Close-up of a smiling woman with blue eyes and long brown hair, outdoors with a blurred green background.
A young child with light brown hair sits on a pink, petal-like textured blanket, looking down at a row of colorful plastic bottles arranged in a line. The bottles are in various colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink, and each has a white label with a number on top.
Two children playing the board game 'Cattle Ranch' at a table, holding orange strings attached to a central wooden piece, with various game pieces and cards on the table, near a window.
A teacher and three students gathered around a table studying a world map, with educational posters of birds and plants on the wall, a globe, and open textbooks.
A young girl in a blue sweatshirt and green pants stands at a table looking at a colorful display board about Vietnam, with a model of a section of a wall or building on the table, and a large poster about World History in the background.
Children's educational worksheet titled 'Numbers 1-20' with instructions for a coin name activity, showing a person tracing the word 'quarter' with an orange marker.

I am a seasoned homeschool mom, neuroscientist, STEM educator, experienced global marketing strategist, and community connector. My work was born out of a desire to create community, be a light for those considering this crazy world of alternative learning, and empower families to deeply explore the needs of their children to decide what best suits family learning goals. Contact Me

The Academy of Chaos

  • Large group, collaborative learning that combines Socratic thinking, Harkness discussion, and the independence derived from Montessori methods.

  • Emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, making sure unique learners feel included and friendships bloom.

  • Foster community and student connections through innovative, teams focused, project based learning methods.

  • Classes are academically rigorous, teaching to the highest level in the class and are great for gifted learners.

  • Require a high level of independence and time management. All classes focus on study skills and writing, most require self directed out of class work as extension learning for transcript worthy credits

  • Reading comprehension, the ability to participate in academic discussion, and the initiative to bring completed weekly assignments is vital to success

  • I accept Indiana ESA and Braintree Academy funds

  • Provide a secular, safe and respectful environment that is inclusive for families of all backgrounds and learning styles (all classes and events are without religion/strong political bias and are academically focused)

    • State and federally background checked.

    • First-aid certified.

    • Previously licensed as a foster parent in the state of IN.

    • Drop off classes, no parent commitment.

Midwest Homeschool Expo - June 13, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN

The Midwest Homeschool Expo isn’t just an event — it’s a movement uniting a vibrant community of families, educators, and innovators to celebrate the future of learning. We are proud to support unique and neurodivergent learners, champion school choice, and embrace all learning methods/styles in alternative education. The Midwest Homeschool Expo is built on inclusion, respect, and the belief that personal growth is as important as academic success.

For Attendees - 2026 is a PRESENTER ONLY event. No Exhibitors will be featured.

Previous year format:d

  • Explore a curated Exhibitor Hall filled with learning-focused retailers, activity providers, and education support programs.

  • Learn in 40+ parent personal development sessions with Experts covering academics, life skills, special needs, and personal development.

  • Experience our one-of-a-kind Life Skills Lab

  • A full day of drop-off youth workshops

  • 2025 - Future Focused: A Summit for Teens sharing life skills information about post graduate pathways, conflict resolution, managing your digital footprint, and much more

  • Parent networking sessions to share your passion for education and lifelong learning

  • Special focus on unique and neurodivergent learners

  • Support for school choice and information on all learning methods/styles in alternative education, this is a NO SHAME ZONE EVENT

For Sponsors & Exhibitors

  • Direct Access to Your Ideal Audience – hundreds of families actively seeking best-in-class secular educational tools, programs, and services.

  • Custom Engagement Opportunities – match your brand with the right audience through tailored sponsorships, Exhibitor spaces, and promotional features.

  • High-Value Exposure – Benefit from months of pre-event marketing, mentorship, collaboration, and a full day of in-person interaction with a truly engaged audience

For Presenters

  • Share your expertise in our 40+ diverse presentations, from practical how-tos to inspiring homeschool journeys.

  • Build your authority as a thought leader in alternative education.

  • Reach engaged families who value ongoing personal development and evidence-based learning approaches.

  • Presentations from homeschool families are the most highly attended and provide valuable insight for families considering alternative learning.

Available for:

  • Parent Mentorship:, homeschool start up, curricula review, and planning, 1-1 sessions and small group workshops

  • Contracted Youth Workshops, Classes, and Camps: (Cardboard Engineering & Rapid Prototyping, Writing/Literature Genres, World Geography, Core Learning through Games, Entrepreneurship, JA BizTown/Economics, Art/Music History, Marionette Theatre, Dessert Lab, and others.)

  • Conference and Workshop Presentations - Presenter Bio download

    • Homeschool & Alternative Learning: Emerging Education Models/Project Based Learning, STEM education

    • Neurodivergence: executive function, thriving with ADHD, Autism, 2e, giftedness

    • Entrepreneurship: make a dream your reality, funding & growth, the value of mentoring, marketing mastermind sessions - omni-channel/multi-directional marketing

    • Women: growing a village, authentic relationships, discovering your passion, reinvention

    • Infertility: recurrent miscarriage, foster care, adoption, embryo donation, surrogacy

  • Event Curation - As a trusted hostess, I design unforgettable experiences that bring people together through learning, creativity, and community. Let’s create something extraordinary…I’m not just a presenter, I’m the face of joyful gatherings where everyone feels the fun!

    • Community Collaborations: Business grand opening, libraries, museums, schools, and co-ops

    • Family Nights & Festivals: Interactive building challenges + problem solving = large scale fun

    • Private Parties: Birthdays, scout programs, custom workshops Marketing Mentorship and Fractional CMO: consulting roles taken on a contracted basis only.

Media/Presentation

  • Bookshark Podcast Homeschooling

  • OpenEd Podcast Homeschooling

  • Educator Forever Podcast Teaching Homeschoolers

  • Diary of a Dreamer Podcast The Entrepreneur’s Secret: Goal Setting & Community with Jean Lee

  • Ten Minute Momentum podcast Homeschool Conventions Explained: Benefits, Tips, and How to Make the Most of Them

  • No Title Needed podcast Homeschool in the Heartland with Jean Lee

  • Good Grief Momma podcast - relationship with your kids, homeschool, vs. public school

  • Good Grief Momma podcast - Connect & Thrive: A Workshop for Moms Review

  • Conversation Piece Podcast - Midwest Homeschool Expo

  • The Well-Trained Mind podcast - Secular Homeschooling

  • Fort Wayne, IN Innovative School Fair

  • Midwest Education Alliance Workshop, Ultimate Ninjas - Curriculum Consultation & Planning Bootcam

  • Midwest Education Alliance Workshop, Gymboree - Homeschool 101

  • Ivy Tech - Curriculum Consultation, Presenter Falling is not Failing: Resilience and Independence for College Bound Students

  • Indiana State Museum 4-H STEM Showcase activity host - Engineering Marble Runs Activity Table

  • SCORE Entrepreneur’s Business Breakfast - Presenter Marketing Mastermind Session

  • Arrows Learning Academy - Curriculum Consultation

  • Homeschool Trade Association Webinar - Entrepreneurship

  • Westfield Washington Public Library - Facilitator Maker In Residence Workshops

  • Westfield Washington Public Library - Presenter Project Based Learning Methods

  • Westfield Washington Public Library - Presenter Using Design Thinking

  • Midwest Education Alliance Workshop - Curriculum Consultation, Planning Bootcamp

  • Connect & Thrive: A Workshop for Moms - Event Director

  • Future Focused: A Summit for Teens - Event Director

  • Midwest Homeschool Expo - Event Director

  • Monthly Marketing Mastermind Sessions: 30-80 attendees

  • SCORE Women Entrepreneurs Spring Brunch - Opening Presenter

  • SCORE Mentors Annual Conference Presenter

  • Midwest Education Alliance Workshop, The Flowspace Movement Center - Curriculum Consultation, Ball State University Whole Person Organizing

  • Evansville, IN Back to School Bash, Where The Wild Kids Are

  • Midwest Education Alliance Workshop, Carter’s Play Place Midwest - Curriculum Consultation

  • Midwest Homeschool Expo - Event Director/Presenter

  • Ball State University Homeschool Advisory Board

I wasn’t always a SAHM…other names I’ve been called:

User Experience Consultant, Neuroscientist, Global Marketing Strategist, Interactive Marketer, Community Manager, Simulations Manager, Game Developer, Account Executive, Data Analyst, User Testing Coordinator, Interaction Designer, Photographer, Video Producer, Editor, Team Leader, Program Negotiator and Content Procurement, Ecommerce Program Manager, Youth Development Director, Ballroom Dance Instructor, Acting Coach, Pageant Queen, Home Education Teacher…but by far the best is Mama.

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Note: The Academy of Chaos, LLC., The Midwest Homeschool Expo and Jean Lee do not endorse any specific organization, program, or curricula. Events, materials and organizations are shared to provide resource access to the homeschool and alternative learning community, however they are not directly affiliated with The Academy of Chaos, LLC. outside of direct classes that are offered. I am not an affiliate to any of the organizations or materials listed. Please research options you are considering, always ensure instructors you select are background checked and providing a safe environment for learning.