Train to be a homeschool teacher and manage a home

Join other young Christian women who dream of becoming wives and mothers and desire to homeschool their future children. The Principled Teacher Academy is a brand-new, 9-month residency where young women prepare to become effective Christian homeschool parents.

Students live, learn, and grow in a Christ-centered community—equipping them to disciple children, design curriculum, and build their future families with confidence and purpose.

What’s Included in this program:

📚 Education Courses – Learn how to teach every subject from a biblical worldview

🏫 Homeschool Internships – Gain hands-on teaching experience in real homeschools

👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Life Seminars – Prepare for marriage and parenting with biblical wisdom

🙏 Personal Growth and Church Life – Grow in faith through Scripture, prayer, and worship

🌊 Vibrant Community – Build friendships, serve together, and enjoy free time at the beach

About the Founder

Raquel Werk, M.Ed., is a homeschool educator, mentor, and founder of Biblical Homeschooling, where she trains parents to teach from a biblical worldview in every subject. With a master’s degree in education and years of experience working with her two children, numerous other children and families, and hybrid homeschool communities, she equips others with clear, principled methods that are both biblical, classical, and practical.

Her approach is grounded in Scripture and shaped by a deep understanding of how children learn, emphasizing strong foundations in reading, language, and reasoning. Raquel is passionate about helping families move beyond uncertainty and build confident, well-ordered homeschools that cultivate spiritual, academic, and personal growth.

what you can expect

We are looking for a minimum of at least 6 participants to run the program. Without it, we will not be able to secure housing.

Length: 9 months July 29, 2026 - May 8, 2027

Location: rental home residency in Kihei, Hawaii on the island of Maui

Schedule: Full-time program (hours 8am-4pm)

Certification: Certificate in Biblical Homeschooling Education & Parenting Foundations

tuition: $15,000 Includes housing, transportation, food, course materials, California conference Travel, and admin costs (paid in a 10-month payment plan of $1500 a month july-Apr)

Internship/work duties: compensation to be determined when working with homeschool students

admission: Must be single female 18 to 25 years old; be committed to following God; have a heart for children; have a love for learning; value modesty and reverence for authority

deadline to sign up: June 15, 2026

Deadline to make a deposit of $1000: June 15, 2026

First Payment due: June 30, 2026

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