Recommended Ohio Homeschool Assessors

NO ASSESMENT IS REQUIRED BY OHIO LAW, as of October 3, 2023. However, some homeschoolers will still want a periodic review to be done for their own records or piece of mind. This is a list of vetted homeschooling advocate certified teachers who know Ohio homeschooling laws and will be an excellent resource for you. For more information assessments , see the OHP Frequently Asked Questions page, question #8.

All assessors listed below have answered a query and have been vetted by the admin team as assessors who are homeschool advocates and have been homeschooling with notification themselves (at least 3 years). OHP does not necessarily endorse any assessor on this list, but they have shown they are homeschooling advocates of all homeschooling styles, including unschooling. It is the parent's responsibility to interview and hire any assessor. The parent is the client, and the assessor works for you. Be sure to find one that fits YOUR homeschooling style.

Contacts are listed alphabetically by last name. If the assessor has chosen to be specific to a particular area of the state as opposed to statewide, this has been noted in the listing.

Note: This list was last updated 1/25 for assessors who are still providing annual assessments. Previous assessors listed on this document either responded to a query that they are no longer doing assessments after the 2023 law change, or they did not reply to OHP's query for updated information.

If you are an Ohio teacher with an unexpired, valid certificate or license, who does assessments, have personally homeschooled (as defined by Ohio regulation) for at least 3 years, and would like to be added to this list, please Contact Us.

Dorian Barnovsky:

Hello. I’m your no hassle homeschool assessor. I have 15+ years high school and college teaching experience and 15+ years homeschool experience, homeschooling 4 kids. I charge $40 for the first student, $20 each additional with a $100 family maximum. Payment via PayPal. Photos of a few work samples for each child is all I require. Correspondence via email at DorianHomeschool@gmail.com. Signed forms are typically emailed to you within 2-3 business days of my receipt of your payment and samples. Thanks!

Becky Boerner:

I enjoy completing portfolio reviews for home educating families. I love what I do! I am a homeschool mom of seven, I have a current Ohio teaching license and a Masters in Reading Education. Two of my children are currently being homeschooled and five are homeschool graduates. I work with families who follow more of a traditional path, unschoolers, and everyone in between. There is more information posted on my blog: http://ohiohomeschool.blogspot.com/

I have documents on my website to help guide you through the process, but I am willing to work with families that have situations that do not fit into the categories or questions listed. Please email me with any questions at ohiohomeschool@gmail.com

Rachel Cain:

I was a Special Education teacher before changing my title to Mom; now I homeschool my four Blessings! Even though assessments are no longer required, I still love the opportunity to peek inside your homeschool year and be your cheerleader! I generally do online photo album reviews, but I can also review your portfolio in person or via video chat if desired. Any and all styles of homeschoolers are welcome, as I understand that each family has different learning styles and needs. I strive to keep portfolio assessments low-stress and very affordable. The best ways to contact me are: text to 937.206.3698, email to rachel1213@gmail.com, or visit me online at facebook.com/HomeschoolAssessmentsbyRachel. Happy homeschooling!

Gina Kilchenman:

I am an Ohio certified teacher with 25 years of combined experience as a homeschool mom/educator, public school teacher, substitute, tutor and children's ministry leader. I assess all types of homeschoolers including unschoolers. I keep the process simple and the cost reasonable. For more information and to get started, call or text me at

(937)618-1525 or send a message to kilchenmangina@gmail.com

Lisa McAfee:

Hi! I am an Ohio licensed teacher, homeschool veteran of 16 years, and have been an assessor since 1999. I love encouraging and supporting homeschool families in their choice of educating their child. I live in the northern Cincinnati area and can meet with you in person at my home, online via Zoom or Google Hangouts, or by phone. I have extensive teaching and tutoring experience in the classroom, homeschool co-ops, and private tutoring. I tutored for a number of year students on the autism spectrum and children needing additional help in various academic areas. I am currently tutoring students in reading and writing using a variety of teaching methods. I am happy to assist you should you wish to do an assessment or discuss your student’s academic progress: schoolmarmohio@me.com I also have a blog with testimonials, details about an assessment, and posts about homeschooling: https://www.schoolmarmohio.com I look forward to serving you and your family.

Danielle Serna:

I am an Ohio certified teacher for grades K-3 as well as a Colorado certified teacher for grades K-6. Before becoming a homeschool educator, I taught kindergarten and first grade in Nevada and Ohio. I have homeschooled my own children over the years from preschool through high school graduation. I am currently homeschooling my youngest son who is 12. I really enjoy meeting with families to do portfolio reviews and I am comfortable with all styles, from traditional to unschooling, understanding that each family’s style is unique. I used to meet people in person in Cleveland Heights, but now that I moved to Colorado I only do assessments online or through a video call. My fee is $40 for one review, then $30 for siblings, with a family max of $100. I look forward to the opportunity to help you along in your homeschool journey. Please feel free to email me for more information: danielle.serna@gmail.com