Kelly Nicole went to school until 6th grade, when both she and her sister left for greener pastures. Her family eventually settled into unschooling and she’s now 22 and has been a professional actress for nine years. She also teaches acting and improv to kids, as well as directing children’s theatre. We have a really fun chat, diving into her family’s road to unschooling, how her passion for acting developed, what she appreciates most about her unschooling lifestyle growing up, her advice for unschooling parents just starting out on this journey, and lots more.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“The most wonderful thing about being unschooled is that I was able to pursue what I loved because I loved it.” ~ Kelly Nicole
QUESTIONS FOR KELLY
Can you share with us a bit about you and your family?
What did your family’s move to unschooling look like?
How did your passion for acting develop? Can you share a bit about that journey and what it looks like today?
I know you teach acting to kids and perform as princess characters at parties and events. Have you found that your unschooling lifestyle growing up has influenced the work you do with kids now?
What stands out for you as you look back on your unschooling years? What, from your perspective now, do you most appreciate about living an unschooling lifestyle growing up?
As a grown unschooler, what piece of advice would you like to share with unschooling parents who are just starting out on this journey?
THINGS WE MENTION IN THIS EPISODE
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