84. Denny Burton: Homeschooling Works Out Well

11/03/24 • 54 min

In today’s episode, we get to spend time with Denny Burton from Alberta Canada. Denny and his wife recently had their first baby, and they plan to homeschool. Denny has a unique background growing up as a homeschooled student. He’s also a playwright, composer, musician, and entrepreneur. Denny shares his perspective on the benefits of homeschooling, the importance of fostering a love for learning, and the entrepreneurial ventures he undertook from a young age to the present. We also discuss Denny’s educational pursuits and his ambitious projects, like Sherlock, the musical.
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https://sherlockmusical.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UttifMzBSKWGY6Ga0N5So
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad
The Education of a Wandering Man
Walt Disney - Neil Gabler

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This Golden Hour - 84. Denny Burton: Homeschooling Works Out Well

Transcript

Denny Burton00:00:05.000

if you can see good things, keep the love of learning alive. And then honestly, don't beat yourself up I think you will have a wonderful time homeschooling your kids

Timmy Eaton00:00:17.849

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 the schoo