EPISODE 199 | 10+12=22, right? When math becomes a daily source of frustration, it can be hard to know what your child needs—or what to try next.

In this episode of Homeschool Your Way, dyscalculia tutor Jan Schulte explains why some children need a different path to understanding math and how the right support can help concepts begin to click.

Jan shares insight into why a student may understand a skill one day and struggle with it the next, along with practical ways parents can build confidence, reduce frustration, and support children who think differently.

This encouraging conversation reminds parents that struggling with math does not mean a child is less capable. Sometimes, they simply need the material presented in a way that works with how their brain learns.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Jan Schulte has a B.S. in Oceanography from the United States Naval Academy and an MPA from the University of West Florida. She spent ten years on active duty in the U.S. Navy as a pilot and instructor pilot before becoming a mom 24 years ago and homeschooling her two daughters through high school.

As a homeschooling parent, Jan confronted several learning disabilities in her home, including her daughter's dyscalculia diagnosis. Despite their efforts, math remained an uphill battle marked by frustration. While her daughter persevered and succeeded, Jan knew there had to be a better way to support dyscalculic learners from the start.

After her children graduated from their homeschool, Jan pursued certification as a Dyscalculia Tutor through Dyscalculia Services and received additional training in Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Math from OG Academic Math and Education. Her experience gave her profound empathy for children struggling with dyscalculia and for parents trying everything they can to help their children.

Today, as founder of Exponential Potential Dyscalculia Tutoring, Jan leads a growing team of tutors who meet students where they are, patiently identifying their stumbling blocks and strengths while blending multi-sensory lessons with engaging activities. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing formerly math-avoidant kids excited to learn.

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