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Behind the Mission

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MEET S.N.H.A

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Board of Directors

Kathy hernandez

President, Founder Southern Nevada Homeschool Association

Kathy is a loving wife, devoted Christian, and proud homeschooling mother of two children. With six years of homeschooling experience, she is deeply committed to empowering families and creating opportunities for children to thrive. She is the founder and president of the Southern Nevada Homeschool Association (SNHA), a vibrant organization dedicated to supporting and connecting homeschooling families throughout Southern Nevada.

Passionate about making a difference, Kathy believes in being the change she wants to see in the world. Her love for children and commitment to helping others are at the core of everything she does. Through SNHA, she has developed workshops, resources, and events that inspire families to embrace personalized education and foster lifelong learning.

Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, baking and cooking from scratch, and is very passionate about holistic nutrition-always reading and learning how to best care for those she loves. 

Angela Slaman was born in Sacramento, California. She has called Las Vegas her home since 1991. Angela has dedicated 27 years to her career at a major casino on the Las Vegas Strip, showcasing her enduring commitment and expertise in the industry. Although she has excelled in her career, Angela’s true passion lies in childhood education. As the mother of two middle-school-aged sons, she realized that the public school system was falling short of her expectations for providing a quality education. This realization led her to start homeschooling her two young boys, a decision that has deeply fulfilled her passion and strong desire to support homeschool families. In her family’s second year of homeschooling,

Angela co-founded a Christian homeschool co-op, providing a faith based, supportive and enriching community for other homeschooling families. Her dedication to education and her leadership in this co-op have made a significant impact on the families involved. In addition to her professional and community roles, Angela manages her younger son’s flag football team and is her older son’s biggest supporter at his jiu jitsu matches, encouraging commitment to their physical activity and teamwork. Looking ahead, Angela is dedicated to further enriching her sons' education and nurturing their intellectual growth through homeschooling, while continuing to support and inspire other families within the homeschool community.

Elizabeth Ann is a passionate homeschooling mom dedicated to nurturing her two children through hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. She has been homeschooling for several years and loves inspiring other families to embrace the journey of home education.

A firm believer in learning through real-life experiences, Elizabeth is often found exploring the outdoors with her family—whether it's hiking, camping, or participating in outdoor sports. She brings her love of nature and adventure into the homeschool community, encouraging families to connect, learn, and grow together.

As part of SNHA, Elizabeth is excited to support and empower homeschool families by helping to create opportunities for community, exploration, and fun learning experiences.

Erica Strickland is a dedicated homeschooling mom of three young children. She has a deep love for homeschooling and caring for her family, creating a nurturing environment where learning and growth thrive.

Passionate about serving her community, Erica enjoys volunteering her time to support local families and events. She is also exploring her interest in social media marketing, using her skills to help connect, inform, and create more opportunities for the homeschool community.



When she's not working, Erica loves spending time exploring and adventuring with her family, creating memories and learning through real-life experiences.

Kristy Imschweiler is a devoted homeschooling mom of two amazing girls and an enthusiastic son. Together, they embrace the great outdoors, enjoying the simple joys of homesteading and learning through life’s everyday experiences. As a family, they are passionate about growing, exploring, and working together — living life to the fullest.

Kristy loves being part of anything that supports and encourages homeschool families. She has a heart for serving others, always looking for ways to uplift and help those around her. Her experience hosting nature classes and her talent for researching and finding valuable resources make her a great asset to SNHA’s mission.



Kristy is excited to contribute her skills and passion to help create a supportive and connected community for homeschooling families in Southern Nevada.