LiberatED Podcast A longtime Florida hybrid homeschool founder reflects on today’s innovative education movement
May 30, 2025
Ali Kaufman, an education entrepreneur and founder of Space of Mind, shares her journey in creating a thriving hybrid homeschool program in Florida. She explores how clutter affects learning, especially for children with ADHD or autism. Kaufman also discusses the evolution of personalized homeschooling and the collaborative environment she aims to foster. She highlights the challenges of managing a hybrid model while balancing passion with practical entrepreneurship. Listeners can engage with her innovative education approach and learn more about adaptive learning strategies.
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Software Cycle Inspires Education Approach
- Ali Kaufman connected her corporate experience in software development lifecycle to education challenges about testing and learning.
- She also related her upbringing around clutter and creativity to understand home and learning environments better.
Becoming Family Learning Coach
- Ali worked with cluttered families and realized the missing connection among therapists, tutors, and parents.
- She became a connector and coach, helping families align strategies for their children's learning and home environment.
Starting Schoolhouse with Three Students
- Ali launched the Schoolhouse in 2010 to meet needs of bullied and traumatized students at private schools.
- They started small with three diverse students, overcoming initial social challenges and later expanded to a dedicated campus.