Introduction

At Kindred Family Commonwealth, we are dedicated to nurturing scholars, strengthening families, and building a thriving community of lifelong learners. Teaching and mentoring is rooted in timeless, principle-based education inspired by A Thomas Jefferson Education (TJEd) by Oliver DeMille. This philosophy encourages self-directed learning, classical studies, and the pursuit of truth through a Liberal Arts education.

We also incorporate the Leadership Education Mentoring Institute (LEMI) methodology, ensuring that our scholars are mentored by trained parents who lead by example. 

Our project-based learning model follows the 

natural Phases of Learning, including:

Core Phase – Learning fundamental principles 

of right and wrong, work and play

Love of Learning Phase – Developing curiosity

 and a passion for discovery

Scholar Phase – Advancing reasoning, discipline, and expertise through Practice, Apprentice, and Self-Directed learning.

Kindred Family Commonwealth serves learners from early childhood through adulthood, with a primary focus on Scholar Phase (ages 12-18). As students mature, they thrive in a dynamic, interactive learning environment, where they engage in challenging studies, hands-on experiences, and meaningful leadership training.

Our scholars develop real-world skills that prepare them for lifelong learning, leadership, and service, including:
Critical Thinking
Public Speaking
Effective Writing
Respectful Debate
Scientific Reasoning
Self-Reliance

We incorporate a variety of learning environments to provide a rich and immersive educational experience, including:
Classic Literature & Texts
Writing & Rhetoric
Simulations & Socratic Discussion
Lectures & Public Speaking
Scientific & Field Experience

Ours is not a drop-off program. Parents play an active role in mentoring, volunteering, and modeling scholarly behavior. By participating in their children’s education, parents lead by example, foster and participate in a culture of growth, 

and strengthen family and community bonds.

As students progress through structured Scholar Projects, they emerge as self-governing leaders, lifelong learners, and individuals prepared to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Join us at Kindred Family Commonwealth, where families learn together, scholars discover their personal mission, and education is a journey of wisdom, character, and purpose.

Our scholar program and  community are built on mentorship, classics-based education, and project based learning to develop critical thinkers, principled leaders, and lifelong learners. We follow the TJEd Phases of Learning, ensuring that students progress from foundational knowledge to deep scholarship and leadership. Once a scholar has attended all of the projects that are offered through Kindred, they will have acquired a true leadership education. 

• Read A Thomas Jefferson Eduction. It will be so beneficial in your homeschool journey, even if you don't choose to join us at Kindred.
• Send an email to registerlemi@gmail.com with subject line “Foundations" and you will receive instructions on how you can access a foundational training on mentoring. 
• Fill out the Contact Form to start your journey on a lifelong pursuit of self-directed education, for yourself and for your children.