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The Sociable Homeschooler

Have you ever wondered how people just like you manage to homeschool their children and apparently love every moment of it? Are you ready to give up the formative years of your children’s lives to a stranger? Do you think homeschoolers are weird? Does the word, homeschool, bring to mind Birkenstocks, jumpers, and hairy legs? Honestly half my family fit the hairy leg stereotype…so who cares? I’m here to help you let go of any pre-conceived notions you may have about home educators. Forget all the excuses ever made under the sun for not homeschooling and listen to my show which is a generous mix of my life as the oxymoron, Sociable Homeschooler, international guests from all walks of life and light hearted views and comments about education and basements. I will also bend your ear with excerpts from my soon to be published book, also entitled, The Sociable Homeschooler, which chronicles many good causes for why my blue eyed cowboy and I chose to go off the deep end hand in hand with God and have everyone talking about us behind our backs and in the end winning them over. Come and be won over on Toginet Radio Live on Fridays, if only to get a weekly taste of Britain.

Latest Episodes:

School's Out in England: Colin Slater Jul 30, 2010

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My guest this week hails from Liverpool, England. He and his wife have been homeschooling their eight children for twenty years. Colin Slater is now the principal of TEACH (The European Academy for Christian Homeschooling) where he is able to promote homeschooling especially in England. Mr. Slater found that the biggest opposition to Christian Education in England is the church and he will talk to me a about the way he and his wife sought God’s call to evangelism through education. Join me on Friday and learn how our neighbours across the pond educate their children at home.

Keeping it in the Family Jul 24, 2010

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I am talking to a family this week that has homeschooling in their blood. Jill Martin and her siblings are joining me to talk about growing up as homeschoolers in Mexico and how their experiences led them to make their own choices about educating their children when the time came. Join us as we talk about the impact homeschooling had on their world view and how they used it to shape their lives and those of their families.

Grown Without Schooling: Peter Kowalke Jul 19, 2010

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I am delighted to welcome Peter Kowalke to my show this week. Peter is a lifelong homeschooler who created the documentary, “Grown Without Schooling.” He followed and interviewed ten grown homeschoolers during their daily life and work and together they explored and openly discussed the lasting influence home education has had on their lives. Join me on Friday as Peter and I talk about the ups and downs of homeschooling from the point of view of the students rather than from the perspective of the parents’ in what promises to be a lively chat.

Explosive Homeschooling: Steve Wolf Jul 10, 2010

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My guest this week is Special Effects Coordinator, Steve Wolf, from Austin Texas. As a film producer Steve travels to many interesting places. By homeschooling his children he has been able to share his experiences with his family and avoid being away from them for long periods of time. Join me this afternoon as I talk to Steve about some of the interesting movies he has worked on and how he worked his explosive magic to make homeschooling a success.

Let Liberty Ring: Dr. Marlene McMillan Jul 03, 2010

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With July 4th just around the corner my guest, Dr. Marlene McMillan is joining me to talk about the liberty to homeschool and her new book, The Five Pillars of Liberty. She homeschooled her seven children amid personal difficulties that would daunt the most stalwart of us. She is a teacher, speaker and lobbyist for homeschooling and other educational related subjects. Join us this afternoon for a powerful and interesting show.

When Children Discover Pets Jun 26, 2010

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Larry Kay teaches children and families about pets by creating award-winning children’s educational media. His company, Animal Wow (www.animalwow.com) has won many awards, including the Dove Foundation’s “Four Doves” award for promoting Judeo-Christian family values in its work to help children become safe and successful with pets. In this interview, Larry and I discuss the importance of positive pet experiences in the family, and some ways that parents can help children discover themselves as they discover pets.

Parenting for Social Change Jun 19, 2010

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I am thrilled to welcome back Teresa Brett, author of the website, Parenting for Social Change. Teresa uses her passion for social justice and transformative education as she educates her two young boys at home in the Sonoran Desert. As an advocate for being who we really are Teresa challenges pervasive adultism. Join us on Friday afternoon and be inspired to look deep within yourself and create new parenting paradigms.

Learning Success: Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis Jun 12, 2010

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This week my guest is Learning Style expert Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis. Mariaemma has spent the last 16 years guiding children and their families in understanding and appreciating their natural gifts and abilities so that they can discover their passions and potentials. She co-founded The Learning Success Institute and has co-authored several books including, "Discover Your Child’s Learning Style." Join us on Friday afternoon as we talk about how to tap into our child’s unique learning styles and find out how we can enrich our individual homeschooling experiences

Gretchen Roe: Community Liaison for Calvert School Jun 05, 2010

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Join me this week as I welcome back Gretchen Roe from Calvert School. Gretchen is the Community Liaison for Calvert School. She is a veteran homeschool parent of 6 who has been integrally involved in the homeschool scene in Maryland for more than 15 years. She has been featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Diane Rehm Show” and is a regular contributor to Calvert School’s online blog community. She is here to talk to us about some of the new services The Calvert School has to offer for its global community of homeschoolers.

Socialisation: The Dreaded Question May 29, 2010

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This week I am talking to three homeschooling mothers who are in the fray. Jill Martin from Toginet Radio, Teresa Brett from Parenting for Social Change and Melissa Kuntz who was my guest on Good Friday. Together we are going to explore the ideas behind the word, socialization. Why people think our children need it and aren’t getting it at home. What does it mean to you to be socialized? Do you think homeschoolers are well socialized? Join me this week and find out why socialization is such a hot topic for school boards, education administrators and homeschoolers.

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