Mrs. Tanya Newman:  Homeschool Conference Speaker and Workshop Leader Details

Are You Smarter Than Your Grandparents: Classical Education
The Classical approach to education produced a country with the most literate population ever on earth and produced world leaders in technology, medicine, and innovation. What has happened to education in the last two generations which has caused us to fall behind? And how can we regain the lost tools of learning in our children and ourselves? Come learn more about Classical Education and how you can use it to equip your students to become life-long learners.

Raising Life-long Learners: Classical Education for the Teen Years
“Just the Facts” is not enough for our children to truly benefit from a Classical Approach to education. It is during the teen years that the dialogue from their questions and the discussion created by thought-provoking materials leads to true learning. What does that look like in a homeschool environment and how can you provide those opportunities for your student? Join us for a time of sharing and discussion to learn more.

Latin is Alive
“The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated,” was not just true for Mark Twain, but also for the Latin language. Latin is alive and well on planet earth! We’ll share some keys to unlocking the language that can help increase ACT and SAT scores, bring insights intoforeign languages, provide keys to our history and government, and bring classical literature to life! Because it has influenced the very culture in which we live, Latin is alive!

• Degree in Human Services from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville
• Foundations/Essentials Director and the Essentials tutor in the Knoxville CC community
• Homeschooling Mother of three