ReDream Education

It's almost summer time!! Are you ready, momma? How about you, teacher friend!? You've worked so hard, you need a break, and you want your summer to feel energized, productive and restful. How can we set ourselves up for success? We know the summer flies by, and technically we have about 7-8 weeks. In today's episode, I'll share 7 tips you can begin implementing RIGHT NOW so you feel your summer h...

Welcome Back to the Teacher, Let Your Light Shine Podcast! If you are anything like me, you definitely don’t like to be uncomfortable...but you know you have to in order to make changes, do hard things and make growth in your life and career. Comfort Zone, Personal Growth, Setting Priorities, Starting Something New, Uncomfortable, Fear, Anxiety, Teacher, Homeschool Mom, Teacher Career Change, Vuln...

The ONE THING You Can Do At the Start of a New Season for Simplicity, Productivity, and Clarity as a Teacher or Homeschool MOM Hey momma! Hey teacher, friend! What do You do as a new season rolls around to get yourself productive, excited, and ready for new possibilities? In today’s episode, I share my ONE THING to do as a new season rolls around so you can gain simplicity, productivity, and clari...

As homeschool parents and teachers, we know each season and month looks different throughout the school year. What’s the ONE word that comes to my mind as we end the school year and prepare for summer?  Transitioning! Going from one activity to another feels overwhelming at times, especially if you are making a career change!  It’s time to take a look at What our life has looked like over the past...

Hi Teacher Friend! Thinking of starting a new career? Are you a teacher on the verge of quitting your teaching job, but you are facing all the uncertain emotions of doing so? Are you a mom beginning a new career, or thinking of homeschooling your children and facing many thoughts about this new transition? I promise this episode is meant to bless you and NOT put you in the Pit!!  But I certainly f...

Hi Teacher Friend! And a Big Hello to all my Homeschool Moms out there!  We all hear the sweet singing of summer on the way!  Can we raise a Hallelujah?!!  Well done, mom! Well done, teacher! We are heading into the last month of schooling, and  here comes the month of....reflection and closing down shop!   Homeschool Mom, Teacher, Career Change, Burn out, teacher burn out, fear, doubt, reflection...

Calling all MOMS, HOMESCHOOL MOMS, and TEACHER FRIENDS!!!  Is May an exciting time? Yes it is!  But is it also stressful and overwhelming as we end the school year and prepare for summer? Yes, indeed. I see you over there...raising your hand!  In this short episode, I share my May Strategy for Mental Health and navigating a season of change, growth and unknowns.  I am taking this month to pour int...

If you are a mom, homeschool mom, teacher, or parent...this is a beautiful interview for you to listen to!  If you have faced fears, doubts, struggles, or limitations, this interview will inspire you to keep pushing on! In today's interview, Brenna Reaves shares her story of becoming a homeschool mom after taking a step away from her nursing career. In an effort to find a way to navigate homeschoo...

Hey teacher friend! I know what it's like to try and build a business knowing the timeframe is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!  You feel as if your To-do list is growing and you are wondering...what's most essential?  What do I need to do? What should I focus on? How do I stay connected to what's most important? What processes do I focus on? In today's BONUS EPISODE, we discuss Time Management, Community...

Hey there, business builder!   When it comes to starting a business and advertising your service, there are many components we tend to forget we need, or let's face it...we don't even know where to start when it comes to creating a logo, curating a brand, or learning social media strategies and platforms!   I've learned so much while outsourcing many of these tasks to my wonderful digital manager,...

Are you a mom or teacher itching to do a little "something" fun or creative this summer for your child and/or others?  Are you looking into starting a summer camp so you can earn extra money, start a side business, grow enrollment for your tutoring company, microschool or learning pod?   Are you a homeschool parent ready to keep your kids engaged while also earning extra income? In today's episode...

Hey there, teacher friend! Interested in starting a learning pod, tutoring business, microschool, or even an after-school program or summer camp? Of course, your biggest question may be..."How do I get the students?" No topic is more beneficial to a small business than "Word of Mouth" Marketing. Your service deserves to be talked about, and the author of "Talkability" (Jay Baer) takes us through a...

Hey, Teacher Friend! I hear it all the time, and I felt it myself. "I'm scared to make a change! I'm nervous about building a business! I am afraid to start something new!" But in today's episode, I believe you will walk away stronger and ready to walk into your destiny calling and build your Legacy.  If you haven't listened to Brene Brown and her wonderful Ted Talks, or read her book, "Dare to Le...

Hey, Teacher Friend! As a former teacher, turned homeschool mom, and microschool builder, I know what it feels like to start a new teaching path with all the overwhelming fear, and intimidation of not knowing HOW to make this happen and HOW to get my first students… Let alone, scale and grow for the years to come! But thankfully, after much research and tried and true tactics we have succeeded in...

Hey there, Teacher Friend and/or Mama!! Although April is such a lovely time for renewal, energy, and exciting beginnings, it's also a stressful time for teachers immersed in state testing, ending the school year, and potentially starting a new career path.   Homeschool parents are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but their stamina and energy are running low. With less than two...

I often get asked, "What's it really like to run a micro-school out of your home?" "How Do You Balance it All?"  Trust me, I wondered myself! But now that the dream actually became reality, having this business has been a blessing and game changer for my teacher and mom life! In today's episode, I share our March Monthly Recap as a "Day in the Life" of a work from home mom, teacher business builde...

Hey there, teacher friend!  So you have finally decided that starting your own teaching business is perfect for you! But… How do you even go about starting a tutoring business? How do you get students for your new venture? How do you set yourself apart from your existing competition? If these are your burning questions, we’ve got you covered! Trying to start a business from scratch for the first t...

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...