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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
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Intro
Vea Lewis is an author and a mom to eight amazing kids! She loves writing with and reading to her children. Her characters are funny and engaging. With over 30 books in her catalog and more to follow, she knows that your little reader is sure to find something that they will love. She hopes all of the kids that read her books know they can dream BIG and make it happen!
Top three takeaways
- How much work goes into workbook creation. The hours and hours of research needed to make a sheet with only a few questions are crazy.
- How she creates workbooks that encourage students to dive deep into the topics that interest them while she helps them learn how to research online effectively.
- How she couldn’t find the type of supplemental workbooks that she wanted for her own children so she used her experience in the publishing industry to create what she felt was missing and then she listed them online.
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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 Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Intro
Kerry Beck Host of How to Homeschool My Child. She share the lessons she’s learned in homeschooling and fun ways you can get your kids to “love learning”. She invites some of her homeschool friends to join her to encourage homeschool families at whatever stage they are right now through her Podcast, Homeschool Coffee Break, and their 2 annual events, Homeschool Super Heroes Week each July, and Life Skills Leadership Summit each February.
After 10 years of homeschooling, she enjoys meeting with moms to encourage them in raising their children to lead and influence for Jesus Christ, as well as practical tips to encourage kids to love learning for a lifetime. Kerry’s flagship course is Raising Leaders, Not Followers: A Biblical Perspective of Leadership Education making your life simpler by integrating new ideas into what you already do in your homeschool…not adding more to your “ever-growing” to-do list.
Top three takeaways
- You have everything you need to educate your kids.
- God gives you all you need, as well as confidence & wisdom to raise your kids and educate them.
- Moms are dedicated and the most qualified teacher for their children Homeschooling allows you to give your child a “real-true” education that is not seen in the school system (private or public). Homeschooling allows families to hop off the conveyor belt.
Call to Action
How to Homeschool my child 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 Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Intro
Zor Shekhtman CEO and Founder of Unizor, the intent of Unizor is to provide students with advanced educational materials while enabling their parents or supervisors to control the educational process. Unizor contains both educational material for students to study and plenty of functionality to facilitate supervisory control over the educational process. Parents or supervisors can enroll their students into courses, and follow their process of learning. Then determine the next step in the study of new materials.
Disclaimer* It is important to point out that the presented educational material is not related to any particular program officially approved by some education authority. However, material presented here is extremely relevant to deep understanding of offered subjects by those students who feel inclined to study them. Our purpose is not to provide information or to develop concrete skills but rather to present knowledge and to develop analytical thinking in our students.
Top three takeaways
- How Unizor can be used in any classroom, but especially flipped classroom environment.
- How these resources are exclusively made by the Unizor teachers crafted to help students.
- How Unizor is derived from the purpose of Math education because to the logic and critical thinking skills you learn when studying mathematics.
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 Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Intro
Aubrey Hargis, M.Ed teacher, writer and Co-founder of Child of the Redwoods with her husband David. Aubrey is a Montessori parent educator she is best known for her empathetic approach and appreciation for the beauty of childhood. As a life-long Montessori advocate, former public school teacher, and AMS certified Lower Elementary guide, her passion has always been to bring Montessori into the mainstream.
She has written two child development books, Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage and Baby's First Year Milestones and is the lead instructor for all of Child of the Redwoods’ current programs. Her Big Dream? To make Montessori affordable and accessible to parents all over the world.
Aubrey and David founded Child of the Redwoods in 2017 to provide high quality, developmentally aligned online courses and curriculum to parents.
Top three takeaways
- Most people don't know that children are basically capable of teaching themselves. Our role as teachers/homeschoolers is better thought of as guiding rather than instructing.
- Montessori is for every child because it is developmentally based and individualized - but it's not necessarily for every parent.
- How Child of the Redwoods aims to continue this work but outside of the school system. Our goal is to help parents understand their children deeply so that teaching is intuitive.
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
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Intro
Brittany Stordahl Founder of Promises School K-12 Brittany and her husband decided to homeschool their first son because of the failures of the public school system. After seeing the transformation in her son’s education, they decided to start homeschooling their other son when he was scheduled to enter Transitional Kindergarten. Through homeschooling, she was able to challenge him based on his needs and move him along at a quicker pace. Most importantly, homeschooling has given them the most wonderful memories with her children. You never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
Brittany wholeheartedly believes her success was because she had a kind and knowledgeable person there to support, guide, and offer her wisdom. And this is what Promises School k-12 offers you. For families who cannot homeschool, they offer parents and guardians the freedom to choose the curriculum they want to use to meet their child’s needs through their Independent-Study program. They recognize that education is not “one size fits all,” and that children have unique needs.
They believe all families should have the freedom to choose an education program to meet every child’s unique needs and allow for flexibility. Their Independent- Study program offers curriculum that is engaging and can be tailored to your child’s interests. Regardless of which program you decide is best for your family, Promises School K-12 will be there for you. Promises School K-12 recently opened in Montana, they are now able to serve students residing anywhere in California and Montana.
Top three takeaways
- Homeschooling is a wonderful gift but it is not easy.
- Our children are the future and we need to make sure they are protected and given the best education possible.
- How Promises School K-12 assists families with these goals and strives to make it possible for all children to receive the education they deserve.
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
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Intro
Diane Lewis Founder and CEO is an educator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist committed to helping students to reach their highest potential. She began tutoring a friend's daughter and within one year, had 21 students from referrals. The best part was that she loved her students as they poured laughter and joy into her heart. Tutoring quickly became Diane's passion and life purpose.
She founded A+ In Home Tutors in 2003 to promote educational awareness and customized learning for students of all backgrounds and grade levels. The organization has grown to be one of the leading tutoring vendors to many Charter Schools and community partners throughout California. In 2021, Diane launched Firefly Tutors, presented by A+ In Home Tutors, to continue to expand tutoring services with the goal of more positively impacting greater numbers of students in all 50 United States.
Top three takeaways
- The majority of students thrive in a homeschool environment. Peer pressure gets eliminated.
- Parents gain fresh ideas on how to approach learning from their tutor.
- Homeschool presents a white canvas for students to illustrate their personality and learning style in full color.
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
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Intro
Kelly Tisdel Experienced Mentor, Teacher, Guide, Serving families around the world. With over 20 years of experience working with teens in one-on-one mentoring and counseling sessions, in circles and backpacking trips, and in the Waldorf classroom as a class teacher, she knows the importance of holding space and being with young people in an authentic way. She does this with heart, presence, and the capacity to truly listen. When youth feel truly seen, heard, and validated, they blossom. Helping the youth ground themselves and provide resources is essential. Kelly also works with parents to help strengthen those relationships which aides in health and inner-fire of our youth and the fabric of our communities.
Top three takeaways
- You are not your teen they are different from you yes there are similarities but there are differences as well.
- It is scary to become vulnerable, allow your teen to open up without judgement and if you are triggered check why and lean into it to learn about yourself.
- It is a Rite of Passage Experience for parents and teens during this transition from child to teen.
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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 Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Intro
Elizabeth Founder of Foundation Worldview She holds a B.S. from Gordon College in Elementary Education and Spanish, an M.S.Ed. from Northern Illinois University in Literacy Education, and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Elizabeth began her professional career as an elementary teacher in a Christian school.
Several years into her teaching experience, Elizabeth realized that despite being raised in Christian homes, attending a Christian school, and being active in church, her students thought more like the culture than like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students.
Elizabeth first taught Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum as an after-school class for third through fifth graders, and the results were incredible! Students were transformed from passive recipients of information to active evaluators of every message they receive. Parents and teachers alike noticed the impact these materials had on students’ media consumption, academic achievement, and everyday habits. This transformation lasted beyond the elementary years and guided students’ thinking in junior high and beyond.
Top three takeaways
- Parents teach their children the foundation of the Christian worldview so their children can carefully evaluate every idea they are presented with through the lens of the truth of God's word.
- How Foundation Worldview equips children to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.
- How their lessons engage children and guide their thinking through their program.
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