Ember & Root is the heartwork of Jessica McConnell, shaped by her 14 years as a public elementary school teacher and librarian—and her unexpected journey into homeschooling one of her three children.

 

From the classroom to the library to her own kitchen table, Jessica has seen that children learn in remarkably different, yet equally powerful ways. She believes every child deserves access to spaces where they are given choice and are free to explore, question, create, and grow in ways that are meaningful to them.

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Jessica spent five years teaching in Baton Rouge, LA, and nine wonderful years with Fayetteville Public Schools. She brings to Ember & Root a passion for curating thoughtful resources, designing hands-on learning experiences, and nurturing strong, connected communities wherever learning happens.