ReDream Education

Back to School is right around the corner, but not matter when you listen to this- the rules still apply!  Let's talk about how to make this year great with some tactical things to do, and a bunch of self-care!! Start your business with all of the necessary documents needed to launch a dream school, microschool, tutoring or homeschooling business!  www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop www.teache...

As we celebrate our 200th episode, we are celebrating YOU as a pioneer in the field of education, your bravery in forging new paths, your desire to see a better way for students to learn, and your creativity to make an alternative for our future generations! As you listen to this podcast, give yourself a renewed vision! Celebrate how far you've come - even if you are still in the beginning stages...

Burnout is real. Burnout is rough. Back to School is real. Back to School is...almost here! And if there's ONE thing we all know we DON'T want to happen-it's burnout.   As a teacher, mom, entrpreneur and podcaster, the juggle is real, and I am here to help you protect your peace.  When you step into entrepreneurship. you're looking for freedom, flexibility and future opportunities. You're not look...

Hey, Hey, Teacher Friend! You want to do it all! You have so many passions, pursuits and professional aspirations!! But how do we do it all and enjoy what we are setting out to do? With so many ideas, to dos, plans and dreams..how do we stay inspired as teachers, mothers, entrepreneurs and microschool builders?  In today's podcast, I share my top 3 strategies for staying on track, preparing for th...

Curriculum! The reason parents and teachers LOVE being able to design a school on their own terms is because of the freedom of choice when it comes to choosing curriculum that best serves the needs of students, children, families and teachers! In today's episode, I provide you with some key ideas to implement when choosing curriculum, and they may catch you by surprise! Before you swipe that debit...

A question I am frequently asked revolves around creating referral programs to increase student enrollment.  How could it look? How can we partner with local businesses to create a win win situation for both us and other small businesses? How can we increase our student enrollment for not just THIS year, but the years to come!! Here's a fun way to get started with a referral program and get those...

Summer! Schedules! Kids! Places to go! Things to Get Done! As much as we love summer, we love routines and a nice approach to getting things accomplished as a working mom, homeschool mom and/or microschool builder. You and I both want a blissful summer at home with our children while experiencing the JOY of all there is to have when it comes to freedom, flexibility, more fun in the sun and time wi...

Many of us, teachers and parents, are looking for a beautiful dream location to host our microschools.  Along the way, you may experience frustration, doubt and hopelessness as you try to find the picture perfect place to hold your classes, summer camps, microschool or learning pod.  In addition, you may found a great place to start, but you're finding it's time to change and find a new place to h...

Thinking of leaving public school education? WOndering what life will be like when you do? Longing for a different change of pace, a new sense of being, and wonder what life will be like on the other side? Have you already left public school education, and noticing there is just something "off"? Or maybe when you left, you didn't realize you needed this one thing I am talking about today! This pod...

This is it!! The time has come! Know exactly what to say to parents when it comes to marketing your microschool, gaining their trust, helping their problems and enrolling their child! This 6 step process has helped our coaching clients connect with families and gain confidence while advertising for enrollment at their microschool or in their tutoring business! Grab your notebook!  No more feeling...

You want to enroll students into your school, but it's just not happening as fast as you would like. You're concerned because you have Limited Marketing knowledge- you were trained in education-not marketing. You could be facing budget constraints as a start-up business and  concerned about how much to invest in marketing.  Your time is also limited. You are trying to start up your school, and lea...

If you are a teacher looking for a career change, a microschool builder wanting to explain the benefits of your program to parents, or a homeschooling parent interested in ways to monetize your skills while you continue working with your child- tune in! This episode will break down the difference between traditional public and private school, microschools and homeschools. We will dive into why mic...

As a teacher and educational entrepreneur, I know what it feels like to anticipate a summer full of travel, late nights, fun in the sun, and more flexibility! I also know what it feels like to prepare for a new school year as you are marketing for new students, setting up your new school while also working on your entrepreneurial skills and to-do lists!   So how do we do both?  How do we enjoy the...

Help! I want to raise money for our school but I don't know where to start? I got you!! Although starting a school of your own seems like a big enough task, you may be wondering how to financially support the mission and dream.  While you can start a microschool with very little overhead, pretty soon your dream school will take flight and you will want to grow and expand.  All of which takes...mon...

Being a teacher and/or a homeschooling parent can be quite the task- and a rewarding one at that!  You may be wanting to monetize your skills in teaching or your new homeschooling business endeavor, but you may be wondering exactly what the payoff is!  Why invest in educational entrepreneurship? Is the work worth the reward? Will you really get the financial and time freedom you are hoping for? So...

Today's podcast guest will share so much transparency with you that you're bound to walk away feeling as if you're not alone in this journey of homeschooling, teaching and building a microschool!   After homeschooling five of her own children, Fran began a tutoring company after her children grew up.  From there, she starated a pandemic pod that quickly grew into a microschool.  However, like you,...

Even if you feel ready to make a career change, leave your teaching business or grow your microschool, you must realize-this is a change! And change can be hard even if it's exciting or for the best!  How do we navigate this change?  What emotions come up when we make these changes? How do we stay balanced, connected and secure during the seasons of change? In today's episode, I'll be sharing what...

Today's podcast guest, Lori Rubel, shares her fast tracking experience to building a microschool and teaching multi-age students.  After 17 years in public school education, Lori began to homeschool her daughter- a desire she had for many years. After one year of homeschooling, Lori realized she would enjoy using her gifts and talents as a teacher to bring other students and families into her worl...

When it comes to choosing curriculum, the idea can be both exciting and overwhelming! How do I choose? What's going to work the best? Self-paced or teacher/parent directed? Will my students enjoy it? Will my child be successful? What if I don't like teaching it or my students hate doing it? What works best for multi-age students? I see you! I hear you!  That's why, after 3 years, I have a very sys...

Ever felt like quitting but knew there was something more? You'll relate to our podcast guest today!  As a heartfelt, passionate educator, Erika was not going to let the pressures of public school teaching weigh her down, and although tired and burnt out, Erika stood strong to create what the community desperately needed and desired! When it's time to talk teaching, it's time to talk with Erika Wi...

One of the most frequent questions I hear people ask is, "Do I really have the capacity to make this vision come true? Do I have the time and energy to make this happen? Will I be able to find the resources to build my dream school?"  I know what it feels like to have these questions race through your mind in the middle of the night, when you're driving down the road, and when you sip your coffee...

You've worked hard this year, and so have your children and students. So, let's have some fun celebrating the success!  Today I share ways to end your school year with JOY and a celebratory attitude.  We will discuss field trips, awards, ceremonies, and fun filled activites! Start your business with all of the necessary documents needed to launch a dream school, microschool, tutoring or homeschool...

Today’s Episode will fill you with such inspiration as we interview former public school classroom teacher, Becky McNichols!  Becky started her journey to building a microschool last year, and is closing out the school year celebrating a successful YEAR 1 of homeschooling her children, teaching multi-age students and enjoying the opportunity to teach from her home! In this episode, Becky will insp...

As a teacher ending the school year, we know there is a long list of things to do!  We also know it is a busy month with holidays, banquets, celebrations and closing down a classroom.  As a homeschool mom, we know the end of the year sparks a time to get rid of what didn't work, think of what's ahead and begin transitioning into summer fun with our kids! In this episode, we discuss ending the scho...

Why am I feeling so unfilled in this profession I used to love? How do I know it's time to make a change? What is educational entrepreneurship and how do I begin? As a teacher and instructional coach-turned homeschool mom and microschool builder-I’m thankful to say, I have found the bridge that has changed many of our lives as teachers- educational entrepreneurship. Although Educational Entreprene...