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

De: 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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  • 355: Why You Keep Changing Curriculum: How to Teach Multiple Grade Levels Without Chaos Using Layered Tasks, Adaptive Learning Tools, and Multi-Age Curriculum Systems That Actually Work

    355: Why You Keep Changing Curriculum: How to Teach Multiple Grade Levels Without Chaos Using Layered Tasks, Adaptive Learning Tools, and Multi-Age Curriculum Systems That Actually Work
    Apr 29 2025
    Have you changed your curriculum more times than you can count? Do you find yourself saying: “This just isn’t working...” “Maybe I need something different...” “What if this new one is the right fit?” If that’s you, this episode is going to give you clarity and peace of mind. You’re not flaky. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to make it work without the systems and support you really need. In this episode, we’re diving deep into: Why You Keep Changing Curriculum (And What to Do About It) You’ll learn a practical, powerful framework that helps you teach multiple grade levels in one classroom—without switching programs every six months or draining your budget. 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The real reason microschool founders keep changing curriculum Why pressure from parents, lack of alignment with your teaching style, and trying to meet everyone’s needs can cause chaos What happens when you try to teach without a curriculum system in place How to use a proven framework to plan your instruction with confidence: One Subject → Layered Tasks → Different Access Points → Common Goals Real examples from a 2nd–4th grade classroom using this approach How adaptive learning tools like DreamBox, Reading Eggs, and Exact Path help simplify differentiation Why systems like checklists, independent stations, and student ownership are more valuable than just “choosing a new program” 📓 STOP THE CURRICULUM CHAOS Join us this May inside Microschool Masterminds as we walk through the brand-new Curriculum Clarity Workbook—a complete planning tool designed to help you: ✔️ Reflect on what has and hasn’t worked ✔️ Make intentional subject-by-subject curriculum decisions ✔️ Build systems to support multi-age teaching ✔️ Choose curriculum based on clarity—not panic ✔️ Create sustainable structures that support growth 🔗 JOIN US THIS MAY: 🎯 www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/masterminds 📩 DM me “CURRICULUM” on Instagram @teacherletyourlightshine for a preview of the workbook! 💛 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF: You’ve bought more curriculum in the last year than you’ve used You’re trying to teach 3+ grade levels and nothing feels quite right You’re stuck in “maybe this one will work” mode You’re ready to stop switching and start building something sustainable 🧡 REMEMBER: The problem isn’t you. The problem isn’t even the curriculum. The problem is the lack of a system. Let’s change that—together. Microschool Masterminds. Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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: VELA Education Fund Join our Mastermind Program! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook Book a Clarity Coaching Session: Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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...
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  • 354: How to Choose Curriculum for Your Microschool: A Step-by-Step Guide for Public and Private School Teachers Transitioning to Multi-Age Teaching and Building Their Own Education Model

    354: How to Choose Curriculum for Your Microschool: A Step-by-Step Guide for Public and Private School Teachers Transitioning to Multi-Age Teaching and Building Their Own Education Model
    Apr 25 2025
    Are you a teacher thinking about starting your own microschool or homeschool hybrid—but stuck in a swirl of fear and curriculum overwhelm? You're not alone. One of the biggest questions teachers ask when leaving public or private education is: “How do I know what curriculum to use in a microschool?” “What if I mess it up?” “I’ve only taught one grade… how am I supposed to teach K–8?” In today’s episode, I’m walking you through everything I wish I knew when I transitioned from public school teacher to microschool founder. Whether you’re still in the classroom or already running a small school and drowning in decisions, this episode is your permission slip to stop striving for the perfect curriculum—and start creating a powerful, peace-filled plan. 🎯 IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: Why curriculum fear is one of the biggest barriers for teachers leaving the traditional system How to shift your focus from “Which boxed set is best?” to “What kind of learning environment do I want to create?” Why multi-age classrooms are not a burden—but a beautiful opportunity What traditional schools don’t teach you about real curriculum planning How to adapt your teaching style for K–8 students with confidence The difference between choosing curriculum and building systems to support it Practical systems you can use today to promote student independence 📓 PLUS: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Our May Microschool Masterminds Session This May, I’m guiding our Microschool Masterminds members through my full Curriculum Clarity & Planning Workbook—a tool that helps you: ✅ Define your learning promise ✅ Plan subject-by-subject for multi-age classrooms ✅ Set up independent stations and checklists ✅ Explore adaptive learning programs like Exact Path, Reading Eggs, and DreamBox ✅ Communicate clearly with families ✅ And choose a curriculum plan that fits your values and your life 🔥 IF YOU’RE READY TO… Stop spinning in curriculum confusion Create a microschool that reflects your vision for education And confidently support students across ages and stages... Then this episode is for you. 💛 Microschool Masterminds. Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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: VELA Education Fund Join our Mastermind Program! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook Book a Clarity Coaching Session: Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching 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 Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
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  • 353: Setting the Tone For Your Microschool After Enrollment. How to Build Trust and Connection with Parents and Students

    353: Setting the Tone For Your Microschool After Enrollment. How to Build Trust and Connection with Parents and Students
    Apr 22 2025

    How to Build Trust and Connection with Parents and Students

    Are you welcoming new families into your microschool… but not sure what to say after they enroll? 🎉

    In this heartfelt and strategic episode, Makenzie Oliver shares what most founders overlook: The time between enrollment and Day 1 of school is where trust is either built—or broken.

    Discover how to build strong relationships with parents and students through intentional, clear, and welcoming communication that sets the tone for a powerful school year. 💛

    💡 IN THIS VALUE-PACKED EPISODE:

    ✅ Why post-enrollment is a critical window for building parent trust ✅ What a Welcome Letter really says about your school ✅ What to include in your microschool’s first official message to new families ✅ The biggest mistake new school founders make (and how to avoid it) ✅ How to create a system that saves you time, stress, and confusion ✅ Why this small piece of communication has a massive impact on family retention ✅ And how to keep things warm, professional, and clear every time

    📩 Want a plug-and-play Welcome Letter Template that does all of this for you? 👉 It’s 30% OFF this week at www.teachersletyourlightshine.com/shop!

    Microschool Masterminds.

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching

    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:

    VELA Education Fund

    Join our Mastermind Program!

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching

    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!

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching

    Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet”

    Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook

    Book a Clarity Coaching Session:

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching

    Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students!

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching

    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

    Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching
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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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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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