About Stephanie

Stephanie Casolara has been in education for over 12 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in literacy from Upstate New York. She was in an elementary classroom for ten years before she left the classroom with her children to pursue her passion of independent studying. She enjoys working in the charter system to empower other independent study families.

Stephanie independent studys her own two elementary-aged children, both boys. She loves being creative and following their interests to make learning purposeful and engaging. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for her learners, while watching them grow and learn.