lead teacher

Mary received her B.S. in Environment and Natural Resources with a specialization in Environmental Education from The Ohio State University. She has completed additional training in Early Childhood Education and the Cedarsong Way Foundations course in forest schooling. Mary has extensive experience developing and leading nature enrichment programs in schools, preschools, and childcare centers, including serving as the Nature Enrichment Teacher at a private school in Orange County, CA. She also worked as an environmental scientist in Ohio and co-created Southeast Michigan’s first fully outdoor Forest Camp during the summer of 2020.

 

While she respects all educational paths, her work focuses on early childhood enrichment that complements public and conventional schooling. She is passionate about integrating environmental education into public school settings and expanding access to nature-based learning for all children.

 

Mary lives in Orange County, CA with her husband, two sons, beloved cat, quirky dog, and wise turtle.