Favorite quote: We are what we believe we are.— C.S. Lewis  

About: Kayla was born and raised on the central coast, and that is where her love of the outdoors blossomed. She lives in Somers and is so happy to call the Flathead Valley home. Kayla has over 14 years of experience in teaching all ages- preschool through adult- and in creating and administering educational programs. She saw a need for nature-based early education in the Flathead Valley and is excited to be part of the movement!

Education: Kayla holds her B.S. in Culture Communications and a Master of Education with a focus on Early Childhood. Kayla studied Waldorf Foundations at the Rudolf Steiner Centre Toronto and Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education at Sophia’s Hearth. She also studied Nature-Based education through The Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools. 

Loves: Hiking, baking, gardening, relaxing on the lakeshore, and spending time with her husband, son, and French bulldogs.

Favorite quote:  Teaching is like a walk in the park… if that park is Jurassic Park. -Unknown

About: Kate was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana. She grew up outdoors, hunting and fishing with her father. She has traveled around the world and has been to 25 different countries. Her parents are also a foster family; they just adopted a 5-year-old.

Education: Kate has worked in childcare for six years. Her passion is with ages 0-3. Kate has completed many Waldorf early childhood classes, including The First Three Years of Life and Early Childhood Education from Sophia Institute. Kate is the first certified RIE® instructor in Montana and is currently completing her ECE degree.

Loves: Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, being outdoors, and spending time with family.