Episode 52: Empowering Kids, Part 2. A Conversation with Prenda Guide, Candi Lehenbauer.

KindlED

Are you ready to reimagine education? Join us on this transformative episode of the Kindled podcast as we sit down with Candi Lehenbauer, Prenda guide and the driving force behind Tapestry Academy in Florida. Discover how Candi’s passion for microschooling led her to create a thriving educational environment that has evolved over the past five years. From handling fluctuating student numbers to shifting from a homeschool mindset to a tuition-based model, Candi’s journey is one of resilience and adaptation, especially during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, her work with Microschool Florida highlights the importance of community and innovation in microschooling.
Candi overcame her initial fears about starting something new in her community as well as the steep learning curve of starting a business. Hear about the excitement, the hurdles, and the triumphs of transitioning from a homeschool co-op to running a microschool. Learn about the unique strategies Candi employs to manage her microschool environment, emphasizing the importance of social activities, flexible curriculums, and interest-based learning.

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About the podcast:
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.
Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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1. Micro School Experience and Growth (00:00:00)

2. Discovering Micro Schooling Opportunities (00:09:50)

3. Creating Ownership Through Interest-Based Learning (00:22:58)

4. Transforming Learning Environments Through Empowerment (00:34:56)