The Scoop on the Coop
We are Mandi and Jessica and together, we are: THE COOP.
We are homeschool moms for life and in an effort to create a community for our children to learn and grow with, we began our own little informal co-op group. We loved the potential of this group and benefit it brought to us and soon dreamt big about sharing our passions, experience and knowledge with you. We do that here as well as in our newly published book we co-authored together, Hesitant to Homeschool? Answers to 20 Common Questions.
Why, The Coop? Well, Mandi would see co-op on her calendar so often that she began referring to our group as the coop, and it took off from there. From our experience leading a Coop Group, COOP has grown to mean Community, Organization, Opportunity, and Personalization; four elements that a healthy co-op needs. Now we help others find, build, or create the homeschool life and co-op of their dreams.
Mandi McArthur
MA Education, MBA
I love homeschooling. It’s my passion and joy. I have always homeschooled my three children, ages 10, 13, and 15. I am a Southern California native and recently moved to the Dallas, Texas area. I am a Christian, love new experiences, and am always up for a Girls’ Night Out! Homeschooling has been quite an awesome journey so far, and I love where it is taking us.
My husband and co-teacher, Marcus, is part of our homeschool adventure as consultant, read-aloud partner, sport advisor, history buff, theologian, and master of all things fun.
Jessica and I have been partnering up for years homeschooling our precious littles while also spreading the good news of this incredible, memory-making lifestyle of heart, humor, and hope.
Jessica Carpinelli
CiDE, BS Economics
Homeschooling my children has been a dream of mine since my young adult days. I went to public school in San Diego County until junior high when I started homeschooling. I loved my own homeschool/independent study experience. I have a 13 year old and a seven year old and live in San Diego County. I work part time as a children's dance educator and homeschool my children. Homeschooling can have its challenges, but it has been my favorite adventure so far.
My husband, Jake, shares my passion for homeschooling our children and is an invested leader for our family. He helps to balance out my chaotic rigidity.
Mandi has shown me that I can have my very own homeschool community for my children and enjoy every moment.