About
Built by the Village It Takes
RootedSparks is co-created with educators, learning specialists, and child development experts who help us spark lessons that are real, resonant, and research-backed.
The Humans Behind the Fox
Our Real-Life Laboratory
Our family is a unique testing ground: a 20-year-old adapting to workforce changes, a 15-year-old navigating high school, and a 10-year-old discovering independence. Two neurodivergent learners, multiple school experiences—each revealing how children truly develop and thrive.
Why We're Here
We saw a gap: kids need life skills they can use right now. Conversations with parents confirmed families want practical, transferable skills that work across different situations and learning styles.
Who We Are
Chris brings a 20-year career at Disney, climbing to a senior executive level at a young age—knowing firsthand what it takes to find and create success in the real world. Kristin, a former high school paraeducator, offers firsthand insights into executive functioning and student success.
What We Believe
RootedSparks transforms personal challenges into universal learning opportunities—comprehensive skills kids can apply today, not someday.
Why Ember?
Our fox mascot makes mistakes and grows from them—because kids learn better from a relatable character figuring things out alongside them than from perfect adults telling them how to feel.
Ember gets overwhelmed, makes poor choices, and sometimes handles situations badly—just like real kids. Then he learns, tries again, and gets better. This gives children permission to be imperfect and shows them that mistakes are part of the journey, not failures to avoid.
What Grounds Us
Developmental psychology, Universal Design for Learning, and the deep belief that every child—neurotypical, neurodivergent, quiet, loud, artistic, analytical—deserves tools that honor how they learn and grow.
Why We're Here
This generation doesn't need more content—they need character-building tools. They don't need more apps—they need frameworks that help them become people they can be proud of.
That's what we build. That's why we're here.
Our Commitment to Every Family
Every child deserves access to life skills that help them thrive. If your family is unable to purchase our lessons, please reach out to hello@rootedsparks.com—we will find a way to accommodate those in need.