• Tara Vanderveer has homeschooled her kids in Canada, the US, the Bahamas, Cuba, and Guatemala. • The single mom said pros ranged from exploring different cultures to avoiding the cellphone dilemma. • She said cons included transient friendships and the children not knowing where to call "home."

This story is based on a conversation with Tara Vanderveer, 42, a remote teacher currently living in Antigua Guatemala. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I've taught at colleges and universities, including a nursing faculty, for most of my adult life.

My passion is education, and I don't think the traditional way we've always learned is the best approach. I reflect on my own schooling, and I realize I was a "successful" student because it was easy for me to memorize things.

I was

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