Why Prep Life Learning Exists: Bridging the Gap Between School and Life
Prep Life Learning was born out of what I’ve witnessed both inside and outside the classroom. Time and time again, I would see students struggle—not because they lacked intelligence or drive, but because they weren’t being equipped with the real-life skills they needed to confidently navigate the world.
I watched students hesitate to read an analog clock, stumble through calculations when shorted at the store, or sign up for activities without fully understanding the terms they were agreeing to. These aren’t just “academic gaps.” These are life skill gaps.
And here’s the truth: we often tell students they’re graduating because they’re “ready to take on the world,” but in reality, it looks more like the world is taking them on.
That’s why I created Prep Life Learning—to serve as a bridge between classroom knowledge and everyday life.
My Story: From Struggling Student to Learning Beside My Kids
If I’m being honest, I struggled a lot in school myself. It wasn’t that I couldn’t learn—it was that I couldn’t always make the connections. I didn’t always understand why I was learning something or how it would actually show up in my everyday life.
It wasn’t until I had kids of my own that it really clicked. I realized I didn’t just want them to “get through school”—I wanted them to get life. And in order to do that, I had to start showing them how everything connects.
Now, one of my favorite parts of being a parent and an educator is that I get to learn right alongside them. There are moments when I literally laugh and say, “Ohhh, that’s why I needed to know this!”—because now I see how it helps me solve a problem, manage something at home, or even just make smarter everyday choices.
Knowing the why has made all the difference for me and my family. It’s helped us not just survive, but be better at navigating through life. And even now, I’m still learning, still growing, and still making those connections in new ways. That’s what makes me so passionate about Prep Life Learning—I don’t just want this for my kids, I want it for everyone.
Why Life Skills Matter More Than Ever
In today’s world, being “book smart” isn’t enough. Students can memorize facts, pass tests, and even earn high grades, yet still struggle when faced with everyday challenges:
Reading a paycheck stub and understanding deductions
Budgeting money and planning for savings
Communicating clearly in writing and conversation
Balancing screen time with healthy habits
Applying math and problem-solving to real-world scenarios
These moments aren’t just inconveniences—they’re the daily decisions that shape confidence, independence, and success. When students don’t feel prepared, they often feel overwhelmed. And when they feel overwhelmed, they’re less likely to take risks, try new things, or advocate for themselves.
The Heart of Prep Life Learning
Prep Life Learning is about preparing for life. It’s about giving kids, teens, and even young adults the tools they need to connect what they’re learning in school to what they’ll face outside of it.
Through the resources, courses, and guides I offer my focus is on supporting, encouraging and helping you to attain or apply the skills you have learned. Prep Life Learning is not about replacing academics—it’s about expanding them.
Final Thoughts
Education is more than passing grades and test scores. It’s about preparing students to step into the world with confidence, resilience, and wisdom. Prep Life Learning exists to close the gap between what’s taught in school and what’s needed in life—because when students are truly prepared for life, they don’t just survive the world… they shape it.
And I’ll be the first to say—I’m still learning too. But that’s the beauty of it: learning never really ends. And through Prep Life Learning, I hope to help, support, and encourage families everywhere to grow right alongside me.
