Jill Haskins
Founder & Director
Jill Haskins is an innovative leader in the microschooling movement, bringing a wealth of experience from her background as a public school teacher, homeschool mom, and microschool educator and leader for four years to the creation and sustainability of Kainos Microschool.
As the Founder of the Indiana Microschool Network and Director of Kainos Microschool, Jill is dedicated to creating educational spaces in Fort Wayne and across Indiana where students can build confidence, recognize their worth, and succeed on their own terms. Since 2023, she has established a network of over 100 microschools across Indiana to expand access to innovative learning environments for children statewide. Her work as a microschool leader and ecosystem builder has earned her notable recognition as a Vela Microgrant and Next Step Grant recipient. She has participated in the EdChoice/Next Studios Education Entrepreneurship program as well as The Institute for Quality Education's Ambassador Fellowship and was awarded the Ambassador of the Year Award in December 2024. Jill is also a graduate of the winter/spring 2024 cohort of the 4.0 Tiny Fellowship as well as the Impact Fort Wayne's Leadership Development Fellowship. She also holds an Indiana Teaching License for grades K-6.
In her role as Director of Microschool Outreach at the National Microschooling Center, Jill supports hundreds of microschools nationwide, connecting leaders with resources and fostering an inclusive network. She has shared her insights at both local and national conferences, including VelaCon, Kennesaw State University's Hybrid Schools Conference, the HEAL Conference, the Rally Innovation Expo, The Teacher Freedom Summit, and various local education expos. Her advocacy work and insights have been featured in Forbes, Chalkbeat Indiana, The 74 Million, U.S. News & World Report, Cato Institute, Middle State's Evolutionaries in Action and EdChoice’s Engage publication and blog as well as on podcasts like LiberatEd, Love Your Schools Alabama, and Education Matters.
Jill resides in Fort Wayne with her husband, Shane, and their three teenagers and two bernedoodles. She enjoys camping, kayaking, reading historical fiction, and dreaming of the many house projects she wants her husband to complete.
