Hey there! Shhh…don’t tell anyone, but I rarely like to “take the beaten path.” I am a bit of a trailblazer and I believe in embodying a life full of imagination, wonder, creativity, and so much more! I am a Wyoming original, but I have been living in Colorado for over seven years! After graduating from the University of Wyoming I moved to Fort Collins to pursue my interests in business, marketing and of course exploring the Colorado outdoors. I have successfully been a partner to over 60 small businesses over the years - assisting and training them with digital marketing and business planning. Even though my passions have been helping small “mah and pah” businesses thrive, I continue to revert back to my love and compassion for children. You will find me spending free time researching current education system practices, subjects on where future generations are heading, and diverse ways that communities can contribute to kids. Mostly involving their creativity, nutrition, and their innate explosive talents that we tend to not notice as adults. I also love TedTalks and YouTube videos that revolve around better ways of doing things, especially around education. Just one of my favorite quotes for kiddos? I am glad you asked! “Education doesn’t need to be reformed–it needs to be transformed. The key is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their individual true passions.” Sir Ken Robinson.

I truly believe that -without pointing fingers- traditional learning (think too much chalkboard/indoor time) is not working anymore. Traditional methods are not solely shutting down a few creative/brilliant young minds, but it is shutting down millions across the globe. If you strike up a conversation about children’s growth, I can potentially get emotional – and may or may not strive to talk for hours on these subjects- you have been warned! One morning mantra I have on the reg is “nature heals, transforms, forgives, opens our senses and passions we have forgotten about. Let’s get out there already!” I cannot wait to serve more kiddos in my own community and I hope to spread the ideas of nature-based programs globally. I am fully certified in CPR, Wilderness First Aid and I am a regular of mindfulness/yoga training for children. I consider myself a lifelong learner and I will always have continued goals as an outdoor educator! I am beyond grateful to open up this space to those who feel called to embark on the journey with CodiAnne and me!