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The Homeschool Advantage is a podcast about reclaiming learning as a way of life.
Hosted by educator, author, and instructional leader Bex Buzzie, the show explores how families, teachers, and educational leaders can support meaningful learning—whether children are homeschooled, enrolled in public or charter schools, or navigating a blend of both.
Drawing from over two decades in education and recent work in educational leadership, Bex brings together voices from across the learning landscape, including homeschool families, classroom teachers, curriculum creators, microschools, co-ops, and education innovators.
This is not a podcast about choosing the “perfect” system.
It’s about partnership, posture, and presence.
Whether you’re a parent supporting learning at home, a teacher rethinking instruction, or an educator seeking deeper alignment between school and life, The Homeschool Advantage offers thoughtful conversations, practical insights, and a return to the basics of how learning actually happens.
Because homeschooling isn’t a location.
It’s a posture.
Episodes
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
Intro
Lisa Raftery is a ministry wife, mother of four, former high school teacher, current homeschool instructor, and co-author of the Mr. Right Series. She has been married to her Mr. Right for fifteen years. Working with teens and singles for over three decades, Lisa has ministered to countless women, getting to know their life stories as well as the challenges of navigating life in today's culture.
She has a passion to see young women become who they were created to be, to experience the best life possible in Christ.
Top three takeaways
- Having tools to communicate tough topics like purity are vital.
- It is always better to talk about purity earlier rather than later.
- Girls need their moms more than they even realize.
Call to Action
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Intro
Aimee Eucce CEO of Play and Talk. Aimee recently acquired this 60 year old tried and true company . The beautiful creator of Play 'n Talk was Dr. Marie LeDoux, was an amazing woman who's heart was to see every child reach their full potential! Aimee was one of Marie LeDoux's customers, she struggled with Dyslexia and Aimee's Homeschooling Mom found Play 'n Talk. Her mom was told that Aimee would never read past a sixth grade level, and Aimee began to hate reading. But Play 'n Talk! With the help of this program Aimee was reading and spelling at a college level by 6th grade.
It got to the point that Aimee's mom would actually kick her outside to play because she wouldn't stop reading her favorite mystery/adventure series. Through the years Marie became like a Grandmother to Aimee, and Aimee would help type orders up and put pieces and parts of the program together when I was in High School. After Dr. LeDoux's death in 2001 Aimee began to work for Mark LeDoux Marie's sone helping to keep Play 'n Talk running while she attended college.
Have immense gratitude in her heart for Play 'n Talk because of what the program did for her and the success stories from thousands of families first hand! Aimee did not want to see Dr. LeDoux's legacy die so she worked out an arrangement with the LeDoux family and she has officially taken over the company and re-launched Play 'n Talk for the next generation of readers! You can see her teaching her own son to read in their Facebook Group Here
Top Three Takeaways
- Learning to read is not hard or tedious, and it isn't just about memorizing sight words it is fun and full of adventure!
- You can integrate life lessons with your curriculum
- From the perspective of a homeschool kid and mom ... give yourself grace and space!
Call to Action
Social Media Links
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Intro
Michele Holmes CEO and Founder of Homeschool Directive, Over the past 30+ years, she has seen and experienced many different homeschooling philosophies, values, and methods but at the heart of all of them, she believes lies one important value: freedom. The freedom to choose the coursework and curriculum that best gives your student the education they need to be successful after graduation, whatever their plans for their future.
After walking alongside hundreds of homeschooling parents and their teens, she created Homeschool Directive, an online, non-traditional school that gives parents the structure they want and the freedom they crave to create a positive and successful high school experience for their teens at home.
Top three takeaways
- International home educators can take advantage of a US high school diploma/ transcripts route to achieve a secondary education in their own county.
- How seeing the smiles on the faces of home educators have helped her through the years as they present their teens with a high school diploma.
- How homeschooling parents can enroll their students with Homeschool Directive for academic direction, structure and transcript.
Call to Action
Homeschool Directive Official Website
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Intro
Nichelle Nelson is a veteran homeschool mom with 25 years of experience. She was an Air Force brat, an Air Force wife, and is now an Air Force mom. She and her husband spent 12 years living overseas in Europe and Asia. She and her husband successfully homeschooled three of their children from birth to Baylor University and beyond.
Nichelle holds an AA in History from Austin Community College where she was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. She was a member of the Golden Key Honor Society and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in History from Huston-Tillotson University, an HBCU in the heart of Austin. She holds an MS Ed in Multicultural Studies with an emphasis in Social Justice from the University of Houston - Clear Lake.
She brings to her virtual classroom her unique perspective on the lives of other cultures. She has a passion for teaching critical thinking and research skills through the study of history and utilizing project-based learning and educational technology.
Top three takeaways
- People often believe that homeschooling takes place in isolation. In their family, the middle school years were the busiest they were constantly in the car on their way to or from some activity.
- It is never too late to start over and reinvent yourself.
- Keeping family stories alive and passing them down to the next generation is not only a gift but a miracle!
Call to Action
Promotions: offers a $5 per month discount for multiple students in the same family, or in the same homeschool organization
Social Media Links
Warp and Weft History Facebook
Warp and Weft History Instagram
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Intro
Diana Kluwin is CEO and Founder of Willow Ridge Academy in San Diego California. Willow Ridge Academy is Christ-centered, freedom loving, and family supporting private homeschool group. They assist families in exiting government schools, maintaining school records, and supporting parental freedom.
Top three takeaways
- How to homeschool as a working parent and it can be free!! .
- Changing your mindset from institutionalized school to choosing your schedule to your own lifestyle and educational program
- You don't need a textbooks or even curriculum to teach your children!
Call to Action
Resources: https://www.willowridgeacademy.com/
Promotions: All active and retired military families receive a 15% discount on class registrations and $25 off PSP Enrollments
Social Media Links
Website: https://www.willowridgeacademy.com/
Podcast: https://dianakluwin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTruthBeToldMom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diana.kluwin/
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Intro
Samantha Cawthon CEO of Learnimize. Samantha Cawthon is a professional primary educator, certified K-6 teacher, experienced teacher-mentor, and curriculum developer. Samantha has a Master of Education degree and diverse educational background that includes over 12 years of experience working in private, public, charter, magnet, IB, virtual, British, and international schools.
Samantha is also the founder and lead teacher/tutor of her one-woman-owned small business Learnimize! Learnimize, an online educational platform that was created to support children and families across the US and the world. Learnimize's mission is to build confidence through 100% customized lessons designed to meet each individual child's needs, interests, levels, and goals. Learnimize specializes in offering live private, individualized lessons in ANY K-6 subject or topic. Learnimize also offers small group classes, clubs, and workshops such as Creative Writing, Future Entrepreneurs, Book Club, Curious Kids Science Club, Geography Club, and more. Looking for support that's not listed here? Just ask, Learnimize will customize and create it just for you.
Top three takeaways
- Many people assume the child did not fit into the school when they are pulled out, but really in most cases it's the contrary! People don't often stop to think about how the school/teacher/curriculum/etc didn't fit the child. Every child is different and it's impossible that any school will match the learning style and needs of every student that attends. Homeschooling provides a unique opportunity to provide a child-specific learning environment.
- There are so many resources that exist out there and can support parents in homeschooling. Even in Samanthas 12 year classroom teaching career, she was only able access about 5% of the amazing online tools out there, even while actively searching.
- No matter which subject or topic, every child builds critical thinking skills and confidence at learnimize.
Call to Action
Samantha offers a free 15 minute consultation for parents. This can also be used to students to meet her and have a short "demo."
Additionally, the first class is "risk-free" in that parents do not have to pay or commit until afterwards. If they are satisfied, it will go on their monthly invoice. If for some reason it's not a match, they can walk away!
Samamtha also offers various discounts for more than one class a week, family & friends (in a group session), and referral discounts.
Social Media Links
Learnimize Twitter Page
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Intro
Bryan & Renee Webb
Bryan is an Author & Speaker. He has written 3 books Sons of Cannibals, Hungry devils
Mrs. MacKenzie's candle all based on his experiences as a missionary and they will rock you ! Bryan and Renee Webb have served as missionaries with Assembly of God World Missions for twenty-four years with their four amazing children. The majority of that time in the Republic of Vanuatu where their ministry focused on pioneer evangelism and church planting. Currently they serve as Area Directors for Pacific Oceania with Assemblies of God World Missions and oversee a fantastic team of missionaries serving across the twenty-three nations of the Pacific.
In this episode we talk about
Mrs. MacKenzie's candle was written through the eyes of a preteen of these experiences. Mrs. Mackenzie's Candle is a thrilling adventure in learning-about missions history, the geography and culture of Vanuatu, God's heart for those without the gospel, and the light we can shine in the darkness.
Top three takeaways
- God can do miracles in the midst of the most nefarious situations.
- To live is Christ and seeking the lost in your calling is where you find the most fulfillment.
- God will give you creative ideas using experiences in your life and what you have to provide for you!
Call to Action
Resources
Books: Adventures of Caleb and Anna
Promo: Use the code TheHomeschoolAdvantage once you checkout to get a 50% off
Social Media Links
The Adventures of Caleb and Anna Facebook Page
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Monday Oct 16, 2023
Intro
Cathy Duffy has been reviewing curriculum for the homeschooling community since 1984. She also reviews other resources she believes are important for those interested in homeschooling, education, the origins debate, and related political and spiritual topics. While they stretch beyond homeschooling, their primary goal always remains the same! Her newest book 103 top picks for homeschool curriculum is electronic, full of links and immediately available! Do not miss out on this opportunity to have your curriculum questions answered with a click! go
Top three takeaways
- There are so many factors in choosing curriculum don't rush! Take time to get know your child and what you like before you start choosing curriculum.
- The best curriculum has elements that also apply life skills and are engaging. It deals with authentic and original writings not opinions.
- Parents take your time slow down there is no rush
Call to Action
Resources: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/
Social Media Links
Website: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CathyDuffyReviews
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CathyDuffy1
What is Next!
Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!
Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!
Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!
Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!
Bex Buzzie
The Homeschool Advantage Podcast