Episode 36: A Mother’s School Experience with Sally Pinon
Engaging, challenging, and empowering parents in raising well-rounded children through combining educational research to everyday life.
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on today’s episode…
Balancing life’s demands can be quite challenging. In this episode, Sally Pinon talks about how, even through the ups and downs of business ownership, she continues to prioritize her children and their educational experiences. You won’t want to miss some of her takeaways, especially if you’re a University-Model parent!
ABOUT Sally Pinon
Sally Pinon received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Communication Studies. She spent 12 years teaching college courses on Business Communication but then felt the pull to put her skills to use in the workplace. She currently runs a property management company and part time homeschools her two kids, Elizabeth and Nathan.
INSIGHTS
What were some of the leading factors in your choice to join a University-Model school? What were you after for your child's school experiences?
Have those factors changed through time? As your kids got older, you learned about their academic needs, or even the different life experiences/career scenarios you and your husband have faced?
Flexibility is a huge part of a UM school. As participants, what are some of the favorite memories you've been able to make because of this, even during your kids' school year?
This can also include the day-to-day... errands, doctor appts, etc
Talk about the moments of doing school together (aka, satellite days).
What schooling differences do you experience between a girl and a boy?
Do you feel more equipped with Nate than you do with Liz since you've "done it before"?
What are some of the biggest obstacles playing the co-teacher role?
What is the best advice you can give to a struggling University-Model parent to make the days not just bearable, but the entire experience successful?
Can this advice be tied to a traditional school participant as well?
