Jessica Lahey

Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer, and parent who has authored the New York Times bestselling book "The Gift of Failure." She contributes to various publications, including The Atlantic and New York Times, focusing on education, parenting, and child welfare.

Lahey holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature and a J.D. with a concentration in juvenile and education law.

She has worked on educational content for Amazon Studios and teaches high school English and writing in Vermont.

Lahey lives in New Hampshire with her family and draws on her experiences as both a teacher and parent to inform her work on child development and education.