Leann
This is the first online class I have ever done and I was not sure what to expect. I am actually kind of surprised that I registered and followed through since the class happened to begin during the start of a terribly difficult time in my life. I will forever be grateful that I enrolled in Abigail Adams Academy's Classic Moms when I did. Despite the stresses, heartaches, and challenges I have been facing over the last year, the Classic Moms class was always something positive to look forward to. I loved the opportunities to "meet" with other moms with similar goals, values, and struggles. The discussions, books, and lectures were so healing and encouraging to me. For the first time, I felt as if I belonged to a community despite the fact that I have moved 15 times in the last 15 years! Since my main mission right now is mothering my 6 small children, I rarely find the time, energy, or opportunity to go out and do something uplifting for myself. Classic Moms not only uplifts me, but my children also! I have seen such a marked difference in their desires to learn and study. I finally feel like I am INSPIRING my children!!! I find myself transforming through this class and BECOMING the woman, wife, mother, and mentor, that God created me to be. There is no greater feeling than that. Thank you Abigail Adams Academy for offering such a life-changing class for such an affordable price! I recommend this opportunity to anyone who will listen to me: and I am definitely coming back for more!
Audrey
Even though I live in a big city, it's hard to find other people reading and discussing classics. There is something amazing about discussing books with big ideas in them, and Abigail Adams Academy offers the opportunity to do this for a super-low price. For me, the biggest plus of AAA is the chance to talk to other people who have read the same book--love it! Please come and join the conversation. :-)
Shari D.
Last year was an amazing year that totally transformed me! Being totally intimidated/nervous/lost-in-the-sauce over this new concept of educating myself, the Classic Moms Class was just the inspiration and guidance I needed. It began the process of molding me into the woman, the wife and the mother I desired and was called to become.
If you are on the fence of whether or not to join in, I encourage to take the leap of faith and do it. You will not regret it!
If you are on the fence of whether or not to join in, I encourage to take the leap of faith and do it. You will not regret it!
Janet P.
2013:
I've taken Classic Moms for the last 2 years and have learned and grown so much! Honestly, I only signed up at first because a friend was, and I was looking for interaction with other homeschool moms. Well, I got that and a whole lot more. I've even started studying other things outside of class on my own. Now I am testing this waters with the Abigail Adams Colloquium, something I never would have guessed I'd be ready to do, ever!
If you are even a little interested, try a free class this summer. These ladies are wonderful! It is such a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. The perfect setting to challenge yourself a little while making new friends.
2014:
If you are on the fence about trying this, I just want to encourage you to go for it! The early bird pricing is so low this year! It is one of the best bargains out there for moms on a budget!
I've gotten so much out of my time with Abigail Adams Academy. Not only have I learned a lot and progressed in my own education, I've made some great friends! The live discussions are a wonderful way to connect with other homeschool moms who really get what you may be going through. I think it has been really beneficial for my family too: they see me studying and working on something for me, and know they can do it too. My husband has taken on his own studies. And my high schooler has seen my example of learning for myself.
So come join us! There are no grades, no right or wrong answers in the discussions, no pressure! If you don't finish a book before the discussion, its okay! We're all busy moms and have been there too! The ladies here are great! I am so glad I took the plunge and gave it a try! (And believe me, I was so nervous my first year, I never thought I'd have anything to contribute to the discussions. But guess what? Turns out I did!)
I've taken Classic Moms for the last 2 years and have learned and grown so much! Honestly, I only signed up at first because a friend was, and I was looking for interaction with other homeschool moms. Well, I got that and a whole lot more. I've even started studying other things outside of class on my own. Now I am testing this waters with the Abigail Adams Colloquium, something I never would have guessed I'd be ready to do, ever!
If you are even a little interested, try a free class this summer. These ladies are wonderful! It is such a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere. The perfect setting to challenge yourself a little while making new friends.
2014:
If you are on the fence about trying this, I just want to encourage you to go for it! The early bird pricing is so low this year! It is one of the best bargains out there for moms on a budget!
I've gotten so much out of my time with Abigail Adams Academy. Not only have I learned a lot and progressed in my own education, I've made some great friends! The live discussions are a wonderful way to connect with other homeschool moms who really get what you may be going through. I think it has been really beneficial for my family too: they see me studying and working on something for me, and know they can do it too. My husband has taken on his own studies. And my high schooler has seen my example of learning for myself.
So come join us! There are no grades, no right or wrong answers in the discussions, no pressure! If you don't finish a book before the discussion, its okay! We're all busy moms and have been there too! The ladies here are great! I am so glad I took the plunge and gave it a try! (And believe me, I was so nervous my first year, I never thought I'd have anything to contribute to the discussions. But guess what? Turns out I did!)
Beth H.
I am so grateful for Abigail Adams Academy. When I started learning about Thomas Jefferson Education, I felt like I was trying to drink from a fire hose. It felt so overwhelming with so many moving parts and pieces and ingredients. And I felt like I had to do everything perfectly RIGHT NOW. I looked at a lot of programs offered by other TJed organizations, and I just didn't feel ready to dive into what amounted to a big "Scholar Phase" when I wasn't even sure I had fulfilled my own need for "Core Phase." But then I found Abigail Adams Academy and I felt the here was a place where I could start gently. The ladies at AAA really helped me understand how very important it is to solidify my core, and I grew so much through the process.
Now, only a year later, I feel that I'm really started to grasp this Leadership Education thing. It no longer feels like so many moving parts, but more like a beautifully orchestrated symphony that just seems to happen when I look to God and trust the process.
One more thing. I LOVE studying the classics with other women who care about getting their own leadership education. It's like nothing I ever experienced in college. In any class I feel moved. My heart is touched. I feel that I want to change and I CAN change when I'm surrounded by these wonderful examples and friends. Thank you Abigail Adams Academy!
Now, only a year later, I feel that I'm really started to grasp this Leadership Education thing. It no longer feels like so many moving parts, but more like a beautifully orchestrated symphony that just seems to happen when I look to God and trust the process.
One more thing. I LOVE studying the classics with other women who care about getting their own leadership education. It's like nothing I ever experienced in college. In any class I feel moved. My heart is touched. I feel that I want to change and I CAN change when I'm surrounded by these wonderful examples and friends. Thank you Abigail Adams Academy!
Henriette H.
"I learned a lot in Classic Moms! It was a great course to learn and discuss classic books. It helped me find more joy in reading to my child, and it helped me understand how to talk with my child about the book."
Janet
"I get so much out of Abigail Adams Academy: encouragement, friendship, fun. I have gained confidence in myself as a scholar and a mom since I've been taking the classes. I highly recommend classes at Abigail Adams Academy. Whether you are looking for serious study or just a great group of ladies to help you take the next step in your own education journey, you'll find it here."