Jessica Solis Carpinelli and Mandi McArthur

​​Jessica Solis Carpinelli
As a both a traditionally schooled and homeschooled child, Jessica brings first hand, experiential knowledge of education and the homeschooling world. With 8 years as a homeschooling parent and 20+ years experience as a children's dance educator, Jessica applies her understanding of child development to provide parents with confident encouragement to find an educational path best suited for their unique child and family.

Mandi McArthur, MA E.D., MBA.
With degrees in psychology, education, and business and experience as a traditional school teacher and homeschooling parent (for 9 years), Mandi brings a unique set of skills useful for reaching today's busy parent in an ever changing educational world. By exploring various homeschooling educational philosophies, writing and utilizing a variety of curriculum, and investing in a number of co-op communities, Mandi brings a breadth of tried and true practices and wisdom to potential homeschool parents.

The Coop Homeschool
Together, Jessica and Mandi started and have led a community focused co-op for the past 7 years. Their alternative approach to co-ops have helped others form lifetime relationships as whole families. During 2020, they started The Coop Homeschool, a homeschool consulting group for new and experienced homeschool families who homeschool by choice, with blogs, podcasts, workshops, and one-on-one consulting. The blog and podcast are available at thecoophomeschool.com. Their first co-authored book was published this year by Free Spirit Publishing entitled: Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble websites.