MEET DENISE

From battling wildland fires to igniting a revolution in education—welcome to the Microschool Leadership Forge.

I’m Denise Lever: a proud mother of 3 and a microschool leader since 2020. My journey took me from the intensity of wildland firefighting to the dynamic world of educational innovation. I know that hard work forges lasting change—and I believe you can do it too.

Over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of microschool educators through every phase of their journey. Today, my network of 9 cutting-edge microschools serves nearly 15% of the local K‑12 community in Eagar, AZ—a powerful testament to what passionate leadership can achieve.
It all began at home, where I made the choice to leave behind one battlefield for another. Seeing the challenges in my community, I refused to stand by. Instead, I decided to forge a new path in education.
Now, I empower homeschool moms, concerned parents, and dedicated teachers to embrace the hard, meaningful work of creating transformative microschools. While building and scaling a microschool is no easy feat, the rewards are undeniable—and you’re more than capable of leading the charge.
Join me at the Microschool Leadership Forge and be a trailblazer in reshaping the future of education.