I became a parent in 2008 and a public school teacher shortly after in 2010. It didn't take long before I knew that public school, as much I loved it as a student, was not a good fit for my neurodiverse family. As time went on and I saw how public school worked from an insider’s perspective, I realized that, in all honesty, public school wasn’t the best option for many of the students already trapped in it! As a teacher, I did my best to help those students thrive, all the while knowing that, for some of them at least, we were only making the best of a bad situation. 
 
At home, we tested virtually every method of homeschooling we could find to figure out what would work best for our twice-exceptional son, who is both gifted and has learning disabilities; from classical to Charlotte Mason to online curriculums to unschooling. We hired tutors, took classes in person and online, and had entire seasons where my wife and I did all the teaching. We learned *a lot* about education and picked up a myriad of skills as we found our way. We also made friends and went on so many adventures - building relationships and making memories we still cherish.
 
Now, as my homeschool parenting journey reaches it’s end (at least until we have grandbabies!), I want to use my experience and expertise to help remove as many obstacles and barriers as I can. My mission is to help other families support their children in accessing the very best education for them.