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About Me

Nice to
meet you!

My Journey

How I Got Here

2006

Graduated from Dalhousie University with a degree in philosophy, but I felt unsatisfied with my education overall. The question of what it means to be educated would continue to shape my path to the present day.

2010

First learned about homeschooling and was immediately captivated by its potential. I saw the possibility of education that was personalized, meaningful, and paced appropriately to foster deep understanding and connections — everything I felt had been missing from my own experience.

2012

Began to put my philosophy into practice by homeschooling my own children (born in 2012 and 2015). These years provided firsthand experience with the challenges and rewards of personalized education.

2020

During the pandemic I began tutoring online. I discovered that I loved making materials and finding ways to break down complex ideas step-by-step so students would build a solid understanding.

2022

Enrolled in the Masters of Education in Open, Digital, and Distance Education program at Athabasca University. Also co-founded Knowable World, designing history curriculum for homeschoolers.

2024

Completed MEd coursework and currently working on a research-based thesis to deepen understanding of effective home education approaches.

Now

My mission is to help make it easy for parents to give their children a high-quality academic education from home. I'm passionate about working with subject-matter experts to create engaging and effective learning materials.

Expertise

Skills

Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Instructional Design (ADDIE Model)
  • Project Management
  • Research and Program Evaluation
  • Team Management
  • Digital Content Creation
  • Student Engagement Strategies
Implementation & EdTech
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office
  • H5P
  • Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Brightspace, Canvas, Thinkific, LearnWorlds)
  • SCORM Compliance
  • WordPress and Website Management
  • WCAG Accessibility Standards
Creative & Media Tools
  • Affinity Publisher and Designer
  • Canva
  • iMovie
  • Audacity

Get Started

Let's work together

Have a book, course, or e-learning project idea?
I'd love to hear about it.

Or email me directly at contact@heatherschwarzeducation.com