Hi, I’m SAM SPOERKE.
I remember doing my taxes for the first time at 18 and feeling overwhelmed. “Why didn’t we learn this?” I wondered. Fresh out of high school, I quickly realized there were many essential life skills I lacked. Sure, I could cook a simple meal—but budgeting, meal planning, or even handling a flat tire? I didn’t know where to begin.
As a parent, I want something different for my kids: confidence, independence, and real-world readiness. But I also know life is busy, and it’s easy to default to doing things for our kids instead of teaching them how to do them.
That’s why I started Gather and Grace LLC—to give families a space where kids can learn practical skills like cooking, budgeting, cleaning, communication skills, and basic home and car maintenance in a hands-on, encouraging environment.
My mission is to help raise the next generation of capable, confident adults—because life skills matter.
My Approach
I provide age-appropriate, hands-on classes that teach practical life skills in a supportive environment. Whether it’s learning to cook from scratch, practicing phone etiquette, or using creativity to up-cycle and repurpose, my goal is to help families raise the next generation of confident and capable adults.
Every child deserves the tools to succeed- not just in school, but in life.