Our Story
Inspired by our kids, built for every family.
Our child learns differently - bright, kind, and endlessly curious - and we wanted a way for him to share his strengths while feeling supported and understood.
pebl became that space - a place where he could express himself, grow in confidence, and know that we were fully present, listening to his thoughts, stories, and feelings with care. It strengthened his language, memory, and processing - but most importantly, it deepened the connection within our family.
Deep connection.
pebl encouraged him to share his interests, worries, and the moments that mattered most. These conversations helped guide him through school - and now even into college - while keeping our bond strong.
Daily discovery.
Our journey began with the first pebl “onion skin and lake water.” That night at the dinner table, our usually quiet son shared the adventure of exploring a pond and peering under a microscope with his classmates. The conversation was full of surprises, laughter, and wonder - a moment that left us feeling fully connected in a way we hadn’t experienced before.
Continuing the journey.
Today, pebl helps children who learn differently - and the families who love them - build daily connections, celebrate curiosity, and enjoy meaningful conversations. It’s a place for children to be seen, to be heard, and to grow in confidence, while families discover more about their children every single day.
“A place for children to be seen, to be heard, and to grow in confidence.”
01 Child-Led
Every pebl starts with the child’s voice. Their words. Their world.
02 Tiny Acts
3-5 words that spark conversation that changes everything.
03 Circle of Care
Family, school, and clinician unified around one child’s story.
The people behind pebl.
Sylvia Hall
Co-FounderSylvia is a mom of two and co-founder of pebl connect with nearly 20 years of experience in strategic and relationship marketing. Her path shifted as she navigated special education systems for her son, who learns differently, inspiring her commitment to supporting families like hers.She holds a certificate in ‘Family Engagement in Education’ from Harvard E.D.U. and has been recognized by Women’sNet, Northeast Arc, RI 50 On Fire, and the SIIA CODiE Awards.
Jarrid Hall
Co-FounderJarrid is a proud dad of two and co-founder of pebl connect. He brings years of experience in business development and sales across Fortune 500 companies and startups in the U.S. and Europe. He started his first business at 12, later helping build the U.S. branch of a Dutch startup and expanding into new technology markets in London.He co-created pebl to stay connected with his kids and to show them the value of building something from scratch - and the impact it can have. 
Devaraj Southworth Chief Brand & Strategy Officer Startup and speaking circuit veteran. Personal brand architect.
Vinu Moola Principal Engineer Platform architecture & engineering lead.Advisory Board
Eileen Crehan, PhD UMass Chan Medical School Director PIHC - Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Bob Cunningham Twenty First Century Minds Cofounder - Educational innovation & school district network
Rebecca Rolland The Art of Talking With Children Author | Speaker | SLP | Lecturer | Consultant