For those who are new to me or just want to learn a bit more about us, Randy and I owned a homeschool curriculum company called Pennywise Learning. God directed our steps when another homeschool company went up for sale and gave us the idea to build our own company. It grew quickly, and we loved working with homeschool families. After about eight years, the Lord called Randy to ministry. The economy had faltered, which required us to attend homeschool conferences to generate the sales needed to keep us going. We quickly realized our plan was incompatible with being a pastor since we would often be traveling on Sundays. We prayerfully sought the Lord's direction, knowing He always has a plan. Once again, He directed our steps, and we sold our business to Christian Book Distributors. Our snowy weekend at their headquarters in Massachusetts was an experience we will never forget!

While Randy pastored our local church, the Lord gave me a season of rest before calling me to Master Books. Master Books was starting to publish homeschool curriculum. They had a few titles but wanted to grow. This is when I began to put develop the Master Books Method.  This method is based on my many years of experience working with thousands of homeschool families. I had led our local homeschool support group for many years, selected the curriculum for Pennywise Learning while walking thousands of homeschool shoppers through their own curriculum choices, and successfully taught my nine children. I trained the team on how to weave Master Books' strong Biblical foundation into courses while giving an open-and-go structure that works for students and parents alike. I helped select authors who understood homeschooling and could help us build courses with a developmental approach, using teaching techniques that target the unique needs of each student. We also built a community where parents are encouraged to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of their students and families. 

Randy was pastoring when the Lord called him to New Leaf Publishing Group (the parent company of Master Books) as the VP of Marketing. We moved to Arkansas and settled into our new home as Randy transitioned Master Books to selling directly to the consumer. I continued my work as the Master Books Brand and Curriculum Development Manager. We both invested ourselves in social media, supporting thousands of families as Master Books began to grow rapidly. Our small but dedicated team of staff, volunteers, and thousands of customers created a movement!

Just like those early days when we decided to start a new business, answered the call to pastor a church, and then packed up and moved to Arkansas, the Lord has continued to lead us.  I am so excited for the next adventure! The most recent chapter of our story began when New Leaf Publishing Group (along with the Master Books division) sold to an investment group, bringing many changes in 2023. Randy remained as president of the company while I was offered an executive position that included a lengthy and complex contract. I wrestled, prayed, and sought counsel but could not sign it. I knew the Lord was directing my steps elsewhere. I developed The Master Books Method and the Master Books line of curriculum. It was my baby for eleven years. It was not easy to walk away; however, we let can trust the Lord when he asks us to let go of our plans and allow the Him to direct our steps. I am excited to begin the next chapter He has set before me! I am also excited to have several of our adult children joining me on this adventure as we build a legacy to impact generations.