All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast

In the Fall of 2023 our Microschool was awarded the $10,000 Vela Microgrant and now I am part of the Vela Founder Network. This summer I attended the Vela Con 2024 in Washington D.C. It was amazing! All of the speakers were awesome. The food was delicious. And I met some amazing microschool and homeschooling business builders that I'm still connecting with today. 

Several educators have asked me what I learned at the Vela Conference so that's what this episode is all about. I'm excited to share my biggest takeaways from all of the sessions I attended. Grab your f...

How do you find people who will be interested in what you have to offer? This is a great question. You can have an amazing unique resource or program, but if you have no audience to share your offer with... You can’t make MONEY!

Now you don’t need a huge audience to get started. In fact, when I started marketing our microschool and homeschool hybrid I had little to no audience. So how did I enroll 3 new learners only 1 month after I started marketing?

That's exactly what I'm going to share with you in t...

Welcome to the All Things Are Possible Teacher Podcast. We just left yesterday morning around 7:00 AM to drive to Wisconsin for a quick road trip.

Now that our microschool is growing… we actually have only 1 spot left until my classroom is full. Soon, we will have to open up a waitlist and figure out how to open up a 2nd room. 

Last year my learners ranged from ages 4-7. For next school year, we have several new learners who are upper elementary or ages 9-10. So, we are going to need bigger furniture, chairs, books, sto...

You might be wondering what important documents are needed to start a microschool or homeschooling business. When you start your dream teacher business, you want to have a system, a plan, or map to help you on this journey. 

And when I started planning our microschool and homeschool hybrid program, I didn’t know what enrollment forms and documents I was going to need. I just researched, googled, and made them up as I went along. But I don’t want that for you.

Well in this episode, I’m going to share the 5 KEY, most im...

I want to give a huge thank you to all of the amazing educators who joined me the last 2 days for a free virtual meetup. It was so fun to hear all about your big dreams and to answer your questions as you begin to embark on this new journey of starting your own microschool or homeschooling business.

One of the educators on the call, Danielle, wants to start a microschool for special needs children with a focus on autism. 

Another educator, Cassandra, wants to coach students in math and coach parents in teaching their o...

Exciting News!!! The New York Times articles about our microschool have been officially published online on June 17, 2024. Oh my goodness... I'm sooo excited about this.   Just in case you don't know, The New York Times interviewed me and visited our microschool in April 2024. The reporter wanted to write about the growth of the microschool movement, especially in Georgia.   Also, the state of Georgia just passed the Promise Scholarship Act which will provide up to $6500 per student per year for eligible education expenses in an alternate learning environment.   Microschools are popping up all over the country and even the world. So, I'm...

Let's talk about marketing your microschool or homeschooling business during those busy, summer months full of family vacations, summer camps, and, yes, those adorable kids who are now home all day.

The days are long, the kids are buzzing with energy, and you’ve got a to-do list that’s longer than a popsicle stick. You’re juggling family time, maybe even a summer trip or two, and through all of this, you're trying to grow or start your dream teacher business. I know, it sounds like a lot, but don't worry! I’ve got some sizzling summer m...

Let's dive into a topic that's not just about keeping up with the times, but about truly enhancing the learning experience for our students—integrating technology in a learner-driven, student-led, self-paced environment.

Technology can be a game-changer in the classroom. It can personalize learning, make lessons more engaging, and offer new ways for students to explore content at their own pace. Plus, it gets our kids tech-savvy, which is a crucial skill in today's world.

But with so many tools out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. So, we're going to ex...

Choosing the right education model and understanding the products and services you offer, man, it is so important. I want you to think of it like laying the foundation of a house—you wouldn’t start building the walls until you knew the foundation was solid, right? The same goes for your microschool or homeschooling business. You need to start with a clear vision of what you want to offer and who you want to serve.

When deciding on an education model is all about finding what fits best with your teaching style, your goals, and the...

We're going to talk about one of my favorite topics – classroom layout. Think of your classroom as the stage where all the magic happens. Get this right, and everything from transitions to daily activities flows smoother. Plus, it makes your space welcoming and accessible to everyone.

A great layout helps reduce chaos, supports better behavior management, and can even cater to diverse learning needs. Kids feel confident moving around and choosing their own learning spots. It’s all about making them feel at home in their learning environment.

So in this episode, I'm going to shar...