Q: What’s something you learned while developing MySchool? We need to value it that way, not something that is only being done when we can track the hours and seat time. Learning doesn’t only happen in a classroom, it’s something that people are doing all the time. Organizations like nature centers and museums are special because they have the physical space and the resources that our kids can learn from. They help out at the nature center, take care of all the animals, go on hikes, and truly explore. My eldest daughter goes to what’s basically a Forest School - it’s an all-day program where they’re outside year-round. My kids spend at least two days a week learning outdoors when possible. I built MySchool so people could personalize all of the learning opportunities around them to best meet the needs of their kids. I want them to have the mentality of, “I’m going to go down to the museum and experience the art.” Or, “We’re going to go to the park or nature center, where we’ll explore in person.” I want all these places to be their school it doesn’t need to be a single location. Justin: I don’t want my kids to think of “school” as just one place. Q: How did you come up with the name for MySchool? Having immersed himself in the various education types and determined to see something different, Justin taught himself to program and built MySchool, an online network of people and organizations to help learners and their families connect with educational programs in their community. When Justin Shell, a former yacht designer and marine engineer, decided to homeschool his kids, he and his family felt very alone in the process of finding and connecting with other families and learning opportunities.
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