Episode 177: Retooling Homeschooling: w/ Vine Christian Academy Founder, Amanda Auer

Episode 177 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  

This week we are joined by the Founder of Vine Christian Academy, Amanda Auer!

Episode in a Glance:

Check it out! In this episode, Amanda Auer discusses her journey in founding Vine Christian Academy, a hybrid school that combines homeschooling with classroom education. We highlight the importance of personalized education, parental involvement, and the role of faith in the learning process. Amanda shares insights on the growth of the school, the value of time in education, and the community impact of their approach to learning. Rhiannon and Amanda emphasize the unique needs of each family and the importance of creating a supportive educational environment. Amanda teaches about the importance of community in education, the challenges and opportunities in homeschooling, and the innovative approaches her academy is taking to serve families. She emphasizes collaborative leadership, the need for adaptability in decision-making, and the significance of extracurricular activities, particularly sports, for homeschoolers. Amanda also shares insights on the growth of the Vineyard program and the importance of maintaining quality while expanding opportunities for students.

Key Points:

- The importance of personalized education for different learning styles.

- Hybrid schooling offers flexibility and parental involvement.

- Time management is crucial for student success and personal development.

- Parental accountability enhances the educational experience.

- Faith-based education fosters a strong community and values.

- Mentorship is a key component of the educational approach.

- Collaborative leadership is key to effective decision-making.

- Feedback from parents is crucial for curriculum development.

- Community engagement is essential for school growth.

- The Vineyard program offers a unique homeschooling option.

- Sports opportunities for homeschoolers are expanding.

- Community and academics should go hand in hand.

- It's important to support families in their educational journeys.

About our guest: 

Amanda is a multi-faceted mom of 4 children, the founder of Vine Christian Academy (a faith-based hybrid program serving over 600 students in Williamson County, Tennessee), and a devoted musician's wife. Her rich story of faith includes walking the path of motherhood through both medical crisis and domestic adoption through kinship care. 

As a long-time homeschooler, Amanda believes deeply in the value of character training as a core piece of each family's educational path - something that homeschooling has offered for her 9 years of practice in it. She shares openly through each season she walks on her instagram, penning heartfelt posts geared toward connection for all the lives she's already lived - and the ones He has coming for her.

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Instagram: ⁠@amandaauer⁠

⁠https://www.vinechristian.com/⁠

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