ABOUT MISS BETHANY
Ten years in the classroom taught me a lot. The most important thing? Every child deserves to feel seen.
I swore I'd never homeschool. Then I became a teacher, had a son, and realized the system I was dedicating my career to wasn't built for kids like him, or kids in general.
How it started
I opened the doors to my garage classroom six years ago with a simple dream: give young children the kind of warm, personalized, joyful learning experience that I knew was possible, but rarely happened in a traditional school setting. When the pandemic hit two weeks later, instead of slowing me down, it opened a door I never expected — families everywhere were suddenly looking for exactly what I was already building. What started as a Las Vegas garage classroom became a program reaching children in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US.
What drives me
I never planned to be in this world. I grew up homeschooled, entered public school in 8th grade feeling behind and underprepared, and swore I'd never put my own child through either extreme. But after teaching inside the traditional school system, I knew I couldn't send my son there either. Bold and Bright Academy wasn't built from a perfect homeschool story. It was built from the messy middle, where most families actually live. I built it because I needed it to exist.
My credentials 🎓
10 years of classroom teaching experience
Nevada's 2023 Early Childhood Educator of the Year
Orton-Gillingham reading specialist certification (in progress — completing summer 2026)
Founder of Bold and Bright Academy — serving families in Las Vegas, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and across the US
Specialist in early childhood literacy, phonics, and personalized learning
What's next ✨
This year I'm evolving Bold and Bright Academy into something bigger — a comprehensive homeschool support model that lets me serve families near and far, with every level of support they need. I'd love to be part of your child's story. Let's talk.
What I believe about education.
👁️ Every child deserves to be seen.
Not just academically, but as a whole person. I design every program around the individual child, not the other way around.
🤝 Parents are partners, not bystanders.
You know your child better than anyone. My job is to bring the expertise and make sure you always feel informed, confident, and in control.
🌱 Learning should feel good.
Struggling doesn't have to be the default. With the right approach, the right support, and a teacher who genuinely cares, learning can feel like the best part of the day.
