Local Homeschoolers
By Local Homeschoolers
Local HomeschoolersJun 14, 2021
Jashira's Homeschool Story
On today's episode, I interview Jashira, a local Palm Beach County mother of three. Jashira shares her story on how homeschooling has strengthened her family unit in a unique way. She expresses that through homeschooling she has discovered that learning can take place anywhere. I hope you will be encouraged from her homeschool testimony.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local South Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
Florida School Choice What You Need to Know
This episode will cover what you need to know about the Florida School Choice Law House Bill (HB1) that applies to school choice funding. Tune in and hear my interview with Cheryl Trzasko, a certified teacher and veteran home education evaluator here in Palm Beach County. She is the co-founder of the Association of Florida Evaluators and she also runs the Palm Beach County Homeschoolers, a local homeschool support group that has been around for twenty years. Cheryl has extensive knowledge on this new legislation and during this episode we take a deep dive into how this bill will effect those looking to homeschool in the future, or are currently homeschooling.
https://www.stepupforstudents.org
https://www.aaascholarships.org/parents/florida/
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local South Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SHOWCASE 2023
Are you interested in Alternative Education in Jupiter or Palm Beach County, Florida? If you are considering homeschooling and seeking alternatives to public school, then we have the event for you. Come out to the Alternative Education Showcase on April 1st from 2pm-4pm at Jupiter Farms Church, in Jupiter, Florida. The goal of the Alternative Education Showcase is to provide a free event for those seeking alternative schooling options in Palm Beach County. Vendors include, Acton Academy Palm Beach, Bliss Academy- Alternative Education, Brain Balance of Palm Beach Gardens, Classical Conversations, Compass Outreach and Education Center, Engage Education, Florida Virtual School, FPEA (Florida Parent Educators Association), Living Learning Libraries, Maslowe Academic Zone, Microschool Florida / Tapestry Academy, PEC, Saltwater Studies, Inc., Underground Education with Sam Sorbo, Veritas Florida, plus many more!
This year we are also featuring four speaking session during the showcase. Jennifer Ferrita, a Homeschool Enrollment Evaluator will be speaking on homeschooling enrollment through evaluation, how to have a successful year. Michelle Howard, with the Living Learning Libraries will be presenting on a fresh and strengthening vision of education. Candace Lehenbauer, with Microschool Florida/Tapestry Academy will be speaking on microschooling in South Florida. Giovana Cavarretta, with Get Homeschool Coaching will be presenting on homeschooling high school simplified.
This is a fun, kid friendly event, for the whole family with bounce houses, food truck, snow cones, popcorn and a wildlife encounter. Come out to this free event at Jupiter Farms Church (Formerly Journey Church of Jupiter) located at 12600 W Indiantown Rd., Jupiter Farms.
For more information or to register visit our website at Local Homeschoolers.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local south Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
Microschool South Florida Showcase and National School Choice Week
Are you interested in learning more about Non-Traditional Education choices and Microschooling in South Florida? Then you won't want to miss the Microschool South Florida Showcase coming up on January 28th from 10-12pm at Coconut Creek Recreation Center in Coconut Creek, Florida. Come out and hear from local educators, parents and kids right here in our community. This is In conjunction with National School Choice Week. National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, while generating widespread public awareness of the importance of school choice.
Microschooling is a great option for educating our children. Microschool South Florida is a networking resource for parents and educators to connect. Modern one-room schoolhouses, edupreneurs, tutors, homeschool co-ops, and after-school programs welcome. Find a program or join their resource list today at https://www.microschoolflorida.com.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.
Building Community with Paola Gomez Mendoza of Generations Christian Academy Co-Op
Today's guest is Paola Gomez Mendoza of Generations Christian Academy Co-Op in Greenacres, Florida. Paola shares with us her homeschool story, as well as, how she is building community and supporting local homeschooling families in Palm Beach County. If you would like more information on her Academy please reach out to her at gcacoop@gmail.com or 954-708-5589.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.
Building Confidence with Certified Math Tutor Candace Acosta
Do you have a student who is struggling in Math or needs to gain more confidence? On today’s show we have a local palm beach county mom and math teacher of over 22 years. Candace Acosta is a certified math teacher and has taught in traditional schools as well as virtually throughout her career. Over the years she has tutored many homeschooled kids, and her passion is for students to recognize the beauty in mathematics and instill confidence in each student. She has recently transitioned from teaching in the classroom to tutoring full-time. If you have questions or would like a consultation please reach out to Candace Acosta at 561-451-7566, or email her at CandaceAcosta@yahoo.com.
https://www.facebook.com/candi.rhyneacosta
If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.
Unpacking Dyslexia with Certified Dyslexia Therapist Felicia Smith
Listen to our latest episode as we unpack dyslexia and dysgraphia with Felicia Smith of Bright Ideas Learning Centers. During this episode we discuss signs to look for regarding diagnosing dyslexia and Felicia talks candidly about her homeschool days as a former homeschooler. Felicia is a certified dyslexia therapist (and former homeschool student) and owns Bright Idea Learning: Tutoring and Early Learning Center. Currently, Felicia and her partner have four locations in North TX and will be expanding their therapy services to Palm Beach County and beyond. If you would like to reach out to Felicia Smith or for a consult, connect with her at Bright Idea Learning Centers or contact her by phone at (903) 227-7059.
*Note: These red flags DO NOT necessarily mean your child is dyslexic. However, if you notice several of these traits in your child, exploring dyslexia testing might be a good idea!
- difficulty recognizing letters and sounds
- trouble sounding out words
- reading a word correctly, then shortly after, not recognizing it/reading it incorrectly
- difficulty progressing with reading and spelling skills
- avoidance of reading, writing, or spelling and lack of confidence
- having a history of dyslexia or trouble reading or spelling within the family
If you would like to share your homeschool story or have a local Florida resource that you would like to share on the podcast, please reach out to us at localhomeschoolers.com.
Get Homeschool Coaching with Giovana Cavarretta
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your current homeschool situation, or interested in learning how to homeschool? Tune in, as we discuss how you can Get Homeschooling Coaching with 20 year veteran homeschooling mother of three, Giovana Cavarretta. If you're looking for hope, direction & practical advice regarding your role as a home educator, you won't want to miss our discussion. As a seasoned home educator, Giovana Cavarretta offers personal and practical advice for all your questions, struggles, or concerns. Reach out to her at Get Homeschool Coaching for more information or to schedule a consultation.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local south Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Addressing Diagnoses and Learning Challenges with Brain Balance Centers
Has your child been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, behavioral issues, or is just struggling to learn? Don't miss this interview with Mary Baker, the director of Brain Balance in Palm Beach Gardens, and Lyndsay Rager Assistant Director for Brain Balance. Lyndsay shares the personal impact Brain Balance has had in transforming her sons learning and behavioral issues. We hope this episode will encourage you in your walk to find answers in handling these diagnoses - there is hope. Contact Brain Balance today to schedule your free consultation, share that you heard about their services from the Local Homeschoolers Podcast, and receive $150 off.
Brain Balance is a personalized, non-medical program offered in-center or at-home. The program is designed to strengthen and build brain connectivity so your child can find success in the classroom and unleash their untapped potential.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local south Florida alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Boosting Achievement with STEAM and Hands-on Learning
Are you wondering how adding STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) will benefit your home learner? Check out what the STEAM Room Company, in Jupiter Florida has to offer. At the STEAM Room Co. they encourage the use of imagination and hands on learning to create an atmosphere where learning is fun and exciting. With over 25+ years of teaching experience, they incorporate the STEAM style of teaching into lessons as well as robotics building. They offer weekly classes as well as camp during the year.
STEAM Education is an approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. Research shows that incorporating STEAM boosts achievement by utilizing critical thinking and process-based learning.
For more information or to register, reach out to Kelly Stothers at kstothers987@gmail.com.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
South Florida Microschool Expo with Candace Lehenbauer
Looking for a place to connect and learn more about Microschools in South Florida? Come learn about non-traditional education opportunities in your area, and buy or sell used homeschool curriculum & books. Panel Discussion and Workshop as well! Modern one-room schoolhouses, edupreneurs, tutors, homeschool co-ops, pods and after-school programs, etc. welcome. Cost: Free to attend. Family-friendly event.
Schedule:
10:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Used Curriculum/Book Sale (Cash only) and Info Tables for Vendors
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Room 2: Panel Discussion “Redefining Education”
11:45 – 12:30 p.m.
Room 2: Workshop “Facilitator vs. Teacher” Melissa Landis, Education Director of LakeWorth WaterKeeper, Currently working towards a PhD in Sustainable Education.
SELLERS:
$6/table for individuals to reserve a table to sell used curriculum; $10/table for vendors. You are responsible for handling all sales transactions.
Setup begins at 9:15 a.m.
Contact: Candace Lehenbauer at tapestryacademy@gmail.com to reserve a table.
Microschool South Florida is hosted by Tapestry Academy, Inc. Special Thank you to Lake Worth Water Keepers for helping to organize the event.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
They're Your Kids with Home Education Advocate Sam Sorbo
Want to learn more about your home learning potential? Get inspired to bring your children home and home educate in freedom. Sam Sorbo is an author and education freedom advocate who desires families to see education differently and to embrace home learning. Sam shares her wisdom on home education and more details on her upcoming Underground Education Workshop, The Playbook for Home Learning Conference happening in Port St. Lucie, Florida on June 24th and 25th, 2022. If you're worried you can't homeschool then come get informed and be encouraged to take on educating in a new way!
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
https://www.samsorbo.com/undergroundeducation/
Life-Changing Personalized Learning with Fusion Academy
Do you have a Middle or High School student who is struggling in school, showing signs of stress or lacking motivation? Listen to our latest podcast with Fusion Academy, a 1:1 customized learning academy right here in Palm Beach Gardens. At Fusion, they truly believe a one-to-one learning environment is the optimal program in order to meet every student where they are at. They create an independent and personalized learning environment catered to each student, with a focus on creating a lifelong learner. With individualized learning, students are given freedom to learn based on their own interest. If you are seeking an alternative education for your middle or high school student, reach out Fusion Academy for more details on how they can help customize your needs.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
https://localhomeschoolers.com/local-events
https://www.fusionacademy.com
What's Really Being Taught in Palm Beach Public Schools?
If your child is still in public school, listen to this episode! Erin Lovely of Palm Beach Gardens joins me to discuss what she uncovered in her sons school at Marsh Pointe Elementary, in Palm Beach Gardens. Education is not a neutral environment and Erin's story is one of courage and conviction to seek alternative education. Erin Lovely was recently interviewed alongside Governor Ron Desantis speaking about her sons experience and stressing the importance of the “Parental Rights in Education” bill. In that interview, Erin Lovely, said that the Parental Rights in Education bill would prohibit school districts from overstepping their role and prevent the discussion of sexuality and gender identity in the second grade. If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
If you are seeking alternative education in Palm Beach County, I encourage you to come out to the Alternative Education Expo on April 30th from 2-4pm at Journey Church of Jupiter, FL. This event provides a place where interested families can see, in one venue, all the amazing opportunities available for Palm Beach County homeschoolers today. Vendors include local homeschool drop-off programs, hybrids, co-ops and other organizations that support our local homeschool and alternative education community. This Expo is an effort to connect current and potential homeschool families with local opportunities for their students. The goal of the Alternative Education Showcase is to provide a FREE event for those seeking alternative schooling options in Palm Beach County.
To register as a vendor please visit, https://tinyurl.com/5n99xys7
To register as an attendee please visit, https://tinyurl.com/yckj57jv
https://localhomeschoolers.com
https://localhomeschoolers.com/local-events
Deschooling and Relationship Building to Ease Homeschool Transition
Are you a new homeschooling parent wondering where to start? Listen to hear from a new homeschool mom who has learned that deschooling and building relationships with her kids should be the first focus to ease the transition into homeschooling. Much emphasis is focused on choosing the perfect curriculum, leading to exhaustion and burn out before you even begin. While it is not required initially, contacting a local homeschool evaluator is one of the first steps in getting you homeschooling in the right direction. From legal to curriculum advice, consulting with an experienced homeschool evaluator can ease your transition from traditional school and encourage you in your homeschool journey. https://localhomeschoolers.com/find-an-evaluator
Alternative Education Showcase: This event provides a place where interested families can see, in one venue, all the amazing opportunities available for Palm Beach County homeschoolers today. Vendors include local homeschool drop-off programs, hybrids, co-ops and other organizations that support our local homeschool and alternative education community. This Expo is an effort to connect current and potential homeschool families with local opportunities for their students. The goal of the Alternative Education Showcase is to provide a FREE event for those seeking alternative schooling options in Palm Beach County.
To register as a vendor please visit, https://tinyurl.com/5n99xys7
To register as an attendee please visit, https://tinyurl.com/yckj57jv
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
https://localhomeschoolers.com/local-events
https://www.durendawilson.com
You Can Homeschool - Finding Local Resources and Support
Are you on the fence and wondering if you can really homeschool? Join us as we discuss how local homeschool mother of two, Samantha, found freedom and support to homeschool her two children.Starting off as a reluctant homeschooler, Samantha was able to transform her journey with the help of friends and local Palm Beach County resources.
Alternative Education Showcase: This event provides a place where interested families can see, in one venue, all the amazing opportunities available for Palm Beach County homeschoolers today. Vendors include local homeschool drop-off programs, hybrids, co-ops and other organizations that support our local homeschool and alternative education community. This Expo is an effort to connect current and potential homeschool families with local opportunities for their students. The goal of the Alternative Education Showcase is to provide a FREE event for those seeking alternative schooling options in Palm Beach County.
To register as a vendor please visit, https://tinyurl.com/5n99xys7
To register as an attendee please visit, https://tinyurl.com/yckj57jv
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
https://localhomeschoolers.com/local-events
https://www.durendawilson.com
Instilling Independence with Homeschool Graduate Emma Hair
Want to hear an incredible homeschool success story? Tune in to our podcast with Emma Hair, a college student who graduated from a lifelong homeschooling journey. She offers her insight and encouragement for understanding your child's unique learning style and how American Sign Language instilled a love of learning for her. Raising independent learners and meeting your child where they are, are just a few of the keys to her successful homeschooling journey.
Emma Hair is now offering American Sign Language tutoring and classes throughout Palm Beach County. If you are interested in more information, please reach out to her at emmalou125@gmail.com.
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Florida Homeschool Evaluator Charles Curtis Tucker
Tune in as Charles Curtis Tucker, a homeschooling parent since 1999 and a certified teacher since 1993, shares his advice and encouragement for homeschoolers in the state of Florida. Mr. Tucker has been a full-time teacher in public and private schools in Europe, South America, as well as the United States. Mr. Tucker is currently a homeschool evaluator throughout the state of Florida. If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://www.homeschool-evaluations.com/about.html
https://localhomeschoolers.com/podcast-1
Jupiter Maslowe Academic Zone for 6th Grade and Beyond
Are you looking for a supportive environment for your Middle or High School student in Jupiter Florida? Then be sure to check out the Maslowe Academic Zone. Meghan Maslowe joins us on the podcast today. She is the founder and owner of the Maslowe Academic Zone in Jupiter Florida. Meghan was a middle school English teacher for many years and her passion for education propelled her to open the Maslowe Academic zone which currently provides academic coaching and individual tutoring to 6th -12th grade students.
https://masloweacademiczone.com
If you would like to share your homeschool story or local Palm Beach County alternative education resource, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Is a Homeschool POD Right For You?
Sophie is a local Palm Beach County, Florida homeschool parent and a professional educator by trade of twenty years working in public and private institutions. Currently, Sophie owns and operates a Homeschool POD in the West Palm Beach area and her passion for supporting the local homeschooling community is evident. Whether you are looking to join a POD or open one of your own, Sophie's story is bound to inspire and encourage you on your homeschooling journey.
If you would like to share your homeschool story, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Education over Politics with School Board Candidate Amanda Silvestri
Amanda Silvestri, a Wellington, Florida resident, wife, and mother of two children joins us on the podcast today. Amanda Silvestri believes that 2022 is the year to empower parents and put students and teachers first, focusing on quality education. Silvestri, is a candidate for the nonpartisan Palm Beach School Board, District 6. She believes the extreme restrictions imposed by the Palm Beach County School Board in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have awakened and united many parents. Learn more about her campaign at www.silvestriforschoolboard.com.
If you would like to share your homeschool story, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://www.silvestriforschoolboard.com/about
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Discovering Freedom in Education with Tali Boblitt
What is holding you back from homeschooling? Tali Boblitt is a local Palm Beach County homeschool mom who has discovered freedom in choosing to educate her children at home. Tune in to hear Tali's story and the peace her family has discovered by making the decision to homeschool. If you would like to share your homeschool story, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Palm Beach Homeschoolers Facebook Page Founder Jamie Bridges Coggeshall
Get encouragement from our interview with Jamie Bridges Coggeshall, the founder and admin of the Homeschooling Palm Beach County facebook page which currently has over 4,500 hundred members. This Facebook page has a wealth of information for our local Jupiter and Palm Beach area, so if you aren’t a member yet, join today to get encouragement and advice for really anything related to homeschooling in our area. If you or someone you know would like to share your homeschool story, reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/617404678292640
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Encouragement For Your Homeschool Journey With Jennifer Marseille
Do you need encouragement for your homeschool journey? Whether you are new to homeschooling or a few years into your journey, listen in to get encouraged with local homeschool mom Jennifer Marseille. Jennifer is a local Palm Beach County homeschool mom of four. With eight years of homeschooling under her belt, you are bound to get inspiration from her story. You can homeschool! Don't be afraid to take the leap and join our growing community of homeschoolers in Palm Beach County. If you would like to share your homeschool story, please reach out to us at info@localhomeschoolers.com.
https://localhomeschoolers.com/palm-beach-county-1
Local Homeschooled Teen Katherine Lane Shares her Homeschool Story
When you’re homeschooling a high schooler, the weight of this realization can be intimidating. Be inspired and encouraged from local Palm Beach County homeschooled teen, Katherine Lane, as she shares her homeschool story with Local Homeschoolers. Study after study has shown that homeschooled teens are well prepared for the future, not only in academics, but also socially. Among this body of research is the study, Home Educated and Now Adults, by Dr. Brian Ray. His survey of 5,254 adults, ages 18 through 24, found that homeschoolers are more involved in civics, community building, and higher education than their peers.
https://localhomeschoolers.com/palm-beach-county-1
Local Author Sandi Schwartz of Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer
Tune in as we talk with Sandi Schwartz, a local Palm Beach County journalist specializing in parenting, wellness, and the environment. She has written for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Scary Mommy, and Very Well Family, among other publications. She founded the Ecohappiness Project to help families build a nature habit to feel happier and calmer by exploring positive psychology tools through a nature lens.
Website: www.ecohappinessproject.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/getecohappiness
Instagram: www.facebook.com/getecohappiness
Why Is Citizen Science Important For Our Well-Being?
Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities To Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer
Dual Enrollment Q&A with Kelsey Fout at Palm Beach Atlantic University
Listen to our latest podcast on dual enrollment with Kelsey Fout at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Don't miss this episode If you have a high schooler or student on the cusp of entering high school. We discuss all about dual enrollment admissions including testing, transcripts and how best to proceed with college and beyond. PBA is the ideal fit for homeschool students, where they can thrive in a Christ-centered education and family-like community. The Dual Enrollment Program (DEP) is designed to offer high school juniors and seniors of our predetermined Partnership Christian Schools, the opportunity to earn college credit for Palm Beach Atlantic University courses. PBA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Credits earned are transferrable to other post-secondary institutions. For more information, e-mail PBA or call (561) 803-2075.
https://www.pba.edu/admissions/undergraduate/homeschooled-students.html
https://localhomeschoolers.com
The Microschool South Florida Network with Candace Lehenbauer
Are you looking for a Microschool, POD or other alternative education community in Palm Beach County? Tune in to hear what you need to know about Microschools with Candace Lehenbauer, co-founder of Tapestry Academy and founder of the Microschool South Florida network. Microschool South Florida is a networking resource for parents and educators to connect. Modern one-room schoolhouses, edupreneurs, tutors, homeschool co-ops, and after-school programs welcome.
https://www.microschoolflorida.com
https://www.tapestryacademy.com
https://www.prenda.com/become-a-guide
https://localhomeschoolers.com/palm-beach-county-1
What You Need To Know About Homeschooling Pods with Jennifer Ortiz
Are you interested in starting your own POD group in Palm Beach County? Tune in as Jennifer Ortiz discusses what you need to know to make sure you set-up your POD strategically and in a way that will protect your right to home educate. Jennifer Ortiz provides an amazing community network for anyone seeking out home education in Palm Beach through her Facebook group, Homeschooling Pod Network. There is a growing network of families seeking alternative homeschooling options within Palm Beach County. Be encouraged in the freedom of alternative education and co-create your ideal pod today!
https://localhomeschoolers.com
info@localhomeschoolers.com
Overcoming Homeschool Obstacles with Jennifer Fertitta
Are you looking to homeschool, but not sure where to begin? Get encouragement to homeschool with local evaluator and seasoned homeschool mom, Jennifer Fertitta. Tune in to hear how Jennifer Fertitta overcame her doubts and successfully homeschooled her three boys.
Contact Jennifer for more information today!
Jennifer Fertitta
Email: markjenfertitta@verizon.net
Phone: 410-746-5031
Play Based Learning with Stephanie Nicole Johnson of Naturegarten Playschool
What is play based learning? Listen in to our podcast episode with Stephanie Nicole Johnson, director of Naturegarten Playschool in Jupiter Florida. Stephanie offers a play-based preschool reimagined for kids ages 3-6. Stephanie Nicole Johnson is also a children’s book author on child development, aimed to influence a generation of children who are self-assured thinkers. Find Out more about Naturegarten Playschool. Check out her book, You Are...: What will your child's inner narrative sound like?
www.localhomeschoolers.com
Homeschooling Q&A with Evaluator Cheryl Trzasko
Tune in for a Homeschooling Q&A session with Evaluator and Homeschool mom of 18 years, Cheryl Trzasko. We've compiled some of the top homeschool questions for this jam packed educational episode. If you have questions about evaluations, homeschool credits or re-entering public school in the future, then you won't want to miss this episode.
Cheryl Trzasko is the director or Palm Beach County Homeschoolers, an organization supporting all things homeschool in Palm Beach County. Cheryl is a Florida State homeschool evaluator and a seasoned local homeschool mom. Visit Cheryl's website for further information or to contact her for an evaluation:
https://pbchomeschoolers.com
www.localhomeschoolers.com
Deschooling vs. Unschooling with Nance Confer Director of Florida Unschoolers
Listen in as we discuss the important differences between deschooling vs. unschooling with Nance Confer Director of Florida Unschoolers. Also, learn why using an umbrella school may be the right structure for your homeschool. Florida Unschoolers is a private umbrella school focused on independent home education, serving unschoolers and other home educators in Florida since 2001. It is private school enrollment for attendance purposes while you support your particular child's learning at home.
https://www.floridaunschoolers.net/home
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Learning and Doing Life Together with Marissa Lavin
Check out our latest podcast episode on learning and doing life together with Marissa Lavin, owner of Fitness Redefined in Jupiter and founder of a new unschooled pod, Soul to Soil. Soul to Soil (s2s) is a new learning program for homeschoolers right here in Jupiter. For children ages 5-12 yrs old, this Waldorf based education model aims to nurture self trust, spark curiosity and ignite an inner sense of connection with the outer world - all by learning from nature while in nature!
https://www.facebook.com/marissa.lysaghtlavin
https://www.facebook.com/fitnessredefined
Check out all of our podcast episodes here: https://localhomeschoolers.com/podcast-1
How To Create Your Own Homeschool Pod with Jennifer Ortiz
Are you new to homeschooling in Palm Beach County and looking to find your tribe? Check out our latest podcast with Jennifer Ortiz and see how starting a Homeschool Pod might be right for you. Jennifer is passionate about growing a network of families seeking alternative homeschooling options within Palm Beach County. She shares her insight on homeschooling and gives a few tips on taking the leap to start your own local homeschool pod. Be sure to check out her Facebook page, Homeschooling Pod Network, for more resources and to plugin to the growing community of homeschoolers within Palm Beach.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1417394001780253/about
https://localhomeschoolers.com/podcast-1
Living Books with Michelle Howard Founder of the Living Learning Library
Tune into our latest podcast interview with Michelle Howard, the founder of the Living Learning Library, located right here in Jupiter, Florida. If you are making careful decisions about your kids' education, please consider the reading materials so equally crucial to the development of their hearts and minds. They should be truly rich in content and inspired in their view of the child as a learner. Their books should be living! Imagine a book so life-filled that it "captures attention, secures interest," and "arouses something noble in the heart of the child, without any effort on the part of the teacher or the taught." Seeing is believing--not just the library, but also the surprising impact of these books in engaging your students in learning and virtue. Sound like what you want your kids to read? Please visit https://www.livinglearninglibraries.org for a preview of the Living Learning Library.
https://www.livinglearninglibraries.org
https://localhomeschoolers.com
Finding Your Homeschool Grove with Liz Sandt
Listen to our latest episode on finding your homeschool grove with Liz Sandt, local Jupiter Florida mother of two. Take a moment to be inspired as we discuss Liz's first year homeschooling. She will encourage you to take time to discover how your child learns best, and by doing so finding freedom in the homeschooling process.
www.localhomeschoolers.com
https://www.lizsandt.com
https://www.instagram.com/livegreenbeautifully/
https://www.gracehomeschoolconnection.org
https://www.powerhomeschool.org
Family, Freedom and Faith With Melissa Martz For Congress CD 18
Get encouraged and inspired as we discusses how Melissa Martz is fighting for our families and freedoms in Palm Beach County and hear how we can support her campaign for Florida's Congressional District 18. Martz is a homeschooling mother and homesteader with a love for our earth and the "fearfully and wonderfully made" human beings that inhabit it.
Melissa Martz has a long list of passions and accolades but at the center of nearly all of them is one thing – people. Martz is a Registered Patent Attorney with a B.S. in Pre-med/Biology and minors in Chemistry and Religion. Martz was raised in both the Jewish and Christian faiths and attended an Assemblies of God undergraduate college. Out of college, Martz briefly worked for the public school system as a high school biology teacher.
Martz has always been a constitutionalist and government minimalist. However, it has been the recent display of outright government tyranny, in this last year, that has ignited her to fight on behalf of her fellow Americans, to protect our freedoms at all costs. Martz was the first of four attorneys to stand up and sue Palm Beach County against their unconstitutional mask mandate. Martz rejects the concept of "anti-masker" and embraces the idea of "pro-freedom", choice and medical autonomy.
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https://palmbeachcountyteaparty.org/2021/04/brian-mast-and-rick-roth-on-june-7th/
Homeschooling a Child on the Autistic Spectrum with Local Mom Lyndsay Rager
Are you wondering if it's possible to homeschool a child on the spectrum? Listen in to hear Lyndsay Rager give practical advice on how to homeschool a child on the Autistic Spectrum in Palm Beach County. Lyndsay is paving the way for her homeschool using the Gardiner Scholarship, as well as other resources, in order to design a customized educational program for her son. You won't want to miss her encouraging advice. Check out more about the Gardiner Scholarship and how you child may benefit. http://www.fldoe.org/schools/school-choice/k-12-scholarship-programs/gardiner/
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/for-parents/special-needs/how-the-scholarship-works/
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Homeschooling in Palm Beach County with Cheryl Trzasko
Tune in to this episode with Cheryl Trzasko of Palm Beach County Homeschoolers, an organization supporting all things homeschool in Palm Beach County. Cheryl is a Florida State homeschool evaluator and a seasoned local homeschool mom. Get encouraged on your homeschool journey and find valuable answers to your questions as we discuss pressing issues facing homeschoolers today! Visit Cheryl's website for further information or to contact her for an evaluation: https://pbchomeschoolers.com
Local Hybrid School impacting Jupiter Florida
Today I'm thrilled to chat with Amy Daumit, founder of the Jupiter Learning Community hybrid school, right here in Palm Beach County. Hear about her passion for education and be encouraged as she describes her goal of meeting each child exactly where they are. Find out more about her program at https://jupiterlearningcommunity.com.