About

Hi, I'm Amy!

Together my partner and I have a blended family with a whole lot of kids (let's just say we don't all fit in one vehicle), a bunch of pets, and some goofy farm animals thrown in the mix for fun.

We began homeschooling in 2012 with a simple goal: to create a learning life that fit our family. A few of our children are neurodivergent, and thrive when we provide them with flexibility, freedom, and time to explore their interests. We wanted to educate them in a way that helped them to develop a love of learning, rather than simply learning to repeat back rote facts. Those early choices, rooted in connection and respect eventually became the heart of Threads of Discovery.

In 2020, we discovered family-style homeschooling and quickly realized how much it simplified our days. We were hooked! But my science-minded husband was frustrated by the lack of evidence-based science, and I often found myself editing out lessons that didn’t reflect our worldview. We used to joke about the kind of curriculum we would create if we ever had the chance, but we never thought we’d actually do it.

Then one afternoon, a close friend of our children came out to their peer group. Their joy and confidence was contagious, and the way this incredible group of youth celebrated and affirmed their friend was profoundly moving. Watching that moment unfold was an amazing reminder of the fact that that every child deserves to feel that same safety, love, and acceptance in every area of their lives—including their learning environment!

That evening, Threads of Discovery was born—right at our kitchen table. We believed that a new kind of family-style curriculum was needed: one that would affirm every learner for who they are without ever needing to hide or edit out parts of themselves. From the very beginning, our goal was to build a program that was respectful, affirming, and inclusive, where every learner could feel seen and valued. We knew we wanted to teach evidence-based science topics like the Big Bang and evolution, and to approach history with honesty, including the parts that have caused harm to marginalized groups.

We wanted our curriculum to spark curiosity, celebrate diversity, and invite big questions about the world. Our kitchen table soon became a creative mess of unit ideas, notebook level plans, logo sketches, and discussions about how to include a full ELA program that connected everything together.

From those beginnings, Threads of Discovery has grown into a collaborative effort among educators, writers, designers, and consultants from diverse backgrounds. We’ve sought insight from child development specialists, scientists, and members of marginalized communities to ensure our materials are accurate, inclusive, and culturally respectful.

Threads of Discovery is proudly secular and designed for families who value evidence-based learning and open-minded exploration. 

Our curriculum welcomes families from all backgrounds and beliefs—not because we all share the same worldview, but because we believe education should be a place where questions are encouraged, respect is foundational, and everyone belongs.

Respectful. Affirming. Inclusive.
A Curriculum Where Everyone Belongs.