I was born and raised in Santa Barbara. For the past 12 years I have worked with The Outdoor Classroom Project in Santa Barbara County and nationwide, delivering workshops and training to increase the quality, quantity and benefits of outdoor learning experiences for young children. I have taught at Antioch University as adjunct faculty in the Nature-based Early Childhood Education Program. I've held teacher and lead teacher positions as well as the Preschool Coordinator at the University of California Santa Barbara Early Care and Education Program. Additionally, I've worked as a teacher and director for local non-profit and private child care programs. I have presented nature-based workshops for professional organizations such as CAEYC, NAEYC and Nature Explore. I earned my Bachelor and Graduate degrees at Cal State Northridge. I enjoy gardening, long walks on the beach with my husband and our two dogs, Sadie Sue and Bella Boo. Playing with my four grandchildren is the best! I love to camp and am looking forward to more camping trips throughout the United States.