Lori Dunlap

My business cards proclaim me to be a writer, researcher, and speaker. But when you get right down to it, I’m much more – I’m a mother of two boys, a passionate advocate for alternative education, and an idealist. I believe that for every human being there is an ideal living and learning environment that best supports their unique combination of strengths, interests and personality.

I’m also a big believer in choice.

I believe that we, as individuals, are the only ones who can really choose what’s best for us. Our most transformational decisions happen by recognizing and knowing our deepest, most honest selves. We move towards fulfilling our greatest potential when we are brave enough to tune out the opinions of others and tune into the inner voice that says “Oh, yeah, this is IT!”

And so, I seek out and share the information, tools and resources that parents and students need to make the best choices for themselves. I teach them about different educational options, encourage them to ignore the “shoulds” that distract them, and help them plot the course to their ideal future.

My specialties include: conducting research (primary and secondary), writing, public speaking, education advising, and career coaching. I’m also an avid kayaker and make fantastic cheese omelets.

You can find me at www.teachyourown.org if you ever want to talk about education or career options. You can also follow me on Twitter @NWDunlap