Meet Our Founder

Hi, I’m Tia Marie!

I’m the founder of Life Beyond Homeschool, and my passion is to help parents navigate the journey of preparing their children for life after homeschool—whether that’s stepping into the workforce, continuing education, entering the mission field, pursuing entrepreneurship, or embracing roles like motherhood.

As a mom who has graduated two children, with two more to go, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that come with deciding what’s next after homeschooling. One of my children chose a career right after high school, and the other pursued college. Both have found success, but the journey was filled with uncertainty, trial, and error. That’s why I created Life Beyond Homeschool: to eliminate the guesswork and guide parents step-by-step as they help their children confidently move forward into whatever path God has for them.

I believe that every child has a unique calling, and it’s our job as parents to help them discover that purpose—whether it’s a fulfilling career, a college education, serving in ministry, or becoming a leader in their community or family. Through homeschooling, we can lay the foundation for these important decisions, helping children understand who God is, who they are in relation to Him, and how they are meant to serve in His big world.

Whether you're preparing your child for a successful career, guiding them through the college admissions process, or helping them discover their calling in ministry or entrepreneurship, Life Beyond Homeschool equips parents with the resources they need to support their child’s unique journey. Our toolkits, curriculum, and services provide clear, actionable steps to help you build your child’s confidence, purpose, and understanding of their role in God’s plan for their life.

You don’t have to feel overwhelmed or uncertain about the future. We’re here to help you homeschool with purpose, guiding your child as they prepare to step into their future with clarity, confidence, and faith.

Let’s work together to empower your child to discover their calling, equip them for success, and step boldly into whatever God has planned for them after homeschool.

Get to Know Me

Some Fun Facts

Why I started homeschooling.

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  • I pulled my daughter out of public school in the 3rd grade. She was being bullied at school and begged me to homeschool. So, I quit my job and started homeschooling my kids full-time. Back then, I had a junior in high school and a third grader. That was almost 15 years ago. Today, both kids have graduated, and we’ve added two more kiddos to our family.

My educational teaching choice.

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  • I am a classical educator at heart. I always thought classical education would be difficult, stoic, and philosophical. But nothing could be further from the truth. With all the curriculums I tried, it was classical education that allowed my kids to love learning. They learned how to create and cultivate their skills, communicate what they learned, and contribute their knowledge and understanding to others. We feel blessed to be part of the classical community.

The toughest homeschool challenge I had to overcome.

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  • I was trying to homeschool my high schooler and preschoolers at the same time. My teen was frustrated and felt like she was not getting the attention she needed. I had to be very strategic and organized with my time by creating a specific schedule just for my high schooler. We would meet early in the morning to complete the more complex courses before my younger homeschoolers woke up. This gave me uninterrupted time to focus solely on my teen. It worked!

The curricula I’ve used during my homeschool journey.

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  • Abeka, Bob Jones, Charlotte Mason, Switched on Schoolhouse, Classical Conversations, Math-U-See, and eclectic mixes of various curricula.

A silly pet peeve of mine.

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  • When people put their toilet paper under the roll, it’s obvious that it should be over it. It is so difficult to grab when it’s under 😆

A few of my loves.

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    • Jesus

    • My hubby

    • My kiddos

    • The Beach

    • Dark chocolate caramel and sea salt

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