This episode is going to be one of those “ah-ha” moments that completely shifts the way you think about building your team.

Now if you’re anything like I was when I first started hiring, you might be thinking:

• “Do I need to find someone with classroom experience?”

• “Should I only hire certified teachers?”

• “What if they’ve never taught multiple grades before?”

• “How do I know if they’ll actually fit with our unique program?”

Here’s the truth: Years of experience and a fancy resume are NOT what makes someone your dream teacher.

Now don’t get me wrong—those things can help. But if that’s all you’re looking for? You might end up hiring someone who looks great on paper but doesn’t align with your vision, mission, or the kind of culture you're trying to create.

So today we’re going to talk about the real qualities to look for when hiring—especially in a microschool, homeschool hybrid, or tutoring business, where flexibility, alignment, and culture matter more than ever.

This is especially important for those of you building programs with multi-age learners, smaller student groups, or nontraditional teaching environments. The wrong hire can bring resistance, burnout, and tension… but the right hire? They’ll bring life, peace, joy, and support.

So whether you’re just starting to build your team or you're re-evaluating what kind of teachers you really want beside you—this episode is going to give you clarity and direction.

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If you’re dreaming about building a microschool, homeschool hybrid, or tutoring business—and you know you can’t do it all by yourself forever—today’s episode is for you.

Hiring teachers is one of the biggest milestones in your journey from solo teacher to school founder. But it’s also one of the places where I see the most mistakes made. I want to help you avoid the pain, pressure, and pitfalls I’ve seen (and personally experienced) along the way.

I’ve been in your shoes.
You’ve got the vision. You’re building the program. Families are interested. You know it’s time to bring someone else in…
But then the fear hits.

“What if I hire the wrong person?”
“What if I can’t afford them?”
“What if they don’t teach like me or believe in my vision?”

Or maybe you’ve already hired someone and you’re wondering why things feel off—why it doesn’t feel like the team you imagined in your head when you started.

That’s exactly why we’re diving into the most common hiring mistakes new microschool founders make—so you can learn from them, grow through them, and take steps that will set your team (and your students) up for success from the start.

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I’m so excited you’re here because today we’re kicking off a brand-new podcast series all about hiring teachers for your microschool, homeschool hybrid, or tutoring business. This is one of the most important, most transformational, and let’s be honest—sometimes most overwhelming—parts of growing your dream teacher business.

If you’re listening right now, I’m guessing you’re either feeling the nudge that it’s time to bring someone onto your team, or maybe you’ve already tried and it didn’t quite go as planned.
You might be asking yourself things like:

• “How do I know if they’re the right fit?”

• “Can I even afford to hire help?”

• “What if they don’t teach like me?”

• “How do I trust someone else with my vision, my students, my families…?”

I get it.
And you are not alone.

I’m actually right in the middle of hiring teachers for my own microschool as we speak—so this series is coming straight from the heart and straight from the trenches.

Here’s the truth: You were never meant to carry this dream alone.
But hiring the wrong person… that can do more damage than doing it all by yourself.
And that’s why today’s episode is so foundational.

We’re talking about why hiring the right teachers can make or break your microschool vision.

This isn’t about finding someone with the perfect resume. It’s about building a team that shares your values, protects your culture, and helps you lead your school with peace—not pressure.

So if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure about how to grow your team the right way, today’s episode is going to give you clarity, confidence, and a little mindset shift that will change how you think about hiring forever.

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Today we’re tackling the #1 question I get from every teacher running a one-room-schoolhouse vibe:

“How on earth do I teach Kindergarten and 5th grade—at the same time—without losing my mind?”

Maybe you’ve pictured calm, collaborative group work… but real life looks more like organized chaos—your first grader needs help sounding out a word while your 10-year-old is stuck on long division, and someone else is asking what page they’re supposed to be on.

Deep breath. Together we’re going to:

1. Spot the subjects that actually combine well (and the ones that need a different plan).

2. Explore curriculum gems that serve multiple ages with one program.

3. Walk through practical classroom hacks—rotations, projects, and independence strategies that let you stop spinning plates and start coaching confident learners.

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So let me ask you a few real talk questions…

Have you ever felt that tug — the holy nudge — that you were made to do school differently?

Have you ever looked around your classroom, exhausted and overwhelmed, and whispered to yourself…
“There has to be a better way.”

You love teaching.
But the system? It’s draining you.
And the dream God placed on your heart to start something of your own — whether it’s a microschool, tutoring business, homeschool hybrid, or your own curriculum brand — just keeps getting louder.

But maybe you’ve been stuck at the starting line.

You don’t know what steps to take.
You’ve spent hours Googling.
Maybe you’ve even tried piecing it together with random YouTube videos or following educators on Instagram who seem to have it all figured out.
Still… no real traction.

I get it — I was there too. In today's episode, I have something BIG coming your way this week that's going to help you finally start your dream microschool or homeschooling business.

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I’m so glad you’re here—because today’s topic is one that comes up all the time when teachers and homeschool families are just getting started:

“Should I just go with an all-in-one curriculum?”

I totally get the appeal. You’re trying to launch your microschool, build out your daily schedule, maybe teach across different ages—and you don’t want to spend hours piecing together separate programs for every subject.

You want something simple, done-for-you, and ready to go.

But then you start wondering…

• Will it work for all my students?

• Is it going to feel too cookie-cutter?

• What if I don’t agree with how they teach a certain subject?

• Do I still get to add my own flavor and creativity?

So in today’s episode, I’m breaking it all down for you:

• What is an all-in-one curriculum?

• The pros and cons (from someone who’s worked with lots of teachers and families who've tried them!)

• My favorite faith-based and secular options

• Who they work best for—and how to supplement or adapt without losing structure

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed trying to plan every subject from scratch, this episode is going to help you breathe, focus, and make a choice that fits your vision.

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Today’s episode is all about something that so many educators wrestle with—how to choose and actually teach writing.

Let’s be honest: writing is one of those subjects that feels really personal.
It’s not as black and white as math. There’s no one “right answer.”
And if you’ve got reluctant writers—or a mix of ages and skill levels—it can feel downright overwhelming to figure out how to get everyone writing confidently and joyfully.

Maybe you’ve thought:

• “I don’t know how to teach writing. I was never taught how to write well myself.”

• “My kids freeze up when it’s time to write.”

• “How do I even grade writing or know if they’re making progress?”

• “Can I even find a writing curriculum that works for different levels and doesn’t feel boring?”

Friend, I hear you. I’ve felt those same things.

But I’ve also seen what’s possible when we stop looking for perfect writing mechanics—and start focusing on student voice, purpose, and confidence. And in today’s episode, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to do that.

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If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to figure out which math program to choose… you’re not alone.

Maybe you’re wondering:

• “Do I go spiral or mastery-based?”

• “What if my students are all on different levels?”

• “How do I keep math hands-on but also structured?”

• “What if I’m not a math person and don’t want to teach every lesson from scratch?”

I see this all the time with the teachers I coach. You care so deeply about giving your students a solid foundation in math—but you also want something that works in real life... something that fits a small-group setting, doesn’t require hours of prep, and gives you the flexibility to meet your kids exactly where they are.

So in today’s episode, I’m breaking down:

• What to look for in a math curriculum that fits the microschool model

• Popular recommendations—faith-based and secular—for different ages

• And how to adapt any program for small groups or mixed-age learning

If you’ve been stuck in math curriculum decision fatigue, this episode is going to give you so much clarity and peace of mind. Let’s jump in.

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