Shawna Hein didn’t set out to lead a school. In fact, she tried to keep her distance. But when her daughter fell in love with Northfield Academy—a small, classically grounded school in Wichita—God started tugging on Shawna’s heart too.In this episode of WISE and Otherwise, Shawna shares her surprising journey from skeptical homeschool mom to head of school, and how a simple campus tour turned into a personal transformation.🎙️ Inside this episode:– Why a shy homeschooler felt instantly at home at Northfield Academy– How Shawna slowly went from volunteer to board member to head of school– The power of classical education to shape the soul—not just fill the mind– How studying the Iliad, Dante, and Scripture helped her rediscover her own faith– What makes this microschool culture so deeply human and transformativeThis is more than a school story—it’s about calling, beauty, motherhood, and how God sometimes pulls us into things we never planned… but were made for.📢 Have you ever ended up somewhere you were trying to avoid—and realized it was exactly where you were meant to be? Share in the comments!🔔 Like and follow for more stories of faith, education, and everyday courage.📌 Resources & Links:🔹 Learn more about Northfield Academy: https://www.northfieldacademy.org🔹 Learn more about HERO: https://www.heartlandhero.org/🔹 Watch more episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GbjQYqh0HeG7ojJNq0eoe?si=ueQDNO5EQMeY-w1gOZ99YA#ClassicalEducation #NorthfieldAcademy #FaithAndEducation #HomeschoolToHeadmaster #MicroSchoolMovement #SchoolChoice #WISEAndOtherwise #ParentLedEducation