Guiding Principles

The Build Your Education (BYE) program is founded on three core principles: inquiry-based learning, project-based learning, and the development of research and critical thinking skills. These pillars shape every lesson, ensuring that students don’t just memorize information but learn to question, explore, and apply knowledge in meaningful ways.

How BYE Began

When something doesn’t exist, you build it. I created BYE out of necessity while homeschooling my own children, who were just 14 months apart. Teaching multiple ages side by side revealed how limited the options were for flexible, adaptive curriculum that truly worked in group settings. That need became even clearer when I took over a homeschooling cooperative, where lessons had to engage mixed-age learners working together. Out of those challenges, I began designing curriculum that could serve both individual families and group learning environments. Over time, what started as a solution for my own children and co-op grew into a robust library of adaptable, real-world learning materials. Now, I’m excited to make these resources available to a wider network of educators, cooperatives, and families.

Why BYE Matters

I believe the micro-education space deserves a curriculum that is flexible, affordable, and outcome-driven. Families and students need resources that foster independence, problem-solving, and critical thinking—without sacrificing structure and organization. Educators deserve a curriculum that adapts to their unique environments while maintaining academic rigor.

As a homeschooling mom, co-op owner, and educator, I’ve seen firsthand the gaps in what’s available. That’s why I built BYE—not as a generic curriculum, but as a practical, adaptable solution for microschools, co-ops, and families. After years of refining and testing, I’m ready to share it with others who want to give students the tools they need to think deeply, research effectively, and thrive in today’s world.