“Hi, I am a homeschool mom to 8 kids and also teach my 2 nieces and nephew on occasion. We have used a couple different people in the past … and then we met Kim Kucherer. She is the most laid-back, “de-stress about portfolios” person I have ever met. She was very thorough and followed state guidelines without demanding unnecessary paperwork. She had many suggestions and helpful info for slow readers, special needs, and also reluctant learners. I have a friend and 3 sisters-in-law who have started homeschooling, too, and we are making it a “party day.” We all meet up at someone’s house with our respective portfolios and the kids play together while Kim looks over and evaluates all 20+ of them. It makes a great end to a school year. Thank you so much Kim for simplifying our requirements so we meet them without so much stress!”

Bethany Keeney

 

“We are currently in our fourth year of homeschooling/unschooling/self-directed learning. Luckily, in our first year we found Evaluator, Kim Kucherer. She is very supportive and always makes us feel comfortable when evaluating our portfolios. Last year, we had to temporarily move to a different school district. Unfortunately, it was a district that was not homeschool-friendly, I felt harassed and bullied from the start of the year to the finish. Each time, with the support and expertise of Kim, we were able to stand our ground, and get through the year fairly unscathed. I’m very happy that we are no longer in that distract, but I know if she could get us through that, she could get us through anything. Kim understands how optimum learning truly happens and she can help you translate that into compliable reporting.”

Donna Zak

 

“During my first year of reporting in the state of Pennsylvania, I was a nervous wreck.  I was fortunate that a friend connected me with Kim to do my evaluations.  Kim is at once relaxed and confident, qualities that put me at ease and make me sure that I am succeeding as a home educator.  My children are always comfortable talking with Kim, showing their work from the past year, and sharing their thoughts with her as they would with a close family friend.  Kim offers advice when asked and always affirms and encourages me in my own personal home education preferences.  Each June, when I hand in my evaluation letter, I feel confident because Kim promises to back up her evaluations if they are ever called into question.  That first year I was all nerves and anxieties; but, having walked through this process with Kim for a few years now, I feel I have grown more self-assured as a home educating mother.”

Erika Lewis

 

I have been counting my lucky stars for the past 10 years to have Kim Berger Kucherer as our home school evaluator. Kim knows the law and understands children. She has a deep respect for the learning process and how it manifests in unique ways for every student. Many home schoolers feel pressure to succumb to “schooling at home” from family and friends who may not understand or from school districts who want to maintain more control than what the law affords them. It’s so nice to have a home school evaluator who truly gets what home schooling is all about, who is not there to judge but to serve and to advocate for your success and your children’s success. Her feedback is invaluable and her gentle nature appreciated. Without a doubt, having Kim Kucherer as my daughter’s home school evaluator has been a 100% positive experience and one of the smartest decisions I’ve made for our home schooling experience.

Demian Yumei

 

Kim has been our evaluator for 4 years now. I love her! She’s very easy to talk to, down to earth, helpful, and informative. I recommend her anytime someone is looking for an evaluator.

Tiffany Hetzel