Brains can grow.
Thinking can imporove.
Challenges are good.
Developing deep thinkers with a passion for Christ, exploration, and conversation.

God created your child in His image with unique interests and gifts for His plan and purpose. We intentionally design lessons to empower students to become independent, confident thinkers and problem solvers. We provide interactive instruction and projects on Schoolhouse days, and individualized assignments for days at home. Your student will build friendships and become a vital part of a learning community.

We walk alongside you with insight, strategies, and support as you build your family relationships and culture. We partner with you to create a plan with goals for your unique child. We then guide you through the implementation of assignments on at-home days.
Lara Aston, a passionate educator with 37 years of multi-age experience in public, private, online, and homeschool settings, has a B.A. in Special Education and a M.S. in Early Childhood Education. After suddenly becoming a widow in 2022 and facing an empty nest alone, God graciously and faithfully walked her through the doors of opening The Book Hooks Schoolhouse in the Fall of 2023. Mrs. Aston uses innovative teaching and personalized assignments to help each student thrive and feel a sense of belonging to a vibrant learning community. In her spare time, Mrs. Aston enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading good books, and sewing beautiful quilts.

VELA Founders inspire the growth and acceptance of alternatives to conventional schooling through local community action, collaboration, knowledge-sharing, social proof, resource-sharing, and so much more.
-Lara Aston
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