Ep. 20 When an Idea Becomes a Reality-- with Emily Gregoire

Welcome to episode 20! My conversation today is with Emily Gregoire, a homeschooling mom of 4 and creator of a microschool located in Las Vegas, NV.

Emily and I met very early on in my foray into Instagram and it has been a pleasure to watch her journey and to now share with you Emily’s mission, values, and goals.

The microschool movement has really taken off since the pandemic began and what Emily is providing for her community is something I think more parents are yearning for.

We talk about her journey to create a space for her kids and other families to enjoy. We discuss how she was encouraged to get it going and the values that shape the way she operates.

We discuss creating an environment where children can flourish and feel comfortable and safe. We discuss the importance of community and encouraging our children to lead. And Emily also shares how she hopes to expand and help other who are interested in doing something similar in their hometowns.

Also, at the end, Emily asks me some questions about what to expect in the teen years.

It was a fun conversation and I'm grateful we were able to connect.

Enjoy!

Follow Emily's adventures on Instagram @rainbow.learning.co

Information referenced during the show:

https://www.michaelgurian.com/

Kerry McDonald articles on microschools:

https://fee.org/articles/how-microschool-networks-are-activating-education-entrepreneurs/

https://fee.org/articles/how-microschools-are-reshaping-k-12-education-in-south-florida/

https://fee.org/articles/microschools-remain-a-popular-back-to-school-option-this-year/

If you are offering alternative education options in your area, I'd love to learn more. Please reach out through Instagram or send me a message at Letemgobarefoot@protonmail.com

You can find my writing over on Substack: https://letemgobarefoot.substack.com/

and now you can purchase our ebook, Life Unschooled: A Guide to Living and Learning Without School.