How to Homeschool in High School

26/01/2024

✨EPISODE 30: Homeschooling and Sports: Is it Possible?✨

When it comes to homeschooling in high school, one question that seems to arise frequently is “what about sports?” Is it possible for homeschoolers to participate in athletics? And the answer to that question is absolutely!!

In this episode join me as I interview Kaelyn, a recent homeschool graduate and now a Communications major, as we discuss her homeschooling experience and her family’s journey to founding a homeschool athletics program in our community. Kaelyn shares her best advice for homeschoolers in general and those looking for sports opportunities in their areas! 
You will not want to miss this episode!

Thank you so much to for being a part of this episode! I loved talking with you about your homeschooling journey and I know you will bless the homeschooling community with your encouragement!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

26/01/2024

This is my favorite take away from this episode! Once we as homeschoolers understand our different experience is not a weakness or something we need to fix, we can truly embrace the opportunities it brings!

For more, listen to episode 29 of How to Homeschool in High School on any podcasting platforms! 💖

19/01/2024

✨EPISODE 29: Do High School Differently ✨

In this episode of How to Homeschool in High School, join me as I break down the biggest lesson I learned through my high school years: Do high school differently. 
 
If we learn to embrace our different experience as homeschoolers, and stop trying to be too much like conventional schooling, we are free your different experience to make a difference in the world around us! And you have no idea where it will take you! 

Be sure to stick around for some exciting news at the end of the episode!! 

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 💗🎧

09/01/2024

✨EPISODE 28: How to be Productive as a Homeschooler✨

Sometimes as high school homeschoolers we can struggle to be productive. We are in charge of managing our daily schedules and keeping up with online schooling and dual-enrollment assignments. It can seem overwhelming at times, but you are not alone! Today I am joined by Nya ( ), recent homeschool graduate and YouTuber! Through the episode, she shares some of her best advice on how to stay productive as a homeschooler. We also discuss her homeschooling journey, what it is like to be a homeschool YouTuber, and so much more! Our goal is for you to walk into this year armed with the tools to thrive as you continue (or begin) your homeschooling journey!

Thank you so much to Nya for being a part of this episode! I enjoyed every second of recording with you and I learned so much!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms (including Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more)! Happy listening! 🎧💗

30/12/2023

✨EPISODE 27: Homeschoolers Take to the Stage✨

The homeschooling community on social media is filled with families sharing their homeschooling journeys with the world and breaking down the stigmas and stereotypes surrounding homeschooling as they go! One such incredible family is the Youngs ( )! Join me today as I talk with Mrs. Tasha Young and her sons Reichen and Latham. They share their homeschooling journey, their love for acting, their participation in Destination Imagination, and their heart behind their Instagram page and the community they are building through social media. If you are interested in pursuing theater as a homeschooler or just interested in cultivating a thriving homeschooling environment, this episode has something for you!
And thank you so much to for being a part of this episode!! I enjoyed talking and learning from you so much!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

25/10/2023

What are your thoughts on dual-enrollment in high school?

21/10/2023

✨EPISODE 26: How to Publish in High School✨ The idea of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a novel is one that seems daunting and terrifying to many, but not to the homeschoolers! Aaralynn Karman (The Great Diviner Series) is a current high school homeschooler who set out in 2022 to write and publish her debut novel, Meeting Twilight, and successfully completed that journey in September of 2023! Join us today as we get the privilege of hearing Aaralynn's journey to homeschooling and to publishing. Through setbacks, discouragement, Google drive crashes, and sheer determination, Aaralynn has created something truly inspiring to homeschoolers and teens alike. You will not want to miss this amazing story! And maybe you will be inspired to publish in high school too!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

15/10/2023

What are some of your biggest questions about homeschooling in high school?

15/10/2023

Great reminder that our peace and trust are not rooted in this world or its systems 💗💗💗

15/10/2023

✨EPISODE 25: Chasing Your Dreams Through Homeschooling✨

Have you ever dreamed of writing a book, starting a business, or pursuing any dream while still in high school? Because of the wonderful opportunities presented through homeschooling, it is possible to chase and reach for your dreams no matter how young you are. But often we are in need of role models and trailblazers to show us that these things are possible! One such homeschool graduate is Millie Florence! She is currently a full time author and has published three amazing novels (her first was published when she was only 13 years old!) Join us today as we discuss Millie's homeschooling journey, and how it has impacted her future, as well as advice for pursuing your dreams, celebrating your successes, and growing along the way! This is an episode filled with dreams and hopes and our wish is for you to leave encouraged to continue your own amazing homeschooling journey!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

03/09/2023

✨EPISODE 24: How to Homeschool: 12th Grade ✨ Welcome to the fourth and final episode in the How to Homeschool series! This series walks grade by grade through high school offering curriculum examples, experiences, advice, and so much more. Today I am joined by an amazing guest and recent graduate of 12th grade, Anastasia. Together we discuss everything 12th grade covering topics including college admissions, senior projects, best experiences, and greatest advice!
The heart behind these episodes is for listeners to leave with encouragement and inspiration for the upcoming school year. Just remember: there is no one way to homeschool. Your senior year may look completely different from what is discussed today, but that is simply the beauty and uniqueness of homeschooling on display!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

18/08/2023

✨EPISODE 23: interview with Mr. Nate Noorlander from the The Nomadic Professor ✨

History is a fascinating subject full of drama, suspense, war, courage, and strength, but it can often be presented as boring and unexciting. The Nomadic Professor's high school history curriculum has found a way to bring history to life in an exciting and engaging way: by going on-location.

Mr. Noorlander (co-creator of the Nomadic Professor and long time teacher) walks us through the origins of the Nomadic Professor and what makes their on-locations lessons so unique and interactive. Through this interview, we also dive into the importance of critical thinking and how to become an active and engaged learner of history!

I left this conversation with so much food for thought and a renewed excitement to learn history and my hope is you will too!

This is one of my favorite episodes!! You will not want to miss this one!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

17/08/2023

I enjoyed talking with Dr. Shormann so much! It was such a blessing and I know everything he said will encourage others just as it has encouraged me! 💗🎧

Check out Episode 22 of the How to Homeschool in High School podcast! Excellent host Nadine Lauffer interviews Dr. Shormann to discuss teaching math in high school. Although you’ll want to listen to the entire podcast, our favorite part was at the end when Nadine shares how Shormann Math changed her thinking about math in a very positive way. Enjoy!

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11/08/2023

✨EPISODE 22: Interview with Dr. Shormann✨
Math can often be a frightening subject in homeschooling, especially when it comes to high school and studying for standardized tests or taking AP classes. A common misconception about homeschoolers is that we are unable to pursue advanced math courses and are unprepared for the SAT and other college entrance exams. However, that is simply not true due largely in part to teachers like Dr. David Shormann. Using his extensive knowledge of math and science, Dr. Shormann has created incredible math and science curriculums dedicated to preparing students to succeed in college and beyond! We are so grateful to Dr. Shormann for taking the time to talk with us today, sharing more about his curriculum and advice for successfully teaching math in high school. My family has been using DIVE Into Math and Science for 3 years, and it has been a huge blessing in our lives and has led me to consider pursuing engineering in college. You will not want to miss this episode!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

27/07/2023

✨EPISODE 21: Interview with Dr. Jay L. Wile ✨
One of the main questions proposed to high school homeschoolers is "How are you possibly going to learn upper-level science from home?" To some it seems like an impossible task. But that is far from the truth! High School science certainly was a concern for my family until we discovered Dr. Wile and his homeschool science curriculum (Berean Builders Publishing, Inc.) Dr. Wile is a nuclear chemist invested in creating quality science curriculum for homeschoolers and also encouraging the homeschooling community through speaking and teaching. Through his curriculum, my entire family has grown to love and excel in science. Join me (Nadine) today, as I receive the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jay Wile. He shares the story of how he first connected to the homeschooling community and started writing curriculum. He also offers advice and encouragement to the student and family surrounding learning science at home! You will NOT want to miss this episode! This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 🎧💗

20/07/2023

Welcome to the third episode in the How to Homeschool series! This series walks grade by grade through high school offering curriculum examples, experiences, advice, and so much more. Today Nadine is joined by two amazing guest and recent graduates of 11th grade, Hannah and Audrey. Together they discuss everything 11th grade, co-ops to dual-enrollment, and everything in between!
The heart behind these episodes is for listeners to leave with encouragement and inspiration for the upcoming school year. Just remember: there is no one way to homeschool. Your eleventh grade year may look completely different from what is discussed today, but that is simply the beauty and uniqueness of homeschooling on display!

13/07/2023

Welcome to the second episode in the How to Homeschool series! This series walks grade by grade through high school offering curriculum examples, experiences, advice, and so much more. Today Nadine is joined by two amazing returning guests and recent graduates of 10th grade, Grace and Dora. Together we discuss all things 10th grade, from greatest experiences to hardest lessons learned.
The heart behind these episodes is for listeners to leave with encouragement and inspiration for the upcoming school year. Just remember: there is no one way to homeschool. Your tenth grade year may look completely different from what is discussed today, but that is simply the beauty and uniqueness of homeschooling on display!
this podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening! 💗🎧

06/07/2023

When beginning your homeschool journey, this is the perfect place to gather information!! Homeschooling laws differ in every state, which can be overwhelming at first - but HSLDA puts all this information in one place!! It is truly amazing!

Be sure to check out episode 8 of How to Homeschool in High School where I discuss this map in detail!

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06/07/2023

Welcome to a new series!! I have been excited to share this for a very long time!

Through the entire month of July, we will be walking grade by grade through high school (in a new series called How to Homeschool). For each grade, I has invited friends who recently graduated from that grade to share experiences, advice, concerns, and so much more.

Today we is joined by two amazing members of my homeschooling community, Gracie and Hannah, to discuss all things 9th grade. The heart behind these episodes is for you to leave with encouragement and inspiration for the upcoming school year!

Just remember: there is no one way to homeschool. Your ninth grade year may look completely different from what is discussed today, but that is simply the beauty and uniqueness of homeschooling on display!

A big thank you to Gracie and Rachel for sharing their experiences with us!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening 💗🎧

29/06/2023

The homeschool graduate episode is here!! Have you ever wondered if homeschooling can successfully prepare a student for life after college? If so, this episode is for you! Join me as I interviews my incredible friend, Lydia, homeschool graduate (class of 2022) and current nursing student. We discuss everything from homeschool graduation ceremonies to the key to healthy socialization in high school. But most of all, Lydia addresses how her homeschooling experience equipped her for success at nursing school. Much thanks to Lydia for taking the time to encourage the homeschooling community with her experience and wisdom!
You will not want to miss this interview with the first homeschool graduate (but definitely not the last) featured on How to Homeschool in High School!

This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening 💗🎧

22/06/2023

This is Part 2 of the encouraging conversation with me and my mother covering the most impactful lessons we learned during our seventh year of homeschooling! I hope you will continue to be encouraged by this discussion ( I know I am 💗☺️) Make sure to check out Part 1 before enjoying this episode!
This episode includes lessons 6 through 9 and is the last part in this mini series!
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08/06/2023

EPISODE 15 is live!! Finally! 😂 For this episode I am joined by my amazing mother ( Stephanie Semenko Lauffer ) to provide a deeply encouraging discussion focusing on 9 of the most important lessons we learned in the 2022-23 school year. We dive into all the challenges we faced this year, but more importantly the ways we overcame those challenges 💗 I hope you are encouraged by this episode as we continue on this homeschooling journey together!
This podcast can be found on all major podcasting platforms! Happy listening 💗🎧
- and in case you are wondering, did I record, edit, release, and promote one episode all in the same day? Yes, yes I did. Do I recommend? Definitely not 😂😅

27/04/2023

Episode 14 is now live!
Have you ever wondered what a homeschool co-op is exactly and what it is like to attend one in high school? You are not alone! Join us today in How to Homeschool in High School's very first roundtable interview, featuring three amazing returning guests, Anastasia, Dora, and Tessa! In this episode, we discuss different co-ops we have attended, our experiences, and share some fun stories, reminiscing on our own homeschooling journeys. It's an episode you won't want to miss! Find How to Homeschool in High School on any major podcasting platform! Happy Listening! 💗🎧

12/04/2023

From April 25-27, 2023, I will be participating in the Purpose Pursuit Teen Homeschool Summit!! It is a free, virtual conference filled with encouragement and resources for the homeschooled teen and their family! I have posted a bonus episode today with more information, so be sure to listen and learn more!! I am so grateful to for inviting me to participate! Happy Listening! 💕🎧
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12/04/2023

Hello! Welcome to How to Homeschool in High School! My name is Nadine and I am currently a senior in high school. I started this podcast back in November of 2022 with the goal to encourage and equip teens to homeschool in high school! If you are a high schooler looking to take ownership of your education, this may be the podcast for you! How to Homeschool in High School is available on every major podcasting platform! I look forward to connecting with you and encouraging your homeschooling journey! Happy listening 💗🎧