Pete was born in small town Ontario, and his Christian parents and four siblings dairy farmed along with an uncle and cousins until after Pete graduated high school and began university. His wife, Andrée, attended the same university as Pete. Shortly after graduating they were married, and Andrée taught school while Pete worked in manufacturing.
Shortly after their first two children were born they moved to Alberta, and before long began homeschooling as two more children were added to their number. Homeschooling was admittedly not a first choice, although they had good friends that showed them it could be successful. It didn’t take long before the fruits of homeschooling became evident however.
Time together as a family without the kids being away for eight hours or more a day began creating a different home culture. It hasn’t been all roses, as one might expect. Each child acts and reacts differently. But to say they were pleased with the outcomes would be a significant understatement. Personally, each of them has met the Lord. Over the years they’ve tried to serve their church, neighbours and community by being involved and giving back as much as possible.
They’re especially thankful for those who broke the trail for homeschooling in Alberta, and thought that perhaps this might be a time to serve this community. They see the cultural landscape changing quickly around them, and they’re concerned for the future of homeschooling in Alberta as they know it today.
