Western Canadian Catholic

Andrew Pudewa

Andrew Pudewa is the director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, a homeschooling father of seven, and a grandfather of three. Presenting throughout North America, he addresses issues relating to teaching, writing, thinking, spelling, and music with clarity, insight, practical experience, and humor. His seminars for parents, students and teachers have helped transform many reluctant writers into competent communicators and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students' skills.

Although he is a graduate of the Talent Education Institute in Japan (Suzuki Method) and holds a Certificate of Child Brain Development from The Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, his best endorsement is from a young Alaskan boy who called him "the funny man with the wonderful words." He and his beautiful, heroic wife Robin currently teach their three youngest children at home in Locust Grove, Oklahoma.

Andrew was interviewed by Gerald McKoy of the Homeschool Netcast Network and gives not only a little about the program, but also a little of his background. You can listen to the interview (one hour) by clicking here.

To download articles by Andrew Pudewa, click here.

To watch Andrew in a YouTube video, click here.

Father Paul Moret

Born the seventh of nine children to Louis and Marilyn Moret, Fr. Paul was educated in Edmonton through his first university degree before obtaining his Master of Divinity at St. Peter’s seminary, London.

He has served as Parish Priest in a number of communities and as Director for Vocations for the Archdiocese of Edmonton. He was on the original board for Our Lady of Victory Camp and continues in that position, also serving as the spiritual director for the camp. Father Paul is the Archbishop’s representative on the board of directors for Living Water College of the Arts, and he has served in many other capacities, including dean, spiritual director of various organizations such as the Legion of Mary, Youth Mannafest team, and Edmonton/Strathcona Live-In Society. Father has served as coordinator of a number of Archdiocesan programs and has been in steady demand directing retreats and preaching missions. He presently serves as pastor of St. Agnes and St. Anthony parishes in Edmonton.

John Miller

John Miller and his wife Birdie began home schooling their children 30 years ago, when this approach to education was still very unpopular. Now the father of seven adult children and four grandchildren, John continues to support many parents through prayer and his work as a home school facilitator. He regularly takes time for spiritual retreats and continues to probe the depths of the Church’s teachings. John is back by popular demand after his powerful presentation at the 2011 Western Canadian Catholic Home School Conference.

Deacon Ken Noster & Marlane Noster

Dcn. Ken and Marlane Noster have home schooled their 6 children since 1989 and have experienced a variety of challenges and graces. In 1992 Ken began to work as a home school facilitator, and in 1995 he and Marlane founded WISDOM Home Schooling. Four of their adult children are engaged in family life and other careers, and their 8 grandchildren frequently grace their family home. Dcn Ken and Marlane have spent the past two decades encouraging parents in the living out of their faith and family life, through workshops, conferences, lectures, articles, and personal conversations.