Hi, I'm Shari
I homeschooled my three children K-12.
I developed my proven Independent Learner Framework over the 16 years I taught my
kids, using simple, child-centered teaching strategies that work for any age, any stage, and any curriculum.
I'm a former academic and current educator with a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology.
Along the way, I’ve shared my expertise as a writer for Empowering Kids, a speaker at the
SHAPE Homeschool Conference, and a VELA Education Fund Founder, where I’ve had
the privilege of connecting with and supporting homeschooling families like yours.
I’ve loved every minute of homeschooling my three kids K-12—even the challenging ones!
My kids are all young adults now. They are capable, kind people... and lifelong learners.
I believe engaging kids in learning is about balancing hands-on activities with child-centered teaching to integrate learning and life.
What I Offer
A personalized, comprehensive
parent coaching program, and
self-paced courses
for parents who want to use my proven
Independent Learner Framework
to create a relaxed, joyful, and sustainable homeschool
for you and your child.
I use Compassionate Teaching and a holistic understanding of development to put your kid at the center of their learning.
Creative, authentic, relatable, real-world motivating projects to inspire and engage kids.
Educational games - scavenger hunts, escape rooms, storytelling to spark kids' curiosity and give them voice and choice
Project Based Learning
If you are a parent or teacher who struggles to engage your child in learning but wants to give your kid a more immersive, meaningful learning experience that can help them become an independent learner, try project based learning (PBL).
PBL engages kids at a core level and motivates them to take an active interest in learning.
Quest Schooling projects are user-friendly, print and go project activities for kids 8-13.
If you want your kid to be an out-of-the-box, independent learner, project based learning is the way to go!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Educational Games
Inspire your kid to become an independent learner.
Play is the highest form of research. - Einstein
