About Penny

About Penny

A career woman who had never planned on being a stay-at-home mom, Penny Ross quit her job as a new mom and embarked upon an entirely different life! Later life again changed dramatically when she and her husband Greg made the decision to teach their children at home instead of sending them out to school.

They have been blessed with three children, whom they homeschooled from kindergarten through high school graduation. During this time, Penny served in a variety of leadership positions at Hope Chapel Academy, her church’s homeschool ministry. After graduating her youngest, she realized she was getting more and more inquires such as “I don’t go to your church but can I ask you about homeschooling?” So at an age when many of her friends were retiring, she opened her own independent consulting business, Tools for the Home Educator.

Through personalized coaching sessions, assistance in selecting teaching materials, and with webinars and online training, Penny shares her passion for and knowledge of homeschooling methods and approaches with the current generation of homeschooling parents. Her specialty is in helping families determine their own vision for home education and then assisting them in mapping a pathway to educational excellence.

Penny and Greg, college sweethearts, have been happily married for 49 years. Their 3 children not only survived homeschooling, but have lived to tell about it. Two are now engineers; one is a linguist and schoolteacher. Penny is a proud “Grammie” to 7; 3 of them are currently being homeschooled.

Penny has 39 years (and counting) of experience homeschooling and working with homeschoolers. Let her know how she can assist you and your family!

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 What kind of experience does Penny Ross bring to homeschooling families?

Penny Ross has 39 years of experience homeschooling her own three children from kindergarten through high school graduation. She also served in leadership for her church's homeschool ministry and now offers independent coaching and consulting to current homeschooling parents.

2 What services does Penny Ross offer to help families with their homeschooling journey?

She provides personalized coaching sessions, assistance in selecting teaching materials, and offers webinars and online training. Her specialty is helping families determine their own vision for home education and mapping a pathway to educational excellence.

3 Does Penny Ross provide guidance for homeschooling high school or preparing for college?

Yes, Penny's specialty is assisting families in mapping a pathway to educational excellence, and she homeschooled her own three children through high school graduation. Her children went on to become engineers, a linguist, and a schoolteacher.

4 How can I access Penny Ross's homeschooling support and resources?

You can schedule consultations and coaching sessions in-person (South Bay-LA) or via Zoom. She also offers free pre-recorded webinars and a free email newsletter called "THE Toolbox."