Welcome to the Ohio Parents For Education Freedom!

Thanks for taking an interest in the Ohio Parents For Education Freedom. The members of our organization—parents, students, businesses, and other community members across the Buckeye State—have come together to advocate for and support policies that allow student access to innovative public eSchools.

Our website provides information about our organization, our mission, state and national news coverage of relevant issues, and other tools and information to help advance our cause. You'll also find links to join our coalition, sign up to receive email alerts, and make a contribution to support our advocacy efforts on behalf of Ohio families and friends who believe in our mission. 

Our Team

Cynthia Williams, OHPFEF President

Cynthia Williams has been involved in advocating for school choice and online schools for over 20 years. Both her daughters graduated from Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA) and received certificates from the student ambassador program. They’ve gone on to advocate for themselves and the causes they care about including school choice!

Cynthia received the 2021 lifetime advocacy achievement award from the National Board, Parents for School Options and is currently a member of their board.

In her free time, she enjoys music and hanging out on the beaches of Lake Erie.

TRACI woodard, parent task force director

Traci Woodard, a devoted wife and mother of six, has been a committed Parent Advocate for over 15 years. With a deep passion for supporting and empowering families, she draws from both personal and professional experience to help parents navigate the complexities of the education system. Traci is known for her unwavering dedication to advocacy, consistently providing guidance and amplifying the voices of parents within her community.

She was honored with the 2024 Lori Cooney Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award, selected by a panel of peers and community leaders from across the United States, in recognition of her impactful work. Traci is a proud graduate of both the Central Ohio Parent Leadership Training Institute and The Policy Circle’s Education Program.

LYNN green, board member

Lynn is a passionate home education advocate with over 30 years of experience. As a BGSU graduate, pioneer homeschooling mother of 5, and founding member of a strong home education support group, she’s deeply committed to protect a parent’s right to choose personalized education. 

Through creative teaching methods, mentorship, and community engagement, Lynn’s focus is to inspire families to teach not just academics—but truth, resilience, and integrity.

Lynn believes “readers are leaders,” and that a love of lifelong learning is one of the greatest gifts we can instill in our children.

Susan franz, student ambassador program director and board member

Susan Franz is the Student Ambassador program director. This program allows for students of school choice to be acknowledged for their role in a leadership role. Susan has taken advantage of school choice for her own children for the past 18 years. She’s met with legislators at the state and national level to help those to understand how school options work and how they provide the best options for various types of learners.

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