Board of Directors
The Eagle's Nest co-op is led by five families that make up the Board of Directors. Our Board Member's family biographies are below.
Qualifications of Board membership include:
- Subscribe to the Statement of Faith and all aspects of the bylaws.
- Have homeschooled for at least one year and have homeschooled at least one child the previous year.
- Possess a proven record of active involvement in Eagles’ Nest or a small group.
- Agree to serve a minimum of twelve months.
Please see the bottom of the page for additional responsibilities / duties of the Board.
Ingle Family
The Ingles have been members of Eagle’s Nest since 2008 when they first began homeschooling their oldest daughter. They joined the Board of Directors in June 2022. Tyra and her girls were blessed to be a part of Voyagers for 9 years. Currently she also serves as one of the assistant directors of Eluminatus. Eagle’s Nest is a blessing to their family, and they are honored to serve on the board.
Matkovich Family
Greg and Amy have been part of Eagle’s Nest since they began their homeschooling journey in 2012. They are proud parents of Mason, a homeschool graduate married to Isabelle, and Willow, who just completed 9th grade. Greg’s oldest daughter, Amber, who is currently in nursing school, is married to Dustin and is a cherished part of their family story. They also delight in being grandparents to Wyatt.
Prior to homeschooling, Amy worked as an IT Project Manager. Since then, she has enjoyed serving the Eagle’s Nest community in many roles, including as Director of Voyagers (2015–2024) and as a member of the EN Board. Greg works professionally as a Procurement Executive at EY.
Greg and Amy’s interests primarily revolve around family-related activities, with travel being a favorite way they love to spend time together. This past year, they enjoyed trips to Greece, the UK, Yellowstone, and a cruise to the Bahamas.
They love Eagle’s Nest and all that it means to their family, and they take great joy in serving the EN community as part of the Board of Directors.
Myers Family
The Myers family has happily made our home in Coweta County since 1996. Jeff is the IT Manager for GA Department of Natural Resources, and Kelly has a background in science education. Our children are Clara and Ryan Cole with granddaughter Renley, Anna, Jake, and Jeff’s adult daughter, Cady. As a family, we enjoy spending time outdoors, playing games, DIY projects, and hanging out with friends.
We began homeschooling in 2005 and joined Eagle’s Nest in 2006. Jeff and Kelly joined the EN Board in 2017. Over the years, our children have participated in Voyagers, Eluminatus, and drama. Kelly has also served as Voyagers PreK coordinator and administrative coordinator, as part of the mom’s retreat planning team, and currently as the high school biology tutor for Eluminatus. Our family is blessed to serve the families of Eagle’s Nest and to be a part of this amazing organization.
Yarbrough Family
The Yarbrough family moved form LaGrange in 2011 at which time they joined Eagle's Nest. The Lord has richly blessed them with their oldest daughter, Alyssa and her husband Micah Walker, both EN graduates, two grandchildren Landon and Maisie, a son Caleb, also an EN graduate, a daughter Ava, and a surprise bonus caboose, Corbin born in 2018.
The Yarbrough kids first became a part of Explorers, which was a sister co-op of Voyagers. They have been a part of Voyagers, Eluminatus, and Performing Arts. Kelli has served as staff member at Explorers, field trip coordinator, and is currently a board member and the Treasurer for EN. Kevin has been employed in law enforcement since 1998. He has served in various different roles and is currently a Lieutenant in Professional Standards at Coweta County Sheriff's Office.
As a family, they enjoy spending time outdoors, fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers and golf carts, and spending as much time at the beach as they can! They feel extremely blessed by the opportunities and relationships that have come from being a part of Eagle's Nest and are honored to be able to serve such a great organization.
Board Member Duties and Responsibilities
Expected Duties for each Board Member:
- The ENCHEA Board of Directors (“the Board”) shall be responsible for the administration of ENCHEA business. This administration will include:
- Provide leadership, guidance and oversight to ENCHEA functions such as Eluminatus, Voyagers, drama department, clubs, etc.
- Planning social and educational activities and field trips for students
- Promoting better communication through e-groups and the Eagle's Nest website
- Planning family activities
- Providing information on the legal status and climate of education in the State of Georgia
- Providing support and information to new and existing home educators
- Maintain good order and discipline, compliance with conduct policy and statement of faith; and address any matters contradictory to the same.
- Additional Duties for Chairman (Currently Kevin Yarbrough):
- Lead the quarterly Board meetings.
- Drive decisions requiring votes from the Board Members.
- Additional Duties for Treasurer (Currently Kelli Yarbrough):
- Maintaining current financial account status for ENCHEA and all of its groups within, providing financial reports to the Board and working on finances and budgets with various leaders in ENCHEA.
- Responsible for payments and reimbursement.
- Responsible for all tax matters relates to ENCHEA.
- Additional Duties for Secretary (Currently Kelly Myers):
- Prepare agenda items prior to Board Meetings.
- Capture notes during Board Meetings and send out summaries to the Board Members after the Board Meetings.