
The OpenEd Podcast The Single Mom Who Fixed Her Kid's Education (Without Leaving Public School) with Sunny Simkin | OpenEd
You don't have to choose between work and customized learning. Build around the system, not against it.
Sunny Simkin, a single working mom reveals how she transformed her children's education without leaving public school. After struggling with math herself, she refused to let her daughter face the same challenges. Instead of fighting the system, she built around it - combining public school with targeted programs like Mathnasium, Ninja Warrior classes, and specialized music education.
Learn how she:
- Identified her children's unique learning styles
- Found creative alternatives to traditional sports
- Improved her daughter's math performance
- Balanced work and educational enrichment
- Discovered hidden local resources
Plus: Get specific recommendations for after-school programs that actually work, including Let's Play Music, Soccer Shots, and more. Perfect for working parents who want to personalize their kids' education without homeschooling.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Personalized Education
00:31 Meet Sunny Simkin
01:19 Sunny's Educational Journey
03:11 Challenges with Math
05:27 Interventions and Solutions
11:44 Extracurricular Activities
19:27 Balancing Public School and Personalization
25:18 Resources and Recommendations
28:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
