Homeschool Parent Coaching
Personalized guidance for homeschool families who want clarity,
confidence, and a plan.
You Don’t Have to Homeschool Alone
Homeschooling can feel overwhelming when you are sorting through curriculum choices, schedules, learning challenges, and all the questions that come with educating your children well. At Legacy Homeschool Resource Center, our homeschool coaching program is designed to give parents personalized support, practical guidance, and the confidence to move forward with a clear plan.
Whether you are just getting started or need help strengthening what is not working, we are here to come alongside your family.
Personalized Support for Your Homeschool Journey
Homeschool coaching is one-on-one guidance for parents from experienced homeschool mentors who understand both the joys and the challenges of home education.
We help families:
- get started homeschooling with confidence
- choose curriculum that fits their child and family
- create a realistic homeschool plan
- work through learning struggles and challenges
- navigate multiple ages and stages
- prepare for middle school, high school, and college
- understand NCAA eligibility and plan their homeschool high school years for students interested in college sports
- connect with helpful local homeschool resources and community
You do not need more information overload. You need wisdom, encouragement, and a plan that fits your family.
Step 1:
Share Your Needs – Fill out our information form so we can learn more about your family and match you with the right homeschool coach.
Step 2:
Meet with a Coach – Sit down one-on-one with an experienced homeschool mentor who will listen, encourage, and help you think through your next steps.
Step 3:
Move Forward with Confidence – Leave with practical guidance, a customized plan, and connection to resources and support in your local homeschool community.
Get started
Schedule a Parent Coaching Session
- By filling out this form, you are taking the first step toward a one-on-one meeting with a Legacy HRC homeschool coach. This form is for families who are ready to schedule a session. If you have any questions before submitting, we would be happy to help at consulting@legacyhrc.org.
Meet Your Homeschool Coaches
Katie Hughes
Parent Coach
Katie is a second generation homeschooler who has homeschooled her four children from the beginning. She is passionate about family and good books and has spent years actively studying home education. She enjoys coming alongside homeschooling families and helping to equip them to do the work God has given them to do.
Heather Henkel
Parent Coach
Heather Henkel is a passionate homeschool mom who supports, coaches, and encourages new homeschool families. With over 12 years of homeschooling experience with her three children, she has experienced the highs, lows, and everything in between and shares her wealth of experience from a Biblical worldview. She serves as a homeschool co-op leader in her home state of Tennessee, instructs fitness classes, coordinates foreign exchange student placements with Academic Year in America, and still finds time to go hiking with her loving Vizsla companion, Wyatt.
Alison Mangrum
Parent Coaching Director & Coach
Alison is an ATD-accredited coach with nearly 20 years in the field of education; including teaching, educatuonal leadership, and coaching fellow educators. She is passionate about empowering families in their homeschooling journey through practical guidance, encouragement, and confidence. Her mission is to help parents cultivate strong relationships with their children, nurture a love of learning, and raise curious, confident learners while keeping Christ at the center.
Home school Coaching Options:
One-on-One
Homeschool Coaching
$65
per hour
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Includes:
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20-minute “get to know you”
phone call
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1 hour of one-on-one in-person consulting
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Follow Up Summary Email
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Downloadable printable resources
Legacy Member Discount
$50
per hour
✓
Includes:
✓
20-minute “get to know you”
phone call
✓
1 hour of one-on-one in-person consulting
✓
Follow Up Summary Email
✓
Downloadable printable resources
What Makes Legacy Coaching Different?
At Legacy, we believe:
Parents are the Primary Educators – God calls parents to raise their children in His instruction (Ephesians 6:4). While tutorials, online courses, and tutors can be helpful, parents are ultimately responsible for their child’s education and should remain actively involved.
Each Child is Uniquely Designed – Every child is created by God with a unique purpose. Education should honor their individuality, nurturing strengths while providing support where needed.
Balanced Education for Heart & Mind – A well-rounded education nurtures both intellect and character. Overemphasizing either passion or reason alone does not serve the child well. Our goal is to cultivate wisdom, knowledge, and faith in every child we teach.
Our coaching is not one-size-fits-all. We want to help you build a homeschool approach that is practical, peaceful, and purposeful for your family.
Quick Answers
Have Questions?
How do I homeschool legally in Tennessee?
Read this blog post for details: CLICK HERE. You can also get more detailed information by downloading our free First Steps to Homeschooling book HERE.
What is the difference between a co-op and a tutorial?
Get a detailed description of the difference between a co-op and a tutorial HERE.
What about standardized testing?
Our blog post: Navigating Standardized Testing for Homeschoolers explains the current laws in Tennessee. CLICK HERE to read and learn more.
I already know I want to homeschool. How do I prepare my child to begin kindergarten?
Get tips and feedback from our Consulting Director, Katie Hughes, on preparing your child for kindergarten in her article: How to Get Started Homeschooling: Kindergarten Edition
Have additional questions?
We’re here to help.