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title: From Foster Kid To Founder — KaiPod Learning
description: 'Stop settling for sub-par school experiences, and watch your child thrive!' Learn more about Path of Life Learning & the journey Mercedes took.
---

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# [From Foster Kid To Founder — KaiPod Learning](https://blog.kaipodlearning.com/liberated-podcast-catalyst-founder-mercedes-grant)

 Written by [Annie Slater](https://blog.kaipodlearning.com/author/annie-slater) | Jun 19, 2023 6:00:00 PM

 

Mercedes Grant had a tough childhood and became a public school teacher to help students like her. After teaching in four states, she finally decided that she had to leave the system to create new, learner-focused education options.

She is now the founder of [Path of Life Learning,](https://www.pathoflifelearning.com) a new microschool in Virginia that just opened for fall registration and is already near capacity at over 20 learners. In the future, Mercedes hopes more at-risk youth gain access to schooling alternatives that recognize and appreciate their individual gifts.

Learn more about [KaiPod Catalyst](https://www.kaipodlearning.com/kaipod-catalyst?).

About Liberated Podcast:

The LiberatED Podcast with Kerry McDonald features conversations with the innovators creating education options for parents and learners outside the conventional classroom.

[View full post](https://blog.kaipodlearning.com/liberated-podcast-catalyst-founder-mercedes-grant)

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