Welcome
Empower Your Child's Learning Journey
Join our faith-based homeschool community in Jacksonville.
About Rooted & Rising
Our Mission
At Rooted & Rising, our mission is to cultivate deep roots of faith, knowledge, and character in children. We aim to create a thriving community where families can rise together through Christ-centered learning and connection.
Capturing moments of learning and growth
Meet the team
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Meet Dianne Lewis
👋🏻 I'm Dianne. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years & moved all across the US for his work, before finally choosing to settle here in Jacksonville. We have 4 phenomenal boys that we homeschool, ranging from a rising 2nd grader thru to graduating our oldest this year!
In my former life, before kids, I worked as a certified scientific diver with NOAA while majoring in Oceanography at Eastern Carolina University.
Our family is most often found volunteering together along with all the shenanigans expected of an all-boy family!
Art Teacher
Science Teacher
Science Teacher
Meet Kristi Paynter
Hi, I’m Kristi — I have two children, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and a precious grandson on the way. I’ve been a pastor’s wife for 27 years and a teacher for 14 years. I graduated with Highest Honors from the University of Southern Mississippi with an Elementary Education degree. I absolutely love teaching children and watching them grow closer to the Lord. I enjoy spending time with my family and taking walks on the beach. I’m excited to see what the Lord is going to do through Rooted and Rising.
History Teacher
Science Teacher
History Teacher
Meet Tiffany Robins
Hi! I’m Tiffany — homeschool mom, community builder, and founder of Jax Teach. I have an MBA from West Virginia University and have worked in education-focused roles for organizations like Mayo Clinic, but my biggest passion is helping families find meaningful learning, lasting friendships, and joy in their homeschool journey.
Rooted & Rising was born from a desire to create something beautiful for our children — a space where faith, creativity, and connection are just as important as academics. I love quiet moments, quality time with my kids, and seeing families flourish together. I'm so glad you're here.