Our Educators

Owner, Founder & Educator (2nd-6th Grades)

Lindsey began her teaching career in 2012 within public education. Recognizing the profound impact of active, experiential learning, she transitioned to teaching at two homeschool hybrid programs. There, she embraced diverse educational philosophies and the freedom to teach in ways that best served her students. Lindsey discovered that ample time in nature empowers children to build confidence, take healthy risks, learn responsibility, and unleash their creativity. Driven by this vision, she founded Wild Wonders to offer an education where children's innate curiosity leads the way, integrating farm and nature immersion into daily experiences, allowing children to truly be children.

Educator (Transitional Kindergarten)

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kera grew up with a deep appreciation for nature. Her heart for adventure took her to Italy as a nanny, backpacking through the Austrian Alps, farming in the Netherlands, and planting trees in Israel!

While her passion for holistic health led her to pursue a degree in Nutrition, she has always felt her greatest calling is working with kids. From nannying to teaching at forest schools and farms, she finds joy in establishing wholesome daily rhythms with children and providing hands-on experiences that promote engaged learning. Kera loves nourishing her community and inspiring others to enjoy the gift of beauty and wonder all around!

Educator (Transitional Kindergarten)

Hello families! My name is Andrea, and I’m so happy to be part of the Wild Wonders community and excited to be working with your Pre-K students this year. Our family loves being here, and with one child who has been part of Wild Wonders for the past three years and another joining next year, this school truly feels like home to us. I’m passionate about creating a warm, welcoming classroom filled with kindness, curiosity, and joyful learning.

Outside of school, we’re an outdoor family who enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with our dogs in the summer, and ice fishing and skiing in the winter. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and partnering with you to support your children throughout the year!

Educator (Transitional Kindergarten)

Growing up in Northern Colorado, Jillian gained a great love for the outdoors. She graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. While travelling around the country with her husband and his job, Jillian worked as an educator for autistic children, Ophthalmic Assistant, and volunteered at a pregnancy center. After a few years, they settled in Bozeman as a family. The daughter of a preschool teacher, Jillian has a deep interest in child-led learning through play, stories, and exploring nature. She believes that learning should be fun and tailored to each student's needs. Skiing, climbing, hiking, and reading are activities now enjoyed by Jillian, her husband, and two daughters. They also like to spend much time playing in the mud at the Wild Wonders farm!

Educator (Kindergarten)

Audrey has deep Montana roots and a family history in teaching. She received her Elementary Education degree from the University of Montana. After teaching in the public school system, her heart was driven to seek a way in which she could use her knowledge of education towards teaching kids to love learning through the outdoors and nature. She has a passion for the arts and likes to incorporate that into her classroom. Her most important goal for her students is to foster an enthusiasm towards education.

Educator (1st-2nd Grades)

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Lorina was homeschooled until 2nd grade, splitting her childhood between Switzerland and Utah, immersed in mountain adventures and outdoor exploration. Coming from a lineage of Swiss educators, she pursued English Literature with a minor in Elementary Education at Southern Utah University. After moving to Montana, Lorina worked diligently before embracing her passion for teaching at a Montessori preschool. She values child-guided learning and appreciates each student's unique learning style. Now settled in Bozeman with her husband and two children, Lorina enjoys charcoal drawing, singing, playing guitar, and staying active both indoors and outdoors.

Middle School Math & Science and 1st/2nd Grade Co-Teacher

Liv grew up in Minnesota, spending much of her childhood with dirty feet exploring the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior with her sisters. She began college playing soccer and studied Community Health, shaped her interest in whole-person wellness and experiential learning. Liv enjoys working with middle school students and values hands-on learning, time outside, and building strong, trusting relationships in the classroom. Now living in Montana, she spends her free time hiking, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors.

Educator (3rd-5th Grades)

Born in Washington State and raised in the woods of the Pacific Northwest, Ericka's love of learning began early as did her love of reading. She had an aggressively varied educational journey, and by the time she graduated high school, she had attended both private and public school as well as been homeschooled. Much to the shock of her friends and family she chose a stint in the military over traditional college and spent eight years as a Combat Photojournalist in the U.S. Air Force. After the military she attended Whitworth University in Spokane, WA, where she graduated with a B.A. in Elementary Education. After moving to Montana Ericka was delighted to find Wild Wonders and is excited to be part of this innovative learning experience. In her spare time she loves to do art of all kinds and spend time with her niece and nephews.

Middle School Educator

A native of the Gallatin Valley, Rochelle was encouraged to engage with nature from a young age through camping, river exploration, and gardening. She earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from a college in Portland, Oregon, and returned to Montana to teach and tutor students across various age groups. Her true passion lies with middle school education. After teaching at Gallatin Gateway School, Rochelle obtained a Master's in Reading from Montana State University Billings, focusing on supporting striving readers. Following the birth of her first daughter, she transitioned from full-time teaching and is now excited to contribute to Wild Wonders' mission. Rochelle is dedicated to the influence of nature and nurturing curiosity in learning.

Farm Manager

Jen grew up in Vermont and with a love of animals. She graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor degree in Communication while playing Division 1 soccer. After a few years of professional soccer Jen spent over 10 years in law enforcement before starting a family and finding her way to Wild Wonders as our Farm Manager. She loves animals and is a pretty handy, so If it needs to fixed or the animals need some extra love Jen is here to help.