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The LiberatED Podcast tells the stories of the entrepreneurial parents and teachers who are creating innovative K-12 learning options across the US and expanding education options for families. It is a project of the Education Entrepreneurship Lab at the Foundation for Economic Education. Learn more at edentrepreneur.org.

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What matters most in education can't always be measured on a test. Frannie Tunseth, North Dakota's 2026 Teacher of the Year, joins host Kelsy Achtenberg, a Senior Contributor at the Education Entrepreneurship Lab, to discuss why relationships, listen... more

Arizona mom Melissa Shah joins Arizona-based Entrepreneur-in-Residence Denise Lever to share her journey of finding an education that fit her neurodivergent son—from Montessori and online learning to gifted programs and community college dual enrollm... more

What if help in running the business side of a school left more time for education?

Lab Entrepreneur-In-Residence Kym Kent welcomes Brett Kopf, founder and CEO of Omella to LiberatED. Brett shares how his experiences as a student with learning disa... more

What happens when education prioritizes mastery and real-world learning? The Lab's Denise Lever talks with Hannah Langdon of the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) about her K–12 homeschool experience and how it shaped her work. They explore cri... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Shah
Arizona parent, educational consultant and advocate focused on neurodivergence and individualized learning
Arizona Education Vendors Directory
Episode: Education Freedom for Neurodivergent Kids: One Mom's Journey
Brett Kopf
Founder and CEO of Omella; previously founded the school communication app Remind
Omella
Episode: Less Admin, More Education: Brett Kopf on Building Omella
Hannah Langdon
Senior editor and senior education engagement associate at the Foundation for Economic Education; homeschooling background
Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)
Episode: From Homeschooling to FEE: Hannah Langdon on Learning and Liberty
Chris Stolte
Founder of The Lemonade School
The Lemonade School
Episode: Inspiring Youth Entrepreneurs with Lemonade School
Mercedes Grant
Founder of Path of Life Learning (Virginia)
Path of Life Learning
Episode: Microschool Makers Series #3: Leading A Thriving School
Amar Kumar
Founder and CEO of KaiPod Learning; KaiPod Catalyst Program
KaiPod Learning
Episode: Microschool Makers Series #3: Leading A Thriving School
Candice Hilton
Founder of Hilton Horizons Academy (Tennessee)
Hilton Horizons Academy
Episode: Microschool Makers Series #3: Leading A Thriving School
Lisa Swinson
Founder of Creative Minds Microschool (North Carolina)
Creative Minds Microschool
Episode: Microschool Makers Series #3: Leading A Thriving School
Joanna Cervantes
Founder of Fuller Education (Pennsylvania area)
Fuller Education
Episode: Microschool Makers Series #3: Leading A Thriving School

Host

Kerry McDonald
Host of the podcast focused on reimagining education through entrepreneurial, family- and educator-led models.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Pioneer Reading

    Awesome information Pam!

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    KiFam4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Kerry’s Podcast has been our lifeline!

    The concept and essence of Microschooling is always what my husband and I wanted for our kids but we didn’t know that vision had a name, and that so many others were embarking on that path of educational entrepreneurship. Kerry’s podcast has been our lifeline, our flashlight so to speak on a path that felt so dark at one point. One episode at a time, we were able to visualize our own dream of starting a Microschool, and are looking forward to opening our doors to our first group of students this... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanakhan1984
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiration and encouragement for all new founders

    When offered to start my own microschool, I had no idea where to start. I have listened to so many of Kerry’s episodes and have been so inspired by all of the educators she has interviewed. I am so grateful for Kerry and what she is doing for the sake of education. I feel so confident going into the launch of my own microschool in September 2025 because of what I have learned from this show.

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    5
    JackieBo1424
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiration other microschool founders

    I have enjoyed hearing from many microschool founders, their ups and downs, wins and loses, and connecting with several of them through this podcast! Thank you, Kerry, for your work and your encouragement for all non-traditional schools and leaders!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs Maggie's Mom
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative and inspiring

    Kerry brings fresh curiosity to each founder’s story and helps elicit those nuggets that make each story unique. I have been inspired by every episode and have gleaned both practical tips and deeper insights into how to approach the tremendous endeavor of educating young people in the 21st century.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveLearningNC
    United States2 years ago

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Shows are described as inspiring and informative for parents and educators exploring innovative learning options.
Listeners value the practical, founder-focused storytelling and actionable takeaways for starting or growing microschools and alternative education models.
The host is praised for asking insightful questions and highlighting a diverse range of edupreneurs and policy perspectives.

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Less Admin, More Education: Brett Kopf on Building Omella
Q: Where do you see Omella? Where do you see you guys going, say, five, 10 years from now?
Kopf hopes Omella can become a business operating system for schools, connecting payments and reporting with operational tools such as payroll, checks, and credit cards, while helping schools save time and money.
Less Admin, More Education: Brett Kopf on Building Omella
Q: What inspired you to say, hmm, I think I need to do this processing payment. Like what's the Omella story? How did that happen?
After founding Remind, Brett Kopf saw that schools needed to collect money but relied on fragmented, expensive, and unclear payment systems. He started Omella with his brother and co-founder to make school payments easier.
Education Freedom for Neurodivergent Kids: One Mom's Journey
Q: What part of your family's experience would you most want people to understand, and how do you see that helping other people have the courage to move forward?
Shah emphasizes that parents make the best decisions they can with the knowledge they have at the time. She encourages families to keep learning, try options, and adjust because a choice does not have to be permanent.
Education Freedom for Neurodivergent Kids: One Mom's Journey
Q: How did you first find yourselves looking for something different in education for your own family?
Shah says her son was diagnosed at two and a half and that finding an appropriate educational fit became a long-term challenge. Montessori worked for several years, but stopped meeting his academic needs in high school.
Building the School Her Son Needed with Mily Pérez
Q: How do you plan to sustain quality as you grow?
Her plan centers on preserving culture and small pod sizes, hiring people who align with the mission, and potentially consolidating locations into a single building to maintain a consistent environment and high engagement across grades.

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Recent guests on LiberatED Podcast include:

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4. Chris Stolte
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8. Lisa Swinson

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