Gretchen Roe
Longtime homeschool educator and Community Outreach Coordinator at Demme Learning who homeschooled six children and advocates for teaching life skills, autonomy, and practical independence alongside academics.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 54min
The Life Skills Your Homeschool Is Probably Skipping
Gretchen Roe, a 27-year homeschool veteran who raised six children and coordinates outreach at Demme Learning, warns against overloading academics at the expense of practical skills. She discusses giving children autonomy early, turning passions into real projects, balancing group lessons with one-on-one time, teaching self-advocacy and real-world tasks, and staying flexible through burnout and changing seasons.
