EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 32 MIN
Why We Chose Private School
from Beyond The Schoolhouse: Discovering The Best of Public, Private, Homeschool & Alternative Education · host Sarah McCubbin & Simit Patel
Episode 2: Why We Chose Private School—A Conversation with Co-Host Simit PatelIn this episode of Beyond the Schoolhouse, I sit down with my co-host and business partner Simit Patel to share his story and perspective on education. Simit is a software engineer, a dad of three, and a deep thinker about how technology and peer groups shape the way kids learn.We cover:Why Simit and his wife chose private school despite the financial burden.The powerful influence of peer groups in shaping children’s education.What he learned about teaching during the pandemic (and why parents everywhere will relate).How AI is being used in education—where it helps, and where it falls short.Why every parent should research all of their options before choosing a school.Whether you’re homeschooling, considering private or public school, or just curious about the future of education, this conversation will give you fresh insight and encouragement.👉 Don’t miss Episode 1 if you haven’t listened yet—Simit interviewed me about my family’s story, our nine kids, and the vision behind Beyond the Schoolhouse.
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Episode 2: Why We Chose Private School—A Conversation with Co-Host Simit PatelIn this episode of Beyond the Schoolhouse, I sit down with my co-host and business partner Simit Patel to share his story and perspective on education. Simit is a software engineer, a dad of three, and a deep thinker about how technology and peer groups shape the way kids learn.We cover:Why Simit and his wife chose private school despite the financial burden.The powerful influence of peer groups in shaping children’s education.What he learned about teaching during the pandemic (and why parents everywhere will relate).How AI is being used in education—where it helps, and where it falls short.Why every parent should research all of their options before choosing a school.Whether you’re homeschooling, considering private or public school, or just curious about the future of education, this conversation will give you fresh insight and encouragement.👉 Don’t miss Episode 1 if you haven’t listened yet—Simit interviewed me about my family’s story, our nine kids, and the vision behind Beyond the Schoolhouse.
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