In line with the celebration of Mother’s Day on 8th May, let’s pay tribute to all the wonderful moms out there who sacrifice a lot for their kids so that they can become better individuals. Let’s meet these famous personalities who were homeschooled by their moms.
Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison was home-schooled at the age of 12 after his mom took him out of school after a teacher insinuated that he was slow.
Condoleezza Rice
Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was home-schooled in first grade by her mother, Angelina Rice, because she was too young to start regular classes and she knew that her daughter is special.
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was homeschooled amid frequent sickness before going to Harvard and becoming the 26th U.S. president.
Pearl S. Buck
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Pearl S. Buck was homeschooled at the age of 6 by her mother.
Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow led the Gators to national championships in 2007 and 2009. He was homeschooled, together with his siblings. He’s a former All-American and Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Florida.
