Teacher, Let Your Light Shine! Start a Micro-School, Homeschool Hybrid or Tutoring Business! From Teacher or Homeschool Mom to Teacher Entrepreneur and Education Advocate

By: Makenzie Oliver| Micro-School Mentor| Homeschooling Business Coach| Homeschool Teacher Consultant | Micro-school Mom #micro-school #homeschool #teacherletyourlightshine
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  • Welcome to the ”Teacher, Let Your Light Shine” Podcast! Calling all parents and teachers!! The future of education is in YOUR HANDS! If you are a teacher ready to teach your way, ditch the overwhelm and design a life you love, this is the podcast for you! If you are a parent currently homeschooling, or thinking about the possibility, but also needing to make an income to support your family-tune in! Makenzie Oliver is here to help teachers and parents create profitable micro-schools and homeschooling businesses so they can provide a rich and desirable education for their own children and many others. The time to transform education is now, and this podcast will teach you how to build, scale and market an educational business that is changing the culture of schools and learning environments all over the globe. Teacher friend, is your passion for teaching slowly burning out? Is our broken educational system frustrating you to the point of quitting this career, but you just can’t stand the thought of letting your ”teaching gifts” go to the wayside? Do you envision teaching children with more energy, aliveness, and creativity, but you are ”stuck” conforming to the standardized tests, mandates, and overwhelming policies that just aren’t working? Are you dreaming of freedom, flexibility, and an income that continues to grow exponentially? Have you ever said, ”I should just start my own school”? Wouldn’t it be lovely to teach without unrealistic expectations, endless data collection, meetings, and restrictions? What if you could create your own schedule, curriculum, and class size? Would you sense freedom and fulfillment if you could take learning outside, on field trips, and beyond the state standards? Do you long to use your teaching gift for God’s glory, while creating engaging lesson plans, experiences, and positive relationships with students? Starting your own micro-school or homeschooling business can give you the financial freedom, time freedom, and teaching experiences you are longing for! Parents, are you frustrated with the experiences your child is having in public or private school? Are you searching for a learning experience that LIGHTS your child up? Are you currently homeschooling but you desire to provide financially for your family and want the two worlds to collide? What if you could continue teaching your child but also make an income while providing educational and enrichment experiences to other children and families? If your child is longing for socialization, interaction, and engaging experiences, a profitable homeschooling business would not only provide financial peace and freedom to your family but provide your child with a wonderful learning opportunity! Learning pods, resource centers, and micro-schools are coming your way! Teacher friend, If you’ve ever thought, ” I wish I could stay home and give my children all the attention I give to so many others!”? ”If only I could make money while staying home, teaching, and taking care of my children.... !” OR maybe you are thinking of teaching YOUR OWN WAY, having your OWN BUSINESS, and creating as much profit as you desire while ALSO using your teaching gifts! Let’s get down to business! What if you could have a business right in your backyard-around the corner, or up the street...where children run free, learn authentically, and collaborate with peers like never before? What if YOU could leave a legacy not only for your family but for the generations to come? If you’re a teacher or parent searching for freedom, flexibility, and unlimited financial possibilities- you’re in the right place! In this podcast, I will teach you how to start a fulfilling, profitable, micro-school or homeschooling business built on a foundation of faith! If you’re here for teaching on your own terms and making a bigger impact with a bigger income, You‘re in the right place! I’m Makenzie Oliver. After 14 years in public school as a teacher, instructional coach, and after receiving ”Teacher of the Year” accolades-God changed my heart and led me down a path that has lit my soul on fire. He crafted a dream in my heart to start a school-right out of my living room! Now I run a successful, growing micro-school with unlimited possibilities for career growth, experiences, and lifelong memories! I‘m here to help teachers and parents build a teaching business around the most important aspects of life. For me, this includes motherhood, marriage, and a God-given mission. I help parents and uncover their calling as teachers, build and scale a profitable homeschooling business and or micro-school ! You have the potential to run your own business, from anywhere, while also making a massive impact! Get ready to discover “The Teacher God Created You to Be”, “The God Confidence to Create Your Own Business” and “Effective Ways to Organize and Produce and Plan for Your Micro School” ”Business Basics” and ”The ...
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  • 298:Curriculum for Your Microschool! Building Systems for Organization, Culture, Communication and Vision!

    298:Curriculum for Your Microschool! Building Systems for Organization, Culture, Communication and Vision!
    Oct 3 2024

    Join us in this inspiring episode as we explore the journey of curriculum development in micro schools and homeschool hybrids. Discover how to transform your living room classroom into a thriving educational community or your homeschool hybrid program! We went from 6 students to over 80 students, while building a strong culture and community- and the curriculum is the largest heartbeat of the school culture.

    As a passionate educator who transitioned from public school to pioneering a micro school, I am sharing valuable lessons learned along the way. Learn how to align curriculum with core values, manage rapid growth, and maintain a balance between administrative tasks and your love for teaching.

    Find out how to leverage systems and community support to maximize efficiency, and get a glimpse into the exciting world of Microschool Masterminds, where resources, guidance, and collaboration await to help you thrive in your educational journey.

    Microschool Masterminds. http://teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.

    Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.

    VELA Organization: https://vela.org/

    Join our Mastermind Program! http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!

    http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherletyourlightshine

    Book a Clarity Coaching Session: http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching

    Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at http://teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop
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    39 mins
  • 297: Microschool Moments: Year 5 - Growth, Changes, and New Plans as a Microschool Teacher and Leader! Celebrating Five Years of Lighthouse Learning Micro School

    297: Microschool Moments: Year 5 - Growth, Changes, and New Plans as a Microschool Teacher and Leader! Celebrating Five Years of Lighthouse Learning Micro School
    Oct 1 2024

    Welcome to our fifth-year celebration of Lighthouse Learning Micro School! This episode marks the final installment of our Micro School Moments yearly recap series. We've journeyed through years one to four, and now it's time to reflect on the incredible growth and milestones of year five.

    From our humble beginnings with just a handful of students to now hosting 82 learners with a waitlist, our micro school has transformed in ways we never imagined. In this episode, we dive into the challenges and triumphs of expanding our school, the pivotal role of sustainable curriculum development, and the importance of building a supportive administrative team.

    We're also thrilled to announce the launch of Micro School Masterminds, a membership program designed to help you start and grow your own micro school. Whether you're a seasoned micro school owner or a teacher with a dream, Micro School Masterminds offers expert guidance on time management, financial optimization, and marketing strategies.

    Join us as we share valuable insights, celebrate our progress, and inspire you to dream big. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities. Your destiny awaits!

    For more information on Micro School Masterminds, visit TeachersLetYourLightShine.com/masterminds.

    Subscribe to our podcast to stay updated with new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Keep shining and let your dreams take flight!

    Microschool Masterminds. http://teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance.

    Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities.

    VELA Organization: https://vela.org/

    Join our Mastermind Program! http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success!

    http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds

    Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherletyourlightshine

    Book a Clarity Coaching Session: http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching

    Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! http://www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at http://teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop
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    36 mins
  • 296: Microschool Moments Year 4 Reflections: Growth, Challenges, and Resilience – From Home to Church, Surviving a Flood, Doubling Enrollment, and Building a Stronger Microschool Community

    296: Microschool Moments Year 4 Reflections: Growth, Challenges, and Resilience – From Home to Church, Surviving a Flood, Doubling Enrollment, and Building a Stronger Microschool Community
    Sep 24 2024
    Welcome to our special series, Microschool Moments! Join us as we take you on an inspiring journey from our humble beginnings in a living room to the thriving microschool we are today. Each episode is packed with stories of transformation, reflections, and practical advice for anyone on a similar path. In this episode, I take you through a reflective journey of Year 4 at Lighthouse Learning, filled with incredible growth, overcoming challenges, and exciting new opportunities. We moved from my house into a church, survived a flood, doubled our enrollment, hired new staff, and embarked on some much-needed fundraising efforts. This episode is packed with the lessons we learned, the community we built, and the resilience we discovered along the way. If you’re an aspiring microschool founder or educator, this is a story of perseverance and passion you won’t want to miss! Key Points: Moving Out of My House Reflecting on the emotional and logistical shift from home to church.How the new space helped us expand and grow. Starting in the Church Navigating a shared space and making the church our school home.First milestones and the excitement of a bigger space. Going Through the Flood The shocking moment of discovering the flood.How we handled the crisis, kept the school running, and came out stronger. Doubling Our Enrollment What led to our enrollment surge.Challenges that came with rapid growth and how we adapted. Hiring New Staff The exciting process of bringing new educators into our community.How leadership and management evolved with a larger team. Fundraising Efforts Why fundraising became necessary.How the community came together to support our vision. Year 4 Lessons Personal reflections on leadership, resilience, and community.Encouragement for fellow microschool leaders facing challenges .Microschool Masterminds. teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance. Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities. VELA Organization: https://vela.org/ Join our Mastermind Program! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherletyourlightshine Book a Clarity Coaching Session: www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You’ll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop
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Helpful and relatable! Thank you :)

Working on starting my Spanish & English Education company and this podcast has been really helpful! So glad I found it. I love the natural structure and all the ideas and situation shared. I joined the Fb group too and it is also so great. Thanks so much for this!

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Excellent Narrative of how to turn your passion and purpose into profit while enlightening bright minds at the same time providing a necessary service.

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This podcast connected with me on such a deep level! It was like Makenzie had heard every thought I had in the last year. She is encouraging, motivating, and task oriented. while most of us float around with big dreams, she walks you through baby step by baby step on how to "make your dreams a reality."

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