Global Homeschool Minute

On this month's Global Homeschool Minute, we fly over to Australia with Jennifer Martin to introduce you to our Country Coordinator, Cheree Harvey. Cheree gives us a taste of life in Australia, from interesting foods to crazy critters she has encountered. She also shares some challenges that exist for homeschooling in Australia, practical tips for moms on how to manage their time, tailoring for multiple aged students, and recommended reading that has impacted her perspective on the why of homeschooling. Cheree would love to hear from anyone who desires to connect with a community in Australia or New Zealand. Perhaps from this visit to Australia you'll catch the excitement that the Classical Conversations mission "To know God and to make Him known" is a global mission!

Show notes: ghmpodcast.com/episode-16--cheree-harvey

If you're a Classical Conversations® parent, you have probably discovered that you love learning along with your children. That is exactly what Leigh-Ann Reid shares with Jennifer Martin in this episode of the Global Homeschool Minute. When she first learned about the Classical Conversations M.A. Program, offered to parents who homeschool with Classical Conversations, Leigh-Ann had already been wondering what she could do with all that she was learning. If you are on the fence about taking advantage of this opportunity (or even a little bit curious), you will want to tune in for this episode! We're excited to share with you Leigh-Ann's experience with the program (even while living in Okinawa), and the many ways it enriched her life and relationships.

In this episode, David Araujo, the International Team Leader of Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador, is interviewed by Koreen Mazurek, the Country Coordinator of Spanish speaking countries in South America. David has been leading an exciting homeschool movement in Venezuela since the pandemic hit their country in 2020. Even though he and his family live in a communist country, he is still able to homeschool with the few resources they have available and even do homeschool conferences and educational field trips. Join us to learn more about how homeschooling in Venezuela with Classical Conversations can be accessible, doable, and enjoyable! SPANISH: En este episodio, David Araujo, el Líder del Equipo Internacional de Venezuela, Colombia y Ecuador, es entrevistado por Koreen Mazurek, la Coordinadora de los países hispanoamericanos en Sudamérica. David ha estado liderando un emocionante movimiento de educación en el hogar en Venezuela desde que la pandemia golpeó su país en 2020. A pesar de que él y su familia viven en un país comunista, todavía es capaz de educar en casa con los pocos recursos que tienen disponibles e incluso hacer conferencias de educación en casa y salidas pedagógicas. ¡Únete a nosotros para aprender más acerca de cómo educar en casa en Venezuela con Classical Conversations puede ser accesible, factible y agradable!

Have you ever wished someone would come alongside you and show you some ways to make homeschooling more fun? Ways you could intentionally encourage play with a purpose? This month on the Global Homeschool Minute, we welcome Lisa Bailey to the podcast. A homeschooling veteran, Lisa shares her excitement about Classical Conversations' newest curriculum, Scribblers @Home, which will be released this spring. This relaxed, enjoyable, at home curriculum is designed by experienced parents with a desire to share what they wish they had known when they started out. Scribblers, packed with "recipes" for parents to enrich their homeschooling, will help you create a family culture of learning.

Whether you are new to homeschooling or already a seasoned Classical Conversations parent, come catch the excitement for this new curriculum!

This special episode of Global Homeschool Minute is a celebration of Christmas Around the World. Join us as Shelly Stockton, CC International's Academic Liaison, speaks with some of our Classical Conversations leaders around the globe about how they celebrate Christmas in their countries. Come get a glimpse of Christmas in Russia, South Africa, Australia and the Philippines!

Join us for this episode of the Global Homeschool Minute as Jennifer Martin interviews Christina Christian, CC International's Team Leader in India. Christina shares her amazement of God's provision in bringing Classical Conversations to India in 2021, and some of the questions and concerns she hears from parents inquiring about this new option of education. We're sure you will relate to these homeschool families in India and be reminded that homeschooling is a leap of faith, no matter where you live.

In this episode of the Global Homeschool Minute, Jennifer Martin interviews David Tay, Team Leader in Singapore for CC International. David shares how and why his family began the journey of homeschooling, which led them to Classical Conversations. But David shares so much more than homeschooling. From the culture in Singapore - to building bridges to the community – to a father's perspective on homeschooling and discipling your family with a Biblical worldview. This is one podcast you won't want to miss.

This month on the Global Homeschool Minute podcast, our guest is Shelly Stockton, Academic Liaison for Classical Conversations International. Celebrating and reflecting on her 25 years of experience, Shelly shares inspiring thoughts and valuable lessons learned. She also introduces her project, a five-episode compilation of inspiring interviews with homeschool moms from around the world, titled Twenty-five Reasons to Homeschool. Whether you are considering home education or need a fresh vision to continue your homeschooling journey, you won't want to miss the encouragement Shelly offers.

The Global Homeschool Minute podcast welcomes as our guest, Amy Ballard, U.S. military wife and mom of six. Amy has been a part of Classical Conversations communities since 2012, has directed various programs, and served as the Team Leader over Europe, all while navigating military life and all the transitions that come with it. Amy shares her perspective from first impressions of Classical Conversations to the benefits that she found comforting and consistent with every move. Whether you are a military family or just find yourself planning a move to a new location, you don't want to miss this episode.

In this episode of Global Homeschool Minute, Keith Denton interviews Scott Whitaker, Director of New Business Initiatives. Scott oversees CC Plus, working with Southeastern University to assist students, and even parents, as they work towards achieving an associates, bachelors, or masters degree while completing Classical Conversations Challenge course work. Scott also leads Homeschool Testing Services, and Homeschool Counselor, among other academic services. Scott speaks about redeeming your own education while you homeschool your children, and how classical Christian education shapes not only how you think, but also enhances your relationships. If you are considering what's next for your child, or wonder how you can earn a degree yourself, this episode is for you.