Our Leadership
Our leaders are volunteer parents who have a desire to serve the group and see Christ lifted up, both in our group, and in their homes. Our moderator, officers, and coordinators are elected whenever a position becomes available. Our Doyenne are appointed by unanimous decision of the governing board.
Moderator
The Moderator oversees all business meetings and fulfills a neutral role when presiding at regular and special called business meetings. All public inquiries from news media should be directed to our Moderator.
Director
Our Director oversees and facilitates the day to day operations of co-op including our weekly meetings, special events and outings and even our online presence. Directors are elected by the membership at the unanimous recommendation of the board whenever a vacancy occurs.
Their willingness to serve is a blessing to the co-op!
Director Christy Huy is the homeschooling mom of Aiden who has been part of the ELCC family since 2015. Christy began serving at co-op almost as soon as she arrived by helping at the Security desk. Her service led to her becoming our Security Coordinator - a position she held from 2016- 2020. In her position as Security Coordinator, Christy helped co-op through the transition from the old builing to our current building, established policies for the safe operation of co-op, worked with multiple other coordinators to ensure co-op was clean and safe for our students, and interacted with each and every member to make sure they had everything they needed to be successful in their experience at co-op. Christy also helped guide our co-op during the pandemic as safety and security became a top concern. In the fall of 2021, Christy stepped into her role as co-director at co-op and has taken her leadership and people skills from the security desk to serving the entire campus. We are deeply grateful to Christy for her willingness to serve at co-op from day 1! Her desire to grow, lead, and serve our group has been a wonderful blessing to our group!
Officers
Our Officers provide leadership and a welcome smile to all of our members. They serve on our governing board, charting a course for the future of co-op. Their gifts of vision, administration, hospitality, financial knowledge, oversight, and organization provide structure and stability for our group. Officers are elected by the membership at the unanimous recommendation of the board and serve 2-year terms, with unlimited renewals.
(Secretary - Term Ending 5/31/2025) Amy Fraunfelter and her husband, Jeff, have three children, Hunter (graduated), Gabriella (high school), and Trapper (elementary). They have been homeschooled from the beginning and believe that has been their greatest blessing. Amy previously worked for a finance company. Jeff has been with the Muskingum County Juvenile Detention Center since 2008. Amy has been attending ELCC since 2015 and teaching kindergarten since 2016. She served as our event coordinator from 2018 - 2021. This year we are excited to have her as our Board Secretary.
Gina Robichaux (Treasurer- Term Ending 5/31/2025) lives in Newark with her husband and their two daughters. They started homeschooling and joined ELCC in the fall of 2022. Gina is a Girl Scout leader and enjoys time with family, taking road trips, and camping. She also owns and operates UE Services, her company that provides sewer cleaning and video services. Her educational background includes an A.S. in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Accounting. Gina is teaches two classes, Homesteading and Astronomy, is our Assistant Cheer coach, and she previously served the co-op as Facilities Coordinator.
Trustees
Doyenne/Trustees are senior members of our body, considered to be knowledgeable or uniquely skilled as a result of long experience in their field or endeavor. These ladies have helped to guide and shape our co-op into the organization it has become. We seek their wisdom and advice in many matters. They represent many learning styles and are available to offer guidance and wise counsel to our Directors and Members alike. Doyenne/Trustees are appointed by unanimous decision of the board whenever a vacancy occurs and serve 2 year terms.
Trustee Jan Rorhbaugh (Term ending 5/31/2024) lives in Utica and is a wife and mother, homeschool mom who has been teaching Sunday School since she was 16. She has a Bachelor of Christian Education and is only 1 class shy of a Deaf Studies Certificate. She currently serves on the ministry team at Truth Tabernacle teaching and ministering to a variety of age groups from toddler to adult classes. She is also a part of her church's praise and worship team and is involved with the organization and secretary-type work for her church. Jan loves all kinds of crafts from painting to wreath making to repurposing furniture. Jan oversees our Scholarship program and our Scrip Program. j.rohrbaugh@excellenceinlearning.org
Coordinators and Trainees
Our Coordinators serve by creating teams which work within a specific area of our ministy. We are blessed that they use their gifts and talents to oversee these areas which make co-op a wonderful and welcoming place to attend! Coordinators are elected by the membership at the unanimous recommendation of the board whenever a vacancy occurs.
Events Coordinator
Events needs are overseen by our Co-op Directors, board members, and dedicated volunteer team.
Amber Harvel
Facilities Coordinator
Amber was born and raised in Licking County and has raised her 3 children here. In 2023, Amber decided to dive into the world of homeschooling, and found ELCC to be a caring and supportive environment not only for her daughter, but for her as well! Amber works a full-time job and serves as a director for the Licking County Board of Realtors as well as serving as the facilities coordinator for ELCC. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, kids (2 are adults now) and dogs and loves to travel to new places as much as possible.
Jessica Dermer
Field Trips
Jessica Dermer and her husband Rob live near Johnstown, Ohio with their 4 homeschooling kids. They enjoy family time and dream of one day traveling the US in an RV! They raise rabbits and Rob creates a variety of metal working art peices. Jessica has attended ELCC for the past 3 years, serving as a teacher in several classes and she and her husband feel the Lord has called them to stay in Central Ohio for the time being and serve in this ministry role . We are thrilled to welcome Jessica as the Field Trip and Events Coordinator and know that her love for the Lord and for community will be a blessing!
Sondra Rathe
Hospitality Coordinator
Sondra Rathe is a mom to three children whose ages are between 3 months old and 9 years old. She has been married to her husband since 2011. She joined ELCC in 2022 during her first year of homeschooling. Before committing to teach tiny people, she attended college and holds a BA in Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice. She loves reading, a good cup of coffee, baking and playing Sims or Minecraft in her spare time. While attending ELCC, she found a passion for teaching and now teaches in our preschool. Sondra has served as our Events Coordinator and is now our Hospitality Coordinator.
Cassie Blizzard
Registration Coordinator
Cassie Blizzard has been homeschooling since 2022. She was born and raised in Granville but now resides in Toboso with her loving husband and their two wonderful children. In her free time, she has developed a passion for gardening and finds immense joy in tending to her plants and watching them flourish. She also has a flock of chickens that she takes care of and enjoys the benefits of having fresh eggs. Additionally, she is an active member of the Licking Valley Biddy Basketball Board, where she serves in a volunteer capacity. Being part of this organization allows her to contribute to the development of young athletes and give back to the community. Overall, she finds fulfillment in nurturing her family, pursuing her hobbies, and being involved in community activities.
Security Coordinator
Security needs are overseen by our Co-op Directors.
Johnna Vanover
Service Hours Coordinator
Johnna Vanover and her husband Josh live near Hanover, Ohio in the Licking Valley School district with their 3 homeschooling sons. They are sports fanatics so if they aren't at home you'll find them on a ballfield/court. They have attended ELCC since 2017. Johnna holds her bachelors degree in business administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and her Master of Leadership degree from Trevecca Nazarene University. She works full-time so you will usually see her with her laptop around co-op.
The service hours coordinator is responsible for creating the schedule of helpers. If you have been assigned somewhere that conflicts with your schedule or needs, please fill out this Service Hour Request Form.
Please direct all other inquiries about service hours, including logging them and what to do if you've missed a day, to our Director Christy Huy.
Yearbook Coordinator
Hadassah Furniss lives in Columbus with her husband and their 5 children, whose ages range from preschool to High school. Hadassah has worked as a medical assistant and has taken classes for elementary education; however, with the arrival of her children she found her true passion which is being a mother. Hadassah invests her spare time back into her family and the community by coaching sports for her children. The Furnisses have always homeschooled their children and have been members of ELCC since Fall of 2022. Hadassah teaches Logic and Deduction, K-2 Reading and Yearbook and Trailblazer Times. She is also our Yearbook Coordinator.
We are currently seeking volunteers to help with Maintenance.
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Our homeschool group was founded in Newark, Licking County, Ohio in 2009
ELCC became a 501c3 in 2014 to better serve Homeschooling families in Newark, Ohio and the surrounding areas!
ELCC currently meets for homeschool co-op classes at 310 Everett Ave. Newark, Ohio