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Homeschool Success Stories

Homeschool Success Stories

By Amber Semerau

Amber interviews homeschool moms to find out what works, what doesn't, to hear about different experiences which will leave you feeling encouraged, hopeful and supported. Listening may also spark some new ideas for your homeschool!
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3- Homeschooling in a Military family with 10 kids - Rebecca Loertscher

Homeschool Success StoriesMay 17, 2020

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11 - Don't Worry, You Can Homeschool! with Terri Hedrick

11 - Don't Worry, You Can Homeschool! with Terri Hedrick

This is another great episode- Terri shares a plethora of knowledge ad experience with us. Not only has she been homeschooling for years, but she has also helped many other homeschoolers on their journeys!Terri Hedrick is an author, sought-after...
Sep 16, 202001:02:35
10- Boat Schooling, Consistency and Exploring the World with Jaana Penttila

10- Boat Schooling, Consistency and Exploring the World with Jaana Penttila

Bio :We are a family of five and we live on our 53 ft sailing boat sailing around the world very slowly.This year is the 8th year living onboard.The children are 13, 10 and 8 years old and have been boat schooled all this time.The journey started in...
Jul 28, 202001:04:12
9- World Schooling and Preparing Your Kids for Life with Lona Rodriguez

9- World Schooling and Preparing Your Kids for Life with Lona Rodriguez

Lona Rodriguez is a homeschooling mother to six kids (23, 20, 19, 13, 11 & 8), one a Harvard graduate pursuing her PhD, one a cosmetologist with her Associates degree, one is a musician who also trains in the family business, and three TBD!  She’s...
Jul 16, 202001:10:12
8 - Being Open and "In Tune" with Your Child's Needs with Julie Polanco

8 - Being Open and "In Tune" with Your Child's Needs with Julie Polanco

Julie gives us lots of good, juicy, practical advice for homeschooling. She shares her story and how her son refused to read, so she had to adjust her approach completely. She describes exactly what she did and how her son eventually learned to read....
Jul 07, 202001:10:28
7 - Homeschooling to Keep Your Child's Curiosity Alive with Audry Winston

7 - Homeschooling to Keep Your Child's Curiosity Alive with Audry Winston

Audry Winston has 4 kids ages 20, 18, 10 and 7. She homeschooled the first two for most of elementary and middle school, and is currently homeschooling the second two. They are secular eclectic homeschoolers. Her eldest is entering his senior year at...
Jun 22, 202001:02:45
6- Homeschooling as a Public School Teacher, Plus a Look at the Schools and How to Make Your Homeschool Successful

6- Homeschooling as a Public School Teacher, Plus a Look at the Schools and How to Make Your Homeschool Successful

Cheryl Trzasko has homeschooled her own children from the start with an eclectic mix of unschooling, classical, and other methods. Her oldest two have graduated high school as homeschoolers. Both earned college credit in high school. One was accepted by...
Jun 03, 202001:02:27
5- Homeschooling on the Road and Being Adaptable with Tiana Kubik

5- Homeschooling on the Road and Being Adaptable with Tiana Kubik

Tiana Kubik has a Bachelor of Science in Family Community Services from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from the Erikson Institute, in Chicago, IL. She was a teacher for Pre-K-Kindergarten for almost 10...
May 23, 202057:30
4- Unschooling / Worldschooling / Homeschooling with 2 kids  - Ashley Kim

4- Unschooling / Worldschooling / Homeschooling with 2 kids - Ashley Kim

Ashley Kim is a home/un/worldschooling mother of two. She has a BS in biology, an MA in Environmental Education, and works as a life coach for moms with rage.Homeschooling experience: We started home/unschooling in November 2016 after moving from Nevada...
May 17, 202052:34
3- Homeschooling in a Military family with 10 kids - Rebecca Loertscher

3- Homeschooling in a Military family with 10 kids - Rebecca Loertscher

This is a great interview with Rebecca Loertscher. Four of her ten children have moved on to college and a fifth will start fall of 2020. Her oldest is working on a PhD. Loertscher teens that have taken the ACT did well on the English portions, which...
May 17, 202001:06:20
2 - Success with Academics in Homeschooling - with Meryl van Der Merwe
May 17, 202043:59
1- Eclectic Homeschooling and Finding What Works for You! - with Amber Semerau

1- Eclectic Homeschooling and Finding What Works for You! - with Amber Semerau

Amber is a mother of 8 children ages 21 - 7. She decided to homeschool after meeting some amazing homeschoolers while at college. Her kids have also attended public school in the USA and France, they have done online school and part time school as...
May 17, 202001:10:10
Trailer for Homeschool Success Stories

Trailer for Homeschool Success Stories

Amber will be interviewing homeschool moms. They talk about their experiences, activities, schedules, curriculum, philosophy, travels and much more. Join us for inspiration, encouragement and new ideas!If you would like to be a guest on the show,...
May 17, 202003:18