About Shiela

My Story

Shiela is a published author, editor, speaker and writing coach. She's a 20-year veteran homeschooler and has worked as Jeannie Fulbright's editor and designer for 20 years helping develop Jeannie's award-winning Apologia science curriculum.

Earning a bachelor's degree in special education and a master's degree in Christian education, Shiela's passion is helping students find their voice and effectively use the elements of language to communicate confidently and authentically in writing and speaking.

Both of Shiela's and her husband Bruce’s daughters attended private universities on scholarship and went on to pursue graduate studies in medicine and global business. She attributes their academic achievements and awarded scholarships to strong writing and interpersonal communication skills.

Immersed in the field of English Language Arts education the past 40 years, I’ve witnessed the powerful effect of language in students’ lives. I’ve seen what’s lost when language arts is broken up and taught as separate academic concepts only to be memorized, tested and graded. Yet I’ve seen what’s gained when language is approached and honored as a whole work, its arts learned and applied in an integrated, living way.

From this understanding came my passion to create courses and curriculum that help students understand and use the elements of language to write and speak clearly, authentically and confidently. I've spent years curating the very best methods that draw out and develop students' creative and critical thinking—the place where all real communication begins.

I'm excited to offer home educators a unique and life-giving approach to teaching language arts. My Living Verse series explores the beauty of language through discovering and modeling the structure and artistry of different genres of writing. 

In a world dominated by technology and expanding artificial intelligence, I’m thrilled to champion LIVING LANGUAGE and offer products that develop students' unique and authentic writing and speaking voice so they can engage their world confidently and connect with others meaningfully.