About

About Us

We believe in the founding principles of our great nation and the concept of cultivating virtue that enables self-governance. Freedom In Education was born out of frustration with the current state of education in our country and hope for what education can look like and its role in strengthening children into the next leaders in their homes, communities, and country.

As our culture rapidly drifts away from a shared set of values, it is important to determine whose values or worldview is responsible for shaping young minds and influencing what curriculum content is brought into the classroom, and how that curriculum content is presented to students. To cultivate a civically virtuous society, parents, teachers, and administrators must diligently screen curriculum to ensure high quality content rich material is purchased and require it be taught in a manner free of political ideologies or social justice agendas.

We will endeavor to expose the corruption and evil that has infiltrated our public schools through various channels, but we will also fervently pursue ways to enhance and improve content transparency, curriculum quality, learning options, and parental rights.

We believe all families, regardless of income, should be free to choose the best learning environment for their children. And we know that children are more likely to thrive in life if they receive a quality education that sets them free to pursue the American Dream.

Whatever path led you to Freedom In Education, we are glad you’re here. We look forward to partnering with you as we work to enhance education and increase educational opportunities for future generations. We believe that the best way to secure freedom and liberty for the future is to ensure each generation is well-educated and taught to be independent thinkers.

Mission

To promote freedom in learning by equipping parents & teachers to enhance education for the next generation.

Vision

Engaged parents raising virtuous children equipped with core knowledge and an understanding of America’s founding principles in order to protect their own future as a self-governing people.

Leadership

Melissa Jackson

President and Co-Founder

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Melissa Jackson, President and Co-Founder of Freedom in Education, made the decision to leave her thriving career in Software Validation Consulting and Project Management 2.5 years ago to get involved in the grassroots efforts to advocate for an academic focus in K-12 schools and a respect for parents rights . This choice was driven by her personal experience witnessing her own children facing challenges arising from politically motivated agendas in public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing her project management and operational expertise, she established a robust infrastructure for a nationwide parent organization. Additionally, her leadership style played an important role in fostering a unified grassroots movement in her home state of Georgia. Among her most treasured life experiences were the 14-years she spent as a stay at home mom with her 4 children who are now 24 through 16 years old. It is now time to prioritize the pursuit of constructive solutions for K-12 education. Solutions that aim to empower children within the public school system and those who transition away from it, ensuring their success and fostering their independence as productive citizens.

Xiomara Castro

Director of Outreach and Co-Founder

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Xiomara Castro is the National Director of Community Engagement and Co-Founder of Freedom in Education. Over the past 2 years, she has emerged as a dedicated grassroots community leader, advocating for education and parental rights. With a background in education spanning 14 years as a Home Educator and 5 years as a Teacher at Metro Academic Studies and Eastside Academic Studies in Georgia, she possesses valuable insights into that portion of the educational landscape. She is an Army Veteran with managerial experience in Corporate America, including the role of Director of Operations. She also holds a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services. At the core of her drive are her passions for God, family, and country. As a devoted mother and concerned citizen, she is eager to leverage her skills and dedication to engage with the community. Her vision is to collaborate with others in enhancing the educational opportunities and experiences for the next generation, empowering them to thrive in their personal and academic pursuits.

Apryl Dukes-McDaniel

Director of Research and Content and Co-Founder

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Apryl Dukes-McDaniel is the Director of Research and Content and Co-Founder of Freedom in Education. She is a devoted wife, mother of three and a small business owner residing in Georgia. She holds a degree in Business Management & Marketing from North Carolina State University with over 17 years of experience in leadership and creative design. Apryl left Corporate America in 2011 to raise her children and launched her own photography business shortly after. As an avid researcher, she joined grassroots efforts in her own community to preserve the God given freedoms that were being jeopardized during the 2020 pandemic. In pursuit of truth & transparency in education, Apryl has worked to expose indoctrination infiltrating K-12 schools across America over the past three years and educate parents on their rights to direct the upbringing of their children. On a mission to preserve the innocence of all children, she advocates for keeping young minds safe in this digital age and believes education should equip students with the logic and reason to navigate in a world filled with lies and propaganda.

Beanie Geoghegan

Manager of Content and Solutions and Co-Founder

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Beanie Geoghegan is Manager of Content & Solutions and Co-Founder of Freedom in Education. She has been involved in education for over two decades as a teacher, parent, volunteer, and advocate. She spent the last 2 ½ years in a leadership position for a national parents organization where she also created mission driven content and worked side by side with parents in Kentucky and nationally to champion parents rights and shine a light on the harmful content in K-12 schools. She is passionate about ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education that shapes them into virtuous citizens and prepares them for a purposeful life. Though her four children are no longer in school, she is using her experience in the classroom and as a parent to continue to advocate for the next generation. Beanie is married to her high school sweetheart and spends a lot of her free time letting dogs in and out of the house.

Miranda Stovall

Manager of Community Engagement and Co-Founder

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Miranda is the Director of Records and Grants and Cofounder. She is a devoted wife and mother of four. For the last two and a half years Miranda has been an advocate and grassroots leader for children's education in Kentucky, infecting others with courage to make a change in learning environments when school systems won’t listen. In a leadership role with a national parent group, she played an important part in exposing harmful content for minors across the country. In her home state she successfully advocated for legislation that addresses such issues in schools. Miranda now travels statewide, empowering parents and communities to use their voices when they see something that is not right, letting those citizens know that demanding excellence from their local school is acceptable, possible, and necessary for future generations.

Holly Terei

Manager of Teacher Coalition and Co-Founder

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As Director of Freedom in Education's Teacher Coalition and Cofounder. Holly Terei is committed to shaping the future of education by advocating for meaningful change. Her journey in advocacy began over a decade ago, embracing meaningful causes such as disability rights, special education, parental rights, and school choice. Her extensive experience in grassroots advocacy has made her a formidable force in her field. Notably, Holly authored the heartwarming 2017 children's book "Jacob the Flapping Dinosaur Goes to School," a testament to her commitment to fostering understanding and compassion. As a mother of four, with two of her own children having special needs, Holly's connection to the causes she supports runs deep. She possesses an innate understanding of the challenges families face, making her a powerful advocate for the school choice movement and parental rights. Holly firmly believes that every child deserves access to a high-quality education tailored to their individual needs. Her advocacy work is a testament to her belief that parents are the best advocates for their children's education.

Sabrina Caserta

Media Director

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Sabrina Caserta, Media Director, was born and bred in Bronx, New York, is a media publicist and legal analyst consultant who received her Masters' Degree in Investigative Journalism from Columbia University's School of Journalism. As a former reporter, her work has appeared in The Associated Press, The New York Daily News, CBS News and Street Sense. Sabrina has also worked as a contract publicist in the technology sphere and has spent the last several years working in the investigatory department for a New York law firm. As a member of Roger Williams University’s class of 2016, Sabrina studied Journalism and Political Science. This fueled her passion for free and fair critical thinking, as well as a grounded, common sense approach to education, which ultimately led her to contract with Freedom In Education. As an avid reader, health enthusiast and travel addict, Sabrina enjoys pilates, scuba diving and writing in her spare time.

Our Initiatives

Together, we shape the future.

Teacher Coalition

Several of our founders have backgrounds in teaching and understand the challenges and pressures teachers in public schools face today. Our goal is to walk alongside those teachers as a support and source of encouragement. We understand that it is not always possible for teachers inside the system to speak out publicly. We hope to voice those concerns for them when they feel they must remain silent. We also hope to collaborate on efforts to bring quality curricula into the schools so teachers don’t have to waste hours searching the internet for lesson plans.

The solution

Hispanic Initiative

Freedom in Education is proud to join forces with the Hispanic community, aiming to empower parents and enhance education to ignite a passion for civics, academics, and love for our nation within the next generation. This collaborative journey places academics and parental rights at the heart of our mission.

Embracing the richness of Hispanic culture and its profound contributions, we weave this cultural tapestry into the educational fabric, fostering a sense of pride that strengthens our nation.

Through open dialogue and active engagement with civics, we cultivate informed and responsible citizens, instilling a deep understanding of the value of community involvement. This commitment to civic duty ensures that the next generation is poised to make positive contributions to our nation's betterment.

Our collaborative efforts extend beyond curricular enhancements, as we foster meaningful dialogue and exchange between generations. This intergenerational bond allows us to pass down invaluable insights and wisdom, strengthening the connection between our elders and the youth.

Together, we envision a bright and unified future, where young minds are inspired to excel academically, celebrate their cultural heritage, and love their nation with passion. Join us on this transformative journey to empower parents as primary educators, preserving Hispanic values and traditions for a brighter future. Together, we create a pathway to an enriched and united society that celebrates cultural diversity and embraces the spirit of informed patriotism.

We’re proud to partner with CDM en Español to equip, empower and educate the Hispanic community.

Monthly Story Hour

Liberty Story Hour

“Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read.”
- Marilyn Jager Adams

There is a great need to expose children today to role models from the past and present who demonstrate courage, determination, fortitude, and a love of liberty. During the monthly story hour, we will read from one of the “Heroes of Liberty” books that feature true accounts of the lives of people worldwide who have overcome difficulties, faced obstacles, and lived virtuous and purposeful lives that inspired millions. Children of all ages need to hear these stories, be encouraged by the example of those heroes, and discover the characteristics within them that will enable them to live “heroic” lives as well.

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