Dandelion Learning Collaborative
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leaders in HOME EDUCATION

Our Story

At Dandelion Learning Collaborative, we are passionate about providing families with access to part-time, high-quality group education as well as support for individualized learning and growth at home. Our programs include the "best of" school experiences, address both social and academic learning, and are designed to be authentic, connected, and tailored to the goals of each child and family.

Our WORK

Our work is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. We strive to create a supportive learning community that fosters growth, confidence, creativity, and innovation. At Dandelion Learning Collaborative, we are committed to understanding and helping our students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Our DESIGN

With our combined 80+ years as school and homeschool educators, we understand that learning should be meaningful, supported, and fun.  We also know that not all models work for all people. That's why we have developed programs with features of Montessori, self-directed, project-based, community, and traditional approaches. 

Schoolhouse Guides

Dalton Onorato

Victoria Cramer

Victoria Cramer

Dalton and her family began homeschooling and founded Dandelion Learning Collaborative in 2019.   She has invested 20 years in education and leadership and holds degrees and certifications in Montessori, special education, language, and equity.  Dalton is almost always reading two or more books.  She enjoys time with family, cheering for her kids, yoga, walks, and both coffee and tea.

Victoria Cramer

Victoria Cramer

Victoria Cramer

Victoria brings seven years of experience in elementary education from Maryland and a passion for service to our group.  She's in the schoolhouse throughout the week and leads our project based learning programs and field trips.

Martha Parrish

Victoria Cramer

Kathleen Blahovec

Martha shares her love and interest in plants and animals with the group.  She is also her family's homeschool administrator and parent of three schoolhouse members.  Martha sponsors our The Bead Project program.  She may be found in the schoolhouse modeling Spanish language or offering support to our youngest learners.  

Kathleen Blahovec

Kathleen Blahovec

Kathleen Blahovec

 Kathleen brings nine years of experience in special education and specific study of autism to the Schoolhouse. She is the parent of a Schoolhouse member, and enjoys healthy cooking, water sports, and hiking.

Ky Colbert

Kathleen Blahovec

Mary Golden

Ky joins us as an experienced, skilled, and passionate youth leader. He's a Flying Squads guide and Schoolhouse support. One of Ky's focuses during undergraduate studies was to bring mental health and academics into the same conversation. He has a passion for cooking, music, and most of all, pandas.
 

Mary Golden

Kathleen Blahovec

Mary Golden

Mary is dedicated to meeting the needs of all students and committed to a progressive, student-centered approach to teaching and learning.  Mary leads our literacy workshops and brings extensive classroom and leadership experience to our community.  A few of her favorite things are family, travel, the beach, and hockey!

Community

Young People

Young People

Young People

Our work is designed the spirit and interest  of young people as its center.  The autonomy and leadership of youth is essential to our success in learning. together.    In our community, adults work alongside youth to  design our menus, lessons, field trips, and projects. 

Families

Young People

Young People

We celebrate the freedom of choice that homeschooling offers all us.   We also understand the responsibilities that homeschool entails.  Parents in our group are respected as their own "homeschool administrators" and invited to join in sharing learning with all of us!

Service

Young People

Service

We work with local, national, and international partners to provide opportunities for learning through service.  This includes local charities, the town of Wake Forest, the American Montessori Society, the Alliance for Self-Directed Education, Flying Squads, and Kids for Peace global initiatives.

Support

Nick Onorato

Working mostly behind the scenes, Nick is Dandelion Learning's contact  for all things finance.  CFO of local Revival Recordings and baseball/softball coach, Nick shares his love of music and math with our community.  He's also Dalton’s husband and a homeschooling father of three.

Connections

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