61. Cori Dean and The Learning House

05/07/24 • 50 min

In this episode, we get to spend time with Cori Dean from Bradford, Ontario. Cori is a veteran homeschool mother, author, speaker, and owner of Learning House and Maple Tree Publications. She loves books, dark chocolate, and tea! Cori shares about her extensive experience in homeschooling her four children and the role of faith in education. In our conversation, we explore the value of community support, the significance of parent-led education, and practical tips for new homeschooling families. Cori's journey from skepticism to embracing homeschooling, and the growth she has undergone in business, give us a view of the possibilities and challenges of homeschooling families.
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This Golden Hour - 61. Cori Dean and The Learning House

Transcript

Cori Dean00:01:23.489

And it is about leading your child's education. And I know that there's so many different ways and nuances and shades of grey to that. And that's what makes homeschooling beautiful.

Timmy Eaton00:01:36.117

Hi, I'm Timmy Eaton, homeschool father of six and doctor of education. We've been homeschooling for more than 15 years and have watched our children go from birth to university successfully and completely without