What happens when a passionate teacher leaves the classroom to homeschool her own children?

In this episode, I sit down with JeTua Amos, a former middle school science teacher and now homeschool mom of four boys, ages 12–19. Since 2013, she’s been creating an eclectic but intentional homeschool rooted in planning, flexibility, and community. Along the way, she founded Amos Homeschool Consulting, where she helps families with planning, documentation, and transcripts.

You’ll hear:

* Why JeTua left teaching to homeschool her boys

* How she made the transition from traditional to eclectic homeschooling

* The role of planning, binders, and record-keeping in her success

* How she built community through co-ops, sports, and local groups

* Practical advice for high school transcripts, portfolios, and college prep

* Her journey starting Amos Homeschool Consulting and balancing it with family life

About JeTua:

JeTua Amos is a Mississippi native, devoted wife, and proud mother of four boys. A former middle school science educator, she made the bold decision to leave the classroom and homeschool her children. Today, she shares her inspiring journey—one filled with faith, family, and a passion for empowering other homeschool families to thrive.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & JeTua’s introduction

02:00 – From middle school science teacher to homeschool mom

06:00 – Why she left the classroom for homeschooling

10:00 – Transitioning her kids out of public school

15:00 – Building community and finding activities in Mississippi

20:00 – Planning with binders, pacing guides, and DiscoveryK12

26:00 – Creating transcripts and preparing for dual enrollment/college

32:00 – The importance of documentation and portfolios

38:00 – Flexibility, freedom, and balancing planning with real life

44:00 – Founding Amos Homeschool Consulting

52:00 – Encouragement for moms just starting out

🔗 Resources & Links

* Connect with JeTua on Tiktok

* Check out Amos Homeschool Consulting to get support for academic planning, transcripts, and coaching

* Discovery K12 – free online homeschool curriculum JeTua recommends

* CHEC (Christian Home Educators Connection) – Mississippi homeschool community group

* Khan Academy – free online lessons and videos on YouTube

* Gizmoa Schedule Maker – free tool for building weekly homeschool schedules

* Follow me: @theorganizedhomeschool

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