“Defending freedoms, serving families … together” is what we’ve been doing since we were first founded in 1990. It’s the bedrock of who we are and why we exist.
Not so many years ago, West Virginians had very limited homeschool freedoms. In fact, legislative issues still arise that threaten the future of homeschooling in West Virginia – more often than you might think. The good news is that CHEWV has been committed to doing whatever it takes to defend your freedoms and to serve families all across this great state for over 30 years. We’re at the Capitol and in legislative meetings. We answer family-specific questions. We network with state and national leaders. And we do it “together” – with families like yours.
If you’re not currently a part of CHEWV, we invite you to join with us in the important work of protecting and advancing homeschooling in West Virginia.
“Unless the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.”
Psalm 127:1
We firmly believe that the homeschooling freedoms we collectively enjoy, are the gift of God. Because we believe that parental, religious, and homeschooling freedoms are endowed by our Creator and protected in our Constitution, we advocate from a strong position. As a result, the freedoms of all law-abiding families, Christian or not, are defended.
Our Mission
We Strive
- to impart a vision of family life which inspires Christian families to disciple their children and
- to assist those families in accomplishing their vision with excellence.
We Seek
- to further the interests of all parents who choose to educate their own children at home by all lawful means;
- to support homeschooling families through practical service;
- to promote homeschooling as a valuable means to strengthen families, as well as an environment that facilitates discipleship of children in the Christian faith.
We Work
- to promote public understanding and the formation of public attitudes which are favorable to homeschooling by communicating the values, motivations and achievements of home educated children and their families.
CHEWV Board
Andy & Jennifer Cogar
CHEWV Board Member
The Cogars make their home in Bridgeport where they homeschool their four children. In addition to coordinating Twitter and graduation, they are assisting with long-term CHEWV planning.
Email: graduation@chewv.org
Don & Kim Kincell
CHEWV Board Member
The Kincells, from Morgantown, oversee the monthly e-newsletter and the website. They homeschooled their three daughters, all of whom are now graduated, for over sixteen years.
Email: media@chewv.org
James & Wendy Summers
CHEWV Board Member
The Summerses are the coordinators of Home School Day at the Capitol and several of our regional events. Boasting one homeschool graduate in college, they continue to homeschool the younger of their two sons. They hail from Clay County.
Email: hsdc@chewv.org
Leadership Team
Dennis & Melody Sheppard
Facebook Manager
Brian & Becky Price
Testing Coordinators
The testing area is an important function and CHEWV is grateful for the Prices’ volunteer service. Residing in Reedsville, WV, they have four children and have been homeschooling for more than 15 years.
Email: testing@chewv.org
Justin & Amber Morris
Homeschooling 101 Director
Paul & Terri Massie
Community Groups Liaison
After homeschooling in the Charleston area for 15 years, Paul and Terri recently graduated their third and final homeschooler. Now they bring that vast experience to their new role as liaison to support groups, co-ops and other community groups.
Email: community@chewv.org