Homeschooling your kid(s) is almost like any other full-time job, except every day is "Bring Your Child To Work Day'' because you are the teacher, principal, lunch lady, and often, you wear every hat in between. In this episode, I interview Pam Phillips. She's a seasoned English teacher, creative tutor, experienced homeschool parent, and … plot twist, she's MY MOM!
We’re talking: What it was like to homeschool four children, solo, as a young mom in the early 2000’s without a blueprint of what it meant to “do it right” and virtually zero community support.
We cover Pam’s story as a Baltimore native, HBCU grad, and parent of four children, including one child who received an autism diagnosis.
You’ll learn what she did on her very first day as a 22-year-old school teacher when she stepped in the classroom and every 8th-grade student was literally on the floor goofing off with no intention of making their new teacher’s initiation pleasant!
In her classically quirky way, she offers advice on how to successfully homeschool children, how to build rapport with students as a classroom teacher, how to make education exciting for kids (and adults), and how trusting your intuition is a key factor in making sure your child receives the unique support and experiences that they need in order to thrive!
Pam has taught in public school, private school, homeschool, and supplemental education companies like Sylvan Learning. She offers a unique perspective on innovative learning modalities and has a lot to say about how we can come together to close the education gap.
Enjoy the episode!
How to get in touch with Pam Phillips:
Learn more about Pam's virtual reading and English tutoring services at www.morethangoodgrades.com
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