Who We Are

Living Feast Collective is a 501(c)3 non profit serving over 50 families and nearly 200 children.

LFC currently facilitates two parent-led Charlotte Mason homeschool co-op chapters, both meeting in Kearney, Nebraska.

From Co-op to Collective

  • 2018 - 2020

    Seven families met as a Charlotte Mason co-op in the basement of a local church to share the responsibilities and joys of educating their children in a community setting.

  • 2021 - 2023

    The burgeoning community moved to a larger facility and grew to serve alongside more families.  Growing in the Charlotte Mason philosophy, they began using her methods to teach, including adding the infamous Feast Cycle, a rotation of short classes showcasing more of Charlotte Mason's teachings.

  • 2024 - Present

    In 2024, Christine Kremer, Hannah Cone, and Sara Holmquist began the process of making the co-op into an official nonprofit. Julie Quaring and Lisa Hajda were quickly brought on and the board worked through the challenges along with the leadership teams to add another chapter to the community. 

Board of Directors

  • Christine Kramer

    PRESIDENT

    Christine Kremer is a founding member of the co-op, wife to Micah, and mother of (almost) nine. Passionate about education and empowering mothers, Christine brings wisdom, vision, and heart to all she does. She’s known for her thoughtful insight—and her love of a good literary tragedy.

  • Sara Holmquist

    SECRETARY

    Sara Holmquist is an entrepreneur, Charlotte Mason homeschooling mom of four, and co-owner of Normal Roasting Company alongside her husband, Josh. When she’s not running businesses or wrangling kids, she’s likely reading aloud, exploring the great outdoors, or crafting something by hand. She’s passionate about fostering a thriving homeschool community—preferably with a fresh cup of coffee in hand.

  • Hannah Cone

    TREASURER

    Hannah Cone is a devoted wife to Brandon and mother of four. She has been involved in the co-op since its beginning and brings a heart for community to everything she does. Known for her love of hospitality and a good laugh, Hannah is passionate about building strong connections among families and helping create a warm, welcoming environment for all.

  • Lisa Hajda

    Lisa Hajda has been adhering to Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education for almost 35 years as she homeschooled her ten children. With one child still at home, Lisa continues to enjoy every aspect of a Charlotte Mason education, seeking beauty in nature, the arts, science, literature—and the relationships she has in the Charlotte Mason community.

  • Julie Quarring

    Julie Quarring is a homeschooling mom of two high school students who has been using Charlotte Mason’s approach to education since she started twelve years ago. She and her family operate a cow/calf operation along with growing all the typical Nebraska crops. When she is not on a parts run or feeding the masses, she will most likely be in her sewing room creating all sorts of textile delights or sitting with a cat on her lap with a book.