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A+ Parents
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The A+ Parents podcast, Hosted by “Mr. D Math Live” Founder Dennis DiNoia, speaks with parents, homeschool organizations, and homeschool influencers on how to help our students become self-directed learners.
Our programs encourage students to discover how to learn vs what to learn and how to teach others what they are learning along the way. Mr. D Math Live programs empower students to correct their work, discover their own ah-ha moments and develop lifelong self-mastery skills.
We share tips, tricks and stories from educators on how students can think for themselves by teaching them to operate with free will, accountability, honor, and respect.
Our unique approach awakens students to discover their own unique expression of how they view education. They communicate what they’ve discovered and apply their knowledge to “the world outside of a classroom.” We focus on multiple learning styles allowing students to discover their own strengths in how they learn.
After all, what does every parent truly want? We all want our children to have a great life beyond what their report card says. That is what it means to be an A+ Parent. Grades are important. But not as important as the lifetime of happiness through self-discovery and knowledge mastery.
Welcome to the A+ Parent podcast and thank you for listening.
To view our resources and online classes, please follow us online at mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive
Our programs encourage students to discover how to learn vs what to learn and how to teach others what they are learning along the way. Mr. D Math Live programs empower students to correct their work, discover their own ah-ha moments and develop lifelong self-mastery skills.
We share tips, tricks and stories from educators on how students can think for themselves by teaching them to operate with free will, accountability, honor, and respect.
Our unique approach awakens students to discover their own unique expression of how they view education. They communicate what they’ve discovered and apply their knowledge to “the world outside of a classroom.” We focus on multiple learning styles allowing students to discover their own strengths in how they learn.
After all, what does every parent truly want? We all want our children to have a great life beyond what their report card says. That is what it means to be an A+ Parent. Grades are important. But not as important as the lifetime of happiness through self-discovery and knowledge mastery.
Welcome to the A+ Parent podcast and thank you for listening.
To view our resources and online classes, please follow us online at mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive
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Michael James Dowling is the author of four books, including Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables,which WORLD Magazine named one of the six most outstanding Christian picture books of the 21st Century. Since 2000 he has provided ghostwriting and editing services on more than twenty books for thought leaders. Prior to that he served as administrator of a 1000-member church and held management positions with several business corporations. Sarah Buell Dowling is an award-winning artist and the illustrator of dozens of children’s toys and books. She and Michael have collaborated as a writer/illustrator team on several projects, including Frog’s Rainy-Day Story and Other Fables. Sarah has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston and has studied with several highly regarded painters. Her work has been exhibited at numerous shows and galleries. www.CreatorsforChrist.us www.SarahBuellDowling.com https://FrogsRainyDayStory.co Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Genevieve Noelle is a homeschooled, Florida, teen, native to Ohio. Her love for writing and passion for books came reluctantly at first. She was not at all interested in reading or writing until her mother was "too slow" finishing a book she was reading aloud to Genevieve and her siblings. Genevieve picked up the book to read it herself instead. Her love for books, reading, writing, and drawing very quickly blossomed. Genevieve decided to unleash her own imagination and her first novel series, "A Dog in Time," was born! With lots of hard work and perseverance she pushed forward to meet her goals of publishing her books to share with kids and families everywhere! Noelle hopes to inspire children all over the world to read, write, and to never give up! She hopes you enjoy these wonderful adventures and characters in this first introduction to her imagination, "A Dog in Time!" Amazon About the Author: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0C4W1PKY2/about Press Release: https://www.pr.com/press-release/87985 Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Jessica Kent is a homeschool mom of 9. Her family has been homeschooling for 13 years. Their favorite times together are when they are family learning, where all the children come together and they deep dive into a topic! Jessica is the founder of Watermark Homeschool Enrichment in Central Florida. A non-profit Homeschool organization that offers over 95 Enrichment classes for homeschooling families each year. She is married to her best friend Joel and is a former American Sign Language Educational interpreter. Jessica recently launched her podcast designed for women! Watermark: www.BeWatermark.com The podcast I recently started: Rooted & Branching Out Poscast: https://podcast.rootedandbranchingout.com/ Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Dr. Roger Parrott is one of America’s most experienced university presidents, leading Belhaven University, a doctoral level institution, highly regarded as one of only 36 schools in the world working at the highest level of collegiate Arts programs. Belhaven was named in 2021 to “Best University to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Roger was recognized as one of "The 10 Most Visionary Education Leaders of 2021" by Education Magazine. For a quarter-century Roger has served in board leadership roles with Lausanne Movement and The Mission America Coalition and was chairman of the 2004 Forum for World Evangelization. His board service has given him extensive international experience around the world, with deep University and personal ties to South Korea in particular. He is the author of The Longview: Lasting Strategies for Rising Leaders. Dr. Parrott has released a new book, Opportunity Leadership - Stop Planning and Start Getting Results. Get ready to forget everything you know about “working your plan.”In this counterintuitive book, he turns leadership on its head and shows you how unexpected opportunities--the ones you may be missing--are the key to your success. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Tanya Hackney graduated with a B.A. from Middlebury College in 1997, where she majored in English and double-minored in French and Education. She married her high school sweetheart and taught kindergarten in Atlanta, Georgia before transitioning to homeschooling her own five children aboard sailing vessel Take Two. She’s lived aboard, traveled, and written for the Take Two Sailing blog for the last fifteen years. She has always had a bad case of wanderlust, having taken countless road trips as a child, spent a semester in Paris during college, and honeymooned in Mexico. In 2021, she published an award-winning memoir, Leaving the Safe Harbor: the Risks and Rewards of Raising a Family on a Boat. In her free time, she plays the ukulele, paints landscapes, and kayaks. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Evan Grant lives on a ranch in California. He has 10 horses, 6 dogs, 13 cats, 6 peacoks, 15 chickens, 3 ducks, and 10 goats. His favorite hobbies are watching Star wars and Marvel movies and building Star wars lego sets. Evan also enjoys video and photo editing. Another one of his hobbies is coding projects on the platform known as scratch.edu. Evan is known as Evanmaster2021 and SmoothHawk on scratch and in the gaming world. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Annie Dean is 25 years old. She was homeschooled until her senior year in high school. She graduated from Kings High School in 2016 and graduated college in 2020 with a Degree in Special Education. Annie graduated on May 13, 2023 with her Masters's Degree in Educational Studies. Her Masters Thesis Integrative Project focused on Homeschool vs. Public/Private School. Annie is currently working at a Career Tech High School where she teaches 20 Special Education students and supports them in their Career Tech labs (Web Apps, Construction, HVAC). Despite working in public school, Annie is very passionate about homeschooling and parental rights in education. Her parents founded Great Homeschool Conventions. Whenever she is available, she travels with Great Homeschool Conventions to give an extra hand to her parents. Annie is a huge believer that every child has different educational needs and with the right support/resources they can achieve academic success. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Dianne Kosto, Founder and CEO of SYMMETRY Neuro-Pathway Training is a Mom on a Mission to make Neurofeedback technology available to families and individuals. She wants to help other families avoid the trauma that her family experienced as a result of her son’s brain dysregulation. For the past 13 years Dianne has dedicated her life to teaching others about neurofeedback as well as providing neurofeedback services and systems. http://www.symmetryneuropt.com/ Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Brent Bartlett is a junior in high school from Florida. He is a Mr. D Math student and is so excited to come on the show! Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
In college Nate Noorlander double-majored in philosophy and history teaching. After a stint as a project manager with a disaster repair company, he moved to Beijing, China, where he taught IGCSE and A Level history at the Cambridge International Curriculum Center of Beijing Normal University. He also spent time touring in India and trekking in Nepal. Worn out by the Beijing air, Nate moved home with his family and taught English and history at Mountainville Academy, and then the American International School of Utah. At AISU he developed mini-courses in boredom and awareness (probably close to what many people call mindfulness) based around Heidegger’s ideas about technology, and Nicholas Carr’s ideas about what the internet does to our brains, areas of study that (perhaps ironically) he finds compelling. Worn out this time by life in the beautiful mountain west he returned to Beijing, where he taught IB history, IB English, and Theory of Knowledge at the Yew Chung International School of Beijing. When Covid-19 hit he was coaching the boys basketball team and gearing up for an end-of-season tournament in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, ignorant of what was coming. The trip was canceled, his family just made it out of Beijing on a flight three times its usual cost, and he stuck it out in the shuttered city for another six weeks. When life didn’t change, he left too. Since then it’s been all history with The Nomadic Professor. 20% off subscription (expires Oct 1): mrdsub 20% off purchase (expires Oct 1): mrdpurch Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Jennifer Hamrick is a digital marketer and a forever entrepreneur. Jenn dipped her toes in the entrepreneurial pond in 1997 and has never looked back. She’s bought, built, and sold businesses over the years — from retail to restaurants to electronic repair and even an auto mechanic shop. Since 2006, Jenn has worked online and since 2005, she has specialized in the homeschool niche, and has helped 100s of businesses grow their bottom line using digital marketing. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Dale Gamache grew up in Dayton Beach. He taught elementary, junior high, and high school for 35 years in the public school system. While teaching he coached springboard diving, baseball, and golf and was the huddle coach for the fellowship of Christian athletes. Robin and Dale created La Clase Divertida (the fun class!) in 2000 while teaching public, private, and homeschool students in after school programs. Dale has been a featured speaker at all the major homeschool conventions throughout the country. He has been teaching online “live” classes for Spanish 1,2,3. Robin and Dale have one daughter who was homeschooled grades K-12 and 3 grandsons (9,6,3 years old). Dale loves golf, baseball (Yankees), and college football (Miami Hurricanes). Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Nichelle Browne is the Co-Founder of The Landmark Kids, a family “mystery” box that explores different countries and cultures through solving mysteries and puzzles. She has been in both the education and entrepreneurial sectors for almost 20 years from higher education to college prep nonprofits to education technology companies. Nichelle’s passion for helping kids learn, and develop innovative solutions led her and her husband to create, The Landmark Kids. She is a graduate of Baruch College - CUNY and resides in Ohio with her family. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
William Griffin is a seventeen year old that loves Math. He is graduating from high school this year and going to Culinary School. William’s Mom signed him up for Mr.D Math two years ago when he was struggling with Saxon Math. What he loves and has gained from Mr.D Math is an understanding of how Math applies to real-life scenarios. He is a graduating student who wants to share with others his journey of Mr.D Math. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Dr. Melanie Wilson is a Christian psychologist turned homeschool mom of six. She is the author of Grammar Galaxy elementary language arts curriculum and the host of The Homeschool Sanity Show podcast. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Millie Florence is an adventurous homeschooler who published her first book, ‘Honey Butter’, at age 13. She loves sushi, zip lines, and just about all things yellow. She has gone on to publish a second novel for young readers, Lydia Green of Mulberry Glen, with two new titles coming out later this year. The Balter of Ashton Harper, published through Bandersnatch Books, and her first picture book, No Snow Yet, which will release this winter. Millie lives in a picturesque blue house in the woods with her parents and her four siblings, plus a varying amount of cats and chickens. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Audrey Johnson is a 14-year-old performer. She is involved in musical theatre, dance, film, modeling, commercials, and voiceover. Her favorite subject in school is drama. Audrey has been participating in Mr. D's pre-algebra course for almost a year now. This class has taken the pressure off and made math so much easier for her, she is so thankful for Mr. D! Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Jean Burk is the author of the award-winning College Prep Genius program and is a frequent contributor to various media outlets. Her children earned incredible scholarships that included free college. She has taught students how to ace these tests (SAT/ACT/CLT) all over the USA and other countries. She is a sought-after speaker who equips and educates families on college prep and scholarships. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Joshua Pittard is a 16 year old homeschooled teenager. He wants to help other homeschooled kids who struggle in school and who don't fully understand the importance of finding the love and desire for learning. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228
Christy-Faith’s experience includes a 20+ year career in K-college academics and administration where she’s worked in and instructed every level of education in a professional capacity—with diverse student populations including gifted, those with learning challenges/diagnoses, and 2E (twice exceptional) students. The scope of her work involved counseling and educating parents as well as training and mentoring teachers. She is a teacher’s teacher. After starting her career as a classroom teacher, and then earning her Master’s degree, Christy found great success starting and running a private educational center and consulting firm with her husband. Christy worked directly with thousands of students K-college from both public and private schools, trained and managed a large staff of specialists and tutors, poured over IEPs, and discussed student needs with principals, admissions counselors, therapists, psychologists, and parents. Becoming known for highly individualized educational plans and impressive academic outcomes, Scott and Christy's learning center grew into one of the most successful private learning centers in the country. When they started their family, Christy decided to explore homeschooling and it blew her mind/changed her entire view on educating kids. She has found homeschooling so rewarding and healthy for herself and her kids that she now uses her teaching expertise and mentoring skills to help moms along their homeschooling journey. She spends her days advising moms in her exploding membership, Thrive Homeschool Community, and imperfectly educating her four “endlessly entertaining” kids in Colorado with Scott, her husband. Christy recently signed with a large publisher and her book on the topic of homeschooling will hit shelves in 2024. Thank you for listening to the A+ Parents podcast. If you love the show, don’t forget to subscribe, share and leave us a review. Also, follow us online at www.aplusparents.com www.mrdmath.com or on our social channels @MrDMathlive @aplusparentspodcast Also, host Dennis DiNoia has a new book out NOW called “Teach: Becoming Independently Responsible Learners. Order your copy: https://aplusparents.com/teach OR on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X2B3MG8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_DDH16A3BD5X79CSFSQXB To learn more about Mr.D Math Live Homeschool classes, visit: https://mrdmath.edu20.org/visitor_class_catalog?affiliate=10252228