Jeannie’s 2027 Speaking Topics

The tools for developing self-sufficient, self-motivated, eager learners are often neglected in today’s generation. Sadly, the way we parent often results in the opposite: overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, unhappy learners. In this talk, Jeannie shares modern research along with wisdom from the past to equip you with the tools you need to help your children develop self-motivation in an organic, curiosity-driven environment.

What happened to childhood. Instead of hours spent in outdoor discovery or free play and all the experiences necessary for emotional development, children are growing up in an age of pressure to perform and a digital world that dominates their time and attention. In this talk, Jeannie shares how we can protect our children from the negative effects of our modern culture and reclaim the childhood that will enable them to become who they were meant to be.

Many parents come to Charlotte Mason looking for a better way to homeschool, but her deepest wisdom is not found in a checklist of methods. It is found in a philosophy that teaches parents how to understand the child before them, discern what truly nourishes the mind and soul, and build an education shaped by wisdom instead of pressure.

In this inspiring session, Jeannie invites parents to see the heart beneath Charlotte Mason’s practices: a vision of the child as a person, education as a life, and God Himself as the supreme Educator. Parents will leave with a richer understanding of how a living education can awaken curiosity, honor each child’s unique design, and help families create a homeschool rooted in purpose, peace, and faithful dependence on the Lord.

With so many choices and styles of teaching, choosing curriculum can seem overwhelming. By breaking down the process into a simple formula that will enable you to make an informed decision, Jeannie will give you the confidence to make wise decisions when choosing what curricula will fit your family well.

Most parents know worksheets are not enough, but many do not know what to do instead. Children can fill in blanks, circle answers, and complete pages without truly owning what they have learned.

In this inspiring session, Jeannie introduces a timeless method that helps children think, remember, create, and make knowledge their own. Parents will discover how this simple practice can bring beauty, purpose, and depth to any subject while making learning feel more personal, meaningful, and alive.

All children are unique learners with incredible potential.

Each child is born with God-given gifts, talents, motivations, and intelligences. The current model of education is not designed to nurture a child’s genius. As homeschoolers, we can! By exploring the 10 intelligences and determining the type of genius your child has been given, you can tailor your curriculum to capitalize on their strengths and set them on the path to success.

Science is not about facts and data; it’s about opening up a world of wonder, unleashing curiosity and creativity, developing a love for science, and nurturing the skill of observation. In this talk, you’ll learn the 5 simple steps to providing your children with a superior science education.

American schoolchildren do not learn how to write.

Studies show that 20% of college graduates cannot write cohesively. We must abandon the failing writing procedures used in schools and employ the methods that work. These are the methods that were implemented for hundreds of years before our modern education system interfered.

Jeannie shares tools you can easily implement to ensure your children systematically and naturally develop strong writing skills.

The divine task of cultivating a relationship with God is in the hands of the parent and is the primary feature of a living education. But how do we do this? Jeannie shares the seven steps for cultivating a child’s heart for God based on the teaching of Charlotte Mason and the Bible.

Most parents know something is wrong, but few know how we got here. Why do bright, curious children begin to lose their love of learning? Why do original thinkers learn to wait for instructions? Why does education so often produce passive students instead of courageous, creative, self-motivated learners?

In this eye-opening session, Jeannie reveals the hidden history behind the modern school system and shows parents how to reclaim a truer vision for education. Parents will leave with renewed confidence, practical direction, and a clear path for raising children who think deeply, ask good questions, pursue excellence, and love learning.

With two of four children diagnosed with ADHD, Jeannie discovered several methodologies that smooth the way and create the ideal learning environment for the whole family.

Both her ADHD children went to UGA on scholarship, were on the Dean’s List, and graduated with Computer Science degrees. In this talk, Jeannie shares the most effective methods for successfully homeschooling your ADHD children to ensure a lifetime of confidence and accomplishment.

In this hurried, harried world filled with endless technology, gaming, screens, and scrolling, it’s time to give our children an intimate familiarity with the outdoor world.

Nature study is the foundation for scientific observation and thinking, and its benefits on the human body are well documented with proven research. Yet, implementing nature study can feel overwhelming and complicated.

In this talk, Jeannie shares tips that will equip you with everything you need to make nature study effortless and fruitful for your family.

Most homeschool moms are carrying more than their schedules were ever meant to hold. The result is not richer learning. It is exhaustion, guilt, and the constant feeling of being behind.

In this hope-filled session, Jeannie shows parents why peace and progress are not opposites, and how a well-ordered homeschool week can become calmer, richer, and far more fruitful. Parents will leave encouraged, relieved, and ready to build days that serve their family instead of draining it.