Homeschool Mompreneur Shares Journey and Joys of Homeschooling Exclusive Interview w/ Keesia Janes

Educating Kids & Connecting Families with Christine Furman

In episode 13 of "Educating Kids and Connecting Families," host Christine Furman interviews Keesia Janes. Keesia is an inspiring homeschool mompreneur who has been with the EduPlay® Learning Academy for over a year. She manages her own cleaning business while homeschooling her three children aged seven, five, and three. Known for her passionate management skills and love for her family, Keesia embodies the spirit of educational innovation and parental dedication. Keesia shares her homeschool journey and the challenges and joys she has experienced along the way. She discusses her initial mindset about homeschooling, the importance of planning, creating routines, and the flexibility homeschooling offers for travel and rest. Keesia also praises Christine's guidance and support in navigating homeschooling and shares the value she found in the learning strategies provided in the EduPlay® Learning Academy. Listeners will be inspired by Keesia's passion for homeschooling and her appreciation for Christine's expertise.

Quotes from today’s episode:

• "The thing that made me crazy about Christine in the beginning was that she would say her introduction, but it was like the tip of an iceberg... there's so much more that Christine actually offers." - Keesia
• "I decided to homeschool back when I was 25 years old... I personally struggled in school... and I wanted to be able to be my kid's first teacher." - Keesia
• "Christine has really been able to empower me. I'm not a natural teacher and she is absolutely incredible because she actually has the accolades." - Keesia
• "What I love about working with Christine is that there was no pressure... she was coming at my need and being like, let me know what you need." - Keesia
• "Christine actually cares... she really is very creative... there has not been one problem that we have had with homeschool because there's going to be problems... she's got a solution for it." - Keesia

Takeaways:

• Keesia identified her passion for homeschooling long before having children, driven by the desire for her kids to learn in a compassionate environment.
• The transition to homeschooling was supported by individualized education plans from the EduPlay® Learning Academy, which encourages learning through play.
• Keesia highlights the significance of routines and planning, revealing how these strategies form the backbone of an effective and balanced homeschool schedule.
• The ability to incorporate learning into everyday activities, even during work or travel, is both possible and beneficial, showcasing the philosophy that every moment has the potential for education.
• Keesia's journey shares the importance of giving oneself grace and embracing change within the homeschooling process, delivering a message of optimism and empowerment to all homeschooling parents.

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