Passion-Led Learning-Empowering Homeschool Success through Coaching
In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder and CEO, is joined by Uzma Akser—homeschool mom, Executive & Leadership Coach (ACC), Certified Autism Specialist, and Neuroinclusion Advocate. Uzma shares her unique coaching strategies that empower homeschool success by turning children's passions into learning opportunities, especially for unique learners.
As the Founder of Uzma Akser Coaching and Consulting (UACC) and Motherhood on the Spectrum (MoS), Uzma talks about her journey in transforming her son’s love for technology into educational projects and how she applies coaching principles in home education. She also offers advice for parents transitioning from traditional schooling to homeschooling, particularly for unique learners, and explains how to balance academic, life, and social skills development.
Uzma shares the lessons learned from founding her company and how her personal experiences shape her approach to neuroinclusion coaching for educators and corporate leaders. Tune in for practical strategies, inspiration, and expert insights on creating a homeschool environment where passion fuels learning!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction to Peggy Ployhar and Uzma Akser
05:00 – Turning a Passion for Technology into a Learning Opportunity
15:00 – How Coaching Influences Home Education for Unique Learners
25:00 – Advice for Parents Transitioning to Homeschooling
35:00 – Balancing Academics, Life Skills, and Social Development
45:00 – Identifying and Leveraging Children’s Passions in Education
55:00 – Uzma’s Journey from Advocacy to Founding UACC and MoS
1:05:00 – Addressing Misconceptions About Neuroinclusion in Education and Workplaces
To join in the after-show conversation, join the Empowering Homeschool Conversations Q&A group here: https://www.spedhomeschool.com/groups/tuesday-empowering-conversations
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To connect with Uzma and her resources, visit: https://coachingwithuzma.com/
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Peggy founded SPED Homeschool in 2017 after working in the special education homeschooling industry for over a decade and now she and her team empower families across the globe to homeschool students with diverse learning needs.
She is certified by the American Association of Christian Counselors and trained as a Precept Bible Study leader. Peggy is also a professional aerial silks performer and instructor. In her free time, Peggy enjoys vegan/gluten-free cooking, paddle boarding, hiking and reading. She and her husband Doug live in League City, TX, and after 19 years of homeschooling have now graduated all three of their children from their home school.
