5 Successful People Who Were Homeschooled

The pandemic disrupted the education sector by first keeping children away from school. And then taking learning into children's homes. Homeschooling acquired a whole new meaning when teachers streamed live into students' workstations at home.

However, traditionally, homeschooled children did not attend regular school. They learned at home, either from parents or tutors.

Some of these unconventional pupils went on to become well-known and successful.

Scroll down to read about 15 successful people who were homeschooled.

1. Theodore Roosevelt

One of fourteen children, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, was born in New York City.

Roosevelt and his brothers were homeschooled because they experienced various physical issues. Teddy was accepted to Harvard in 1878, a testimony to the children's mother, aunt, and French governess' teaching abilities.

2. Jamie Anderson

Jamie Anderson, who won the snowboarding gold medal at the Olympics, attended homeschooling classes with her seven siblings while raised in South Lake Tahoe. Most homeschooled students are still required to concentrate on fundamental subjects like mathematics and reading.

3. Justin Bieber

When Justin Bieber was found on YouTube and propelled into the spotlight, he was 12 years old. While on the road and establishing his musical career, he continued to take online homeschool programs. In his native Canada, he had completed public elementary school, but by the time Justin Bieber's debut single was played on the radio, he had started homeschooling.

4. Simone Biles

At age 13, Simone Biles started homeschooling so she could devote all of her attention to professional gymnastics. She acquired freedom by studying at home, which helped her career soar. She currently holds 19 medals - a record for most Olympic and World Championship medals - making her the most accomplished American gymnast.

5. Misty Copeland

Dancer Misty Copeland performed for one of the most esteemed ballet organisations in the United States, the American Ballet Theatre. In 2015, she became the first African-American woman to be elevated to principal ballerina in the company's history. To have more time for dance practice, Misty started homeschooling in the tenth grade.