Dr. Blake Willard is the founder of the Homeschool Mastery Group. As a former teacher and school principal, he brings 13+ years of experience across a diverse range of educational formats including therapeutic wilderness education, leading classical-Christian schools, and serving as the founding principal for a traditional private Christian school. Blake's passion is equipping parents as the primary educators (and disciple-makers) of their children, and believes homeschooling is the best format of education for both children and families.You can connect with Blake at:

• Website: https://www.skool.com/homeschool-mastery-group/about
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@homeschoolmasterygroup
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolmasterygroup/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-willard

2:40 - Can you tell us a little about your family and how you got to where you are today?5:58 - What would you say to a parent who is considering private school?10:10 - At what point did you realize that you were going to homeschooling your children?"You're going to see reflected in the kids what you see in the parents."15:32 - When you created your school, what kinds of things were most important for you?18:00 - What is your homeschooling routine like now?21:28 - What are ways that you have observed your children learning without schooling?35:00 - What would you say to a parent who is concerned about how they will know what their children will need to know for the future?37:30 - What are the goals that you have set for your family?40:50 - What is the Homeschool Mastery Group?44:04 - What are the most common pitfalls that you see that most parents need support with?47:00 - How can someone get connected with your Homeschool Mastery Group?51:10 - What is one piece of advice that you would give to someone who is considering homeschooling or unschooling?