Mom Interviews

Our Interview

Hi! I’m Sheri. This is my husband Nelson. We have been married for 20 years and live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We have nine kids and have been homeschooling for ten years. I’ve been spending my summer interviewing homeschool moms, collecting their stories and resources. I’m excited to share them in hopes that they will be an encouragement to people who are thinking about homeschooling or are already homeschooling.

Our Story

Hi! I’m Sheri, wife to Nelson for 20 years. We live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. My husband works in law enforcement and I stay home with our kids. We have nine children and have been homeschooling for ten years.

Living Books and Narration With All Boys With Sarah Part 1

Nature Study With All Boys with Sarah Part 2

Freedom Through Homeschooling With Kaddie

Homeschooling On the Farm: An Interview with Leah

Leah and her husband, Lincoln have six children ranging from 4 months old to 9 years old. They have a family farm, where they raise a variety of animals, including poultry, pigs and beef cattle. They also have a family milk cow. Leah has been homeschooling for four years and has enjoyed the quality time that she gets to spend raising and discipling her kids.

Classical Conversations With Liz

Does the idea of homeschooling appeal to you, but you are afraid to step out and try it? Then you need to listen to this conversation with Liz! She tells her own story of jumping into homeschooling in spite of her fears. Liz shares how she has overcome the challenge of feeling overwhelmed and how her family has found a good fit in Classical Conversations.

Discipleship and Living Life Together: An Interview with Connie

Connie answers the question everyone is asking homeschool moms, “How do you do it all?!” Being a homeschool mom can feel like holding down a couple of full time jobs! Connie, Mom of 7, shares her passion for discipling their kids and what she has learned to help her get it all done each day.

Juggling Homeschooling and Preschoolers: An Interview with Beth

Beth is in the thick of homeschooling. She has two elementary-aged children. She just added a Kindergartner this year. In addition, she has an active toddler to entertain! She gives honest, but encouraging advice to moms who are starting out homeschooling for the first time. If you are juggling homeschooling and preschoolers, you will relate to this conversation with Beth!

Growing Relationships in Homeschooling: An Interview with Kay

Kay’s real passion in homeschooling is being together in life and giving their kids a childhood. She says, “I see it as my mission to first understand my children, and then help them understand themselves and who God has made them to be, so that they can see how their gifts and abilities fit into a greater plan to serve and love Jesus. This is our great commission as parents! “

Classical Homeschooling with Kathy

Three years ago Kathy pulled her children out of school to try homeschooling. What she discovered in this experiment was that she LOVES learning alongside her kids!! She shares what drew her to the classical model of education and their involvement in Classical Conversations. Kathy and her three children love to visit local attractions! She shares their experiences on her blog, and YouTube channel, Frugal Lancaster.

Encouraging Kids to Be Independent Learners: Interview with Emily

Emily views homeschooling as an opportunity to inspire kids to a love of learning that follows them through life. She sees herself as more of a consultant in their learning process rather than a teacher. She shares how homeschooling has changed for them from the elementary years to high school years.

A Charlotte Mason Inspired Education with Robin

Does the atmosphere in your home and the habits your children are forming lend toward a lifestyle of learning for your family? This conversation with Robin will inspire you to “capture the Glory and to continue to grow in your appreciation of all things beautiful and worthy.”