Roundtable:Â Reflections From Parents of Grown Unschoolers
 How do our unschoolers' lives look when they move out into the world? Our panellists will reflect on their experiences with their children and share the lessons they've learned.
Kathy Eggers is a dedicated Child Development Specialist and author, who has spent over 30 years guiding families toward a journey of joyful, play-based learning. Kathy is the creator of acclaimed guides such as A Year of Playing Skillfully and also a passionate speaker, researcher, and host of the Play Skillfully podcast. Kathy is a fierce advocate for the power of play and authentic connection.Â
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Jeffrie Clarkson is an Artist & composer of Meditation & Healing music, author & peacemaker. He believes we each make a difference in the world, it's all about the choices we make. He unschooled his four children in the 1990's and now helps out with his four unschooled grandchildren.
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Sue Patterson is an unschooling coach, author, and the founder and voice behind Unschooling Mom2Mom. With 30 years of experience—and three now-grown “kids” who thrived without traditional schooling—Sue helps families move away from educational systems that aren’t working, and embrace the principles of unschooling. She shows parents how real learning happens through life—not by recreating school at home, but by partnering with their children to create a truly individualized learning environment. Through her podcast, courses, private mentoring, and Creating Confidence Membership community, Sue supports parents at every stage of the unschooling journey.Â
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Peggy Webb unschooled her three daughters while launching West River Academy, a safe haven for unschoolers wanting legal cover and official documents after graduation. Her daughters followed different paths into adulthood and now work with her at the Academy.
Lehla Eldridge is an author, illustrator, theatre performer, and advocate for self-directed learning. She co-wrote Jump, Fall, Fly to help parents raise independent, free-thinking children outside traditional schooling systems. She also wrote The Lovely Book for Wonderful Women, supporting women’s mental health. She is passionate about creativity, connection, climate action, and supporting parents to empower young people learning beyond the system.
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