Rethinking Education Conference NEWS
MORE Program Details: May 26, 2008
Our 12th International Unschool Conference is SEPTEMBER 4-8
In This Issue
* Reserve your Hotel Room
* Welcome Donna Gustafson & Casey Stockdale
* Welcome Rebecca De Hate
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ALSO, you may pay for your registration in three installments: the
first of three must be paid when you register, with the remaining two
paid by Sept. 3.
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* Reserve your Hotel Room
The incredible, amazing and perfect-for-our-weekend- home Westin Park
Central will be our oasis this year. We have the ENTIRE hotel for our
use - with a wonderful restaurant, swimming pool, 2 hot tubs,
complimentary racquet ball & basketball AND the most amazing space to
date for nighttime gatherings with glass walls overlooking Dallas,
ample space for music & dancing, games & art & movies each night. The
Westin also provides a complimentary concierge shuttle service within
a 5 mile radius to shopping, restaurants, movies, public transportation.
We will also share a buffet dinner on Sunday night before our famous
Talent Show - your registration price includes all of this.
Westin room prices are just $89 per night, with upgrades to Club
Floor level and suites available. You are not required to pay for
your room nights at the Westin until you check out at the end of the
conference. Click on the Westin and Hotel info links to the left for
complete info and to reserve.
Or call the Westin to reserve your room: 1-888-627-7032
* Welcome Donna Gustafson & Casey Stockdale
Donna & Casey have been parenting together for 19 years. They have
two 14 year old daughters, as well as a 24 year old son from Casey's
previous marriage. They unschooled their daughters in 1st grade.
Their daughters then attended a small, alternative, community school
for 5 years, and then got back into homeschooling when the girls were
11. One of the things they love about unschooling, is having their
kids around so much, and having such a connected relationship with
them. Their home tends to be the "neighborhood mecca" for teens &
tweens, which they love.
Donna & Casey will host:
Creating a Welcoming Home For the Neighborhood Kids!
In a discussion-oriented, group sharing format, Casey and Donna (and
possibly their daughters, Catherine and Becca) will share how they
have helped their kids to create a space where lots of kids feel
welcome and safe to hang out together. This includes both schooled
and unschooled teens and tweens. Come share your experiences and
ideas as well about how to create a welcoming, kid-friendly
environment in your home.
* Welcome Rebecca De Hate
Rebecca is a mommy to Ian Hunter and Garrett Ryan, the most beautiful
humans that come into my life in order for me to learn. I've been an
"official" unschooler since mid-January when Ian and I had enough of
getting up in the morning and struggling to get on the bus. However,
unschooling was introduced to us at least 3 years ago when a friend
didn't know what else to say -- when it came to my "disciplining" my
son. WOW, did the light bulbs come on when I began implementing some
of the ideas presented to me from the unschoolers. Yet, again the
true learning had not really begun until I decided to fully jump into
unschooling this January! Lo and Behold - besides all the "dis-
service" and how much "I've lost my mind", unschooling is an
adventure worth delving into! Soooo, here we are coming to our very
first conference to re-think ....
Even though I didn't realize it until I sat down to right a bio, I
have already been some-what of an unschooler. I have definitely
allowed myself to follow my own path and try a variety of things.
I've been a waitress (which I still do now), an airmen in the US Air
Force, a manager, a pre-school teacher, and substitute teacher, and,
and , and.... I've learned along the way that it really doesn't
really matter what I do that makes me worthy - flippin' burgers or
obtaining a master's degree really doesn't matter if I am not doing
what I enjoy.
Along this journey somehow I met a part of me that yearned to "know"
more and more. With some practice, lots of meditation and resolution,
I met my spirit guide Artaysia in 1997. Once I realized that I wasn't
just imagining her, nor was I nuts, I began to utilize her in her
entirety via channeling her wisdom. Artaysia uses my body and voice
as a vehicle to communicate to others. While in a light trance,
Artaysia leads those who are receptive in meditations/visualizations,
talks to you about your life, guides you in all areas of your
existence and even shares some energy exchange or healings of all
sorts. With much delight, I am happy to say she is patient, delicate,
peaceful and kind, she tells the truth yet allows you to interpret
what you wish in your own time.
I look forward to sharing with everyone during this conference a part
of myself and Artaysia. In turn, I come to open up fully and learn
more from all of you. Along with offering a yoga and meditation class
we will be having a 2 hour long exploration into your Yin with
Artaysia leading the way. I will also be available for further
readings ($1/min) if anyone wishes throughout the conference.
Rebecca hosts:
Unity through Yoga
Using the physical, meditative quality of yoga everyone can find that
tie that unites us all. Come join us in a basic hatha-type yoga class
that will enliven, enlighten, and unite us to the all that is.
BAM - (Balancing All Meditation)
In the throws of life sometimes we need to just take time to breath,
relax, and meditate. BAM is a guided meditation designed to help you
to become balanced -- connecting your breath, heart, and your life
force with the divine.
Exploring your Yin
Come explore your Yin through meditation, energy exchange and
exploration. Allow trance channeler Rebecca to share her beautiful
guide, Artaysia, in a 2 hour exploration of yourself. As Artaysia
takes us on a journey, we will be especially working with the
positive, feminine side of us, our Yin. This session is geared for
everyone who is willing to delve into what is unknown in order to
allow it to become yours.
We have EVEN MORE to tell you!
Our program is so full already that our email updates would be 40
pages long if we told you everything that's happening this year. Our
hour-by-hour, completely scheduled program will be ready for sharing
with you in early August
We will continue to email updates a few times a week until we have
introduced everyone and everything - lots more to come.
To see everything we've got lined up, click through to the conference
website ANYTIME - it's all there.
Read on...
JOIN US - it's all about YOU!
Call or email Barb with your questions. Registration is $130 per
adult, $110 per child/teen/young adult until July 31. Each
registration includes your participation in this 5 day Rethinking
Education conference event.
Call, fax or mail your registration:
phone: 817.540.6423
fax: 817.545.3599
mail to: 3013 Hickory Hill
Colleyville, TX 76034
Other conference activities include unlimited free racquetball &
basketball, hot tubs & swimming pool, Sunday night buffet dinner &
Talent Show, nightly music & dancing, and, believe it or not, lots &
lots more.
We look forward to sharing our lives with you at the 12th national
conference on Rethinking Education in September! Sign up for our
regular email updates (click through the Sing Up button in gray at
the top left of this email) if you are not receiving them directly,
and feel free to contact Barb anytime, about anything!
"It is kind of fun to do the impossible."
Walt Disney
"Always do what you want, and say what you feel, because those who
mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. "
Dr. Suess
Love to everyone,
Barb Lundgren
Rethinking Education
email: barb@theunschoolingconference.com
phone: 817.540.6423
web: http://www.THEunschoolingconference.com
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