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Join us as we interview the authors, Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko, both esteemed educators with PhDs in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. Together, they have crafted a modern and practical guidebook called Wisest Learners for parents, offering invaluable insights and strategies to nurture inquisitive, motivated, and triumphant lifelong learners. During the interview, we explore […]

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tiffany Dixon & Sara Sestito from the Wild + Free North Central West Virginia Chapter. Inspired by Ainsley Arment’s book “Call of the Wild + Free,” Wild + Free is a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering connections among mothers and facilitating children’s exploration of nature.

In this episode, join Kim as she conducts live interviews at the National School Choice Week event! You’ll hear from three different educational & extracurricular options here in West Virginia and learn more about the services they offer. The resounding message we hope you will glean from this episode is that there are many educational

We’re excited to have Jodie Witmer, owner and founder of Wild & Wonderful Enrichment with us on the show today. Jodie started her career in education in the summers of her college years, working with kids in small groups. She graduated with a Bachelors in Elementary Education from Shepherd University. When her son turned three,

National School Choice Week is coming up, and we’ve partnered with the Cardinal Institute to put on a school fair! On the show today, I’m chatting with Amanda Kieffer at the Cardinal Institute about National School Choice Week. We’re diving deeper into the meaning, the reason we celebrate, and sharing details about our upcoming school

Today, we’re sitting down with Estie Woodard, mom of 3, to talk about all things education and community. Estie Woodard was raised as a homeschooled student and has worked in multiple educational arenas from Montessori to a classical Christian school. She is passionate about the idea that parents can choose their children’s educational options from

After a decade of teaching in different settings, Ellen Finnigan began to ask herself, ‘What if I could teach how I want to?’.  Ellen had taught online, was a writing coach for homeschooled students, and taught in a hybrid school, but after several years, she was beginning to feel burnt out. From this inner wrestling,

We’re excited to have Heidi Treu back on the show with us today! Heidi is the co-founder and executive Director of West Virginia Academy,  West Virginia’s first tuition-free wraparound community school.​ In just its 2nd year, West Virginia Academy was announced as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Yass Prize Award for education. The Yass

Trinity Christian School is more than just an educational institution; it’s a nurturing community built on the belief that a strong foundation in academics, faith, and character development creates resilient individuals. At Trinity, students embark on a transformative journey where academic excellence harmonizes with spiritual growth.  The school believes that a strong partnership between students,

In this episode of We Have Hope, I reflect on the highlights of 2024 and share my thoughts on what’s to come in 2025, especially around the HOPE Scholarship and school choice here in West Virginia. I discuss the importance of being proactive in your child’s education and how the HOPE Scholarship has opened up new