various homeschooling support groups and libraries around the state to
help prospective and current homeschoolers find the support, resources, and
information that are so vital to their success as their children's primary
educators.
OHEN follows state legislative activity and local and national trends that
might affect homeschooling. OHEN volunteers try to be vigilant in keeping
families informed in order to protect the natural right of parents to
educate their children.
- OHEN sponsors a statewide convention and occasional workshops
- OHEN supports homeschoolers through e-mail and phone helplines
- OHEN sponsors an annual homeschool prom and other dances
- OHEN maintains a website and an e-group for members
Board of Directors
The OHEN Board meets quarterly and is comprised entirely of volunteer
homeschooling parents. Our meetings are always open to OHEN members.
Serving on the Board is a great way to support our homeschooling community.
Board members are asked to serve a two-year term and attend at least three
meetings each year.
- President: Tara Atkinson
- Vice-President: Bobbi Burton
- Secretary: Alison Jakel
- Treasurer: Carol Pitkin
- Legislative Liaison: Barbara Smythe
- Information Coordinator: Stephanie Nystrom
- Event Coordinator: Diana McIntosh
Not Board Members but serving a vital role for OHEN:
- Legislative Consultant: Amy Grant
- Helpline Coordinator: Carol Rulla
- Convention Coordinator: vacant
- PR/Media Coordinator: vacant
Anyone interested in serving on the Board should send a letter of interest to OHEN at P.O. Box 82715, Portland, OR 97282-0715. If you have any
questions or would like more information, leave a message on the OHEN voicemail line: 503-321-5166; or e-mail us at info@ohen.org.
Become an OHEN Member
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