My name is Belinda Parrish and my husband Troy and I have been married for over 24 years. We have nine children; eight of them have been homeschooled from the very beginning. We are in the midst of our 19th year of home schooling and have 11 more years until the youngest child graduates! So far, two have graduated and are in college (one is a senior), two are in high school (one is a senior), two are in middle school, and two are in elementary school.

We have used many different types of schooling materials in our home school. Eleven years ago, we started using BJ HomeSat, which is now BJU Press Distance Learning. With four children in school, and three little ones at home, the Distance Learning totally revolutionized our home school. It allowed our children to have a Biblically solid education that excelled in academic quality as well. The Distance Learning teachers were able to teach our children in ways that I would never have had the time or resources to do adequately. 

I joined the HomeWorks team when it first started back in 2003. I was so excited to “be compensated” for what I had already been doing; telling other moms and dads about the changes that happened in our home school once we moved to the BJU Press Distance Learning. Our children were able to “do school” even if mom was in the hospital having another baby!

Over the past eight years, I have met many moms and dads at home school conventions and conferences in Maryland, DC, and West Virginia. I enjoy listening to them tell me about why they love home school; about how they are unsure if they can “do” home school; and wondering if their child will “learn” what is needed. I love being able to show them the beautiful textbooks; the wonderful teacher’s editions that make mom’s job easier; and the excellent “extras” that are available, such as:

•     +  The JourneyForth books: quality reading material that has something available for every age.

•     +  The SoundForth music: quality music available in cds, downloads, and sheet music for the family and the church.

In addition, when you order through a consultant, there is always FREE shipping year round. No minimum order size and it is delivered straight to your door.

We use these products in our home every day. I am thankful that I have had the privilege to use these products and to meet so many of you in person. I will be at several different home school conferences, conventions, and meetings this coming year. Please stop by and hello! If you would like to see the products more closely, please give me a call and we can set up a time that is convenient to you. If you would like me to come and speak to your home school group, please let me know. If you ever have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call, text or email me. I am here to serve and support you in your home school journey!

May 19 = Charleston, WV - CHEWV Convention (Vendor & Workshop Speaker)

May 31 = Westminster, MD - Solutions Event Meeting - Best Western

June 7 - 9 = Richmond, VA - HEAV Convention (Vendor helper)

July 12 = Hagerstown, MD - Solutions Event Meeting - Courtyard

July 17 = Dover, DE - Solutions Event Meeting - Residence Inn

July 31 = Frederick, MD - Solutions Event Meeting - Residence Inn

August 2 = Waldorf, MD - Solutions Event Meeting - Courtyard

August 13 = Westminster, MD - HOPE