Path of a Homeschooler
4 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsWe interview people who were homeschooled and learn what they did to find success and fulfillment in their unique path.
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Amber Smith: 2nd-Generation Homeschooler & Mother of 10 Kids
January 18, 2024 15:47 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBWith over 20 years of homeschooling her 10 children, Amber shares invaluable insights into her family's journey in home education. "Homeschooling saved my life." Amber herself was homeschooled during her high school years, and she shares about the reasoning why her parents decided to pull her out of traditional school setting and how it's impacted her life. Other topics we cover in the interview include: inspiring passion & desire for learning, helping older kids gain ownership over thei...
Clarissa Foxley: Classical Pianist & World Traveler
November 15, 2023 16:24 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBClarissa is a 29-year-old homeschool alum living in the DC area. Her early childhood was spent living overseas. After her family's embassy tour came to an end she became a Virginia resident, growing up in the green foothills of the Shenandoah. A graduate of George Mason University, Clarissa received a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in classical piano studies and a minor in ethnomusicology. After a seven year career as a premier nanny, Clarissa is back in school and currently purs...
Mark Duran: Education Technology Entrepreneur
August 22, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWe have a great show lined up for you today! An interview with entrepreneur and graduated homeschooler, Mark Duran. We have a wide ranging conversation about education funding, his story as an entrepreneur, gaining mentors, his biggest takeaways from his homeschooling journey, and what advice he has for current homeschoolers. Mark was raised in an entrepreneurial family. While being homeschooled and playing sports for the local public and private schools, his K-12 education experience of...
Alex Harris: U.S. Supreme Court clerk & bestselling author
October 12, 2021 04:44 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBIn this episode, we explore Alex's experiences as a clerk for two United States Supreme Court Justices (Justice Gorsuch & Justice Kennedy). We also talk about the story behind his book Do Hard Things, his decision to go to college, and how his time as a homeschooler prepared him for Harvard Law School. Alex shares his experiences growing up as a homeschooler, and gives advice on how to homeschool effectively. Please send us feedback or suggestions for topics or guests at pathofahomeschoo...