Since February we have had a lot of new subscribers so I wanted to introduce myself again.

How should I go about capturing who I am? There are lots an angles I could go with. I could list several fun facts about myself: I have twin boys that are 10 years old, and I myself have a twin sister. I highly dislike getting only one foot wet (I also have to get the other one wet). I am originally from Australia and survived living there for 20 years without any dangerous animals attacking (not hard to do actually). And I have 3 cats… one weighing over 23 lbs. 

I could also tell you how I think others might describe me: A kind and giving friend. Someone that gives a lot of themselves to others.

But, what I want to share is who I think I have become. How I see myself. This comes from a lifetime… or at least my 43 years of life. What one must value first is one’s inherent worth as a person. What others think of us is not always important… but I can guarantee how you feel about yourself is! I have become a person that knows she has a valued place in this world. One that wants to be in a community with others and share her passion for lifting others up. Not much in my life is of value to me if I can not share it with others that I love.

I hold a deep need for genuine connection with others and a desire for supporting others through hard times. My idea of a perfect day is talking, listening, and developing strong bonds. It is in my bones to help people see their worth in this world and help them believe in themselves. It is no shocker that I got a degree in social work and have spent most of my time supporting families and their kids. 

I have had more jobs then I can count on both hands. The most resent being postpartum support for families as they welcome their baby(s) home. After homeschooling my kids for 4 years I started Knowledge Seekers Homeschool Collective. This is yet another way that I get to support individuals and their journey to be who they will become. 

Kids are incredible. When we give them honest respect by truly listening and proof that they are valued we show them that they have an important place in this world. I have created an environment at KSHC and continue to foster that environment with the help of our teacher Julia where students have a voice. It’s a place where we practice open communication and listen to what the students have to say. We are not giving kids an entitlement… more we are giving them what we expect they will have when they are adults… A VOICE! We can not expect future young adults that will be graduating school to forge a path in life if we have not previously told and shown them they are worthy of having a path!

That is me! That is who I have become. I had parents that showed me I have a voice and it is worthy of being heard in this world. I want others to know they are enough. 

Open house and free events: 4524 NE Going St. Portland, Oregon 97218

OPEN HOUSE (In person) May 10th 4PM-6PM THIS SATURDAY!!! Get $50 credit to future enrollment just by showing up. https://www.facebook.com/share/16YZsjnwKZ/

Free Field trip: Not just for homeschoolers but all families. A walking tour Troutdale May 24th. https://www.facebook.com/share/1CsziVW8u9/

Free Tie Dye Day: June 1st The whole family is invited https://www.facebook.com/share/12KEDyetvPB/

SUMMER CAMPS: have you seen camps this low Only $44-$260

Solar Kitchen, Art Around the World, Tiny Clay Creatures, Pinch Pots and Trays, Clay Jewelry and Mobiles, Clay Creature Houses. More at knowledgeseekerspdx.com

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Free Tutoring: Did you know the library has free tutoring. I didn’t, how cool. https://multcolib.org/events-classes?search=%22K-12%20Virtual%20Tutoring%22

Photography By Julie: Hi, I’m Julie! I’m the photographer who shows up with a camera in one hand and a squeaky toy in the other. I work with schools, small biz owners, and families to make photo sessions feel fun, easy, and real. This is my 17th year as a photographer, and I still catch myself smiling behind the camera, right along with my subjects. I especially love photographing kids because I get to be just as goofy and playful as they are. https://juliethephotographer.com/

Homeschool portrait days in May: 

https://tave.com/julie-the-photographer/schedule/homeschool-portraits

Discount : under where you heard about the sessions mention Knowledge Seekers to get $35 credit and for a full family session $50 off the session fee. 

Violin Lessons for Homeschoolers! Want to give your child the gift of music? Triad Violin Studio is offering a discounted rate for homeschoolers! If you are a homeschool family who wants to take lessons before 3:00pm, you will receive $75 OFF your first month of lessons, plus $10 OFF the hourly rate on an ongoing basis. Scott Belleri has been teaching in Portland since 2008, and is trained in the Suzuki method. The aim of the Suzuki method is to create an environment in which children learn music through the same process that they naturally learn their native language. This makes it much easier and fun for children, regardless of what age they begin. https://www.triadmusic.studio/homeschooling Scott Belleri  (503) 208-6470         info@triadmusic.studio*

Ride the wave Yoga: Ride the Wave Yoga offers private classes for kids with Trauma-Informed Children’s Yoga Professor: Anna Marie. Anna has been delighting in the benefits of yoga since she was 16 years old and has a deep passion to share this practice with the next generations. Anna has a degree in psychology and extensive experience guiding children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities in various capacities. Ride the Wave’s Children Yoga Classes are designed specifically to meet the unique needs and goals of each child. Music, games, stories, art, sensory props, imagination, and a lot of creativity are used to engage the child in the session. Location is in Ride the Wave’s home studio in NE Portland or in your location. Price is based on a sliding scale and starts at $30 an hour. Enjoy your first yoga session for 50% off by mentioning Knowledge Seekers. 
Contact Info: ridethewaveyoga.net / yogi@ridethewaveyoga.net / instagram/facebook: @ridethewaveyogaportland

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