Why Homeschool Matters to Me

The secret is out: I was homeschooled for 12 glorious years and it was well worth it.

Here is the message I gave to homeschool families gathered at the State Capitol a few days ago. Watch it and let me know what you think!

Yes, I was homeschooled.
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Some of you will say “ah hah! Now we know what is wrong with her! She was homeschooled!!!” You’re funny. Believe me, I’ve heard it all.

Everything from, “Wait, are you Amish?? Were you the Valedictorian of your class? How big was your basketball team? Did you have any friends?? Who was your favorite teacher!!”

All jesting aside, I get the jokes: homeschooling is an anomaly and in a world that focuses on individuals desperate to fit in, it feels like a very strange road to choose to stand out.

​Oh but what a beautiful road it is for those who are called to take it.

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