THE UMBRELLA SCHOOL

Colleen Prayne

​I'm a third-generation native of Colorado, mother of three teenage boys, and homeschooler since 2012. My husband is a first responder, and we work tirelessly to balance our responsibilities. My ultimate goal is to serve and empower the homeschool community, which led me to establish My Homeschool Hub LLC in 2017. I love to travel and plan trips for others, which I do through my second small business, Got a Dream Travel, LLC.

 

In 2017, I started building what would eventually become Statheros Academy. At that point, I had been homeschooling for five years and saw needs in the homeschool community that I wanted to help meet. As a spiritually-single Christian, I perpetually found myself in settings that didn’t quite fit. My husband and I don’t share the same religious beliefs, so my family didn’t match the traditional Christian mold that other families live in on a daily basis. Despite attending many events and trying hard to connect, I always felt like I didn’t belong.

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I’m a jeans and t-shirt type of person, usually rocking a messy bun, and fully immersed in life as a mom to three boys.

I dreamed of creating a welcoming environment where homeschoolers of all backgrounds could find support, encouragement, and help when they needed it—regardless of their family structure, beliefs, or politics. I envisioned a space focused purely on homeschooling, where people could come to learn, find community, and share resources.

From that dream, I launched My Homeschool Hub, which offered homeschool information and support, directories for local programs, a marketplace for buying and selling used curriculum, and access to Mentor Moms who worked one-on-one with parents needing extra support. I had always wanted to form an umbrella school, too, but I knew I didn't want to run it alone, I love working with others—people who could bring their unique talents and connect with families in meaningful ways.

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In 2020, I started an umbrella school with someone, but we soon realized it was best to go our separate ways, and I handed that school over to her. In 2021, I started Statheros Academy, fully committed to creating a welcoming and customized service for homeschoolers centered solely on homeschooling and my deep desire to support anyone who was comfortable in my space. Our mission at Statheros Academy is to encourage, empower, and equip families, offering tools, resources, and services that each family can use in their way. Some families want minimal involvement from us, while others like to stay closely connected. However they choose to engage, we’re here to support them.

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In February 2024, we rebranded, dropping "My Homeschool Hub" to focus exclusively on Statheros Academy. Today, I’m grateful to work with an incredible team of homeschool coaches who are the heart of what we do. Each of these women has had tremendous success with their homeschools and brings a spirit of grace and encouragement to our work. I’m so thankful for their dedication and the families who trust us to support their homeschooling journey.

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If you’re considering joining Statheros Academy, we would be honored to serve you and your children.