about us

At Live and Learn, we honor and celebrate every learner—embracing all backgrounds, abilities, identities, and beliefs.

We are committed to creating a supportive space where growth, curiosity, and belonging thrive. We are dedicated to making homeschooling a joyful, inclusive, and empowering experience for all families.

Meet Lorraine Johnson

Founder, Live and Learn Homeschool Consulting

Lorraine believes that homeschooling is not just an educational choice—it’s an adventure, a journey of discovery, and an opportunity to nurture children’s natural curiosity. She is committed to equipping families with the tools and confidence they need to create a successful and joyful home learning experience.

With over two decades of homeschooling experience, Lorraine is a dedicated education consultant and curriculum expert passionate about empowering families to create meaningful and personalized home education experiences. As a veteran homeschooler, she has guided her four unique learners—each with different learning styles—through every stage of education, all while navigating lifestyle changes, work-life balance, and even six years of RV roadschooling across 45 states.

Lorraine’s deep knowledge of curriculum comes from years of hands-on experience, extensive research, and testing countless programs to find the most effective and engaging resources for homeschool families. Her background in education and special education, combined with her expertise in curriculum development, allows her to craft individualized homeschool plans that honor each child’s strengths, interests, and needs.

Lorraine specializes in designing custom homeschool plans tailored to your family’s lifestyle, educational philosophy, and student learning styles. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or looking to refine your approach, she provides guidance on curriculum selection, personalized schedules, goal setting, and ongoing coaching to ensure success. As a curriculum expert, Lorraine collaborates with authors and publishers to review and refine homeschool curricula, making them more accessible and effective for homeschooling families. 

 

Why Work with Lorraine?

  • 20+ years of homeschooling experience
  • Extensive knowledge of curriculum across all subjects and grade levels
  • Expertise in special education, IEP advocacy, and diverse learning needs
  • Real-world experience balancing homeschooling with work, travel, and major life transitions
  • Passionate about community building, lifelong learning, and supporting homeschool families
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Meet the Team

Emma

Emma W. Peterson is a dedicated special education advocate and educational consultant with 18 years of experience in fostering inclusive learning environments, as well as a Master’s degree in Special Education. She is passionate about empowering students with diverse learning needs, equipping families with effective strategies, and guiding educators to create meaningful, individualized support systems. Emma works closely with parents, educators, and school administrators to bridge communication gaps, restore relationships, and implement practical solutions for children with disabilities. As part of the Live and Learn Team, she develops individualized homeschool support plans for students with IEPs, 504s, and those transitioning to or from homeschooling, ensuring they receive the structure and resources needed for success.

Justine

Justine Harrison, MEd has nearly a decade of experience teaching in underserved schools across the U.S. and internationally. Passionate about inclusive education, Justine believes that parents and guardians are students’ first and forever teachers, and that all learning relationships should be founded in love and trust. Justine has taught secondary school (5-12) and worked with national organizations, like TRiO Upward Bound, to support students in the often strenuous college admissions process. As part of the Live and Learn Team, Justine provides high school credit coaching, transcript review, GPA calculation, college prep, and tailored tutoring for homeschool and neurodivergent learners. A licensed teacher, she also serves as a Homeschool Evaluator.

Zaria

Zaria T. Johnson, MPH, is a dedicated educator whose passion for mentorship and teaching brings out the best in her students. With degrees from Columbia University and Spelman College, she has tutored high school students in English and History and taught College Readiness and Computer Science for Columbia University’s S-PREP program. Her engaging approach fosters confidence and enthusiasm in learners, making her an excellent subject-specific homeschool tutor who students genuinely look forward to working with.

From Our Clients

When I unexpectedly entered the homeschool world, I was really intimidated by all the choices and how to move forward in planning my son's education for the year. Lorraine made everything so simple. We had a few interactions which led her to better understand my child and our family's goals and her curriculum recommendations were spot on for what we needed. She has so much experience planning and truly knows the ins and outs of what is available for families to use. Years later, we still have some of the books she recommended in use because they went beyond the single school year. I so appreciate how easy she made everything, and would recommend her services as it made my transition into homeschooling so much easier.
- Nancy
Homeschooling Parent
I was not a parent that ever set out to homeschool. It wasn't on my radar. After meeting and speaking with Lorraine, her wealth of knowledge and encouraging enthusiasm had me rethink my child's education. Homeschooling ended up being the best choice to honor our child's pathway to learning. Lorraine guided us through curriculum options and learning experiences that culminated in the richest learning outcomes for our child. I cannot say enough good about her approach to coaching parents. She listens, she's invested in children as individuals, and she takes the time to ensure you are getting exactly what you need to help your child succeed.
- Katie
Homeschooling Parent
I just received my curricula package from Lorraine, and I finally feel confident and excited about this adventure! I am amazed at how well Lorraine understood my girl based on our phone conversations and questions she asked. Our family has some extenuating circumstances limiting how available I am for prepping lessons and Lorraine tackled this issue with ease. She gave me practical advice and picked curricula that will make it easier for that. If you are nervous about this school year, contact Lorraine! She will be the asset you are looking for.
- Liz
Homeschooling Parent

Why Love Live and Learn Together

We offer clear and practical solutions tailored to each family’s unique style, learning preferences, and lifestyle. We’ll inform you of your options and the laws in your state making the transition seamless.

We foster creativity in both teaching and learning, helping every child discover the joy of learning in a way that works best for them. We create a customized, comprehensive homeschool package for your homeschool success.

We inspire confidence by providing the tools and ongoing coaching support families need to succeed in their homeschooling journey.

20+ Years Experience

Personalized Approach

Practical, Hands-On Insights

Expertise in Neurodivergent Learning