Description

Sometimes the biggest decisions start with the smallest moment.

In this episode of Founder to Founder, Felicia sits down with Kristin Fink and Ginger Montezon, founders of Skola Microschool, to talk about the moment everything changed—a Post-it note that simply said:

“You should start a school… and I’ll come work for you.”

What followed was not a perfect plan—it was uncertainty, risk, and a deep frustration with a system that wasn’t meeting students’ needs.

In this honest conversation, they break down:

• What pushed them to leave traditional schools
• How COVID became the turning point
• What it actually looks like to start a microschool (while working full-time)
• The realities of affordability, sustainability, and pay cuts
• Why smaller learning environments can better serve kids
• How flexible schooling changes everything for families

They also unpack the biggest misconceptions about microschools—from academics to socialization—and what parents should really be looking for when choosing a learning environment.

If you’re a parent wondering:
“Is there something better for my child?”

Or an educator thinking:
“Could I do this too?”

This episode gives you a real, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes—and what’s possible.