Homeschool Our Way - Homeschooling Programs, Black Moms, Black Families, Working Moms

Elan Page | Homeschool Coach, Work From Home Mom, Black Mom
Homeschool Our Way - Homeschooling Programs, Black Moms, Black Families, Working Moms

Have you considered homeschool because you feel like the traditional school system just isn’t meeting your family’s needs as a Black family? Are you worried about finding opportunities to connect with other families of color so that your kids have a safe space to socialize with their peers? Is it hard creating a homeschool schedule that balances your responsibilities as a working mom? Are you struggling to find the perfect curriculum that’s rich with cultural representation and meets your kids’ educational needs? If any of that sounds familiar, I’m so glad to have you here! This podcast will empower you to take control of your children's education, help you create a personalized learning experience that uplifts and nurtures your children inside and out, and will help you maximize quality time and embrace this learning journey together as a family. Hi, I’m Elan: a proud Spelman alumna, a wife and a working homeschool mom of 2. But before homeschooling became our way of life, I looked into every type of school imaginable for my girls. I simply couldn’t find a traditional learning environment that truly met their needs. I tried small private schools, speciality charter schools, and I researched all the public schools near me that boasted the best test scores. But I finally realized that if I wanted the personalized learning for my kids that would affirm them and allow them to dive deeper into their natural interests and passions, then I would have to take control of their education and completely reimagine what school could look like for my family. So I decided to start homeschooling. I developed a simple framework that allowed me to create the learning environment my girls needed to thrive, while helping me balance my role as a working homeschool mom. And now I’m sharing that framework with you! So if you’re ready to take control and create a homeschool experience… Tailored to your children's learning needs… Connected with other homeschool families of color… All while spending more quality time together as a family - then this is the podcast for you! So pop in those earbuds and get ready to be educated and inspired by fellow Black moms who are reimagining education for their families and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Because if they can do it, I know you can too! Let’s do homeschool our way.

  1. MAY 15

    91: 5 Ways to Use AI to Level Up Your Homeschooling

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, I’m sharing how to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to level up your homeschool experience and help make your role as the lead of your child’s education more efficient and creative. I break down: ✅ How AI can help you build unit studies and plan engaging lessons ✅ How to use it to find age-appropriate books, videos, and learning resources ✅ How to generate quizzes, writing prompts, and hands-on activity ideas ✅ Creative ways to plan field trips that bring learning to life ✅ Bonus: How to use AI to simplify your everyday family life! Whether you’re just getting curious about AI or ready to dive in, this episode gives you the tools (and prompts!) to get started. Grab the FREE AI Cheat Sheet!Want to try the prompts I used in this episode?👉🏾Download my Homeschool AI Cheat Sheet for ideas that save you time and spark creative learning activities. ******************* 💡 Ready to START?Grab my free START Homeschooling Audio Workshop and build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. 🎧 Get the workshop here! 🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram 👍🏾 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    21 min
  2. MAY 8

    90: Planning for Homeschool Graduation and College: 3 Experts Help Get You There

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, I’m sharing three powerful voices who are helping guide homeschool families through high school, the college admissions process and on to graduation with clarity and confidence. ✅ Nicole Green, founder of HomeEdConfidence, has graduated all three of her homeschooled kids and now helps other parents do the same. ✅ Kerry McDonald, host of the LiberatED Podcast, is walking through her own daughter’s homeschool-to-college journey right now. ✅ Kym Kent, founder of eXtend Homeschool Tutorial, is veteran homeschool mom of six who has already graduated four. Whether your child is approaching the teen years or you’re just planning ahead, this episode will help you feel more prepared and empowered to finish strong. ******************* Resources Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗 Nicole Green | HomeEdConfidence - college prep coaching and workshops 🔗 Kerry McDonald - Forbes article: Homeschooling To College: 4 Tips For The College Admissions Process | podcast series: Homeschooling To College 🔗 Kym Kent – article: Yes, You Can Homeschool Your Kids to College ******************* 💡 Ready to START?Grab my free START Homeschooling Audio Workshop and build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. 🎧 Get the workshop here! ******************* 🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram 👍🏾 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    9 min
  3. APR 24

    88: Insights on the Rise of Homeschool, Microschools & Beyond, with Kerry McDonald

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, I’m joined by Kerry McDonald - author, podcaster, researcher, and long-time homeschool mom - to talk about the growing movement of nontraditional education and what it looks like when families and founders step outside the box to build something better. We explore:  ✅ Kerry’s own unexpected journey into homeschooling✅ What she’s learned from hundreds of education entrepreneurs across the country✅ How parents can start finding alternative learning spaces in their local communities✅ Why the future of learning is personalized, flexible, and joy-filled Whether you’re homeschooling, microschooling, or still figuring it out, this conversation will inspire you to reimagine education your way. Resources Mentioned: Pre-order Kerry’s new book Joyful Learning (out August 19!) Listen to The LiberatED Podcast Connect with Kerry on social: Twitter/X  | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook *************** 🎧 Ready to START homeschooling? Grab my free audio guide to build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. www.homeschoolourway.com/start  🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram 👍🏾 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    33 min
  4. APR 18

    Ep 87: Reimagining Education with Virtual School

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, I’m breaking down what virtual school actually is, how it works, and why it can be the perfect bridge for families who want more flexibility, more freedom, and more alignment in their child’s education. Virtual school might not be “traditional homeschooling,” but it’s still a powerful tool you can use to take that first step toward designing an education that works for your family. Whether you’re looking for more educational freedom or just need something that fits your life better, this episode is all about giving you options (and permission!) to reimagine what school can look like for your child. 💻 Resources Mentioned: K12 Online Schools Connections Academy Burbrella Virtual Microschool Brightspire Virtual School ASU Universal Learner Courses *************** 💬 Want to talk it out? If you're exploring homeschool or virtual school and need help figuring out the next right step for your family, let’s chat! Book your free call 1-on-1 discovery call here ➡️ homeschoolourway.com/discovery  🎧 Ready to START homeschooling? Grab my free audio guide to build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. www.homeschoolourway.com/start  🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram *************** 🎧 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    12 min
  5. APR 9

    86: Tired of the Resistance? How to Position Your Neurodivergent Homeschooler for Success, with Afsaneh Moradian

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way podcast, I’m joined by returning guest Afsaneh Moradian—children’s author, educator, and the founder of MLC Homeschool Coaching. Afsaneh coaches parents of neurodivergent children who are struggling to make homeschooling work. Her approach focuses on communication, planning, and connection—and she brings so much wisdom about how to shift from traditional expectations to an approach that actually works for your unique learner. We talk about:  ✅ What resistance in homeschooling really means ✅ And how to create an environment where your child wants to learn ✅ Three things look for in co-ops, micro schools, or group settings Whether you're homeschooling a child with ADHD, anxiety, sensory challenges, or any other neurodivergence—or just looking for a more responsive approach—this episode will encourage you and equip you. 👉🏾Resources Mentioned in the episode: Register now for the 4th Neurodiverse Homeschooling Summit (it’s virtual and FREE!) Connect with Afsaneh: Book a free consultation | Facebook | Instagram  *************** 💡 Ready to START homeschooling? Grab my free audio guide to build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. www.homeschoolourway.com/start  🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram 🎧 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    30 min
  6. APR 2

    85: From Homeschool Mom to Microschool Founder: Iman Cassells Alleyne's Journey

    In this episode of the Homeschool Our Way Podcast, I’m joined by Iman Cassells Alleyne - the visionary founder of Kind Academy, a progressive microschool that’s transforming the way kids experience education.  Iman shares her journey from homeschooling her own children to founding a school focused on creativity, inclusion, and personalized learning. We dive into: ✅Iman’s journey into homeschooling her own kids ✅How Iman created Kind Academy as an alternative to traditional education ✅The benefits of microschools and how homeschool families can tap into them ✅Iman’s mission to empower other education entrepreneurs Resources Mentioned: Episode 83: Microschools 101: What They Are & How They Can Benefit Homeschool Families  ➡️Listen on:  Show page | Apple | Spotify Kind Academy | FB | IG  Follow Iman: FB | IG Grab a copy of Iman’s book: From Ashes to Abundance! *********  Ready to START homeschooling? Grab my free audio guide to build your homeschool on a foundation of confidence and clarity. www.homeschoolourway.com/start  🤎Come join the conversation! Hang out with me in the Facebook group: Homeschool: Education Reimagined for Black Families ➡️facebook.com/groups/homeschooleducationreimagined  ✨ Learn more about Homeschool Our Way: What We Do | Homeschool Merch | Instagram 🎧 Found this episode helpful? Leave me a quick review so more families can find this show!

    30 min

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Have you considered homeschool because you feel like the traditional school system just isn’t meeting your family’s needs as a Black family? Are you worried about finding opportunities to connect with other families of color so that your kids have a safe space to socialize with their peers? Is it hard creating a homeschool schedule that balances your responsibilities as a working mom? Are you struggling to find the perfect curriculum that’s rich with cultural representation and meets your kids’ educational needs? If any of that sounds familiar, I’m so glad to have you here! This podcast will empower you to take control of your children's education, help you create a personalized learning experience that uplifts and nurtures your children inside and out, and will help you maximize quality time and embrace this learning journey together as a family. Hi, I’m Elan: a proud Spelman alumna, a wife and a working homeschool mom of 2. But before homeschooling became our way of life, I looked into every type of school imaginable for my girls. I simply couldn’t find a traditional learning environment that truly met their needs. I tried small private schools, speciality charter schools, and I researched all the public schools near me that boasted the best test scores. But I finally realized that if I wanted the personalized learning for my kids that would affirm them and allow them to dive deeper into their natural interests and passions, then I would have to take control of their education and completely reimagine what school could look like for my family. So I decided to start homeschooling. I developed a simple framework that allowed me to create the learning environment my girls needed to thrive, while helping me balance my role as a working homeschool mom. And now I’m sharing that framework with you! So if you’re ready to take control and create a homeschool experience… Tailored to your children's learning needs… Connected with other homeschool families of color… All while spending more quality time together as a family - then this is the podcast for you! So pop in those earbuds and get ready to be educated and inspired by fellow Black moms who are reimagining education for their families and instilling a lifelong love of learning. Because if they can do it, I know you can too! Let’s do homeschool our way.

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