Joy graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2006, earning a Bachelor's Degree in K-8 Education. Shortly after graduation, Joy began her teaching experience in her hometown elementary school. Once her son was born in 2014, Joy became a stay-at-home mom who found other teaching avenues as a homeschooling mom and an outdoor educator. In her free time, you can find Joy hiking in the hills with her family, getting her hands dirty on her homestead, or baking cookies.
Joy is certified through the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools (ERAFANS) as a nature-based early childhood educator.
Rebekah has a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Vocal Music. Rebekah has served in both teacher and director positions with private schools, childcares, and parent cooperatives since 2005. She has been homeschooling her four children since 2014 and enjoys the freedom and challenges that homeschooling multiple ages brings.
Rebekah has always loved being outdoors and finding the beauty of nature in the smallest detail. She has a love for animals of all kinds and can often be found at her homestead doctoring or snuggling one of them. She especially enjoys gardening and preparing family meals from scratch. You can find her humming or singing, enjoying the sunrise as she tends to the garden and animals in the morning, playing outside with her children, or exploring the beautiful mountains and countryside all around.
Rebekah is certified through the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature School (ERAFANS) as a nature-based early childhood educator.
Samantha has a Bachelors in Arts in Elementary Education and has worked as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher.
Samantha grew up in Naches. She is the mom of three adventurous children that she loves sharing her passion for the outdoors with. You can find Samantha with her family working in her garden, feeding her chickens treats, exploring in the mountains, or kayaking.
Sam is certified through the Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature School (ERAFANS) as a nature-based early childhood educator.
Annie graduated from Concordia University-Portland in 2009 with a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Psychology and Health and PE. Annie went to Concordia on a Track and Field Scholarship where she was a 3 Time National Champion in the Discus and competed in the 2008 Olympic Trials. After the trials she was selected to compete for Team USA in Mexico for the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association U23 Championships where she won the Silver Medal.
Her athletic career allowed her many coaching opportunities over the years with different age groups. She has served in a variety of volunteer church roles working with kids and is a 4th year homeschool mom of 3 active boys. Annie grew up on a horse and cattle ranch near Bickleton WA. She loves being involved in her church and also enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking with her husband and boys.
Alex has a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and has dedicated the last 10 years to teaching students Kindergarten through second grade in the public school system. She has recently decided to stay home with her two young boys to cherish more time with them.
Alex was born and raised in Yakima, WA and loves to bake and has a passion for little hobbies like cross stitching, watercolor, cooking, and photography. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, archery and shooting clay pigeons with her family and friends.
