Homeschooling in the Navy: From Navy Brass to Homeschool Class An Admiral's Journey

What do submarines and science fair projects have in common? They both require strategy, patience, and a solid sense of humor. In our latest episode of Homeschool Talks , HSLDA President Jim Mason dive s deep (pun fully intended) with Rear Admi ral James Waters about being a homeschool father while navigating a high - stakes military career. This episode features: • Why Admiral Waters and his wife chose homeschooling for their kids , even with a life full of relocations and duty stations • What the mili tary taught him about leadership and how those lessons show up at the kitchen table • Real opportunities for homeschool grads in the military (hint: it's more than marching and mess halls) • How military service can open unexpected doors for careers, education , and personal growth Whether you're a homeschool parent, a student weighing post - grad options, or just love a good sea story — this episode delivers insight and inspiration ! " I am so grateful that my wife and I chose to homeschool our kids. And I am really excited that there continues to be a flourishing culture of homeschooling. I encourage you to keep the United States Navy in mind. As you're thinking about options — as your ch ildren graduate from high school — college is great, but it's not the only choice. The trades, the military — I would keep the military in mind because it can lead to all these other options later in life. " — Rear Admiral James Waters

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Homeschooling in the Navy: From Navy Brass to Homeschool Class An Admiral's Journey is an episode from Homeschool Talks: Ideas and Inspiration for Your Homeschool by Ethan Weitz.

This episode is 41:19 long.

This episode was published on May 26, 2025.

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