About Giddy’up

My Homeschooling Journey

My homeschooling journey actually began before I had school-age children. While working as a legislative aide for a congressman, I spent time working on education issues and saw the good, the bad, and the ugly come across my desk. The experience left me convinced that I wanted something more for my own children.

Since then, I have homeschooled my own children for more than two decades while leading, teaching, and supporting families in the homeschooling community. I’ve seen parents from all walks of life make the decision to homeschool their kids. I have experienced and witnessed the joys of victory and the agony of defeat—in my own home and alongside fellow travelers. I have learned many lessons through the years and have been sharing them with families in the communities I lead. I would love to be able to share what I have learned to help make your homeschool successful.

What I Believe

EVERY CHILD IS DIFFERENT. EVERY FAMILY IS DIFFERENT. YOUR HOMESCHOOL CAN BE TOO.

You know your children better than anyone. No two children are exactly alike, and no two families are either. That’s one of the great advantages of homeschooling: you have the freedom to create an education that responds to your child’s needs, interests, strengths, and challenges.

I don’t believe there is one curriculum, one method, or one “right” way to homeschool. What works beautifully for one family may not work at all for another—and what works for your family today may need to change as your children grow.

My role isn’t to tell you exactly how your homeschool should look. It’s to listen, share what I’ve learned, help you sort through the options, and give you the information and confidence you need to make good decisions for your family.