ReDream Education

I'm burnt out. I feel stuck. I want to leave my teaching profession, but I don't know where to go or how to start something new!  What about my retirement? How do I prepare financially? How can I STOP overworking myself and create a school and business that fits my unique purpose? Can I really design a life I love as a teacher?   Let's rethink all of these questions and get to the bottom of our fe...

How do I actually begin my dream school? Where do I start? How do I get my students? How do I grow my current tutoring business, microschool, or preschool? What forms do I use? How do I enroll students? What should my handbook and contract have in it?  In today's episode, we discuss the SYSTEM I have used for three years to create a vision, schedule, pricing and valuable offer for families to take...

It's Time to Be Brave and Face the Feelings, Teacher Friend! Are you quietly quitting and don't even realize it? Are you slowly burning out and the light feels so dim? Are you ready for a change, but you don't know where to start? In today's podcast, we discuss a new term but not quite a new way of working or teaching.  Can you relate to quiet quitting but don't know what to do about it?  Let's ta...

I want to start a school, but where in the world do I begin? Oh the pain of "not knowing how to set this up"!  I get it! So you want to start a school, but you are concerned about all the legal things!  Totally understandable!  So let's begin with what to consider as you decide Between LLC, Non-Profit, Private, or Sole Proprietorship!  These are foundational and will wipe away the cobwebs real qui...

We are about one month away from a New Year!! How should we approach this last month of the year in an effort to prepare for the one to come?  Well, there are many ways! But in today's podcast, I share the WORD that helped me leave my teaching career and embrace the next chapter of my God given teaching talent and business!!  You ready to join me??   And I see you over there...wishing you were bra...

Hey, teacher friend! I know exactly how it feels to say goodbye to the secure income stream, monthly pay check, retirement and health insurance. And trust me, the decision wasn't easy. I was holding on to this security for a very long time. In fact, the scarcity mindset was holding me hostage in a position that did not allow me to break free and become the mom and teacher I wanted to be. After muc...

Let it Go, Teacher Friend!  Is it your house? Your physical space? Your mental clutter? The lies you keep telling yourself? Your To-Do List? Your retirement, career, awards, or titles? We gotta let that stuff go and make room for what God is doing! Let Your Light Shine, Makenzie Oliver Join Our Facebook Group for “Tip Tuesdays”, a support community and the “best place on the internet corner” https...

Feeling stuck, stagnant, overwhelmed, troubled, unsure, doubtful, too young, too old, too busy, too late, too (fill in the blank) I know. You're just like me. You want to make a change, do the thing you've been thinking of, and start getting into action, but creepy thoughts keep popping into your mind about ONE thing: TIME! All the lies we believe are rooted in fear or scarcity, and until we analy...

This is NOT your typical To-Do List! I repeat-this is NOT your typical To-Do List! We all need time to decompress and prepare for the holidays without all of the distractions and "what should I do for next year?"  Wouldn't it be amazing if you knew EXACTLY what to do in the year to come? What if you set down on January 1st and knew what you needed to tackle for the month and year ahead? Think it's...

As teachers and homeschool parents, we know what the end of the year can feel like. With so many distractions and activities, the last thing we want to do is add more to our plates. So how do we create efficiency and remain effective during a fun and special time of the year? In today's episode, we address a rinse-and-repeat structure and system to get your teaching routines underway during the ho...

Hey there, teacher friend! I know EXACTLY what it feels like to have a vision and want to make a plan, but have NO IDEA where to start! How do I begin with the end in mind if I don't know what the end looks like? Don't get stuck into paralysis analysis or perfectionism. It's time to get your move on and start the planning process without all of the complications. You need a ROADMAP! In today's epi...

As a teacher, you have hopes and dreams to teach in a way you absolutely love!  You have a vision of teaching with JOY and purpose while making a beautiful IMPACT.  But getting to where you long to be and becoming an entrepreneur can definitely be a long and laborious road.  There will be hills and valleys, twists and turns. So how do you survive the messy middle? How do you persevere and keep goi...

As a teacher without any marketing experience, I know what it feels like to “try and figure it all out.” But the truth is, I had no other choice. After hiring a social media marketing expert, reading tons of books, and articles, and taking courses, I have found that marketing revolves around numbers, clarity, and truth!  Today we tackle 3 truths (that will help your marketing mindset)  and 3 fibs...

Let’s admit it…who really wants to be stuck within 4 walls each day? Wouldn’t it be so great to take learning outdoors, go on field trips, connect project based learning to real life experiences, and bring on fun student engagement activities?  Being able to take learning beyond four walls is a wonderful blessing-not just for your students, but for you as the teacher and parent as well! Having you...

Ready to make a change, but fear your idea won't stick or stay around? Think the micro school, learning pod and alternative education model is going to fade away? Think again! Hope is here for educational entrepreneurship! There is so much enthusiasm, resilience and opportunities for parents and teachers looking for a better way to teach, serve and help students of all age groups.  With increased...

Marketing tips to promote your business? Yes, PLEASE! Marketing is the backbone of running a successful business!  At the heart of every business is the ability to find new customers.   Yes, we are educators FIRST.  But as business owners, we should intentionally and strategically be making our presence known, both in the community and virtually. In today's episode, we discuss 10 (Plus 2 bonus) wa...

Here we are. The dust has settled since the beginning of the school year. Maybe you're starting to feel a little "blah" about your current homeschool routine or teaching method. Maybe you don't even know why you are feeling like you're in such a slump, but you're there and you need a change.  As both a mom and teacher - I get it. There are times when things just are not working and we need a Spark...

Choosing to start a business involves all sorts of fun and exciting endeavors-and choosing a name for your micro-school, preschool, or teaching business can be both inspirational and daunting as you are getting yourself jumpstarted! How do you actually nail down a name for your business with all of the choices out there? It feels like you are literally naming a child!  But, it doesn't have to be a...

The Rhythm to Life Comes and Goes, creating change and reflection to what we are doing, where we are spending our time, and how we are accomplishing what's most important. As a teacher and homeschool mom.. July, August, and September can throw us into a whirlwind as we say goodbye to summer, start a new school year and settle into new routines.  As fall approaches, it's time to sit back and get ou...

I was so excited to begin my career as a teacher, and to think of ever switching careers completely frightens me.  But my passion is gone! I realize I am a part of a fallen, broken and desperate system. Where do I go? What do I do? I need the inspiration, motivation and hope to keep going...even if I don't know where I am going!! In today's episode, I walk you through some emotional turbulences yo...

So you are considering the possibility of opening a microschool, but you’re thinking about the financial aspect of things! What if I don’t get enough students? How do I find the families who need my service? How can I start saving money in order to walk away from my current teacher career? In today’s episode, I share a very IMPORTANT idea that will help you get into motion to start your school, wh...

In today’s episode, we are addressing the hard cold truth of what’s really happening in public school. The issues you face that weigh you down and make you question your longevity in this career. How much longer can you take living a life full of worry, anxiety, overworking, or burnout?  Will all of the dreaded nights, hard mornings and endless talk of problems continue to be a part of your life f...

You're busy. There's no doubt about it. How do you find the time to manage what you already have and work on your future business or the current business you have already built?  How do you squeeze each moment and make it meaningful without burning out or sacrificing all the things you love?  How do you trade your time for a return on your investment? Time doesn't just "appear". We make the most o...

I hear it all of the time, "I have no idea where to begin"!  And trust me, I get it.  Clarity takes time.  Knowing what you want, how to get it...it all takes concentration, deliberate motions and specific tactics. Working through the unknown can be messy.  Changing your careers and working towards a lifestyle pursuit can feel lonely, big and confusing.  But here's the truth. You're capable.  You...

So you have started a business (or making some progress towards one!) and wondering, "Where are my students"? "How do I find the families who need my services?" Or maybe you're struggling to find the amount of students needed to hit your target number or income goals. You have this incredible, valuable offer, and you want to make sure you are advertising in a way that is fruitful!   I get it. You'...