MEET THE BOARD
Presidents Andrew & Amanda Pohlmann
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Andrew and Amanda Pohlmann have been married since 2005 and joined SCHEF in 2023. Andrew is the Worship Pastor of Redemption Church of Lacombe.Amanda is a stay home, homeschooling mom to their three daughters. They hope to honor the Lord as they step into their role on the SCHEF Board of Directors. Colossians 3:23 and 1 Corinthians 10:31
They are responsible for the organization's overall functioning, including presiding over general and board meetings. They oversee the work of individuals or organizations whose services are contracted by SCHEF (i.e., Co-Op Teachers) and represent SCHEF to all external entities in the community. They also work closely with the Treasurer in the disbursement of funds.
Vice Presidents - This position is vacant
If you have interest in acting as Vice President or would like to nominate a current SCHEF member for this position, please, submit your nomination to our SCHEF Secretary, at [email protected]
As Vice Presidents, they function as the President when he/she is unable to carry out a given responsibility and other such duties as assigned by the President. They are responsible for new-comer orientation, new member packets, new program development, publicity and member directory.
Treasurers- Mat & Kassie Wilson 
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Mat & Kassie have been married since 2013 and have two children. They began homeschooling in August 2020 when their children were in kindergarten. They joined SCHEF in 2023 for their children's 2nd grade year. Their family attends Redemption Church in Lacomb. Mat is a Fire Captain with a local district. He has worked as a firefighter since 2014. Kassie works as the office administrator for The Jump Off.
The Treasurers are responsible for maintaining SCHEF's financial records, paying bills for the organization, and purchasing necessary materials and equipment. They also prepare the annual budget.
Secretaries - Rich & Denyse Lincoln 
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Denyse and Rich have been married 10 years. Rich is the lead Draftsman for Agrico Sales designing steel conveyor systems. Denyse is a stay home mom who has owned a photography business, worked in customer service, and as a graphic designer. They have been homeschooling their only child since Kindergarten, and started attending and being involved with SCHEF since the 2025-2026 school year. They are looking forward to assisting SCHEF in whatever way the Lord leads them to. They are excited about what the future brings and the community to be had.
They are responsible for maintaining SCHEF's website and calendar. The secretary also takes minutes during board meetings.
Academic Advisors - Ed and 
Amanda Braithwaite
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Ed and Amanda have been married for 21 years and have 4 children. Ed is a Computer Scientist for the US Naval Research Laboratory with a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Arts in Christian Education and Amanda has a bachelor's degree in education. They have been homeschooling for 8 years and enjoy the family atmosphere that SCHEF offers. They are excited to share this journey with other families and pray that the upcoming school year is blessed!
They are responsible for coordinating academic enrichment programs, such as but not limited to Core Co-Op Classes, Testing, Resource Library, Junior and Senior Geography Club, Science/Social Studies Fair, Art Fair, 4-H, Parent Workshops, and Field Trips.
Are you thinking about serving on the SCHEF Board? We are so glad! Read the qualifications to serve on the Board and duties of each Board position. But don't let that scare you: the Board supports one another so that no one person is responsible for everything.