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This week on the Ex-Homeschoolers Club, I had an absolutely joyful conversation with artist, teacher, and former homeschooler Noah Fontana. From the moment we hit record, it felt like two longtime friends reconnecting. We dove deep into Noah's unique homeschool upbringing, how his love of comic books and creativity shaped his early education, and how homeschooling helped him lean into his artistic talents. We also explored Noah's journey from animation work at DreamWorks to discovering his true passion in art therapy and teaching. If you've ever wrestled with the intersection of creativity, identity, and education, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• How Noah's homeschool environment nurtured his passion for art and comics

• The connection between storytelling, animation, and emotional expression

• The challenges of people-pleasing, code-switching, and growing up in a controlled homeschool bubble

• How art therapy changed Noah's career trajectory and how he connects with students through creative expression

• The value of reframing "bad" traits like people-pleasing into useful tools when used mindfully

Connect with Noah

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teacher.noah/

• Grab a copy of his book Mixed-Up Metaphors: https://a.co/d/gHFVTq6

Resources Mentioned:

• Jeneve Dube's podcast "Homeschooled": https://solo.to/homeschooled
• "Creativity, Inc." by Ed Catmull: https://a.co/d/h4CuAiQ