Reilly graduated with a BS in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida (go Knights!) in the spring of 2023. Although Reilly was born and raised in Indiana and is a Hoosier at heart, she’s spent the last six years soaking up the sun in Florida. During her time in the Sunshine State, she gained extensive experience working with children in traditional classroom settings, after-school programs, and even those in long-term hospital care. Reilly’s passion is watering the seeds that are her students and watching them grow! When she is not teaching, tutoring, or mentoring, you can find her reading, kayaking, cooking, or drinking obscene amounts of caffeine. Reilly is buzzing with excitement to explore the beauty of Wyoming and the opportunity to work with students in new and innovative ways.

Katherine Wombwell is an Education Fellow at Teton Science Schools, where she helps facilitate place-based outdoor education programs. She holds a degree in Outdoor Recreation from Montreat College and is a certified North Carolina Environmental Educator and National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide. Throughout college, Katherine assisted in running outdoor programs for a variety of groups and helped facilitate environmental education experiences. She also developed and led the Outdoor Recreation Studies COMPASS Program, a week-long summer experience focused on outdoor leadership and experiential learning. Her deep interest in place-based education has shaped both her academic studies and personal explorations, reinforcing her belief that meaningful connections to the land inspire curiosity and care for the natural world. Katherine enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible—whether backpacking, exploring new landscapes, or simply sharing good conversation with friends in nature. She is always eager to learn more about the places she calls home, believing that a deeper understanding of the land fosters a stronger sense of stewardship and connection to it.

Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, Avila (she/her) grew up spending as much time as possible in the mountains. She attended the University of Utah, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Studies and developed a passion for community-based learning and global development. She chose to be an Education Fellow at Teton Science Schools because she’s passionate about environmental education and excited to be part of a community that values connection to place, curiosity, and learning through experience. In her free time, she loves to ski, hike, climb, camp, paddleboard, crochet, and enjoy live music.

Graham is originally from Westwood, Massachusetts. Growing up, he got to explore the outdoors by hiking and snowboarding in the White Mountains of New Hampshire as well as visiting New England’s beaches. He has worked at summer camps for the past six summers, whether as a counselor or a cooking/maintenance staff member. Between high school and college, Graham completed various community service projects by volunteering for 9 months with AmeriCorps NCCC. This fall, Graham will be entering his last year towards his BS in Civil Engineering at Arizona State University. He is excited to work with kids in the outdoors in a new capacity by focusing on the outdoor education aspect. In his free time, Graham enjoys hiking, traveling to new places, singing, arranging music, and playing saxophone, piano, and guitar.

Sarah (she/her) grew up in Severna Park, Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay. She will graduate in 2026 from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, with a degree in Environmental Studies (and a minor in Educational Studies). She has spent the past few years as a camp counselor, working on oyster restoration projects and learning lots about ecology. Sarah is excited to become an Education Fellow at TSS because it will give her the opportunity to share her love, appreciation, and respect for the outdoors with students and build lasting relationships in a new community. In her free time, she can be found playing ultimate frisbee, reading books, or listening to live music!

Lily (she/her) is a current Junior at Skidmore College in upstate New York, where she is on the Varsity Women’s Lacrosse Team and is an Environmental Studies major, as well as a Business and Religious Studies double minor. Her previous work as a Sleepaway Camp Counselor for two summers, as part of a Farm Crew, and as an Outdoor Trip Leader have set her up to learn about and educate others on sustainability and environmental issues while strengthening her own relationship to nature. Her passion for the environment and our public lands has driven her in other ways, where she has also been published twice in a Massachusetts regional newspaper, the Boston Herald, for two letters to the editor regarding Indigenous rights and land management in the National Parks. In her free time, Lily, who many of her friends call “Suds,” loves to read, paint, draw, go on hikes or walks in the woods, and spend time with friends. She chose to come to TSS because of her love for the Jackson Hole area and the unique landscape of GTNP, the opportunity to work outside and explore, and for the excitement of teaching young kids about the world around them.

Clara is a rising senior pursuing a degree in Society & Environment and Food Systems at the University of California, Berkeley. She grew up in Topanga, California, where she spent most of her time outdoors and developed her fascination with nature. Clara has found great joy in educational roles such as camp counselor, youth theater director, and leader of composting workshops. While studying abroad in Costa Rica, she was immersed in place-based education and is looking forward to this opportunity to deepen her commitment to experiential learning at Teton Science Schools as an Education Fellow. In her free time, she loves playing soccer, cooking, crafting, and making music.

Leyden grew up in Georgia and has spent her entire life exploring the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Her connection to the outdoor places that have shaped her life fuels her passion for learning, working, and playing in diverse ecosystems all over the world. She is especially fascinated by forest ecology and regenerative agriculture, as well as the role of literature and art in understanding, appreciating, and advocating for nature. Leyden is a current student at Sewanee: The University of the South, where she studies Natural Resources and Creative Writing. She is a trip leader for the Sewanee Outing Program, volunteers at her school’s university farm, and spent last summer organizing and directing her school’s outdoor orientation program. Leyden also spent a semester researching permaculture and sustainable community development in Portugal, participating in regeneration projects on local farms and forests in the aftermath of wildfire. She loves getting her hands dirty with any farming, forest, or research project, and hopes to learn as much as she can about how best to care for the soil, systems, and species of a place so as to care for the communities that are interconnected there - she is especially excited to explore the unique ecology and history of the Greater Teton area and all of the education and adventure that it offers. In her free time, she absolutely loves hiking, running, camping, cooking, writing, and just about any craft.

Brenna is going into her fourth year as an environmental science and business student at Ohio University. Originally from Cincinnati, Brenna was introduced to recreation by her mom, who rock climbed and trail ran. She currently works as a trip leader and climbing wall supervisor for her university's Outdoor Pursuits program, leading backpacking, canoeing, and climbing trips all throughout the eastern U.S. She also volunteers at a local bouldering gym on the side. In 2023, Brenna attended a study away program focused on conservation in California's national parks, which sparked her interest in place-based education and brought her to Teton Science Schools. In her free time, you can find her rock climbing, running, backpacking, biking, or trying to learn something new.