Our guest, Julia, made a bold leap from the public school system to create a transformative Prenda microschool right in her home. In this first installment of our three-part series, where we interview real microschool guides, Julia reveals the magic behind this unique educational approach. She shares her personal journey from burnout to reigniting her passion for teaching by fostering deep relationships and personalized learning paths for her students.

Julia details her experience as a Prenda guide and how her microschool offers a flexible yet structured environment, promoting both autonomy and rigor for her students. Finally, we delve into the challenges and successes of implementing the Prenda learning model, emphasizing the significance of honesty, humility, and commitment from both students and families.

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About the podcast
The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments.

Powered by Prenda Microschools, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being.

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Episode 51: Empowering Kids, Part 1. A Conversation with Prenda Guide, Julia Rochon.