School Principal to Homeschool Mom

Send us Fan Mail EP253: What happens when a school principal becomes a homeschool mom? Listen in as two former educators talk about their choice to homeschool. In this episode, Jean is joined by Mandy Davis of Home Built Education, a former public school principal who stepped away from the system to homeschool her three children. Together, they explore what really changes when you leave traditional education ~ especially the mindset shifts, the unlearning, and the courage it takes to trust yourself and your child in a new way. If you’ve been searching for the “best homeschool curriculum,” feeling pressure to keep up, or trying to recreate a classroom at home, this conversation offers a calmer, clearer path. Jean and Mandy discuss letting go of comparison, questioning benchmarks, and redefining progress as real growth for the child in front of you. They also tackle the socialization myth and what healthy social development actually requires from parents ~ whether kids attend school or not. You’ll hear practical ideas for creating a daily rhythm, embracing family-style learning, and setting realistic expectations for formal instruction. This episode is full of encouragement and permission to skip what your child already knows, protect childhood, and follow the “sparks” that bring learning to life. If you enjoy this kind of grounded homeschooling encouragement,

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School Principal to Homeschool Mom is an episode from Art of Homeschooling Podcast by Jean Miller.

This episode is 45:26 long.

This episode was published on Apr 20, 2026.

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