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May is emotional — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re a teacher, school leader, or microschool founder, chances are you’re feeling all of that at once right now. Today, we’re diving into how to finish your year with purpose — without losing your peace.
Have you ever looked up in May and thought… How am I still standing? The emails, the field trips, the assessments, the questions about next year — and somehow, you’re also expected to plan ahead while barely surviving today?
I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing how I handled the chaos of my first May at Lighthouse Learning — and what I learned about finishing strong without burning out.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✅ Why it’s okay to feel overwhelmed — and how to reframe it
This episode is for you if you’re exhausted, stretched thin, or wondering how to wrap this school year without losing yourself in the process.
You are still a good leader — even if you’re tired.
✨ Ready to reset this summer with clarity, confidence, and community?
Join me inside MicroSchool Masterminds, where we’ll walk through the systems, strategies, and support you need to build your best school year yet:
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
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VELA Education Fund
Join our Mastermind Program!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
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Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at
By Makenzie Oliver| Micro-School Mentor| Homeschooling Business Coach| Homeschool Teacher Consultant | Micro-school Mom #micro-school #homeschool #teacherletyourlightshine4.9
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May is emotional — filled with reflection, burnout, celebration, transitions, and anticipation. And if you’re a teacher, school leader, or microschool founder, chances are you’re feeling all of that at once right now. Today, we’re diving into how to finish your year with purpose — without losing your peace.
Have you ever looked up in May and thought… How am I still standing? The emails, the field trips, the assessments, the questions about next year — and somehow, you’re also expected to plan ahead while barely surviving today?
I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing how I handled the chaos of my first May at Lighthouse Learning — and what I learned about finishing strong without burning out.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with: ✅ Why it’s okay to feel overwhelmed — and how to reframe it
This episode is for you if you’re exhausted, stretched thin, or wondering how to wrap this school year without losing yourself in the process.
You are still a good leader — even if you’re tired.
✨ Ready to reset this summer with clarity, confidence, and community?
Join me inside MicroSchool Masterminds, where we’ll walk through the systems, strategies, and support you need to build your best school year yet:
We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.
Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.
VELA Organization:
VELA Education Fund
Join our Mastermind Program!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”
Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook
Book a Clarity Coaching Session:
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!
Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at

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