A Matter of
Principal
A Former School Principal’s Journey to Redefine Education and Bring Learning Back to the Home.
In "A Matter of Principal," Mandy Davis takes readers on a heartfelt voyage from the corridors of traditional schooling into the nurturing embrace of homeschooling.
Rooted in her experience as an elementary school principal, Mandy highlights the gaps in a system that often overlooks the diverse needs of individual children. As a dedicated mother and educator, she felt the call to transition to homeschooling, seeking a more personalized and meaningful educational experience for her own children.
This book is not just about Mandy's transformative journey. It's an inspiring call to action for families everywhere to rethink the essence of education. Mandy shares her challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights, encouraging parents to explore the vast potential of learning beyond traditional boundaries. Dive into her world, and discover a universe where education is tailored to the unique rhythm of every child.
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“I just finished your book today, and I wanted to stand and applaud on almost every page! I taught 16 years in public school, quit last May to stay home and homeschool my kids (2 were in school already at the school I taught at), and we are thriving!
Reading your book was like reading my own thoughts and feelings that I've had for so long. It feels amazing to know that others feel like I did! I'm not alone!
What got me was leaving my 4th baby when he was 3 months old. Your section about coming back to work after your maternity leave, feeling that sadness, finding time to pump, and all the while dealing with people who didn't give you grace for any of those things...that was allll my feelings too. I couldn't fight the pull to "just" be a mom at home with her children!
[just loved this book so much! Thank you!!!”
Laura Hancock Hayes
"I read Mandy's book, A Matter of Principle, when was feeling a little burnt out as a homeschool Mom. I'd been doing this thing for eight years now, and it's easy to look at what everyone else is up to outside the world of homeschooling and wonder if MAYBE your kids are missing something.
Then I read this book - a first hand telling on the current state of the education system. Yes, my kids most definitely WERE missing out on things - bad things! By homeschooling my children, they were missing out on bullying, distractions, line ups, bell ringing, peer pressure, government policy, and standardized requirements our family didn't value. No thanks!
This book was an encouragement to me when I really needed it. It reminded me of my WHY. WHY I was going to stick with homeschooling and WHY sending my kids back into the system would be a huge mistake. Give it a read and see for yourself.
Thank you, Mandy, for your willingness to be vulnerable with your first hand experiences.”
Caroline Bechard
“In "A Matter of Principal," Mandy Davis draws on her experience as an elementary school principal to eloquently navigate the shift from conventional schooling to the enriching realm of homeschooling. Through her narrative, she sheds light on the systemic gaps that often neglect the diverse needs of individual children. Mandy's journey, driven by her roles as a dedicated mother and educator, unfolds as a powerful call to reimagine the very essence of education.
This book transcends Mandy's personal odyssey; it serves as an inspirational rallying cry for families to reconsider the nature of learning. Sharing her own challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights, Mandy encourages parents to embrace the boundless potential of education beyond traditional confines. Delve into her world and uncover a universe where learning is finely tuned to the unique rhythm of each child.”
Ashley Taylor
A note from the author
From my earliest days in the educational field, each classroom door represented not just a room of eager students but an entire universe of possibilities. The hope in each student's eyes, the promise in every lesson plan, the highs and lows of academic years – all these formed the chapters of my life. But what happens when those chapters hint at a deeper narrative, suggesting that there might be more beyond the boundaries of traditional educational systems?
I am both excited and humbled for the opportunity to release my book, A Matter of Principal: A Former School Principal’s Journey to Redefine Education and Bring Learning Back to the Home. This is not just another book on education. It’s a deeply personal reflection on my transition from walking the bustling corridors as a school principal to embracing the intimate, empowering world of homeschooling.
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