Natalie  grew up in the Napa Valley and Gig Harbor area. Her love for Nature began early through frequent beach trips and picnics in the Red Woods.  Natalie has been teaching and learning in nature-based, Reggio Emilia philosophy for the last several years, and is passionate about whole-child, natural, individual and child led learning with a focus on inclusion. Natalie has a BA in Early Childhood Education and Dual Language. She loves to bring her love of American Sign Language and Italian into the class environment. Natalie 

 

When she's not in the classroom, Natalie is in a forest, at a beach, or working on a craft!