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Janelle Phillips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder\/Director & Early Childhood Teacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Janelle Phillips has a bachelor\u2019s degree in biology and a master\u2019s degree in education with a focus on natural science and environmental education. She is trained in HighScope, and in 2024 also completed Forest School Teacher and Director training with the Forest School Teacher Institute. Most of her 10 years of experience in education has been dedicated to teaching and directing environmental education programs for youth, including over 4 years of specific experience with nature-based early childhood programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Janelle has worked with a variety of ages in schools, at a zoo, on a boat, and at a nature center. Her most magical teaching moments have come from co-discovering the beauty of the natural world with young children. She also delights in sharing outdoor experiences and traveling with her husband and two boys.   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andrea Balentine<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature-Based Early Childhood Teacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Andrea brings five years of experience in early childhood Montessori classrooms to the Wildsong team, as well as previous experience nannying and in college admissions. She has a degree in psychology, loves working with children, and finds many moments of wonder being outdoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea\u00a0radiates kindness and warmth and is a strong asset for our early childhood classes. When she\u2019s not teaching at Wildsong Andrea can be found working at a natural health food store, taking her pups to the dog park, and spending time outside with husband and son.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Korin Maciulski<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature-Based Lower Elementary Teacher<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Korin is a self-described outdoor enthusiast with a passion for learning and teaching. With bachelor\u2019s degrees in both Spanish and language arts for secondary education, Korin has a wide variety of teaching experiences spanning over a decade with students from pre-K through 12th<\/sup> grade. She has lived and taught both in the U.S. and abroad. Korin loves speaking Spanish and having outdoor adventures with her husband and daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to Wildsong, Korin also tutors elementary students and is the director for a local camp program for teens. Korin says, \u201cNature is my favorite classroom and incorporating movement and mindfulness into lessons are foundational for any subject I teach.\u201d She looks forward to bringing her skills to Wildsong\u2019s homeschool class and helping to create a community of outdoor learners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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