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Today's guest is Terry Travers, the founder and director of Astrolabe Academy, a unique high school experience and teen community that supports self-directed learners on their individual learning journeys. Terry has a background in communication design, ocean science, and sustainable farming. Passionate about alternative education, she began homeschooling her children in 2008 and transitioned to unschooling by 2011. Terry has hosted numerous homeschool classes and summer camps on her farm, specializing in experiences for teens. Responding to parent demand, she opened a farm-based high school, which evolved into an online unschooling support platform in 2021 due to the pandemic. *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly LiberatED e-newsletter on education trends and entrepreneurial stories at fee.org/liberated.
#110 Discover the secrets to letting your kids thrive with unschooling! In this empowering episode of the Homeschool Yo Kids podcast, host Jae welcomes special guest Terry Travers, founder and director of Astrolab Academy. With over a decade of experience in unschooling and self-directed learning, Terry shares her inspiring homeschool journey, creative ways to simplify education, and how reimagining what learning looks like can unlock a child's full potential.Explore the transformative power of student-led education as Terry recounts her shift from traditional homeschooling to unschooling, fostering a growth mindset and empowering students to find their passion. From innovative projects to real-world experiences, discover how Terry helps teens build confidence and skills through personalized, project-based learning. Plus, hear about the incredible accomplishments of her students, like launching businesses, pursuing art commissions, and preparing for college on their own terms.Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned member of the homeschool community, this episode is packed with insights on creating a supportive learning environment, overcoming challenges, and embracing unconventional paths to student success. Be inspired to bet on your family, challenge the status quo, and redefine education for the better.Https://astrolabeacademy.comHttps://coachterry.mehttps://www.facebook.com/highschoolalternativeshttps://www.instagram.com/astrolabeacademy/https://twitter.com/coachterrytwww.linkedin.com/in/terryatravershttps://www.pinterest.com/alt2hs/Terry Travers, is the Founder and Director of Astrolabe Academy and a dedicated VELA Community Connector. Terry has a rich background in communication design, ocean science, and sustainable farming. Passionate about alternative education, she began homeschooling her children in 2008 and transitioned to unschooling by 2011. Terry has hosted numerous homeschool classes and summer camps on her farm, specializing in experiences for teens. Responding to parent demand, she opened a farm-based high school in Virginia, which evolved into an online unschooling support platform in 2021 due to the pandemic. Terry excels at helping parents reconnect with their teens and empowering these young learners to rediscover their passion for learning through real-world experiences. In this podcast, Terry shares her insights on transforming education to better serve our youth and our planet. Visit homeschoolyourkidsexpo.com to learn more about our upcoming events and how to connect with like-minded families in the homeschool community. Join the conversation, follow us on social media, and remember—your kids can thrive when you homeschool your way!
Big screen stars Lloyd Nolan and Claire Trevor indulge in some comedic crime-solving in Results, Incorporated. Private eyes Johnny Strange and Terry Travers will take on assignments from babysitting to hunting for ghosts in a haunted house. Undaunted, they trade quips as they follow the clues and close their cases. We’ll hear “The Last of the Bloody Gillettes,” originally aired on Mutual on December 16, 1944.
A funny farce, Results Inc. stars Lloyd Nolan as Johnny Strange in this rare series. Results Inc.. December 30, 1944. Mutual net. Sustaining. Johnny Strange finds that a mummy in a museum has been going on nightly strolls! Possibly, the last show of the series. Lloyd Nolan, Claire Trevor, Sol Stein (writer), Martin Worth (writer), Lawrence Edmond Taylor (creator), Russ Crump (music), Bob O'Connor (announcer), Joseph Kearns, Harry Lang. 29:37.The Strange detective places two ads:âResults, Incorporated â your problem is our problem. Will locate your long-lost uncle, work your crossword puzzle, hold your baby.â The second silly slip, âSecretary wanted â blonde, beautiful, between 22 and 28 years, unmarried, with the skin you love to touch and a heart you canât."Terry Travers (played by Claire Trevor) answers the ad. Terryâs pay is â25% commission, my hospital bills, and bail money.â A laugh a minute! Go To GoDaddy, use the promo code blu19 and save 10%
There were only two radio detective serials in which one of the detectives was played by a woman and a major film star. This week I'll look at one of those serials - Results, Inc. and you be able to hear only one of three that are known to exist of the series. The star was the glamorous Claire Trevor (right), who plays Terry Travers opposite her fellow detective, Johnny Strange portrayed by Lloyd Nolan.Music under is "Get Out of the Blue" by Nick Kepics on Garageband.com
There were only two radio detective serials in which one of the detectives was played by a woman and a major film star. This week I'll look at one of those serials - Results, Inc. and you be able to hear only one of three that are known to exist of the series. The star was the glamorous Claire Trevor (right), who plays Terry Travers opposite her fellow detective, Johnny Strange portrayed by Lloyd Nolan.Music under is "Get Out of the Blue" by Nick Kepics on Garageband.com