Open conversations on viewing children as "whole people"—mind, body, heart, and soul—through personal stories, critiques of traditional education, and insights on creating a nurturing and holistic learning environment.
Hosted by Acorn School Founders Star Johnson, homeschool mom of three and Emilirose, former public school teacher.
Learn more at: acornschoolenrichment.com
Open conversations on viewing children as "whole people"—mind, body, heart, and soul—through personal stories, critiques of traditional education, and insights on creating a nurturing and holistic learning environment.
Hosted by Acorn School Founders Star Johnson, homeschool mom of three and Emilirose, former public school teacher.
Learn more at: acornschoolenrichment.com
In this episode, Star and Emilirose, co-founders of Acorn School, take you behind the scenes for a look at what really goes into running Acorn School.
Most people see our classes, festivals, and finished curriculum, but not the gears and heart that keep everything running smoothly. From our amazing admin manager to our curriculum creators, teachers, and marketing team, we’re highlighting the people, processes, and values that make Acorn School a thriving Waldorf-inspired community.
Whether you attend classes, use our take-home curriculum, or are simply curious about how a homeschool enrichment school runs, this conversation offers a candid peek into our team, our business values, and our passion for holistic, family-centered education.
🌸 In This Episode:
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome Back!
01:35 How Our Team Has Grown Beyond the Founders
01:59 Spotlight on Marilee, Our Admin Manager
06:41 The Marketing Team: Star, John, Katelyn, and Jeremy
09:36 Social Media & Branding at Acorn School
12:17 Our Website
13:59 Our Incredible Teaching Team
19:27 The Intentionality Behind Hiring Our Teachers
21:15 The Curriculum Creation Process
33:00 Behind the Scenes of Printing, Photos & Publishing of Our Curriculum
36:11 A special announcement!
37:59 Our Business Values
42:57 Community Within Our Team
44:28 Supporting Small Businesses
52:06 How We Strive to Improve or Add Value Each Year
54:58 Wrapping Up & What’s Next for the Podcast
📺Others Podcasts & Videos Mentioned
Our HomeSchool Curriculum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y7mwkXUIjU&t=13s
Past episode with John & Katelyn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG7Y2jgu0no
🤝Collaborators & Partner Businesses
Whole Childhood Collective | https://www.instagram.com/wholechildhoodcollective
Kate | The Wholeness Home | https://www.instagram.com/thewholenesshome
Mother Nature’s Farm | https://www.mothernaturesfarm.com
ClimbMax Rock Climbing Gym | https://weareclimbmax.com
First Class Marketing | https://www.firstclassmkt.com
Homeschool Printing Services | https://homeschoolprintingservices.com
Homeschool Printing Services | https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolprintingservices
Katelyn Cantu Photography | https://katelyncantu.com
Katelyn Cantu Photography | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelyncantu
🌿 Links & Resources
Shop Our Waldorf-Inspired Curriculum: shop.acornschoolenrichment.com
Amazon Storefront (All Our Book Picks): https://www.amazon.com/shop/intothemischief
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