Hi, I'm Hannah
I write about things you're not supposed to want anymore: taking your kids out of public school, opting out of a boring corporate career, marrying young and well, cooking real food, reading old books, building good community, and fighting against the increasing bureaucracy of the state.
I believe these things aren't just normal to want — I believe they're how you build a life of richness and meaning.
My most common topics are the future (and history) of education in America; the fight for freedom and liberty in the modern state; unorthodox and self-directed and startup careers; and marriage and relationships for women — but what I find interesting is a mystery box, and if I find something interesting enough I'll probably end up writing about it.
I've been published by outlets like The Daily Economy, FEE, and National Review.
The best places to follow my work are at @hannahfrankman, @rebeleducator, and on Substack.
Timeline
The journey from homeschooler to startup girl to writer, and a selection of my favorite work along the way.
So far, mostly writing while my sourdough rises. More on that soon.
A few favorites Radical Health Radio ↗
Got married. Took a newlywed sabbatical. Started tradwifing. Became a nearly full-time writer.
A few favorites She Couldn't Read Her Own Diploma ↗ · Seven Minutes Outside ↗
Built and ran the Cole Summers Fellowship with FEE. Wrote and posted and talked about education, a lot. Roadtripped through 23 states. Got engaged.
A few favorites The Cole Summers Fellowship ↗ · Dad Saves America ↗ · The Art of Breaking Rules ↗
Built out an education-centric marketing agency. Recorded 52 podcast episodes and a lot of guest appearances. Fell in love with hosting dinner parties.
A few favorites FreedomFest panel ↗ · The Spillover with Alex Clark — TPUSA ↗ · How Traditional School Is Failing Our Kids ↗
Launched Renegade Educator, started posting as rebelEducator on X. Launched The Hannah Frankman Podcast. Moved to Texas, learned to two step.
A few favorites Kibbe on Liberty ↗ · The Story of Cole Summers ↗
2021
Career coach and curriculum developer at Praxis. Helped 400+ college opt-outs get startup jobs. Spoke at my first conference(s). Lived in Charleston, SC, and then spent three years as a digital nomad.
Homeschooled K–12. Started my first business at age twelve. Wrote constantly. Spent three seasons working on a vegetable farm and orchard. Agonized over college, decided to skip it.
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Plus the occasional letter I don't publish anywhere else.