Rachel Rubin

Rachel is an educator who finds joy in creating spaces where young children can explore and connect deeply with the world around them. Her years working at an outdoor education school in Houston, Texas, shaped her belief in the power of nature and play to inspire curiosity, …

Jenny Brackin

Jenny graduated with a degree in education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and has an M.Ed. focused on curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on arts integration from Lesley University. She holds certifications and state licensures to teach K-6th grade and K-12th grade art. …

Joanna Cooke

Joanna’s journey in education has centered around connecting young people to nature. In 1997, she began her career as an outdoor educator in California. She spent ten years teaching school groups in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and working as an interpretive park ranger in Yosemite National Park. …

Lucy Hayward

Lucy is a fun, compassionate, and detail-oriented educator from Rockport, Maine. Before migrating West, she spent several years as an Outward Bound instructor, leading Middle and High School students on backpacking and sailing trips. This upcoming school year, …

Briella Brice

Briella grew up in northeastern Pennsylvania surrounded by rivers, waterfalls, and lush forests that inspired my love for nature. Briella moved to Utah in 2017 to attend the University of Utah and play in the Wasatch mountains. …

Veronica Banks

Veronica hails from a southeastern Pennsylvania suburb where they grew up rolling in the mud, splashing in puddles, and climbing sweet gum trees. A childhood spent outdoors has led to a career in environmental education where she shares her passion for the natural world with students of all ages. …

Krisanna Andrews

Krisanna graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in elementary education with a concentration in science. She loves teaching but dislikes sitting at a desk, so she is passionate about place-based education and can’t wait to share the wonder of the world with young children. …

Emily Winder

Emily is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University and has been working in Wyoming for the past two summers as a Course Director for SOAR. Emily majored in Outdoor Education and is so excited to use this knowledge and experience in her new position at Teton Science Schools.  …

Paige Sisemore

Paige was born and raised in Redlands, California and attended The University of Redlands after high school.  Paige received a Bachelor’s degree in Business and after college realized her true passion was working with children.  …

David Berry

David has been shaped by life in Washington, Idaho, Texas, Tennessee, and Wyoming—he’s a bit of everywhere rolled into one. With over a decade of experience as a professional artist specializing in oil painting, photography, …