ReDream Education

Hey there, teacher friend and Mom on a Mission!  I know how it feels to make a change in life that feels scary, overwhelming and down right .... a little crazy!  But hey, I'm here to set you free, give you permission to make a change and light your heart on fire! Today, I give you a personal coaching session-as if we were sitting across the table from one another.  I'm here to speak life into you...

Although every state is different in requirements, reporting and portfolios, I believe it's imperative to begin shifting your mind to what may be possible other than what we have always been conditioned to believe as parents, students and teachers in a public or private school setting. While I am not against giving grades, progress reports or other quantified measurements, I share my take on admin...

This, my friend, is a BIG TOPIC that we must address and help set the captives free!  One of the most frequent questions I get from teachers and parents is, " Is it really worth it? How much time do you spend preparing lessons? Isn't it a lot to work from home and teach multi-age children?" Today I am discussing the trade-offs and how my life has changed as a teacher who transferred from teaching...

Hey there, mama!  And of course, teacher friend! Are you a mom who currently homeschools and thinking of teaming together with other families to offer educational opportunities or enrichment, but not ready to go all in?  You've heard of micro-schools, but you are afraid of the commitment? Are you thinking part time is a better option for you and your family? Wanting to earn some extra income but n...

Some of the most common questions I receive, when it comes to marketing or advertising small businesses in education, are: How do I find students? What do I say to those who inquire? Where do I find families who may be interested? Do I have to use social media? Do I need an enrollment process? What should my handbook include? Do you have a contract? And the list goes on and on... Whether you are a...

Hi There, Teacher Friend! It’s March, and I know many teachers are considering options for next year, frantically holding on to possibilities, dreaming of a different way to carry on their love for teaching, but scared to let go. We've all been scared to leave the safety and comfort zone of teaching and embark on a journey that may/may not have ever seemed possible. All the fears come flooding int...

Hey there teacher friend!! Not only are to-do lists overwhelming at times, but the thought of transitioning out of a career and potentially starting a new business (or career path) puts EVEN MORE pressures on your plate.  But here's the truth...EVEN if this decision feels huge and terrifying, IT's NOT impossible.  You can’t change something that isn’t within your power to change, but you can wake...

Welcome back, Parents and Teachers! If you are thinking about starting your own business as a teacher or homeschooling parent, you are definitely wondering, "How will I get the students to make this dream a reality? One of the most frequent questions I receive from teachers and parents who are trying to enroll students for their micro-school, preschool, homeschooling or tutoring business is "How i...

Calling all teachers and parents!! Get ready for a "Day in the Life" Episode of the Lighthouse Learning Micro-school where you will find useful information pertaining to Running a Micro-school, teaching multi-age students, and preparing for growth! At the beginning of each month, we take a look into the management of a micro-school, the systems, learning, communication, family connections, areas t...

Welcome Back, Teachers and Parents!  One of the most frequent questions I get from parents who are trying to homeschool for the first time is, "How Do I Homeschool My Child?"  "Can you help me?" "Do you have any tips or tricks?" "Could my child come to you for a few hours of the day?"  "Would you be able to TEACH me??" In today's episode, we discuss expanding a micro-school or homeschooling busine...

Welcome back to another episode of  "Teacher, Let Your Light Shine"- Where Teachers and Parents Work Diligently to transform education by creating micro-schools or homeschooling businesses!  One of the biggest fears teachers and parents face, when it comes to starting their own homeschooling business or micro-school, is knowing "who to serve" and "where to find these students".  Many teachers will...

Hey there, teacher friend! As you are beginning to explore the many models of your future homeschooling business or micro-school, many thoughts begin popping into your mind: "How can I make additional income?  Do I need to serve full time students only? If I serve students part time, will my income still be sufficient? What would it look like if I could create  a homeschool enrichment center? Can...

Are you a parent thinking of homeschooling and you are wondering how to make an income? Are you searching for an experience your child would love -enriching their lives through collaboration, projects and multiple avenues?  Teachers, are you thinking of starting your own business and wondering how you can still teach children (face-to-face) with different options to make an income and impact? Want...

Hey, Teacher Friend! Looking for a flexible career where you can control your time and streams of income? Wanting to create a business where you can teach on your own terms and create a big, lasting impact with individualized learning for homeschool, virtual or after school students? In today's episode, I give you a great big view on how you can capitalize on tutoring in a "different" way than wha...

Hey, teacher friend! Are you thinking of possibly leaving public or private school education and dreaming of creating a teaching career where you can impact the lives of many, make great income and teach with joy? Are you a parent wanting to Homeschool Your Own Children but don't want to do it alone? Need to Make an Income? Tune in for a Business Idea allowing parents to teach their children along...

Hey, Teacher Friend! Do you have an idea for your teacher business? Wanting to build a "dream school" or micro-school, but you do not know how to set it up? Hearing all the media talk about "Micro-school bills being passed by Congress"? Wondering if you should be a charter or private school? Can a teacher create a tutoring business and offer services to homeschooled students and families? Is my id...

Calling all Parents and Teachers! Ready to start your own educational business? It's Time to Shine! Parents and Teachers Creating a Place for Education must FIRST begin with Adding Value as a KEY INGREDIENT in order to begin building a profitable homeschooling business or micro-school.  Teachers and Parents- You have so many possibilities to create an incredible educational impact. What could my b...

Hey there, Teacher Friend! Ever wonder what it would be like to teach from your home-face to face- with 11 students? Do you find yourself daydreaming about being home with your children and doing what you love? Are you a homeschool mom wanting to make additional income? Are you a teacher looking for a career change and wonder what a "DAY in the LIFE" would be like to run a classroom out of your li...

Wanting to make a career change, build a micro-school or tutoring business, but you keep Fumbling Over the Numbers? Want to step out and Make a Change, but you keep thinking..."I don’t know how this works financially?" Today I am Sharing a Strategy That Helped Us Crunch the Numbers before we began our Micro-school. If you're Ready to Take on a new adventure of starting your lucrative teacher busin...

Hey there, teacher friend!  It's not time to give up. It's Training Time! You know you want something different. You have goals and dreams of making things happen, but you are struggling to find the extra time, energy and effort to pursue what you really want. You may see other people making changes, getting great breaks, pushing through fear, but you can't find the hope or motivation within yours...

Attention, Teacher Friend! Clarity is Coming!! Do you truly want to break free? Are you searching for the person God created you to be, but you struggle because you don’t know what path you are going down?!  Tired of walking down the fuzzy road? Can't make the "itch" inside go away? Are you beginning to wonder, "Am I crazy or going through a mid-life crisis!?" If your heart is telling you to do so...

Hey there, Teacher Friend! We've all heard the lies. The overwhelm. The questions swirling in our minds. Let's get to the truth today!  Don't let these misconceptions keep you from experiencing the true JOY of having your own teaching business!   In today's episode, we take the "Big and Scary" out of Starting Your Own Teaching Business or Micro-school.  "Do I have to be a private school?" "How doe...

Hi there, Teacher Friend! Get ready for this juicy episode packed with 5 strategies to enrolling more students amidst a pandemic, school closures and even mid-year!  A common fear that holds teachers back from starting their own micro-school or homeschooling business is the idea, " I won't get enough students."  But in today's episode, I share how our micro-school gained more students mid-year wit...

Hey there, Teacher Friend! As you begin preparing to build your tutoring business, micro-school or homeschooling business, it's important to be aware of the common mistakes we make when creating our first business! Starting a Micro-school, Tutoring Business, Homeschooling Business or Learning Pod can offer a lucrative income for teachers. Just like starting any business, you must avoid mistakes in...

Hey, Teacher Friend! One of the top fears teachers face in becoming an entrepreneur: Will I be able to provide for my family financially? Teachers often feel anxiety when it comes to financially preparing for the transition out the teaching career. Even more so, questions begin arising when it comes to starting a business, becoming an entrepreneur and trying to to handle money. In todays episode,...