I'm the founder and lead teacher of The Honeycomb Learning Collective — and I'm also an Arizona ESA parent who uses ESA funding for my own daughter's education.
I've been teaching elementary education for over 14 years, with the last 5 years in virtual learning environments. Through these experiences, I've seen firsthand how powerful small group instruction, strong academic foundations, and flexible learning can be for students.
I'm so glad you're here and hope to welcome your family to The Hive.
I started Honeycomb Learning Collective as a way to support students and families who wanted an option outside of the traditional classroom — whether they preferred learning from home, needed more flexibility, or simply wanted something different for their child.
My interest in alternative education grew even more when I began using Arizona ESA funding for my own daughter. Like many families, I didn't love our local school option. We were put on waitlists for higher-rated schools, and private school tuition was still out of reach even with ESA funding. I looked into co-ops, microschools, online schools — everything — but I couldn't find a program that felt like the right balance.
As an active family that enjoys sports, music, and exploring, I needed an education option that allowed us the flexibility to choose activities that fit our interests and schedule — while still making sure strong academic learning was happening.
Those ideas became the foundation of Honeycomb Learning Collective and The Hive. As both a teacher and a parent, I created this program to offer the same support, structure, flexibility, and community that I was searching for in my own child's education.