Kathryn Shanks

Along with my husband, Bob, I began homeschooling in 1988, and by the grace of God, educated our four children through high school, graduating our youngest in 2006. Even though my own children are now educated adults and parents themselves, I continue to support homeschooling families in a variety of ways, including offering various classes at UA. I have served as a tutor, and in leadership roles with several homeschool support organizations & academic co-ops. In 2001, I founded and taught in a number of local speech & debate clubs, providing homeschooled students with opportunities to learn speaking skills and to compete in regional and national tournaments. I  currently serve as Executive Director of Verity Speech & Debate Club in Midlothian.