Real Support for Real-Life Learning
Personalized Homeschool Coaching
Homeschooling is a journey that’s deeply personal, often
challenging, and always evolving. It can be overwhelming—balancing multiple
needs, finding the right methods, and feeling confident in your decisions. If
you’re feeling uncertain about whether you’re “doing enough” or wonder how to
balance the needs of multiple kids with your own goals, you’re not alone.
I’ve been there, and I can help.
My coaching provides you with practical solutions to these
challenges, helping you create a homeschool experience that’s fulfilling for
your children and sustainable for you.
Hi, I'm Shari
I’m a secular homeschooling mom and taught my three kids K-12. I developed a system of learn by doing, integrated with compassionate teaching and lessons in fundamental subjects and skills. I call it The Independent Learner Framework. It's adaptable and can be used for any age and stage kids are at.
I have over 16 years of homeschooling experience and a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology and 20+ years as an educator.
My three kids are all young adults now—capable, kind people with whom I have strong relationships.
I started Quest Schooling because I missed homeschooling my kids and felt that the teaching strategies and learning frameworks I developed would help other parents and teachers educate their kids.
Fun fact about me: I used to be the executive director of a fair trade company with an office in Jaipur, India. Our family traveled frequently between our home in Chapel Hill, NC, and India during my kids’ childhoods. I know what it’s like to juggle many commitments and stay focused.
We did worldschooling and project-based learning while staying in India, too.
My homeschool coaching offers practical, personalized guidance grounded in a deep understanding of how kids learn. My goal is to help you homeschool with confidence, clarity, and creativity.
Homeschool Days
How I Can Help
Vision and Mission
How to Choose Curriculum
Compassionate Teaching Strategies & Support
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Socratic Questioning
Learning Strategies
Study Habits & Time Management
Multiple Kids
Goal Setting
Kid-friendly Assessments
How it Works
One-on-One Coaching:
Tailored sessions focusing on one or more of these strategies based on your specific needs.
I offer personalized guidance to help you integrate these strategies effectively in your homeschooling or teaching environment.
I also offer coaching for new homeschooling parents learning to navigate home education (Homeschooling 101), how to use assessments, time management, finding your vision, and how to evaluate curriculum.
Create Your Unique Homeschool Vision and Mission for
Clarity and Purpose
Every family’s homeschool journey has a different purpose.
Together, we’ll explore your goals and values, and help you clarify a homeschool mission that aligns with what you truly want for your children. This mission becomes your guide. It will help you make choices that create a fulfilling homeschool experience and build a roadmap that ensures your efforts align with your long-term goals. With a solid mission in place, you’ll gain clarity and confidence, knowing each step has purpose.
Integrate and Blend Educational Styles That Work for Your
Family
Education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Struggling to find a teaching method that resonates with your child? Homeschooling allows you to find what works best for your child.
I’ll help you identify and blend educational styles—from Montessori to Project-Based Learning. I’ll guide you in selecting curriculum packages and exploring resources like online classes, homeschool co-ops, and microschools so that your child can engage deeply and learn effectively.
Strategies for Multi-Age Homeschooling Success
Overwhelmed by teaching multiple kids at once? Balancing different ages and learning styles is a challenge, but with the right strategies, it’s possible. I’ll help you design a multi-age homeschooling strategy that makes each child feel supported without stretching you too thin. Together, we’ll create a rhythm that simplifies your day, balances needs, and gives you time to breathe.
Effective Teaching Methods for Engaged Learning
Tired of rote learning that doesn’t stick? Learning can be joyful and meaningful with the right approach. I’ll guide you in using project-based methods, active learning strategies, and educational games to make lessons more engaging and memorable. These methods turn learning into an exciting experience your kids look forward to—while building deeper understanding and retention. Together, we’ll move beyond rote learning, to help you make lessons come alive and help your child become an independent learner.
Time Management - Balance Homeschooling and Family Life
Struggling to juggle homeschooling with everyday life? With a structured plan, you’ll avoid burnout and reclaim time for yourself. Time is a precious resource, especially in homeschooling. I’ll show you time management strategies tailored for homeschool families, helping you set realistic routines and boundaries that keep your family life balanced.
Supporting High School Homeschooling
Worried about meeting high school requirements? Homeschooling through high school comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. As a parent, you may feel the pressure to ensure your teen is prepared for the next steps—whether that’s college, a job, or trade school.
I’ll help you navigate high school essentials—like AP classes, science labs, college applications, and career exploration—to create a plan that prepares your teen for their next steps without compromising the unique benefits of homeschooling.
Together, we’ll create a high school plan that aligns with your family’s values and your teen’s goals. You’ll have the support to make sure they’re academically prepared and pursuing their goals.
Worldschooling - Learning from Real-World Experiences
Want to enrich learning with real-world experiences? Worldschooling can be one of the most enriching forms of education, and I’m here to support you in bringing the world into your homeschool—whether through travel or immersive cultural experiences from home.
With my experience balancing a business in India and homeschooling my kids during our travels in India, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand, I can help you create a worldschooling approach that integrates meaningful real-world learning. From choosing destinations that provide hands-on
historical, cultural, and ecological studies to designing projects and activities that draw from global perspectives, I’ll guide you in making the world your child’s classroom, helping them develop a broader worldview and practical, adaptable skills.
With my experience homeschooling across continents, I’ll help you create a worldschooling plan that turns everyday activities into
hands-on lessons, expanding your child’s worldview and teaching them to adapt in diverse environments.
Success StorySadie’s Journey
One of my students, Sadie, had been labeled with numerous
learning disabilities in traditional school. Her mom had tried homeschooling when she was a young teen, but Sadie still struggled. She faced tremendous
challenges and had zero confidence or enthusiasm. When I started working with her, she was 15, disengaged, disheartened, and didn’t care.
I initially struggled to find a way to connect with Sadie
until I chose to discard conventional expectations. I focused on helping Sadie
become an active learner using project-based learning and a personalized,
self-paced approach. She started building confidence, learning problem-solving
strategies, and even set goals for herself. Together, we created a roadmap tailored to her strengths, and over time, she achieved milestones that once seemed unreachable, including earning a job certification before turning eighteen.
Sadie’s journey taught me the power of meeting each learner where they are—a philosophy I bring to every coaching session.
Get the Support You Need with Simple, Common Sense Strategies.Skip the Overwhelm and Jumpstart Your Child's Love of Learning Today!
Coaching Options
Single Session
A one-time, focused session to solve a specific homeschool challenge, like setting up a new routine, troubleshooting learning hurdles, or clarifying your educational goals. I can provide specific insights and actionable steps to move your homeschool forward.
4-Session Package
Ideal for parents looking to build consistent support over a month or needing ongoing guidance to tackle larger issues—like balancing multiple kids’ needs or exploring new learning methods—with actionable steps to create lasting change.
3-Month Ongoing Package - Starting in March 2025
Two initial 1-hour sessions to address the scope of your goals, followed by weekly 1: 1 half-hour check-ins.
For parents seeking consistent support as they learn effective teaching methods, build a comprehensive homeschool strategy, with solutions for long-term planning, developing independent learning, and create a sustainable daily structure. The 3-month package offers ongoing support to help you develop a comprehensive, values-aligned homeschooling experience that meets your family’s unique needs.
Ready to get started?
Book a 30-minute FREE Meet & Greet Call
We can discuss your unique needs and how my coaching services can
support your homeschooling or teaching journey. This call is an opportunity for us to explore your goals, challenges, and how we can work together to achieve the homeschool experience you envision for your child.
After that, you can choose to book
my 1:1 one-hour coaching session, my 4 session coaching package, or the 3 month package where we can dive deeper into the strategies that will best support your educational goals for your child.
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And take the first step towards helping your child discover their joy in learning!
Let’s Build a Homeschool Experience You Love
If you’re ready for a homeschool approach that respects your family’s individuality, nurtures independent learning, and integrates seamlessly with daily life, let’s talk.
Spark Your Child's Love of Learning Today!
Using my straightforward, common sense Learning by Doing framework