Homeschool Graduation: Gracie Neland, second-generation MPE alumna
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Show Notes
Gracie Neland graduated high school with MPE - following her mother, who is also an MPE alumna! Gracie explains what a homeschool graduation ceremony can look like, as well as her future career plans.
-How Gracie got involved in the MPE graduation class of 2022 [1:02]
-Some thoughts on what to expect and how to prepare for the ceremony [3:28]
-The rose ceremony and how it celebrates those who have helped each graduate [5:46]
-Other highlights such as parental blessings and senior tables at the reception [8:30]
-Gracie's goal to be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), internship working with girls at risk going into the foster care system, and special-needs associate position at Lenexa Baptist Church [10:25]
-Her experience being homeschooled and how that affected her education before and after graduation [12:18]
-Gracie's family ministry with the homeless [14:35]
-How a family friend suggested occupational therapy and shaped Gracie's career path [16:40]
-Tips for the class of 2024 and future classes [19:40]
Resource #1: https://midwesthomeschoolers.org/events/graduation/ (MPE's Homeschool Graduation Ceremony)
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