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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
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Intro
Peter Edwards is Director of San Diego Liberal Arts Academy. SDLAA employs an "upside down classroom" model, in which live class meeting time focuses on hands-on activities, collaborative learning, interactive discussions, projects, and simulations. Background research and assignments are completed independently, with teacher support available. SDLAA strives to focus on teaching students how to learn, building skills that apply across all content and prepare students for future learning in future education, career, and life.
Top three takeaways
- Life is an adventure and meant to be lived.
- In this life we get the opportunity to build relationships and the knowledge that weill have for all eternity.
- How connecting with students and learning together about the incredible world around us is extremely fulfilling and fun.
Call to Action
San Diego Liberal Arts Academy 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 May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Intro
Marcela CEO and Founder of Calming Bee, Calming Bee is designed to be a Balance for children. Their class routine here is designed with the purpose to create a harmonious balance between structured and non-structure activities. Children are set up for success. When children are engaged they get to explore, think outside the box, they are creative and free to be!
At the Calming Bee children can play, learn and be artistic. Each day the children learn from a variety of activities such as sculpting, music, poetry, Spanish, movement activities, moments of silence where they can practice being present in the moment. Also at the Calming Bee there is a Gameschooling-Learning & Social Skills/Emotional Awareness where the children learn through fun and challenging obstacle courses, board games, movement activities, reading comprehension, math games, clay, and so much more...
Top three takeaways
- What we say in front of our children matters. The way we talk to them matters.
- How we need to keep in mind that it does matter who your child's teacher is. Because It’s not only about what is taught, but also about HOW it's taught.
- As teachers, we need to be what we ask from them.
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 May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Intro
Gabrielle Hughes a Tutor and an Autism advocate, Gabrielle got her start in by teaching sewing lessons when she was a homeschool senior. She taught classes at a local home school group and discovered she had a passion for teaching. When she was 19 she discovered she was most likely autistic and was able to get an official diagnosis at 21. This was a huge revelation and helped explained so much and once she was able to seek out others like her it was game-over life was different in so many great ways.
She is proud to be autistic and firmly believes that we all have strengths and weaknesses. Gabrielle teaches Social Group for Autistic Teens on Outschool.
All of her classes meet the different learning differences and abilities, so all are welcome.
Top three takeaways
- Being different isn't a bad thing.
- One of the most beneficial things you can do for your neurodivergent child is to help them form a community of neurodivergent peers and role models.
- Autistic students don’t need to learn how to act like neurotypical people. They need a safe environment where they can learn to be confident in being themselves.
Call to Action
Gabrielle Hughes Outschool Website or email her with the subject: Heard About You From The Homeschool Advantage Podcast
Promotions: HUGHESHOMESCHOOLERS20
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 Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Intro
Sensei Jan Stockton, she is a 3rd degree black belt, and has been a leader in the martial arts for over 35 years.
She is the founder of Great Start Karate and co-founder of Karate West in Washington state, one of the largest martial arts schools in the country.
The Great Start Karate hosts in-person and virtual programs! Our programs are exclusively designed for kids ages 4 to 12. Our motivational black belt instructors will instill focus, discipline, confidence and respect, and more, all in a fun, welcoming environment.
Jan has seen a positive impact in thousands of kids who discover the physical benefits of martial arts training, but more importantly, the character development they experience by learning valuable life skills. Jan’s two children started karate at a young age and went on to earn their black belts. Now, grown adults, they attribute much of their success at college and their careers, to the discipline, focus and goal setting skills they learned early in life.
Top three takeaways
- Studies show that kids learn best when they are having fun, and when they feel inspired, challenged, recognized and praised. This is the secret formula at Great Start Karate
- Every child is made to feel special, smart and strong!
- Karate is one of the best sports for kids with learning challenges as it helps kids improve focus, listening skills, and body control.
Call to Action
Great Start Karate 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 Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Intro
Erin Madden, BSc AHN Dietetics is the founder and CEO of Happy Kids Nutrition Academy. At Happy Kids Nutrition Academy, they believe that good food starts with good education. That’s why they offer online nutrition and food science courses to teens and preteens. Their programs are designed to give kids the skills and knowledge they need to make healthy choices about food. They offer a variety of courses, each with its own unique set of lessons and activities. Their instructors are top-notch professionals in the field of nutrition and food science. In their programs, kids will learn how to cook delicious and nutritious meals and have a solid understanding of how food affects our health, how to read food labels, and so much more.
Top three takeaways
- How Happy Kids Nutrition Academy helps kids with learning challenges. They offer a variety of resources and tools to help kids understand nutrition and healthy eating habits.
- How healthy eating habits begin at a young age and how as parents we should prioritize nutrition education for their children to foster a lifetime of healthy eating habits which will help with improving a child self-esteem and body positivity.
- How Erin created nutrition curriculums that could be tailored to any age group or setting, and that would provide the tools necessary to make healthy eating a reality.
Call to Action
https://www.happykidsnutritionacademy.com/
Promotions
Get a free class on Nutrition Basics: Macronutrients or Nutrition Basics: Micronutrients with coupon code KIDSN3VIUB20. Limit 1 coupon per learner, 1-time use, and expires Jun 30th
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 Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Intro
Katie Kelly CEO, Director of Learning and Platform Development at Cresconova Cresconova is a nonprofit organization that fosters critical thinking, social-emotional learning, collaboration and problem solving. The world has changed drastically over the past 20 years, but so much of what is taught in the classroom has remained the same.
At Cresconova they believe children should learn how to ask questions instead of memorizing facts, how to use their resources to solve a problem, and how to collaborate and negotiate ideas with peers. They want them to see the infinite possibilities for growth and learning in our world, so that they can be the change makers of the next generation.
Top three takeaways
- The amazing online options for highly capable elementary aged students that are focused on developing a love of learning.
- How at Cresconova Katie is able to provide innovative and personalized online learning for gifted elementary aged students.
- The passion she feels when she is helping the misunderstood and under-served learners.
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 Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Intro
Leon Olguin CEO and Teacher of At Home With Music, He is a classically trained pianist with over 3 decades of experience in playing classical music, pop, rock, and jazz.
His career as a professional musician and record producer afforded him the flexibility to homeschool her daughter for 5 years back in the 90s from grades 6 through 10! He has a tremendous amount of admiration and respect for homeschool families.
"At Home With Music" is a great resource for homeschoolers and even if you’re not involved with homeschooling, but are a curious music lover, you are welcome to learn along with them. The goal is to enable you and your family to gain a greater understanding of, and appreciation for the wide world of music.
Top three takeaways
- How the desire to help homeschool parents inspires him to create content and not only the child will benefit from studying music but also every homeschool parents will benefit from learning and teaching music at their own home.
- How including "At Home With Music" in your homeschool curriculum will greatly enrich your children's lives, and your life as well.
- How At Home With Music desires to help every homeschooling families gain a greater understanding of and appreciate the wide world of music at home.
Call to Action
At Home With Music 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!!
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Intro
Michele Holmes CEO of is a veteran homeschool mom of 30 years. Her desire is to help you give your student the best home education you can for their high school years. She helps homeschool parents create high school credits that meet their homeschooled teen's needs and interests. You'll get clear on credit requirements and work out a plan for the next four years so you can confidently prepare your teen for life after graduation.
Top three takeaways
- You can use anything you do and turn it into a lesson and create credits based on things you do in your normal life!
- Reinventing yourself and learning new things as an adult and parent is a strong example of growth mindset and of what it is to be a lifelong learner,
- You worked so hard in the elementary years don't give up in their high school years you have reached the easy part!!
Call to Action
Resources: Homeschool Directive Bootcamp!
Social Media Links
Homeschool Directive Facebook Page
Homeschool Directive Instagram Page
Homeschool Directive Pinterest Page
Homeschool Directive LinkedIn 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