EPISODE 198 | Welcome back to Homeschool Your Way, where the podcast explores the many ways families can build a homeschool life that truly works for them. In this episode, host Janna Koch is joined by Jean Lee, founder of Academy of Chaos, for a conversation about something many homeschooling parents deeply want but do not always know how to create: community.

Jean brings a unique perspective to this discussion as a neuroscientist, homeschooler, and community builder. Together, Janna and Jean talk about what it looks like to find your people while homeschooling and how building friendships and meaningful community as adults can become such an important part of the journey. While so much attention is often given to helping children form connections, this conversation highlights the reality that parents need support, friendship, and belonging, too.

This is a thoughtful and encouraging episode about stepping out, creating the kind of community you want to be part of, and recognizing that homeschool life was never meant to be lived in isolation. Jean shares insight, experience, and encouragement for parents who are hoping to build deeper relationships, meaningful friendships, and a stronger sense of connection along the way.

ABOUT OUR GUEST | Jean is a visionary leader, blending her knowledge as a neuroscientist, experience as a global marketing strategist, and strength as a serial entrepreneur to drive innovation. Her insight stems from firsthand experience as an educator leading project-based, team-oriented learning with a heavy focus on executive function development. Driven by her profound journey to motherhood, Jean’s work supports women, connects families, and prioritizes learning. She is a mother fully engaged, deeply connected to her daughters, and dedicated to helping others. Experience parenting neurodivergent children allows her to assist struggling families that are seeking information about alternative education methods and strategies.

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