HLEN VILLENA
About Hlen Villena
Hlen is a Homeschool Consultant known for her extensive education background and deep commitment to empowering families on their homeschooling journey. With her unique blend of expertise, she has become a trusted resource for parents seeking to provide an effective learning experience for their children. Moreover, she is consulted by schools in their homeschooling permit application process and sought as a partner in the homeschool program implementation.
Credentials and Background
UP College of Education Graduate: Hlen's educational foundation was established at the UP College of Education. This solid academic grounding forms the cornerstone of her expertise.
Brain-based Learning: Hlen is a passionate advocate of brain-based learning strategies, which incorporate neuroscience principles into education. Her deep understanding of how the brain functions in the learning process allows her to guide parent-teachers and guardians.
Research Consultancy for NES Graduate Students: Hlen's experience extends to research consultancy for graduate students. She helps aspiring educators make meaningful contributions to the field of education.
Coaching Parents and Children: Hlen understands the unique challenges and rewards of homeschooling. With this background, she understood the pain points of homeschooling parents that helped her establish Victorious Homeschool as the leading Umbrella School that advocates for true homeschooling in the Philippines. Her webinars, volt-in classes, and presentations are appreciated by both parents and students.
A Musical Theater Like No Other: Hlen is also a singer, composer, and director having performed and worked with Repertory Philippines and Trumpets. Although she has been intermittently active in the world of theater since 1999, she only started directing and coaching homeschool students in 2015. She integrates Music, Movement and Growth Mindset in the workshop program,
Certifying Teachers via Distance Learning in TEFL Training: Hlen's commitment to education extends globally as she certifies teachers in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) through distance learning. Since 2009, she has trained and supported remote learners using educational technology through her partnership with London Teacher Training College.
A Homeschooling Mom for Over a Decade
Hlen is a homeschooling mom to her daughters for more than 10 years. Her personal experience adds a layer of empathy and understanding that sets her apart. She knows the joys and challenges of homeschooling intimately, having homeschooled her children, the eldest, an Ateneo and UP passer and currently a working student in UP, and the younger one, a smart and thriving neurodivergent child. It is no wonder she is able to connect to fellow homeschooling parents with genuine, empathetic guidance.
A True Educator and Leader
Hlen Villena's unique blend of credentials, coupled with her extensive homeschooling experience, makes her one of the best homeschool consultants in the field. She brings a deep understanding of education, a passion for neurodiversity and inclusion, and a commitment to fostering a love for learning through innovative approaches. With Hlen and the Victorious Homeschool team, you can come home to a homeschooling journey with confidence, knowing you have a true expert with her equally knowledgeable, responsive and compassionate team of teachers, IT officers, and staff.
Whether you are a parent just beginning or seeking to enhance your current homeschooling experience or a school who needs a complete guidance in starting your homeschool program, Hlen's expertise and heartfelt dedication are the keys to home education success.
