About

 
 

Welcome to Wonder Spark Learning!

At Wonder Spark Learning, we believe that education should be a joyful adventure, full of curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery. Founded by a passionate educator with a unique blend of expertise in STEM, art, and Mandarin Chinese, our organization is dedicated to inspiring children to love learning.

Our team of talented teachers brings a wealth of experience and diverse backgrounds, all united by a shared mission: to make learning both meaningful and fun. From exciting science experiments to engaging language games, we create interactive experiences that captivate young minds and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

 

Our Story

Wonder Spark Learning began with a simple yet powerful vision: to make education engaging and memorable for every child. Our founder, Jessica, combined her background in marketing, web analytics, and a passion for childhood development to create a learning environment where students can thrive. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Walsh College and certificates in Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development from the University of Illinois and Inquiry-Based Learning from UTAustinX, Jessica’s journey has always been driven by the desire to innovate and inspire.

What started as a solo teaching endeavor has now evolved into a dynamic organization, where a team of expert educators collaborates to deliver top-notch STEM and Mandarin Chinese classes. Our teachers bring years of experience, enthusiasm, and specialized knowledge to every lesson, ensuring that students receive high-quality, interactive, and inquiry-based education.

Our Approach

At Wonder Spark Learning, we believe that learning should be active, hands-on, and full of exploration. Our STEM programs combine science, technology, engineering, and art, sparking curiosity and encouraging children to think like young scientists and engineers. From building projects to creative experiments, we help students develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in an enjoyable and supportive environment.

Our Mandarin Chinese courses are equally engaging, blending language learning with cultural exploration. Using methods inspired by our STEM approach—like inquiry-based activities, digital flashcards, and interactive games—our Mandarin classes build essential communication skills while keeping students motivated and excited to learn.

Our Team of Educators

Each teacher at Wonder Spark Learning is carefully selected for their passion, expertise, and ability to create an inspiring classroom experience. We are proud to have educators who are committed to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that our methods remain innovative and effective. Together, we work to bring high-quality, engaging education to students everywhere.

 

Parent Love Us!

Wonderful class and teacher! Miss Jessica is sweet, friendly, validating, patient, enthusiastic and supportive! She is an excellent communicator and is very helpful. Mandarin is difficult phonetically for newbies, but she is thoughtful and makes it fun. She is excellent, and we’re signing up for more!

— Sheri, Foundations of Mandarin Chinese Level 1 (Live Course)

“Highly recommend this course! Both of my kids, ages 10 and 13, thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Jessica's lessons. She is a friendly, engaging, knowledgeable instructor. During the nine week course, I heard them practicing their new vocabulary around the home and explaining the different ways to say certain words. Ms. Jessica provided encouraging feedback as they participated in the classroom. It's easy to get frustrated when learning a new language, but I only heard positives from my kids about this course -- they were even sad when it ended! I also felt that the thirty min lessons three times per week provided enough consistent reinforcement for the students without being overwhelming. Ms. Jessica is excellent at communicating and I appreciated her timely responses when we had questions or requested to watch a recorded lesson that was missed.”

— Keri, Foundations of Mandarin Chinese Level 1 (Live Course)