Hello! I'm so happy to have you here. My name is Catie and I'd like to tell you a little bit about me and why I'm here.
First and foremost, I’m just a mom—a mom who’s deeply passionate about caring for my kids. That passion drives me to spend countless hours researching how to do it in the best ways possible.
As a kid, I was a public-school student through 4th grade until my parents decided to homeschool me. I was homeschooled through high school graduation and then completed nearly two years at a community college majoring in Child Growth and Development. Throughout high school I worked at a daycare and in my college years, I spent a summer in childcare at a dude ranch in Wyoming.
After becoming a mom to my first baby in 2013, I realized that all I knew about parenting was what I had experienced as a kid. I felt completely lost as to HOW to parent and that lead me to deep dive into respectful parenting. The philosophy resonated deeply with me and inspired a huge transformation in my life. My journey took me as far as completing a 60-hour Foundations Training at the RIE Center in Los Angeles under Liz Memel in 2018.
When my children became school aged and I started considering the options for their education, the one that felt most in line with our respectful parenting journey was unschooling. As a family, we have never looked back and continue to live and learn together as a family of 6.
After relocating to Florida in 2019, I tried to find other unschooling families without success, so I decided to create the community I was looking for on my own. I founded Orlando Unschoolers and have been actively serving and building community through connections in the Orlando Homeschool community ever since.
In addition to unschooling my four beautiful kiddos and spending time with my sweet husband, I have been a flight attendant for a major US air carrier for 20 years. I enjoy dogs and horses, gardening and baking. (mostly gluten free sweets!)
At Homeschool With Catie, my purpose is to support Florida families who are feeling overwhelmed with life and provide them with options. I strive to deliver straightforward, easy-to-understand information that demonstrates how you can successfully educate your children at home, if that is your dream, even if financial concerns seem prohibitive. I'm here to offer information and resources to help support connected relationships in your home, creating an environment where every family member can thrive!
What We Provide
FREE Educational resources tailored for home learning.
Guidance on managing financial scholarships related to homeschooling.
Personalized one-on-one coaching to guide you through transitioning to homeschooling with confidence and ease.
Strategies for creating a nurturing family dynamic.
Supportive community for sharing experiences and advice.
Join us on this journey to empower your family and create a thriving home education experience!
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