Thinking of home schooling as an option for your children's education?
For those considering home schooling or who have made the decision but don't
know where to start, it can be helpful to talk to veteran home schoolers who
can relate the challenges and rewards of home schooling first-hand. TennKidsClub
has gathered a selection of volunteer home schoolers from Knoxville and surrounding
areas who have graciously agreed to serve as Resource People to individuals
considering home schooling or who have questions concerning home schooling.
All home school for different reasons and have different approaches to home
schooling - a trend that is very representative of home schooling as a whole.
The individuals listed have a variety of backgrounds and experience
in home schooling. They volunteer their time and availability in order to provide
information on home schooling to those who seek it. Your courtesy in communicating
with them is appreciated.
Beth Blanchard
Mom of one with 10+ years of home schooling experience. Available to answer
questions concerning home schooling from elementary through high school with and
without an umbrella school and general
home schooling issues.
Beth Bowman
Campbell County area
Jerilyn Lyons
Veteran home
schooler willing to talk to folks about how to get started, umbrella schools,
support group options in Knox and Blount counties, organizing your school day,
resisting the urge to over commit, home schooling in the elementary and middle
school years, and
general home schooling issues.
Lisa McDonald
Loudon County/Lenoir City area - Veteran home schooler of 10+ years and mom to
two. Experience with support groups, enrichment classes, as well as traditional
home independent study. A mom who understands the need for "multi-tasking"
and has always worked full-time from home while home schooling and running a
construction company. Interested in helping you find activities, classes, umbrella
schools, etc. to fit your and your child's personalities. Available to answer
questions concerning middle and high school. Area of expertise: dual
enrollment and homeschooling in high school.
Nicole H. Simpson
Knox County area - Home schooling mom of two children with 8+ years of home
schooling
experience. NATS certified tutor. Areas of expertise: organizing/planning, language
arts, traditional education methods and curricula, internet resources, available
via e-mail/instant messaging (preferred) and phone to talk to new and prospective
home schoolers about general home school information, CRS's, laws, curriculum,
and the local home school community.
Sarah Small
Blount County area - Veteran home school mom of three, editor, and writer who
loves to talk to new home schoolers about getting started; support groups and
enrichment classes; choosing activities to fit your lifestyle and personal preference;
curriculum choices; organization; and general "how-to's" of home schooling.
Chair of American Heritage Girls
Troop 131, a Christian alternative to Girl Scouts.
Shirley Vaughan
Farragut area - Home schooler of one for 7 plus years. Knowledgeable in
elementary and middle school age groups. Also active in swimming and tennis.