About Us

Who We Are:

My name is Jeff, and our household consists of myself, my beautiful wife Leah, and our two wild boys Liam and Mac. I am an Army veteran and retired HVAC technician, and Leah is a public high school teacher, aka a hero. We live in a wonderful community in Polk County, GA, with our three dogs, a cat, and a gecko.

Why We Homeschool:

We decided to homeschool our boys about four years ago, around the time I was forced to retire for medical reasons and there was a virus going around that pretty much upended everyone’s lives. Those were merely the circumstances surrounding our decision. The main reason was because we wanted our children to have a Christ-centered educational experience.

Homeschool vs Public School

I tend to keep political opinions to myself unless asked, but I will say this: our values and the values the world has injected into the public school environment have shifted further over the years. We are not public school haters. Public education serves a vital role in our communities. Not every family is blessed with the opportunity to educate their children at home. Many of my family and friends work in public education, and they are performing a civic duty that most of us are not strong enough to do.

Why The Weird Brand Name?

Although I occasionally venture into making and selling things such as bread in cooler months, and currently, candles and wax melts, Bearded Homeschool Mom is my brand, not any one product or undertaking. Way back when we decided to homeschool our boys, as I read(skimmed) books, blogs, and online resources, I didn’t see a single reference to “homeschool dad” or “homeschool parent.” Every single reference was “homeschool mom.” It was like every person who had anything to say about homeschooling was oblivious to the possibility that a dad might actually be the parent homeschooling their children. It may have ruffled my feathers a little, but I wasn’t necessarily hurt or angry. I just said fine, if you want to call me a mom, look at my magnificent beard while doing it.