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Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder

Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder

Update: 2025-11-25
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This week on the LiberatED Podcast, Kerry McDonald talks with Susan Yao, founder of Vermont Village School in Brattleboro, Vermont, about her inspiring journey from progressive educator to microschool creator.

After earning an undergraduate degree from Harvard College, Susan worked for several years as a teacher and school administrator in a variety of educational settings. The pandemic led her family to move from Massachusetts to Vermont to begin homesteading and homeschooling. It also led the way for Susan to launch Vermont Village School. 

This is a powerful conversation for anyone considering launching a microschool—or anyone curious about how thoughtful, community-centered education takes shape.

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Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder

Building A Vermont Microschool: Susan Yao's Journey From Teacher to Founder

Kerry McDonald