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HSLDA's High School Coordinators
Sometimes teaching high school may seem like a whole new ball game, whether you are an experienced homeschooler or a brand new one. On those days when you are discouraged and need a listening ear, or you are confused and would like a sounding board on curriculum options, or you are trying to determine where to go for additional help, call (540) 338-5600 or email one of HSLDA's high school coordinators. They will direct you to helpful resources, give you some pros and cons of various curricula, and most importantly, refresh you with a reassuring word. Both of HSLDA's high school coordinators have walked in your shoes, and they understand what life is like in the trenches of homeschooling through high school!
Becky Cooke
 Becky homeschooled her three children through high school. She and her husband Jim augmented their children's education with community college courses, tutoring, small group classes, and extracurricular activities such as music lessons, dance, and Boy Scouts.
All three children continued their education at universities of their choice. "My role with my children is now one of encourager, listener, and advisor-when asked!" laughs Becky. She looks forward to using these same skills to help parents continue teaching their children through high school.
Now that she's "retired" from homeschooling, Becky tutors students from elementary through high school and mentors young professionals and international students. She also helps homeschooling moms with high school transcripts and college applications.
Besides teaching, Becky transcribes and edits manuscripts for publication for the scholar-in-residence of the C. S. Lewis Institute and edits articles for Breakthrough Intercessor magazine.
Becky desires to use these abilities and experiences to serve and to minister to homeschooling moms and dads. "We are in this adventure together!" she says.
Diane Kummer
 Diane and her husband Tom homeschooled their two children from kindergarten through 12th grade. While homeschooling through high school, Diane used a variety of teaching options, including co-ops, community college and online courses, part-time attendance at a private Christian school, and parent-taught subjects. The Kummers' daughter recently graduated from college, and their son has begun his undergraduate work.
For the past seven years, Diane has coordinated events, activities, and support meetings for her church's 190+ homeschooling families. Within her own homeschool group, she developed a program that provided additional accountability for high school families and offered evaluation of credits, diplomas, and transcripts. Her love for math is evident as she continues to teach high school-level math classes for homeschooled students. Diane earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Pennsylvania State University and before having children worked as a commercial lending officer. Along with songwriters, singers, and actresses from her church, Diane was involved in two videos created by the FunnyMoms to encourage and uplift homeschooling mothers.
Diane has a heart to inspire moms in their teaching and to remind them that they are not alone in this endeavor. "The joy and grace of the Lord are available—and He has provided many avenues of care and help along the way," she says. She is excited about encouraging parents to keep going and to have fun while teaching high school!
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