I began homeschooling as a military spouse, not because it was my plan, but because my children needed stability in the middle of constant cross‑country midyear moves. In just four years, my oldest would have been in schools across four states with six different teachers. It was far too much upheaval and chaos for a young child. Homeschooling gave her consistency, and she excelled academically. Today, she is still an honors student and is completing her master’s in data science and computational neuroscience.
After we started homeschooling, we never stopped as it was simply working so well for our family. My second child thrived in his own way, and homeschooling allowed me to tailor his education to his pace, giving him the freedom to learn deeply without pressure. My third child faced significant medical challenges, and homeschooling provided the flexibility we needed to keep his education on track while focusing on his health. My youngest has also benefited from homeschooling as a competitive ballroom dancer, balancing practices and traveling to competitions while continuing her studies wherever we are.
Since 2017, I’ve volunteered with the Washington Homeschool Organization, including at several WHO conventions. Volunteer service is very important to me as I believe we must all lead by example, so I also serve on several state and local boards where I advocate for businesses and Washingtonians on governmental and legal issues. I am honored to serve Washington’s homeschool families.