Homeschool Support
Our local community is rich with homeschooling families! The following individuals have offered to be a resource if you are researching homeschooling or newly embarking on your own journey. Please reach out to them to ask your questions about homeschooling in general, or learn more about using specific educational models.
Rahmana Avellan
618-967-4405
rahmanaavellan @ gmail.com
Montessori, Charlotte Mason, traditional
Desiree Baker
618-204-2853 (text only)
desiree.baker @ siu.edu
eclectic, Waldorf, Charlotte Mason-ish
Delora Bell
618-559-7414
delorab631 @ gmail.com
classical, unschooling, video school, unit studies
homeschooled multiple children through high school
Caroll Buitrago-Long
618-203-4358
carollbuitrago @ hotmail.com
Charlotte Mason, unschooling, bilingual school (Spanish/English)
Nikki Cornelison
618-319-3761
nikki.garznelison @ gmail.com
traditional, unit studies
Anna Davis
618-201-3798
ana26mei @ gmail.com
Charlotte Mason, Montessori, classical
Talib - Mark Fletter
618-559-2768
markfletter @ gmail.com
traditional, unit studies, Farm Day
Abbie Kruse
312-909-4168
digtrash @ gmail.com
self-directed education
Monica Lomas
618-521-2882
lomas.monica @ gmail.com
Charlotte Mason-inspired, literature-based
Trish Morelli
618-203-2431
treeshalynn @ gmail.com
Forest School
Paula Morris
dpnspaula @ gmail.com
eclectic, relaxed
homeschooled multiple children through high school
Shelby Pals
217-821-4331
spals1288 @ gmail.com
Waldorf, Reggio Emilia
Renee Schwartz
410-474-3829
waldorf.curric @ gmail.com
Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Sudbury/democratic
Amy Welling
618-434-1279
amy @ amywelling.com
radical unschooling
If you are interested in starting a nonprofit collective, co-op, or associated affinity group of homeschoolers in the Carbondale area, please join the conversations at https://www.sihomeschools.com.