Personalized support to help you navigate your homeschooling journey with greater ease and success.
Laura Bond
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Laura's diverse background includes public and private school teaching, special education case management, and behavior intervention. Her personal experience homeschooling and raising a child with special needs has enhanced her ability to provide practical, tested solutions for families facing similar challenges.
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Sarah Collins, MSOT, OTR/L
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Sarah uniquely combines her occupational therapy expertise with practical homeschooling experience. Since 2016, she has been helping families create personalized learning environments that address both educational and developmental needs. Her background in pediatrics and home health brings a holistic approach to homeschooling support.
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Dawn Jackson, M.Ed.
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A veteran homeschool mom and former special education teacher, Dawn combines 30 years of educational experience with specialized training in multi-sensory instruction. As director of Solimar Academy and Empowering Homeschool Conversations podcast co-host, she helps families create customized educational approaches that align with their values.
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Cheri Kay
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With 18+ years of experience as a pediatric physical therapist, special needs advocate, and homeschooling mom, Cheri Kay brings a unique perspective to supporting families with diverse needs. Her professional background includes degrees from Michigan State University, the University of Rhode Island, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a pediatric emphasis. As an adoptive mother of four children with unique needs, she combines professional expertise with personal experience in supporting complex family dynamics.
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Dr. Rochelle Matthews-Somerville
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With over 30 years in education and advanced degrees in Special Education, Dr. Rochelle leads EFM Educational Consultants while homeschooling her six children. Her experience spans university teaching, autism specialization, and educational consulting, making her a valuable resource for families navigating complex learning needs.
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Leilani Melendez
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A former classroom teacher and mother of four, Leilani has spent over 15 years supporting homeschoolers as an educational evaluator. Through her YouTube channel "Living With Eve" and her book "Freedom to Learn," and as an Empowering Homeschool Conversations co-host, she provides practical guidance for families at all stages of their homeschooling journey.
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Debbye Parker
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With a degree in early childhood education and extensive experience in developmental support, Debbye brings 15+ years of homeschooling expertise to her practice. Her personal experience homeschooling children with special needs, combined with her co-op teaching background, provides practical insights for families navigating similar paths.
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Janice Peshek
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With 14 years of public school teaching and extensive homeschooling experience, Janice brings practical knowledge of curriculum planning and diverse learning approaches. Her work with Classical Conversations and experience across multiple homeschooling communities provides valuable insight into different educational methods.
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Shelley Whisenant
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A former Spanish instructor turned homeschool advocate, Shelley brings 29 years of educational experience to her practice. Having successfully graduated three of her five children, she combines traditional teaching expertise with specialized intervention training. Her approach focuses on adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining academic excellence.
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