So glad you’re here!
We’ve spent a combined 50+ years empowering kids. We’re here to partner with you to create classrooms with confident, engaged learners.
Jewellyn Forrest
loves kids, teaching, and learning. I’ve invested over 30 years with PreK-college aged children, helping them develop a sense of self-motivation and identity. Using what I have learned through my BA in Psychology and an MA in Education and Literacy, I design learning experiences so that kids see their significance and purpose in the world. I’ve trained staff, mentored, and designed schoolwide programming. As a National Writing Fellow and consultant for UCLA, I’ve walked side by side with hundreds of educators to harness their brilliance and instill that in their students. In 2018, I was honored as one of 5 Texas educators at HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards for Lifetime Achievement. I currently live in Austin with my husband Scott and our four boys. As an imperfect parent, I know the ups and downs that come with intentionally raising kids who others can depend on. When not reading with a cup of coffee in hand, I enjoy running, hiking, and a good baseball game.
Jennifer Mangels
has been teaching in Austin since 2002. I earned my undergraduate degree in elementary education at UT Austin and am a National Board Certified teacher. My areas of expertise include social-emotional learning and STEM, but I love pretty much everything about learning alongside teachers, kids, and families. I model and cultivate a growth mindset as an essential component of any learning culture, which creates a safe space for students to embrace challenges and value mistakes as growth opportunities. Beyond the classroom, I am a curriculum designer, mentor teacher, published writer, and provide professional development at the campus and district levels. I live in Austin, TX with my husband, Jeff, and our two boys. In my precious spare time, I love reading, practicing yoga, baking, and hiking or paddle boarding around Austin with friends and family.