Raising Happy, Independent Learners

Struggling to find the right balance between structure and independence in your homeschool?

The Child-Centered Learning Quick-Start Guide gives you a simple, actionable framework to start child-centered learning today--

3 Easy Steps are all it takes to start making a difference!

Grab yours now and join my newsletter Quest for Learning with innovative teaching tips to help your child become a happy independent learner!

I help busy homeschool parents create a joyful, relaxed, and effective learning environment for your childthrough my Independent Learner Framework

Teach your child

how to learn.

Transform your child from disinterested to

excited and motivated to learn.

Master simple,

proven teaching strategies

that help you:

reduce overwhelm and frustration ✅

reduce your child's resistance to learning ✅

build a strong relationship with your child ✅

make learning meaningful ✅

make learning active ✅

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Hi, I'm Shari

I homeschooled my three children K-12. Over 16 years, I developed my Independent Learner Framework—a simple, child centered approach that works for any age, any stage, and any curriculum.

As a former academic and educator with a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, I’ve spent years refining strategies that make learning active, personalized, and effective.

Along the way, I’ve shared my expertise as:

A writer for Empowering Kids
A speaker at the SHAPE Homeschool Conference
A VELA Education Fund Founder, supporting innovative education initiatives

Through it all, homeschooling has been one of my greatest joys—even in the challenging moments. Today, my kids are young adults—capable, kind, and lifelong learners.

I believe education should blend learning and life, combining hands-on experiences with child-centered teaching. Every child has the potential to thrive when given the right tools, encouragement, and freedom to explore.

What I Offer

A personalized, comprehensive

parent coaching program ✅

self-paced courses ✅

for parents who want to solve

your most stressful pain points around

teaching your child

using simple, action-oriented strategies

AND

create a relaxed,
joyful, and sustainable homeschool

for you and your child.

Child-Centered Learning

I use Compassionate Teaching and a holistic understanding of development to put your kid at the center of their learning.

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Project Based Learning

Creative, authentic, relatable, real-world motivating projects to inspire and engage kids.

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Engagement Centered Learning

Educational games - scavenger hunts, escape rooms, storytelling to spark kids' curiosity and give them voice and choice

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Project Based Learning

If you're a parent or teacher struggling to engage your child in learning, Project-Based
Learning (PBL) can help. It makes learning immersive, meaningful, and student-driven, helping kids become independent thinkers.

Quest Schooling offers print-and-go
PBL activities for kids ages 8-13, designed to spark curiosity and hands-on exploration.

If you want your child to be an independent, out-of-the-box learner, PBL is the way to go!

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Homeschool Coaching and Teacher Training

Book a 1:1 coaching package to learn how to use project based learning, educational games and child-centered teaching strategies in your homeschool, microschool or independent learning environment.

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Independent Learner Framework Courses

Master proven teaching strategies to help your child feel excited and motivated to learn. Self-paced, guided courses within my Independent Learner Framework. Courses include: Comprehensive Independent Learner Framework, Project Based Learning, and Homeschool Reset.

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Project Based Learning Low Prep Activities for Kids 8-12

Check out my project based learning digital download project activity kits. All projects are user-friendly, engaging, low-prep, stress-free, and affordable. They include teacher instructions, scaffolding, rubric, feedback, activities sheets, final project options, reading, list, additional resources, and extension ideas. Grades 3-8.

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Educational Games for Kids

User friendly educational scavenger hunts and escape room games. Engagement focused, fun educational games to spark your kid’s interest in learning. Topics include natural science, history, social sciences. Grades 4-7.

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Testimonials

Project Based Learning

"Love this! Will share with colleagues and friends--and my own kids/grands! Thank
you!"

-Olivia, parent

Happy customer

Teacher Training Course

"Shari did an amazing job putting together this short course. You can quickly tell she knows what she's talking about, and that she has been there. I felt like I was in safe hands because she understood my worries and through her course, I was able to feel less stressed out about homeschooling my son. I look forward to working with her 1:1 in the future :)"

–Chris, parent