Lisa Nalbone draws on decades of classroom and experiential learning situations, unschooling her son, and exploring intentional learning and living. She combines experience with evidence-based best practices to help you and your family confidently enjoy learning for and from life.
Her books, poems, and stories support unconditional love and unlimited learning. The LifeSparks Series provide guided steps for self-directed, heart-centered lifelong learning to support your choices to learn, smile, and grow, no matter your age or goals.
Outside of reading and writing, I love to take photos, hike, travel, pick up huge stacks of books at the library, strum the ukulele, and visit with family and friends. Originally from New Jersey, I now live in California with my husband, olive and fruit trees, and visiting wildlife from the creek.
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Want a bit more backstory?
I grew up in a small town with incredible library, public schools, and community programs. I loved reading and had the freedom to roam the town and library stacks. Friendly librarians, employers, neighbors, and parents of friends generously encouraged my curiosity and love of learning.
I traveled almost 500 miles for university. That was a big deal back then, as a first generation scholarship kid. I rode an overnight Trailways bus, alone, to visit campus and plead for more scholarship dollars. That trip was a huge learning experience.
After graduation, I quickly learned that degrees don’t guarantee “success” and not all jobs are fulfilling. I struggled with defining success according to my values and finding my path within the greater community. Uncertain about the path forward, I started following my interests in peace, social justice, and non-violence. Learning by doing, building community, and being willing to learn from anyone illuminated the path.
Then the great outdoors and my future hubby captured my heart. I settled into a small rural town to explore love, education, parenting, and community. And still trying to figure out what and who I wanted to be when I grow up. Lucky me, almost 40 years and many experiments later, I’m still figuring it out. My next learning projects involve playing with children’s books, poetry, painting, and other ways to tell tales from the land of learning. I continue to ask, try, and do in all my learning adventures.