LiberatED Podcast A former public school teacher launches a new Mississippi microschool
May 23, 2025
Nefertiti Harris, a former public school teacher and mom of five, is the innovative founder of Empowered Prep Academy, a microschool in Jackson, Mississippi, dedicated to supporting dyslexic students. She shares her inspiring journey transitioning from traditional education to creating a flexible, individualized learning environment. Nefertiti discusses the challenges faced by students with unique learning needs within the public school system and emphasizes the importance of community engagement in fostering innovative educational models. Her passion for making education accessible shines through!
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Nefertiti's Teaching Journey
- Nefertiti Harris was born passionate about teaching, starting with playing school as a child. - Her professional journey led her from public schooling to homeschooling to founding her own micro school.
Daughter’s Dyslexia Struggles
- Nefertiti's daughter struggled in public school with undiagnosed dyslexia causing academic stress. - Despite good grades, lack of proper support led to exhaustion and late-night studying issues.
Community Opens Doors
- Connecting openly about opening a school attracted community support and resources for Nefertiti. - She found her school location through networking at community events and conferences.