Meet Dr. Michele Evard
My mission is to help you and your child navigate homeschooling study, secure academic excellence today, and pave the way for their future.
Your Homeschool Journey: From K-12 to College Success
As a homeschool veteran, college consultant, author, and mother of three, I know the homeschooling world backwards and forwards. And I’m here to support you.
My goal is to guide you with expert advice, practical tips, and a tailored plan that fits your family's unique needs, goals, and budget, ensuring a smoother journey in homeschooling and the college search & application process.
Every child is unique and deserves a learning philosophy tailored to their individuality. Let’s create a path that honors and nurtures your child's distinct potential.
And let’s empower you with confidence, clarity, and peace about your children’s education today and in the future.
“The children you teach…will always have a part of you inside of them...the part that gave them hope and love and taught them to believe in themselves”
Discover How My Background Goes Beyond Traditional Consulting
Unlocking Your Children’s Potential Through Diverse Educational Expertise
I draw on my diverse academic and homeschooling background to offer invaluable insights that empower your child’s homeschooling and college journey. Continuously staying on top of developments through conferences, seminars, college visits, and discussions with admission officers, I apply the latest and most innovative educational practices and tools to give your best advantage possible.
Enriching Your Child’s Learning Through Community Engagement
While homeschooling my children, I co-founded Many Rivers Unschoolers and led Voyagers' Homeschool Cooperative and Resource Center. Today, I am actively involved in the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, SENG (a nonprofit organization for Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted), and the Digital Learning Consortium. Being part of these communities stimulates critical thinking and ongoing learning. Through personalized guidance, I will help you consider engaging environments tailored to your needs, nurturing a love for learning in your child.
Educational Consulting for Your Homeschooling and College Journey
With over two decades of experience in educational consulting and mentorship, I specialize in creating customized homeschooling plans for your child's unique needs. Exceeding what a boxed curriculum can provide, I consider various materials, including primary sources, online courses, dual enrollment college classes, private tutoring, and more, to solidify your child’s homeschooling and college process.
“I really appreciate all of your help guiding us through this whole process, and am very glad that it resulted with being able to attend a great university at a price my family can easily afford.”
My enduring goal is to provide children with personalized learning experiences, guiding them from beyond mastery to deep proficiency and understanding.
I’ve accumulated these additional achievements and insights to support you and your family:
During my doctoral studies at MIT, I served as a member of Seymour Papert’s Epistemology & Learning group and took courses from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Obtained a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Oregon.
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Andrews University.
Studied abroad in France and achieved certification from Alliance Française.
Served in various leadership roles at Voyagers, Inc. in Massachusetts, including Study Group Leader, Program Coordinator, Board Member, and President.
I am a founding board member of Barrier Breakers, a non-profit dedicated to increasing support to and success in higher education for first generation and marginalized students.
As a result…
You can embrace homeschooling with confidence, You can prepare your child for a future full of possibilities, You can navigate the journey with clarity and purpose, And I will guide you every step of the way.
I warmly welcome and support individuals of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, backgrounds, religions, and cultures. If your family is facing financial challenges, I encourage you to contact me about available sliding scale or pro bono services. Your homeschooling journey matters, and I am committed to providing inclusive, accessible support.