I was teaching fourth grade and coaching volleyball. I was surrounded by my best friends, supportive admin, and incredible students and families. Then, I became a mother and everything changed.
Suddenly, I wanted to be home with my babies more than anything, and I found myself questioning if I was ready to leave teaching. Working from home was never my "plan," but I couldn't spend any more mornings crying in my car before work.
So, I took the leap of faith, packed up my classroom, and headed home.
My name is Ashley, and Once upon a time
Nice to meet you, Friend!
Petrichor
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As my kiddos grew, so did my dream of teaching again. But, I wasn't ready to head back to the public school classroom, like I originally thought I would.
A new dream was developing. I wanted to homeschool my kiddos alongside a few friends. I thought I could have a mini-class in my home and imagined us having so much fun!
make it count!
This is your one life.
This mini-class idea grew into a mini-school idea when my kids and I relocated to the country. We now had more space and the vision of opening my own school become a reality.
Once again, this was not the "plan" I was prepared for, but I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt God was inviting us into an adventure, and I jumped in with both feet.
Six months later I opened the doors to Petrichor School, and we have been beyond blessed ever since. God has provided for my kids and I through the school in countless ways, and I can only hope to continue to share the stories with you as the adventure continues to unfold.
I have a feeling this is only the beginning.
Why i decided to OPEN A MICROSCHOOL
- My first teaching job was in a small town, and the entire K-12 school was smaller than my high school graduating class.
- I used to not be able to keep a single plant alive, and now I have a school garden filled with food and flowers.
- I grew up in a family of teachers, and got have both of my parents teach at my schools growing up.