In a world where the education system is shaped by government agendas and no longer aligns with most families' values, the alternative education movement is gaining remarkable momentum. For too long, the schooling model has been a one-size-fits-all approach, dictated by top-down policies that prioritize conformity over creativity. This model limits children's potential and fails to support their individual needs and passions.

I'm here challenging this outdated system by empowering families to embrace the transformative process of deschooling—a detox from ineffective educational methods. Deschooling clears the path for personalized learning journeys that nurture every child’s curiosity, creativity, and individuality.

After two years of traveling across the nation and connecting with families in their local community, my son and I have now planted roots in Charleston, SC. Here, we are launching The Buildery—a creative learning space designed to offer hands-on experiences and provide a reimagined approach to education that is driven by people, not institutions. This is a space where curiosity and creativity are celebrated, and where families can come together to experience a new way of thinking about learning.

The Heart of Transformation

At the core of our mission is deschooling—a pivotal process that enables everyone, young and old, to break free from the shackles of conventional schooling. It’s not simply a break from traditional education but rather a profound reevaluation of what it means to learn. Deschooling invites people to shed the outdated constraints of the industrial education model, opening the door to learning fueled by passion, curiosity, and individual interests.

The current system was created to serve specific agendas, to condition children for specific roles in society, and it fails to honor the uniqueness of each learner. Deschooling offers a new path forward: a shift from compliance to curiosity, from standardization to personalization.

This transformation is about more than just the children—it’s about empowering the adults in their lives as well. By embracing deschooling, we prepare the next generation to thrive in a dynamic world, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, self-direction, and a lifelong love of learning.

Introducing The Buildery: A Space for Change

The Buildery is more than just a physical space; it’s a hub for a movement that redefines how we learn, teach, and grow. Located in Charleston, this innovative space will provide:

• Hands-on learning experiences that spark curiosity, build skills, and foster creativity.
• Community events to bring together like-minded families for support, collaboration, and inspiration.
• Resources to help families through the deschooling process and reimagine the way they approach education.

It’s a space where theory meets practice, and where everyone will experience firsthand the freedom and joy that comes with embracing a new way to learn—one that is created by the people, for the people.

Why Your Support Matters

The need for a new way of learning has never been more urgent. As the alternative education movement continues to grow, your support will help:

• Bring The Buildery to Life: Create a space where families and community members can engage in hands-on learning experiences that challenge outdated educational models and promote a return to the core values of curiosity, personal responsibility, and community.
• Strengthen Community: Help build a support network for families and individuals who are ready to reclaim control of their children’s education and invest in a system that reflects our country’s foundational principles.
• Support a Solution for Our Future: Empower the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators who are grounded in self-reliance, hard work, and a strong sense of civic duty to help build a better future for all.

Join the Movement

This campaign is your invitation to be part of a growing movement that’s redefining education from the ground up. By supporting my work and The Buildery, you’re helping create a future where learning isn’t dictated by government institutions but shaped by the people—parents, children, and communities.

Whether you donate, share our story, or simply spread the word, your support fuels this movement and helps create a world where education is driven by curiosity, passion, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Together, we can empower families to take leadership in their children’s education and inspire the next generation of lifelong learners, entrepreneurs, and engaged citizens.

Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.