Our Team

DIRECTOR

I am a childhood advocate and a proud mother to a 13-year-old boy who has always thrived in alternative, play-based educational environments. My own journey in education began as an ESL teacher within the public school system. However, during the pandemic, I had the opportunity to serve as Co-director of Kidwings Nature School in San Diego, CA where I was able to combine my passion for Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, and Montessori principles with a completely outdoor curriculum. Now, I am committed to creating a similar environment in Lexington, KY, where each child's curiosity is nurtured and nature is a daily part of their lives.

I feel blessed to have had many childhood memories of spending hours a day outdoors in the mountains, and I believe it is crucial to give our children the time and space to do the same.

NATURE EDUCATOR

I am from Bogota, Colombia, and Spanish is my mother tongue. I'm a happy mother of four children and also have two grandchildren. My educational background is in holistic nutrition, and I have many years of experience working with children as a teacher's aide in Montessori and Nature Schools. I strongly believe that immersing ourselves in nature and grounding our bodies is as important for our well-being as nourishing ourselves with healthy foods. Nothing brings me more joy and peace than creating a safe and nurturing environment for children to connect with nature.

NATURE EDUCATOR

I am Francesca, I am passionate and energetic woman who loves children and the great outdoors. I began my career in my community at a young age as lifeguard and junior camp counselor for various years. With extensive experience in childcare through my church, I have also spent countless hours volunteering with young children and helping them learn, grow, and explore the world around them. I am excited to get to combine my love for children and help guide them through exploration every day.