196 Thrive! Planning, Homeschool Graduation, and Amber O’Neal Johnston on Confident Homeschooling
Mon Feb 02 2026
Amanda and Melanie share additional planning details for the upcoming Thrive! conference, including hotel options connected to the Benton Convention Center and how NCHE’s homeschool graduation fits into the conference weekend. The episode features an interview with Amber O’Neal Johnston, a Thrive! speaker, who discusses cultivating curiosity, balancing academics with a full life, and encouraging parents to trust their role in homeschooling. The episode also includes a simple, accessible art project families can do together at home.
Thrive! Conference early registration
Thrive! speakers and workshops
NCHE Homeschool Graduation
Sullenberger Aviation field trip
Museum of Coastal Carolina / Ingram Planetarium field trip
Durham Bulls Education Day
More
Amanda and Melanie share additional planning details for the upcoming Thrive! conference, including hotel options connected to the Benton Convention Center and how NCHE’s homeschool graduation fits into the conference weekend. The episode features an interview with Amber O’Neal Johnston, a Thrive! speaker, who discusses cultivating curiosity, balancing academics with a full life, and encouraging parents to trust their role in homeschooling. The episode also includes a simple, accessible art project families can do together at home. Thrive! Conference early registration Thrive! speakers and workshops NCHE Homeschool Graduation Sullenberger Aviation field trip Museum of Coastal Carolina / Ingram Planetarium field trip Durham Bulls Education Day