"Crisis in Education" A Call to Action

411 Northeast 8th Street,North Bend WA 98045

04 March, 2023

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The Family Policy Institute of Washington (FPIW) has a mission, to unite a growing alliance of citizens to stand for the fundamental right of parents and grandparents to raise their children free from government indoctrination. We believe children belong to their families, not the state, the teachers, the teachers unions or any bureaucrat. It’s time for parents and grandparents to learn about their rights and raise their voices! We can no longer be silent! "Silence in the face of evil is evil itself-Not to speak is to speak.” -Pastor Detrick Bonhoeffer, Germany 1937EVENT HOSTKeith Adams, Director of Church and Grassroots Outreach Family Policy Institute of WAKeith worked in management roles with the Weyerhaeuser Co. for 40 years before moving on to work for the Billy Graham Evangelical Association (BGEA), his posting for several years before joining FPIW. While there, he worked with pastors and Christian leaders in Washington state, supporting Franklin Graham with Decision America Tours and leaning into God’s calling on his life.The skills Keith developed over many years working with churches and pastors help nurture engagement by pastors, Christians, and businesses in promoting life, parental rights, marriage, religious freedom, and Christian-style social justice (helping the destitute).SPEAKERSJennifer Heine-Withee, Education Awareness, Project Consultant, Family Policy Institute of WAJennifer is the Education Awareness, Project Consultant with the Family Policy Institute of Washington. Previously she served as the Director of Washington Parents' Rights in Education, the first state chapter outside the state of Oregon. Jennifer has worked in coalition with several Washington grass roots organizations fighting against the sexual indoctrination of children in public schools. Her mission is to empower parents and enlighten communities through education, activation, and motivation. She has been interviewed numerous times for radio and publications, and is excited to be working with FPIW. Jennifer has been married for 23 years and has 3 grown kids.Sharon Hanek, Director My Family My ChoiceSharon Hanek is an accountant, community volunteer, wife, and mother who became active in education issues. Her “mother bear” instincts brought her into the political arena where she was known as “Research Mom”. She is the founder and director of “My Family My Choice” an organization dedicated to empowering families to advocate for their rights in the legislative arena.In 2012 Sharon was the first candidate to win a State-wide write-in campaign in her primary bid for State Treasurer. Although she was not successful, she went on to win the Chair of the Pierce County Charter Review Commission. She served on various commissions and boards in Pierce County including the Redistricting Commission. She is currently a Planning Commissioner and sits on the Executive Board of the Birth – 25 Children’s Committee.Sharon is a popular guest on local and national radio programs. She gives presentations on education, activism, and the global agenda. Her “wins” include stopping universal home visitation laws, and rewriting Washington State math standards taking them from F to A. She believes citizen involvement CAN change our state, and is committed to teaching others to be a strong voice in their community.David Anderson, School Board DirectorDavid Anderson was elected to the board in November 2021. He has lived in Lakewood for more than 60 years and graduated from Lakes High School in 1968. He attended the University of Washington and received a certificate of divinity from Northwest Baptist Seminary in 1983. He is the owner and past operator (retired) of Bill’s Boathouse, a fishing marina on American Lake, and a retired pastor. David currently serves as president of the Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association and has volunteered with Good News Clubs, Communities In Schools of Lakewood and other causes in the Tillicum and Woodbrook neighborhoods. He has been married for 50 years and has four children and 10 grandchildren. His four loves (other than his wife and extended family) are reading, writing, rowing and research.Ken Ramey, Director of Pastoral Relationships, Family Policy Institute of WashingtonMelissa Ramey, Former Educator Ken Ramey was hired by FPIW in 2022. Ken is a vital part of outreach to pastors and churches, praying with, encouraging, and undergirding their efforts to get involved in government.Ken has served for more than 40 years in the positions of senior pastor, assistant pastor, and youth pastor. With the heart of an evangelist, Ken started EvangeCoach Ministries, equipping and coaching pastors and Christian leaders in personal evangelism.In 2012, Ken joined the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, connecting ministries to their efforts across the nation. He has taken part in numerous crusades and conferences, leading workshops and meetings on personal evangelism and evangelistic outreach.Family is a huge part of Ken’s life. Along with his wife and ministry partner, Melissa, they share a blended family of five children, 14 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.Schedule of Events 8:30 am-Doors open, registration check in. 9:00 am-Welcome and Introduction 9:10 am-Morning speakers 11:30 am-lunch 12:25 pm-Afternoon speakers and Q&A panel 3:00 pm-Close