Parents of 10 children have all gone to university after they were 13. They credit homeschooling as a key factor in their academic success.
Monalisa Harding (53), and Kip (53), were high school sweethearts. They homeschooled their entire family from the same curriculum.
After having their first three children, aged 11 and 11, they knew that the path was right for them.
Hannah, the oldest of their children, was 17 when she earned her bachelors degree in mathematics from Auburn University Montgomery. In 2004, it made her the youngest child prodigy.
Thunder, the 11-year-old youngest of his siblings, passed his college entrance exam, and joined Lorennah, 13 years old, who is now in her second year.

Monalisa Harding, 53, and Kip, 53 were homeschooling all their children using the identical methods.

The sixth Harding child – Seth (pictured with sister with Serennah) became Alabama’s youngest lawyer at 19, after passing his degree and professional exams during the pandemic

Monalisa says her children ‘aren’t geniuses’. Monalisa believes that their academic success was due to the efficiency of homeschooling and her hard work.
The brothers and sisters of eight have graduated at the age of 15 and 16 respectively, and they all attended university prior to their 13.
Mariannah (16), is the most recent family graduate and she will be applying for her Master’s degree in Horticulture in January.
The Harding brothers who graduated college already have become lawyers, doctors, astronaut designers, and architects.
Seth Harding (20 years old), was the youngest Alabama lawyer after he graduated from law school and passed his exams in the pandemic.
Monalisa, however humble, insists that her children ‘aren’t geniuses’ and says their success can be attributed to homeschooling. It is much more efficient than attending school.

Lorennah (13 years old) is a sophomore college student at Bellevue University. Katrinnah (18), who earned her BA degree in political science from Huntington College at age 15 and is currently enrolled in law school, has Katrinnah (18).

Sisters Lorennah, Katrinnah and Mariannah Harding at 16. She received her BA degree as a health scientist from Bellevue University in Nebraska when she was 16 and plans to continue studying.

Lorennah is the 9th of 10 Harding children. She started university at 13 years old.
Monalisa said that homeschooling has a natural efficiency and anyone can learn it.
“It is all about the parents putting in the effort and prioritizing their children’s education over everything else.
“We don’t have a rich family. To be able to give each child the best possible education, we had to make some sacrifices.
“When your children are raised in a homeschooling environment, hard work and education is an accepted norm, it’s easier for them to adapt and learn.
“They were all hard workers and will continue to do so. This is what makes them stand out from the crowd.
They published their own book entitled “The Brainy Bunch” in 2014 detailing the methods they used to bring their children success.
This book provides advice and support to parents who are interested in homeschooling.
Monalisa, along with her husband Kip who served in the army before becoming a government employee, offer families private consultations about home schooling.

Mariannah, who received her BA in Health Science from Bellevue University at the age of 16, is currently waiting for a response to an application from Auburn University for further studies

Son Heath, now 26 years old, earned his BA degree in English at age 15 and a master’s in computer science in 17

Thunder James is the youngest member of the brood, at just 11 years old. He’s currently a freshman in Bellevue University.

Mother Monalisa and her son Seth, a lawyer. Mother Monalisa described homeschooling as “a horrible journey”, but stated that she and her son Seth would not change the experience.
These two have spoken at numerous conferences throughout the U.S. and traveled to Japan in order to share their knowledge.
Monalisa stated, “We have had the greatest time travelling and helping other families homeschooling their children.
“It’s truly fulfilling because we put all our heart and souls into our kids, and knowing that people appreciate it and wish to emulate our efforts is an amazing feeling.
“It is important to strike a balance between not placing too much pressure on your children and making sure that they reach their potential.
Thunder and Lorennah will get us through college. Then we can start to think about taking some time off.
“It has been an exhausting journey, but it’s something we would not change for the world!”