A New Chapter for Teaching the Tadpoles
For a while, this little corner of the internet has been quiet. Not because home- schooling ended. Not because learning stopped. Quite the opposite.
Over the past few years, our days have been filled with books, conversations, field trips, curriculum planning, basketball games, swimming lessons, photography, volunteer work, and the ordinary moments that make up a rich education. Some seasons are meant for documenting every step. Other seasons are meant simply for living them. This has been one of those seasons.
During that time, our homeschool has continued to grow. So have I.
Outside of homeschooling, I've had the privilege of pursuing work that has stretched me in new ways, including authoring The Cherokee: People, Culture, and History, published by Capstone Press, and continuing my work as a Cherokee researcher and educator. Those experiences have deepened my appreciation for the responsibility of telling accurate stories, asking thoughtful questions, and never stopping the pursuit of learning. As my grandchildren have grown, so has our homeschool.
The questions are bigger. The books are deeper. Our vision has expanded. Some of you may remember when our homeschool was known as The Tadpole Primary School. As our family and our educational goals evolved, it felt like the right time for our school to grow into a new name as well.
Today, we're proud to call it The David Tadpole Preparatory School.
The name of our school has changed, but its heart has not. Our Tadpole family represents a legacy of learning, perseverance, and connection that continues to inspire us. We'll always be Tadpoles.
We still believe education is rooted in curiosity, meaningful books, thoughtful discussion, time outdoors, and a deep appreciation for Cherokee history and culture. We still believe learning happens around the kitchen table, on hiking trails, at museums, during long conversations, and in the quiet moments when a child discovers something for themselves.
As my grandchildren have grown, so has our homeschool. This space will begin reflecting that growth.
You'll find more curriculum discussions, book recommendations, Cherokee Studies resources, field experiences, educational philosophy, and the practical realities of homeschooling through the middle and high school years.
Whether you've been here from the beginning or you're joining us for the first time, welcome.
I'm glad you're here.
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