I have a B.S. in biology, and I like to joke that I am now working indefinitely on a PhD in Unschooling, which is a fancy way of saying I have a lot of varied interests. I have been a community-based lactation counselor both here and in suburban Chicago for about 18+ years while facilitating the unschool adventures of my own 4 children at home after a few years of less-than-ideal experiences in compulsory schools with my two oldest daughters.

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Upon discovering the Sudbury Valley School and the Agile Learning Centers model, I dreamed of creating such a place in Fresno for local families. Bungalow Lane ALC is a manifestation of that dream.

 

My most important qualification as an Agile Learning Facilitator is that I love and trust children. My job is not necessarily to teach, but to partner with kids in their learning to scaffold and support their interests, trusting that the 3Rs will take care of themselves. (spoiler alert: they do.)

I am a mother of two amazing self-directed learners. I have been unschooling/deschooling since 2016. I have my M.A. in School Psychology and worked in the conventional school settings (preschool-high school) for over 10 years.

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I love watching children grow and believe we are all continually learning and ever changing. The Bungalow supports this belief to the fullest and has been a blessing to my family. It's a place where kids can be kids and have freedom to explore the world around them.

Heather has an extensive background and a bachelor's degree in child development with years of experience observing the power of play-based, child-led learning. Her experience raising three neurodivergent children has shaped her responsive and dynamic way of interacting with all kids, respecting each person's very unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges.  ​

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Like most of the other learners in this space, Heather has a wide variety of interests and hobbies, which make regular appearances in the offerings at Bungalow Lane: crochet, crafts & maker-space building, painting, needlework, and writing novels to name a very few! Helping kids learn to regulate their big feelings and navigate conflict are among Heather's special gifts.

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