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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 Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Intro
Betsy Mays Founder and Creator of Games by Absolute Zero. As a Math teacher and an instruction specialist, she knows the importance of a good foundation in Mathematics. She also knows the anxiety and struggles many kids and even adults encounter when faced with math so she created games to help.
Games by Absolute Zero are fun while reinforcing foundational Math skills. Betsy's goal is to give parents and teachers tools in the form of games they can use to turn their kids into confident mathematicians.
Top three takeaways
- Games by Absolute Zero are fun and educational for home or the classroom.
- Math doesn't have to be scary or boring.
- Games by Absolute Zero allows families to have fun together while practicing valuable skills.
Call to Action
Games By Absolute Zero 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
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Intro
Sally White Creative Director and OwlCrate Jr. Sally studied and worked within the Children's book industry for years before launching OwlCrate's Middle Grade box. There is nothing more fulfilling to Sally than connecting with kids over the books they are obsessed with, and pairing kids who don't think they are readers with the book that changes their mind.
Top three takeaways
- Overcoming the challenge of reading being seen as a chore is really difficult, so they make it the most fun they can with the best stories and activities.
- Reading for pleasure is probably more important for a child's cognitive development.
- Books have the ability to change our world.
Call to Action
Promotions: BEX15 to get a 15% off on your first OwlCrate Jr. Subscription at OwlCrate.com
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 Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Intro
Veronique Trang Founder and CEO of Telmi. Veronique couldn't find a podcast creation platform that was child user-friendly that would give her daughter Anouk the ability to create episodes independently. Anouk was 5 when she started recording her first mini podcasts! Veronique immediately saw Anouk's confidence, verbal communication and presentation skills grow! She gathered over 50 kids and parent from the home education community who helped her create Telmi from the ground up!
Top three takeaways
- Verbal Communication skills are one of the strongest predictors of success in life.
- Telmi is a safe, fun and educational podcast creation app for kids.
- Telmi's mission is to empower children from all backgrounds and uncover the voices of tomorrow.
Call to Action
Email vero@telmi.io if you want to become a beta tester and help build Telmi
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 Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Intro
Georgia Bonney Founder of The Thinking Kid. The Thinking Kid focuses on embracing people of all cultures and exploring the world together while establishing personal integrity, individuality, and intelligence. They prepare students for the rapidly changing emerging future by fine-tuning communication and presentation skills, leadership qualities, critical thinking, as well as foundational learning in core subjects.
Top three takeaways
- Education should be a natural and joyful experience for every child, highlighting their natural gifts and encouraging them through challenging material.
- The Thinking Kid prepares their student with the skills and knowledge they will need to be adaptable to the emerging job market in 10 and 20 years.
- They offer exciting educational experiences to match an equally compelling and demanding emerging global future.
Call to Action
The Thinking Kid 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
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Intro
Kesya LeCoz CEO and Founder of Ozeya Life. She studied herbalism at two different schools with two entirely different approaches and she also attended numerous workshops and conferences. She also has a Nutrition degree, worked as a nurse and a certified fitness trainer and worked as a recreation and health and wellness program manager which lead her to create her own curriculum when she had her first child and now homeschooling four of her children. Ozeya Life was founded with a mission to revolutionize the concept of health and wellness. They believe that each person needs to take ownership of their own health and wellness journey, but they also need guidance.
Top three takeaways
- Ozeya offers personalized advice and plans, taking into consideration the individual's age, background, and health condition.
- Don't be afraid to try things and change what doesn't work.
- Every child has a gift and a passion, build on that.
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 Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Intro
Dustin Stevens is a Writing Tutor and he is the CEO of Good English Tutors with over 10 years of teaching experience in writing. Dustin wanted to ensure that his students not only thrived in their current grade but also beyond it. He wanted to help students thrive in a world where skillful communication and literacy create countless opportunities, and to connect parents with transformative, one-on-one learning from caring educators.
Top three takeaways
- Dustin has provided support to homeschoolers and parents seeking other-forms of independent learning throughout most of his 10-year career in education.
- Student publishing is one of the most under-utilized tools for generating greater student motivation.
- You should not be intimidated by the idea of student publishing.
Call to Action
Good English Tutors 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
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Intro
Dr. Robin Dickinson MD is a family physician, medical school faculty, and the Dr. Robin behind Dr. Robin's School. From teaching patients to teaching students, Dr. Robin's experiences caring for patients lead her to develop her unique teaching style. She believes that anyone can and should learn about their bodies. Dr. Robin's School is geared towards 3rd through 8th grades and focuses on human biology for everyone. Dr. Robin noticed a huge lack of open-and-go homeschool science curriculum, so she wanted to create something fun and interesting for kids and easy for parents.
Top three takeaways
1. Everyone deserves to understand how their bodies work, and anyone can.
2. Living a healthy lifestyle is a lot easier and more fun when you understand WHY you're doing what you're doing and how it actually helps your body so you can have a more wonderful life.
3. Dr. Robin's School can also provide a good foundation for future doctors and nurses.
Call to Action
Dr. Robin School 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 Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Intro
Bethany Hutson and Kelsey Harms are the founders of Prairie & Pine Homeschool Curriculum. Both are a certified teachers, endorsed in English Language Arts for grades 6-12th, and collectively have taught for over a decade. Bethany and Kelsey decided to leave the classroom to pursue their passion for creating an accessible curriculum that empowers parents and can be used by any family. The goal of Prairie & Pine Curriculum is to help parents craft an education that is tailored to your child's unique needs and their family's lifestyle.
Top three takeaways
- You don’t need to have a degree in teaching in order to give your children the highest quality of education
- You are qualified to teach your children!
- Prairie & Pine's curriculum is easily modifiable and adaptable to meet the needs of the students.
Call to Action
Prairie & Pine Curriculum 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