FAIRSD is dedicated to advancing, protecting and securing Alternative Instruction rights for families in South Dakota.
All of our committee members are experienced homeschool parents and volunteers. 100% of your tax deductible donation goes directly into action.
Our top priority is to hire and fund a full time professional lobbyist to represent our interests at the state capitol every day of the legislative session.
Our lobbyist is our eyes and ears at the capitol and is able to alert us when we need to activate our grassroots efforts to protect and advocate for our freedoms.
Joel and his wife, Kristin, have home-educated their five children in South Dakota for 16 years, the last 8 in rural Garretson. Joel exercises his passion for education in general and home education in particular by sitting on the Board of Directors of The Education Alliance of Christian Homeschoolers of South Dakota, leading a team of de
Joel and his wife, Kristin, have home-educated their five children in South Dakota for 16 years, the last 8 in rural Garretson. Joel exercises his passion for education in general and home education in particular by sitting on the Board of Directors of The Education Alliance of Christian Homeschoolers of South Dakota, leading a team of dedicated volunteers who produce the Christian Homeschool Conference of South Dakota (the largest annual homeschool event in the state). Joel is also a volunteer high school teacher at Living Legacy Academy (a homeschool co-op in Sioux Falls).
Julie and her husband were attracted to the lifestyle that homeschooling offered their family over 20 years ago. They live in Sioux Falls. Three of their five children have graduated as homeschool students. Two have graduated from college and are building professional careers in South Dakota. Julie has a degree and professional background
Julie and her husband were attracted to the lifestyle that homeschooling offered their family over 20 years ago. They live in Sioux Falls. Three of their five children have graduated as homeschool students. Two have graduated from college and are building professional careers in South Dakota. Julie has a degree and professional background in education and special education. Since leaving public education to be at home with her children, she has maintained a private practice serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dyslexia.
Rep. Sue Peterson (District 13) is currently serving her fourth term in the SD House of Representatives. She has a professional background in banking and finance lending Sue and her husband, Bill, live in Sioux Falls and have three sons. Parental choice in education was important to their family as her sons were in public and private scho
Rep. Sue Peterson (District 13) is currently serving her fourth term in the SD House of Representatives. She has a professional background in banking and finance lending Sue and her husband, Bill, live in Sioux Falls and have three sons. Parental choice in education was important to their family as her sons were in public and private schools and homeschooled. Homeschooling has Sue is a strong advocate, sponsoring and supporting legislation that promotes the parental rights and homeschool freedom homeschool in South Dakota.
Nancy Dennert is a mother to five children and an 22 year veteran homeschooler. She and her husband Dana farm and ranch north of Aberdeen. Nancy wants her children to love to learn and be allowed to follow their God-given talents. She loves supporting families on their own homeschooling journeys. Through her family’s experiences, Nancy
Nancy Dennert is a mother to five children and an 22 year veteran homeschooler. She and her husband Dana farm and ranch north of Aberdeen. Nancy wants her children to love to learn and be allowed to follow their God-given talents. She loves supporting families on their own homeschooling journeys. Through her family’s experiences, Nancy has insight into the SD legislature and has experience in grassroots organization and lobbying.
Kate is currently serving in her fourth term on the Rapid City Area School Board on which she has served as board president. She and her husband, Vince, live in Rapid City and have seven children. Kate analyzes each child’s needs and chooses the best education option for each child. Her kids have attended public school, have dual-enrolle
Kate is currently serving in her fourth term on the Rapid City Area School Board on which she has served as board president. She and her husband, Vince, live in Rapid City and have seven children. Kate analyzes each child’s needs and chooses the best education option for each child. Her kids have attended public school, have dual-enrolled, and have been homeschooled. Kate advocates for children with dyslexia in South Dakota and is a trained tutor.
Lisa lives on a small hobby farm near New Underwood with her husband and children, raising sheep and chickens. Having homeschooled for 14 years, she has graduated two sons, and continues to homeschool her younger two children. Lisa is passionate about helping homeschool families be successful.
Mary is a native Pierre resident, a small business owner, and a full-time farmer with her husband and five kids. Her five kids continue and thrive in their homeschool education while running their family farm. She is a strong advocate not only for her family but every family’s right to homeschool education and has been involved in the cap
Mary is a native Pierre resident, a small business owner, and a full-time farmer with her husband and five kids. Her five kids continue and thrive in their homeschool education while running their family farm. She is a strong advocate not only for her family but every family’s right to homeschool education and has been involved in the capital processes for 16 years. Her passion lies in ensuring parental rights remain intact in the state of South Dakota.
Aaron and his wife Annie live at the northern edge of the Black Hills and have home educated their three children from the very beginning. They knew they wanted to create a home environment and education structure that built a love of learning, strong family ties and creativity into the lives of their children. In serving on the FAIRSD
Aaron and his wife Annie live at the northern edge of the Black Hills and have home educated their three children from the very beginning. They knew they wanted to create a home environment and education structure that built a love of learning, strong family ties and creativity into the lives of their children. In serving on the FAIRSD board, Aaron brings educational degrees and 11 years of experience teaching in the public education system.
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