I was dedicated to the core while in public school. I was invested in this season of life. But eventually, God changed my heart. Over the years, I kept envisioning a different kind of education, something beyond what I was experiencing day to day. I dreamed of having students in a tiny school in my backyard, but I never thought it could happen…

…As much as I loved teaching, I felt as if my hands were tied. I thought becoming an instructional coach would help solve many problems our students and teachers were facing, but instead of actually “solving” the problem, I became more like a counselor and confidant to frustrated, burnt-out teachers. Even through all the pain and heartache, this, was one of the best seasons of my teaching career. I knew that transformational teaching began with the heart of the classroom - within our precious teachers.

I knew teachers were going to face so many more hardships with the effects of the pandemic.  With all the changes, mandates, unknowns, and pressures, I knew I didn’t want to teach under these conditions. I also knew I wanted more for my own daughters. But where in the world would I send them for a great education without fear or distractions?  

The desire to build a school was beginning to grow stronger than ever before, but like you, I thought, “This could never happen! I don’t have the time, resources, or insight to build a school!?”  

But God never let the “stir” settle. I had to make a choice - to stay comfortable or go take a big leap of faith and travel uncharted waters. Can I really build a school in the midst of a pandemic? Can I really get this up and going within 2 months? After much research, I found I could homeschool other children and give a unique and quality education without becoming a private school or a non-profit…