Jeannie’s 2026 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.

Charlotte Mason, considered one of the foremost educators of the 20th Century, founded her philosophy through years of research drawing from the brilliant minds that led The Enlightenment. Charlotte Mason’s principles are designed to give children the very best education, employing methodologies that are proven in modern science to be those which ensure a child develops in every area—intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this talk, Jeannie shares the top tenets of a Charlotte Mason education and how you can easily implement this superior style of learning in your homeschool.

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.

Notebooking is the answer to dull and ineffective assignments our modern education system utilizes. Jeannie shares why and how to implement this far better approach to education and ways to easily employ notebooking no matter what curriculum you use.

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.

For a hundred years, Americans have been immersed in a system of education that was created not to educate children, but to curate a society of obedient, unquestioning, uncurious, unoriginal workers. In this highly popular talk,

Jeannie highlights the research and results of this model on American education and teaches how to avoid a system of education that not only extinguishes a child’s natural self-motivation and inborn creativity but suppresses divine curiosity and turns an innate love for learning into drudgery.

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.