Behere is

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Homeschool Revolution.

on the road to rethinking everything.
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Behere is a family owned business, rethinking everything with families everywhere.
We began serving families in Ventura County California in Thousand Oaks and Moorpark.

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Bēhere Rooted with Wings

Rooted with Wings is this year’s thematic inspiration for the group enrichment classes we’re designing. We want our children to feel rooted in family, local community, and nature, while at the same time sparking a curiosity and interest for the unknown world, growing their wings and building a desire to explore and travel by learning about other countries, cultures, past and present, on this beautiful garden planet we all share. All classes will be taught almost exclusively outdoors with an emphasis on living books, rich literature, plant knowledge & history, and hands-on experiences and activities, guided by loving, enthusiastic Guides and specialists.. Here’s a glimpse at our fall offerings and workshops

Current Workshops

Bēhere California Voyagers

Come Voyage with us through this beautiful state and its rich history. This literature and field trip rich class includes at-home read aloud lessons for parent and child that will dive into the rich history of the Golden State. Two to three times a month, we will travel across Ventura, Malibu, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez areas for field trips to missions, museums, and special chumash sites to learn from different specialists about this amazing state, its people, its plants and more.
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Freeborn Family Forest School

Bēhere is thrilled to host the Freeborn Family Forest School—a sanctuary where families connect with the wild, reclaiming the ancient wisdom of nature to heal our planet and our souls.
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Harvest to Host Workshops

“Harvest to Host," workshops are an ongoing seasonal series of educational outdoor classes designed to immerse children in the exciting journey of farm-to-table dining. Starting in October, participants will engage in hands-on activities that teach them about harvesting fresh produce, creating delicious pumpkin-based recipes, and developing essential hosting skills, from table setting, welcoming guests, serving and etiquette. This class encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love for wholesome, home-cooked meals while celebrating the autumn harvest.
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Bēhere Moves

Bēhere is partnering with Mindful Movement Arts to bring children this outdoor movement & arts workshop. Students will learn the movement languages of Parkour, Tai- Chi, Acrobatics, Break Dancing, Animal Movement and Sound Sabers, led by the talented Terry Kvasnik, an accomplished international movement artist and stuntman with over two decades of experience. Select workshops will include craftsman & art workshops creating your own sound saber, learning to draw your own Superhero ninja, and more.
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Bēhere Read

This reading workshop is designed for the active and imaginative student who is an early reader or who is ready to “catch up” (and pass up). This workshop is for readers ready to master reading fluency and become an independent, read-to-learn student. We don’t assign grade levels or ages to this class but this is best designed for children who have a knowledge of basic phonics (know all/most of their single letter sounds) and are starting to blend. This workshop will increase skills in blending, fluency and advanced phonics knowledge using proven speech-to-print curriculum and infusing some of our own custom-designed methods curated for the active child with or without learning differences.
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Tuesday + Thursday Enrichment in Thousand Oaks

Outdoor-nature exploration classes engage children and help them build emotional-regulation techniques, teamwork and problem solving skills; and a growth mindset so they are better prepared to handle conflict and internal and external stressors in life.Best designed for children ages 6-9.We embrace the thinking, feeling and willing aspects of Steiner/ Waldorf inspired education with our own nature-based and emotional wellness emphasis.
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Our children are the future. We're investing everything we have.

In a world revolving seemingly faster and faster— often in the wrong direction, we've found a need to detach and let go of a lot of old ideas while holding onto the best — and doubling down on values that felt closest to our hearts. We sold our home to go live 'tiny' with big nature and more fireside chats. We chose to homeschool and build the business we were born for at the same time. It's been far more challenging than we imagined — but thanks to the power of local community coming together to rethink our children's enrichment for a future we can be excited and passionate about — we're seeing the light.

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Who WE ARE

We're on a mission to change the way families live, work, and learn  

by recalibrating to a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle nurtured by nature, creativity,, and the power of community.

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Bēhere is pioneering a homeschool revolution, one where parents can still outsource for some group-based learning to a caring team that prioritizes the emotional wellness of the child above all else.

At Bēhere, we honor the whole child; our outdoor program is a wonderful way for children to learn and forge friendships as part of their home school study. We focus on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills and weave in some language arts, math, and engineering through group journaling, exploration, loose parts projects, arts/crafts and handwork. We cultivate emotional intelligence, confidence, gratitude, empathy, and consideration woven into nature-based stories (oral and written) and learning games and activities. 

The future of education is ready to scale.
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We are currently looking to expand throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. We are eager to meet the new guides that will accellerate the homeschool Bēhere revolution!

Behere Lead Guides
Location: 
Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Ojai, Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley, Goleta, Camarillo, Ventura
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Monthly

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Bēhere Tue OR Thu
$250
/ Month + Materials

Come 1 day a week to Bēhere enrichment.

10am — 1 pm
$30 Additional Sibling discount
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Bēhere Tue + Thu
$470
/ Month + Materials

Come 2 days a week to Bēhere enrichment,

10am - 1pm 
$30 Additional Sibling Discount 
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Bēhere Everyday
$625
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For families that want the full Bēhere enrichment experience.

10am —1 pm Tue
2 pm —4 pm Wed
10 am — 1 pm Thu
The people making things happen here

Behere team + advisors

We're rethinking everything together.

Brooke Lawler
CEO + Cofounder + Assistant Guide

Before joining the independent working world 3 years ago, Brooke led a successful career in advertising for 13 years helping dozens of brands find their unique voice and positioning by leading diverse teams to execute strategy, branding and multi layered marketing campaigns. She worked with titans like Disney, Softbank Robotics, Sony Pictures, Apple and many telecom/ tech brands, but her absolute favorite work was and is helping small businesses and startups get going because they’re the most passionate and soulfully connected to the work. As owner and cofounder of Behere, Brooke understands this soulful connection even more and brings this passion for entrepreneurship to the program infusing elements of independent thinking, leadership and soft skills of entrepreneurship into the workshops provided.

Matthew Lawler
Cofounder & Editor-in-Chief of Bēhere Recast

Matthew Lawler is the visionary co-founder of Bēhere, a platform dedicated to revolutionizing the way families live, work, and learn by embracing a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle nurtured by nature, creativity, and the power of community. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Bēhere Recast podcast, Matthew brings his passion for storytelling, spiritual exploration, and personal growth to every episode. Through insightful conversations and inspiring content, he guides individuals and families on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, helping them align with their highest values and embrace the magic of co-creating a brighter, more conscious future.

Jessie Korb
Lead Guide

Jessie Korb is our Conejo Valley Lead guide, and an outdoor educator passionate about inspiring a love of nature in children and families. Born and raised in Thousand Oaks, Jessie is a nature enthusiast and integrates her love for nature, fitness, and adventure into her teaching style.

She is a devoted mother to three children: her 8-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter, and 18-year-old stepdaughter. After finding that traditional schooling wasn't the right fit, she embraced homeschooling, allowing her to provide a personalized, nature-centered learning experience.

Jessie leverages her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from CSUN to bring extra color and passion to our custom the Roots with Wings curriculum and world cultural studies this year. Passionate about the outdoors and teaching children through hands-on experiences, Jessie enjoys hiking, overlanding, and camping.

Jessica Freeborn
Lead Guide

Jessica Freeborn is a certified herbalist and forager who has been studying and working with herbs for the past 18 years. “My mission is to inspire a love of wild places and knowledge of the ancient medicinal plants that have served humanity since the beginning of time. My family and I have created a wild-crafted product line under our label, Freeborn Family Farms. We grow, forage, harvest, and handcraft quality, tried-and-true herbal remedies to share with our community.

Terry Kvasnik
Lead Guide

Meet Terry Kvasnik, an accomplished international movement artist and stuntman with over two decades of experience. From Cirque Du Soleil to touring with renowned artists like Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Terry's journey began at the age of 3 in gymnastics and escalated to joining the circus at 18. Specializing in Acrobatics, Breakdance, Kung fu, and Parkour, Terry has traversed the globe, learning from esteemed mentors and masters of movement, eventually becoming a teacher himself.

Founding Mindful Movement Arts over ten years ago, Terry's mission is to share his expertise in a fun, creative manner while imparting invaluable life skills.

Terry's journey began at the age of 3 in gymnastics and escalated to joining the circus at 18. Specializing in Acrobatics, Breakdance, Kung fu, and Parkour, Terry has traversed the globe, learning from esteemed mentors and masters of movement, eventually becoming a teacher himself.

Founding Mindful Movement Arts over ten years ago, Terry's mission is to share his expertise in a fun, creative manner while imparting invaluable life skills.

Brianne Vogel
Lead Guide

Brianne Vogel is a passionate outdoor educator specializing in farm-to-table education.
She will lead the "Harvest to Host: Farm to Table" class starting in Fall 2024, guiding
students through growing, harvesting, and preparing their own food. Her teaching
philosophy is rooted in hands-on project based learning, connecting students with
nature, and empowering them to make sustainable, nutritious food choices.

Alongside her Master’s Degree in Education, she has also pursued additional studies as
an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Her specialized training at the Institute for
Integrative Nutrition allows her to seamlessly weave nutritional education into her
curriculum, emphasizing the significance of bio individuality and making well-rounded
food choices.

Brianne has worked with various organizations to develop Farm to Table learning
programs that focus on environmental education and nutrition. In her free time, she
enjoys spending time with her family, being in nature, experimenting with new recipes,
and sharing her passion for healthy living.

Emilyn Allen
Support Guide

Emilyn Allen's passion for children ignited with the arrival of her little sister, sparking an immediate fascination with babies and kids in general. Taking on babysitting responsibilities at the age of 13, Emilyn solidified her interest in nurturing and caring for young ones. Her commitment to assisting special needs children deepened when she participated in a program at her middle school. Alongside other students, Emilyn dedicated lunch hours on Mondays and Wednesdays to engaging with these kids, playing games, sharing meals, and fostering connections. This program transitioned with her to high school, as she took the initiative to introduce it to the new environment. Outside of formal programs, Emilyn continues to babysit and actively engage with children. Looking ahead, her aspiration is to establish her own daycare and pursue a career as a teacher.

Jenna Wylie
Lead Guide for Bēhere Read

Jenna Wylie is a first-year homeschool mom to two vibrant children aged 6 and 9. With a deep-seated passion for nurturing children with connection, integrity, and effectiveness, Jenna embarked on a journey that diverged from her previous career path in Chemical Engineering.

After twelve years in biotechnology, Jenna found herself drawn to homeschooling when her children didn't quite fit into the traditional school mold and struggled with reading. Determined to provide them with the best education possible, Jenna immersed herself in the world of teaching literacy. Over the past three years, she has explored various reading programs, from Orton-Gillingham phonics-based approaches to the more recent linguistics speech-to-print method. Through dedicated experimentation and adaptation, Jenna has witnessed remarkable progress in her children's reading abilities, embracing methods that are not only effective but also enjoyable.

Beyond her commitment to her own family's education, Jenna is passionate about fostering a vibrant homeschooling community. She believes in the power of parents working together to support and uplift their children's educational journeys. With her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, Jenna is eager to share her insights and expertise with other homeschooling families, creating a supportive network where parents can learn and grow together.