Season 2- Episode 56 On this episode, Black Kids Read Press Founder, Jomo, shares his experience teaching on the University level, how important it is to get books in front of your kids, the benefits of reading at or above grade level, his passion for writing and publishing books, protective factors, and the need for revamping of the public-school science curriculum. Black Kids Read (ES)2 STEM Learning Lab (es2rp.org) https://twitter.com/JomoMutegi) https://www.facebook.com/ProfessorMutegi Jomo W. Mutegi has jumped from a plane at over the Velds of South Africa, braved the rushing rapids of the Cheat River, raced down the slopes of Colorado mountains, and explored monuments on the Giza Plateau. Yet his greatest adventure is that of a husband, father and educator.
A professor of science education, Jomo studies how children learn science. He founded Black Kids Read to develop children’s book and curriculum materials that tackle challenging, social and science-related topics. He currently lives in Hampton Roads, Virginia with his wife and their youngest son. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcastJoin our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'.

Season 2- Episode 55 On this episode, homeschool mom, Donna, shares her experience with raising her gifted daughter, how important it is to grow your child's emotional intelligence, the benefits of homeschooling gifted kids, the early signs she recognized in her child, how vital community is, and the advocacy she does for parents of gifted children. https://athenasacademy.com/ Donna Metler is a long time educator, at every level from infants to adults, whose greatest teaching challenge came when, to her horror, her baby hadn’t read the “normal child development milestones” and instead, chose to progress in their own, asynchronous, manner. This led to a journey of gifted/2e homeschooling which included starting interest based clubs and organizations, taking and teaching online classes, facilitating independent projects, attending international conferences with a teen presenter, locating outside mentors, and supporting a child attending early college. Donna currently teaches music at Singleton Community Center in Bartlett, TN, mentors and supports homeschoolers in the local community, and moderates and mentors junior instructors at Athena’s Advanced Academy, an Cognia accredited online program offering a la carte classes to meet the needs of gifted and 2e students. Donna’s workshops and 1-1 mentoring involve looking at a child where they are and figuring out a roadmap…while being ready for your child to light the roadmap on fire and throw it out the window at any moment, and enjoying the trip wherever it leads. Donna’s in person classes offer opportunities for children to engage joyously in music, regardless of neurotype. Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home. Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcastJoin our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'.

Season 2- Episode 54

On this episode, the owner of The Penmanship Lab, Leslie, shares her methods of making writing fun, how important it is to work on children's fine motor skills, the benefits of writing by hand, how she builds her homeschool curriculum, how vital self-advocacy is for kids, and how she created a homeschool lifestyle that works for her family.

https://www.thepenmanshiplab.com/

Leslie Catlett MS, OTR/L, owner of The Penmanship Lab, brings academic training and clinical expertise to child handwriting remediation. Featured in media outlets like Good Day Columbus and recognized as DFW Mom Approved in 2021, Leslie's achievements include pioneering telehealth cases and participation in the Mavs Business Assist Program. Her mission is to enhance legibility through tailored instruction and virtual classrooms. With a background in Chemistry and Occupational Therapy, Leslie specializes in virtual school-based services, offering evaluations and interventions for students K-12 worldwide. She excels in supporting diverse learning needs, including dyslexia and ADHD, to ensure academic success and well-being.

Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast shares organic conversations that promote confidence, a growth mindset, and are filled with inspiration and good energy. Sharing stories from the classroom, their home learning journey, and other reflections and life experiences, come grow and learn with Jae.

Homeschool Yo Kids Organization is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides families with tools to aid unconventional learning experiences, helping to create a positive home learning environment. In addition to this, we are missioned to help families in traditional schools build a healthy collaborative relationship between the school and home.

Visit our website!! https://www.homeschoolyokidsexpo.com/ Follow us on IG:@homeschoolyokids @homeschoolyokidspodcastJoin our FB Group: Homeschool Yo Kids

Jae is a former public-school teacher, now homeschooling her 2 little people. She is the founder of the 501c3 nonprofit Homeschool Yo Kids Organization. Join Jae as she chats with homeschool families, homeschool resource providers, and others that support the homeschool community on this journey of 'reimagining what learning looks like'.