Learning Through Restful Rigor

• Mentor-Driven Humanities Classes for Adolescents in Central Texas •

About the Teacher

I'm Tsh Oxenreider (students often call me “Mrs. O”), and as a long-time homeschooling parent of three kids (one of whom is now in college), I've been teaching adolescents in the classroom setting for seven years. I've got a BA in English Literature & Anthropology from the University of Texas, but I credit 99% of my real education to an ongoing deep-dive into the world’s Great Books.

We're hardwired to learn best through stories, and I believe the greatest ones have something to tell us about ourselves, the world, and the Maker of it all. Living books are the ones that have stood the test of time and stand apart as transcendent from their origin story because they say something timeless: that is, they say something true, good, and beautiful.

If you're longing for a restful but rigorous approach to your child's education in the humanities, I'd love to teach them! Learn more below about what's on tap for the next school year...

  • "Tsh Oxenreider is that once-in-a-lifetime teacher who has had the greatest impact on my son, not only as a student but also as a person. Her commitment to beauty and truth in literature and writing has inspired him to pursue English & creative writing in college and as a career. Tsh’s passion and experience as a professional writer, and her ability to connect with young people, is truly a gift!"

    -parent of a former student

  • "Mrs. O was absolutely instrumental in the preparation of my children for life after high school. When my oldest started with Mrs. O, getting a paragraph out of him was a struggle. By the time he graduated, he did not blink an eye at a 20-page paper. He is now thriving with all A’s at a large university. I do not think anyone else could have prepared him as well as Mrs. O."

    -parent of a former student

  • "Mrs. Oxenreider is the type of teacher you will only meet once in your life. She is compassionate, hospitable, and inspirational."

    -a former student

  • "Mrs. O's extensive knowledge base of the English language and her love for books and travel give her such a wide range of resources and experiences to pull from. She knows how to encourage kids and bring out the best in them while teaching them responsibility and respect. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is an amazing human being, and if you ever have the opportunity for your children to learn under her… Don’t hesitate."

    -parent of a former student

  • “Mrs. O was a wonderful teacher and inspiration to me not only in her subject, but in other areas such as leadership, my spiritual life, and living life in search of and in appreciation for God’s love and creation. She will always be someone I look up to and admire.”

    -a former student

2025-26 Classes

  • Idaeon

    One classical salon-style class that provides two and a half (2.5) full high school credits: English (literature and composition), history, and either art history or logic/rhetoric (elective). As an integrated humanities program, this class uses a chronological timeline over three years as the “spine” to lead us through great books and ideas.

    pronounced “ee-day-un”

    for 9th-12th graders

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  • Scriptorium (spring 2026)

    A semester-long class that covers the basics of good story structure and creative writing. Students will practice writing, peer critique and editing, and what it takes to get a story from idea to published paper. They’ll end with an original short story or chapter from a novel they can then seek for publication, add to their college transcript and application, or hang with pride on the fridge. This provides either a semester elective or half-credit English composition class.

    for 11th-12 graders (or mature underclassmen)

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FAQs

  • No — Scholé Hall is a homeschool community that solely offers a la carte classes. Your student may take only one or in as many classes as possible! Class tuition includes any overhead or additional fees normally found in enrollment.

  • Grades are provided in each class for each student, but as the homeschooling parent, if is up to you to decide what to do with them. You'll have easy access to your student's grades, and I'll let you know if I sense your student is struggling. At the end of the school year, it's up to you, the parent, to officially decide what credits your student has earned from each class and to record them on their transcript.

  • Signing up for a class with me is a commitment. I offer a penalty-free cancellation for three weeks so students and parents can get a feel for the course. After this, if you decide to transfer, move, or drop the class, you must pay half of the full year’s remaining tuition. Without this policy, I cannot keep smaller classes profitable or beneficial. Thank you for understanding!

  • Head here for my class rules FAQs, and accommodations policies. (A full handbook is sent before classes begin to enrolled students.)

Got a Question?

First, make sure you’ve read my FAQs. If you still have a question related to one of the classes I teach, please use the form here and I’ll get to you when I can.

(Please understand that I’m a homeschool mom and full-time writer, so my time is very limited. Thanks for your patience in my response to you.)

Note: This form is for teaching and class-related questions only. For other inquiries, head here.