Our Story
Inspired by our kids, we built Pebl for all families with unique learners.
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.
Safe Sharing
For years, Pebl was just for our family. Then other families and teachers asked if they could try it too. Pebl provides children with a safe, supportive space to speak freely and be heard.
Building Confidence
Working alongside special education teachers, clinicians, and researchers, we learned that when children have a space to share and be celebrated, it strengthens confidence, communication, and relationships with family, peers, and teachers alike.
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.
Meet Our Founders
Sylvia Hall
Co-FounderSylvia, a proud mom of two children and co-founder of Pebl Connect, with nearly two decades in strategic and relationship marketing, she pivoted her energy and dedication to navigating the world of special education in both private and public schools on behalf of her son who learns differently. Sylvia holds a certificate from Harvard E.D.U. “Family Engagement in Education”; has been recognized by Women’sNet, Northeast Arc, RI 50 On Fire, and SIIA CODiE Awards for Pebl; is living the parenting journey in the moment; and tends to spontaneously bring rescue pups home.
Jarrid is the proud dad of two children, an idea-generator, and builder of Pebl Connect. His resume includes years of business development and sales at Fortune 500 companies and startups domestically and in Europe. He started his first business at age 12, went on to build the US branch for a Dutch start-up, and spent time in London to open a new technology market. He built Pebl to connect with his kids and to show them how to be unafraid to try to start something from scratch and to be involved in an effort for the impact it can have.
Co-Founder