Homeschooling is a big job—but it's also an incredible opportunity to shape your kids' minds, hearts and lives in a way that will last forever, as we have experienced with our own children, who are now in their teens.

As two former public-school teachers turned homeschool moms, we founded The Homeschool Well because we know homeschooling moms need a place to come for help and encouragement.

Come gather around the well with us and be refreshed.

Kim and Jenny

Our Experience

Together, we have over 60 years of combined teaching experience.

Each of us has over three decades in a variety of settings with children in all age groups, socio-economic statuses, ability levels and behaviorally challenged backgrounds. We are thankful for how God has enabled us to do these things with the community and for our kids.

Jenny Barr - Homeschool Coach

Jenny has worked with children for 30 years in almost every capacity – from after school care to a first-grade teacher, reading specialist, tutor and church teacher.  She started homeschooling when her oldest son was in second grade and public school was not a good fit for him. As the type of kid who didn't fit in the "box," Jenny struggled with receiving many notes, phone calls and meetings with teachers.  After several years, she and her husband Britt made the decision to start their homeschool journey and give him an education that fit his gifts, interests and personality. They eventually added their younger son to the homeschool mix, as well. 

During their first few years of homeschooling, Jenny utilized a hybrid model where students attended classes two to three days a week and the other days were spent at home with curriculum.  When the school closed a few years later, they made the decision to jump into full-time homeschooling and relished the freedom to learn and study what they wanted and needed to learn.  She homeschooled both boys for seven years and they are currently enrolled in public schools with special magnet programs. 

Today, Jenny spends a lot of time working with struggling readers and helping moms teach their kids to read.  She is passionate about teaching beginning literacy skills to kids and encouraging moms who want to teach their own children. Using her background in teaching and home education, she’s thrilled to step into this role of homeschool coach to help other moms individualize their child's education, too.

Kim Godfrey - Homeschool Coach

While she worked for nearly a decade as a public-school teacher for students with special needs, Kim’s favorite position has been as a homeschool mom to her two children, Anastasia and Wyatt.

She and her husband Mark first made the decision to temporarily homeschool when their daughter was ready to start kindergarten as they waited for a spot to open up at a local magnet school. They enjoyed fun adventures while adding in “real school experiences” until a spot at the school opened up a few weeks later, after which Kim signed up as a volunteer, working with struggling students several times a week.

The turning point came when, one afternoon, her daughter Anastasia walked by where Kim was helping another student and asked when it would be her turn to work with her mom. Kim realized Anastasia wanted her mom to teach her instead of giving that time away to other students, and their homeschool journey began. 

During the homeschool years, Kim learned to let go, take advantage of newfound freedom and connect with a like-minded community which helped them to thrive. It was in this homeschool community that they planted roots and created experiences and friendships foundational to the support of their homeschool and life in general. 

As her family's own homeschool journey ends, Kim is drawn to help others as she continues to see the great need for support and community that made the difference for her. She's passionate about using her extensive experience to bridge the gap as a homeschool coach and continue to teach and lift up other families to the Lord to create their own beautiful journey.