March 27, 2026

Dear fellow homeschoolers,

Welcome to the KCHA website! I am so glad you are here.

My name is Tiffany, and I have the privilege of serving as the president of KCHA. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a little about how this organization came to be.

I have been homeschooling my four children since 2018, when my oldest was preparing to begin kindergarten. At the time, we were living in Houston, Texas. Homeschooling had never been on my radar; as a former public school teacher (middle school math), I had always assumed we would follow the traditional path.

But God had other plans for our family. What began as a temporary decision (until our oldest could come off a charter school waitlist) quickly became a way of life that we grew to love.

While in Houston, we were involved in multiple homeschool communities, including two associations, co-ops, sports, and various activities. In our final years there, I served on the boards of two homeschool organizations—one with over 350 families (around 1,000 kids!) and another with around 100 families. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the value of strong, connected homeschool communities.

When our family moved to Kosciusko County, it was a big change—but one we have truly come to love. The lakes, the small towns, the people—it has been a wonderful place to call home.

However, one unexpected challenge was finding community.

I assumed that by participating in homeschool gymnastics, swim lessons at the Y, roller-skating, karate, and classes at Camp Mack, we would naturally begin to see the same families again and again. That had been our experience in Houston, where there was significant overlap between activities and the attendees.

Instead, we found the opposite to be true.

There are so many wonderful homeschool families in this area—but they are spread out across many different activities, with very little overlap. Rather than building relationships over time, we often felt like we were constantly meeting new faces without the chance to truly connect. It wasn’t until our second year here that we began forming deeper friendships.

As I have spoken with other homeschoolers in the county, I have realized we are not alone in this experience.

And that is what led to the creation of KCHA. I reached out to people already involved in the community and asked them this question: "Would you like to help me simplify and unify homeschooling in Kosciusko County?" 

This organization is not meant to replace any existing groups or programs. There are already so many incredible opportunities available throughout Kosciusko County and the surrounding areas. Instead, the goal of KCHA is to help unify our homeschool community—so that connections can grow and even more opportunities can flourish.

For example, if your child loves Pokémon and you wish there were a group that met regularly, KCHA can help connect you with other families who share that interest. From there, something meaningful can begin.

Of course, the real power of KCHA will not just be its board; the strength and growth can only come from its members.

While our board will help organize and support various initiatives, the true strength of this organization will come from you—the families who bring ideas, energy, and a desire to build something together. Whether it is a graduation ceremony, a school dance, a Valentine exchange, or a Halloween event, KCHA exists to help make those things possible.

I have truly fallen in love with this community, and time and again I have heard that something like this is “desperately needed.” I believe there is so much potential here, and I am excited to see what we can build together.

As President Kennedy once said, “a rising tide lifts all boats.” I believe KCHA can be that rising tide for our homeschool community. With a little effort from each of us, we can create something that helps every child—and every family—feel connected and supported.

I look forward to meeting you in the coming months and years. And please forgive me if it takes a half-dozen meetings for me to remember your name—I am truly terrible with names!

Wishing you all the best in your homeschooling journey,