SS #51: Unschool to ClassiCOOL (with Amanda Gauthier-Parker!)
Our guest on the show is Amanda Gauthier-Parker. Amanda is as a Christian, a wife, a mother, and a homeschooler. Her journey from John Holt unschooling to Charlotte Mason and classical education has taken its twists and turns, while always chasing truth, goodness and beauty, and the path God has set before her. This spring she will graduate her first of five children, and will have 15 more years of homeschooling ahead in which to keep learning and growing. She posts on Instagram as @truthgoodnessandbeauty.
Today’s conversation is a little different from what we normally do, but we think you’ll enjoy hearing about classical education as a philosophical and life journey. How did our guest Amanda Gauthier-Parker move from unschooling to classical and Charlotte Mason? Listen in to find out!
Thank you to our sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by The Literary Life Conference. Cindy Rollins and Angelina Stanford are veteran homeschool moms and experienced teachers who share a passion for books and a life shaped by books. They also have a heart for homeschool moms! In response to hearing moms express disappointment that they can never travel to hear them speak, Cindy and Angelina decided to bring the conference to the moms!
Join Angelina Stanford and Cindy Rollins for an Online
Conference exploring the Literary Life. Watch the conference from the
convenience of your own home! And sessions are recorded and available to
everyone who registers, so you can watch anytime — even during naptime! At only $29, you will be encouraged and
inspired to cultivate a literary life for yourself and your family.
The conference includes a talk from Cindy and a talk from
Angelina and caps off with a discussion, where both speakers will respond to
each other’s talks and develop ideas further. Essentially, you will get to
listen in on the conversations that Cindy and Angelina have at conferences
behind the scenes. Angelina says,
“I always thought that the best part of a conference was when we would
build on each other’s talks and make new connections, but no one ever got to
hear those moments. We decided in this conference to share that conversation
with you.”
Can’t remember if I commented on this before, but I also read The Lonesome Gods on Pam’s recommendation and loved it. Thank you!
Wasn’t it great? ♥ I’m so glad you enjoyed it! (We should let Pam choose books for us more often, hm?) 🙂