12 The Homeschooling Buzz - Interview with Mary Schofield

In this episode we will be talking to Mary Schofield, homeschool mom, author of the “The High School Handbook” and Lawyer extraordinaire. In addition I will be answering my first comment submitted via my voice mail. I will tell you about the homeschool netcast $50 free giveaway. And, we will take a look at the youtube channel and our plans for getting the 15 minute restriction removed.

Show Notes:

Episode 12: Interview with Mary Schofield

 

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28th Annual CHEA Homeschool Convention to be held in Pasadena on July 14,15, and 16, 2011. Free getting started session on Thursday.

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Interview with Mary Schofield:

Mary and husband Paul began homeschooling in 1986, when their sons were ages five and eight. They joined a local support group which met regularly in a local park, making friendships which have lasted for over 20 years. Their group leader encouraged them to join CHEA and attend a Convention. After attending for the first time in 1987, Paul and Mary returned every year, enjoying a weekend getaway to learn more about homeschooling and to plan for the upcoming school year. 

 

Mary wrote The High School Handbook, a guide to home educating junior and senior high school students, based on years of experience, research, and prayer that began in 1986 when a niece moved in to be homeschooled for eleventh and twelfth grades. Mary speaks at home education conventions throughout the United States, encouraging parents to seek God’s unique plan for their families.

Tell our listeners a little about yourself.

How did you get started in homeschooling?

What challenges did you have in those early homeschooling years?

What success did you experience?

Were you a member of any homeschooling organizations?

When did you join CHEA?

How was being a part of CHEA helpful to you?

Let's talk about your book.  Why did you decide to write "The High School Handbook" 

What was your inspiration?  What was your process for writing the book?  

What were some of the key points that you wanted to convey to your readers of the book? Gaps in teaching?

How have your kids faired through the whole process of being home educated?

Let's talk about your new career.  What made you decide to become a lawyer?

What was the process? How long did it take? 

How has this benefited the homeschool community? Talk about the court case you were involved in.

Where do you feel homeschool is heading in the next 2 - 5 years?

Do you have any closing thoughts that you want to leave with our listeners?

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Listen to Episode 11 of the Homeschooling Buzz.