LaNissir James | Ep. 150

Jun 18, 2025

Why High School Might Be Homeschooling’s Best Kept Secret

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About this Episode

What if the teen years could become the most meaningful part of your homeschool journey? Zan and LaNissir James, HSLDA high school specialist and homeschool mom of seven, share how to build unshakable bonds with your teens. They explore sparking entrepreneurship through everyday interests and weaving Scripture into daily life. From late-night heart-to-hearts to unexpected teachable moments, discover why homeschooling high school might just be your greatest gift. Be inspired to slow down and savor what matters most.

 

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Meet My Guest

LaNissir James is the Executive Director of MACHE and a Maryland homeschooler for almost two decades. She and her husband Lorenzo are homeschool parents of seven (four graduated to college and three currently being homeschooled). With decades of professional experience in various forms of homeschooling, LaNissir is a sought-after expert on home education. If you have found yourself suddenly homeschooling, homeschooling from the beginning, or deciding to homeschool in high school, LaNissir can help you with everything from getting started to finding the best curriculum. She is also the go-to expert on transcripts and creating a four-year plan for your college-bound, trade school, or career-focused homeschooler.

As a homeschooling mom and leader, LaNissir has a passion to serve the home-educating community. She provides social, spiritual, academic, and supervisory support for families in Maryland and encourages and equips homeschool graduates nationwide. As a High School Educational Specialist and Outreach Coordinator with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), LaNissir enjoys working closely with families, guiding them through the high school process.LaNissir holds a BS in Journalism from the University of Maryland and is certified in MBTI and DISC personality assessments.

WEBSITE: lanissirjames.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/lanissir
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/lanissir.james

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At BJU Press Homeschool, we’re committed to providing children an education from a biblical worldview that is academically sound and challenges them to advance, think critically, and live like Christ. This type of education is not often possible in public schools because of the number of children taught in a classroom, a difference in worldview, and peer and societal pressure to conform. Homeschooling allows parents to instruct and disciple their children without daily fighting messages from an opposing worldview taught in the classroom. And with tuition costs and fees for private schooling or tutoring, homeschooling may be the only option for parents who are concerned for their children’s physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
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