Author: David Rethemeyer

David Rethemeyer is the Marketing Coordinator for Unbound. He was a homeschool graduate by age 16, earned his BSBA through the Unbound program, and finished his MBA from Missouri S&T by age 21. He specializes in branding, content marketing, and digital advertising. In his spare time, David enjoys gaming with friends, going for long runs on the Katy trail, tinkering with his computer, coming up with Words of Wisdom (ask an Unbound student to explain) serving at his local church, and eating absurdly spicy chicken wings.

Never Stop Learning: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024David Rethemeyer

If you don’t, periodically at least, feel like a hypocrite, you probably aren’t really engaging with your faith.…Continue readingNever Stop Learning: A Conversation with Andrew Pudewa

What is a post-high school training program?

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024David Rethemeyer

“Finish high school, go to college.” That’s been the expectation for as long as we can remember. But is there a better option?…Continue readingWhat is a post-high school training program?

What practical skills do high schoolers need most?

February 28, 2024February 28, 2024David Rethemeyer

These are the top three skills we believe are the most important for high school students to develop as they prepare to for adulthood.…Continue readingWhat practical skills do high schoolers need most?

How Does Travel Work for Ascend Events?

February 8, 2024March 22, 2024David Rethemeyer

One of the most important parts of Unbound’s Ascend program is the live, in-person events. How exactly do students get to all of these events?…Continue readingHow Does Travel Work for Ascend Events?

What Format are the Courses in Ascend?

December 18, 2023December 15, 2023David Rethemeyer

There are a lot of different formats for online courses, and Unbound’s Ascend program uses a mix of them. Here’s how they work.…Continue readingWhat Format are the Courses in Ascend?

Do Ascend Students Have to Have a Project Picked Out Before They Enroll?

December 11, 2023December 9, 2023David Rethemeyer

Projects are one of the most essential parts of Unbound’s Ascend program. Do you need to have one picked out before enrolling?…Continue readingDo Ascend Students Have to Have a Project Picked Out Before They Enroll?