
Amber, in her natural habitat.
About Me
I'm Amber
I'm a homeschooling mom, lifelong learner, and the person who gets way too excited about thrift-store book hauls, board games, microscopes, and a really good educational resource.
I created NoVi Learning Academy because I wanted a place where learning felt joyful instead of stressful. Around here, you'll find over a thousand books, shelves full of games, hands-on science experiments, art projects, and children who are encouraged to ask “why?” as often as they want.
I believe learning should be curious, playful, evidence-based, and accessible. I believe every child deserves to feel seen, safe, and valued. I also believe that parents deserve encouragement instead of judgment.
When I'm not adding another book to the library, you'll usually find me planning our next science experiment, hunting for educational treasures at thrift stores, or discovering one more resource that I absolutely have to share with other homeschool families.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope you leave with a new idea, a great book recommendation, or the confidence to create a learning environment that works for your family.
Our Values
The things I keep coming back to, even on the hard days.
- Learning is never-ending
- Children deserve grace and permission to be exactly who they are
- Parents deserve forgiveness
- Curiosity is contagious
- Play is essential
- Reading is freedom
- Science is evidence-based
- Mistakes are part of learning
- Autism is beautiful (and challenging, both true at once)
- Creativity is life
- Community is everything
The longer story