Our Staff — Hundred Acre Wood

Meet the Team

We are so lucky to have an amazing team of passionate and nurturing people. Our staff are our greatest asset and not a day goes by that we aren't reminded of that. They guide children through milestones of their early years, hold treasured sticks, identify countless insects, wipe tears and bums, cook amazing meals, read and tell thousands of stories, all with pride, patience, and a kindness that can never be repaid.

Co-Director, Founder
Kim holds a Masters in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability and an honours Bachelor in Kinesiology and Business. Kim combines her passion for a sustainable future with her experience in non profits, international development, and outdoor education to guide big picture projects and day-to-day operations at HAW.
Co-Director, Founding Director
Joanna is currently a B.A. candidate in Psychology with a focus on Child Development. She developed her drive to create a forest preschool, love of nature and passion for the not-for-profit model while living in the Yukon. Joanna worked for various organizations including directing a not-for-profit daycare, sitting in various positions on the board of F.A.S.S.Y. (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Society of Yukon) as well as the Yukon Child Care Board.
Director of Camps and Primary Pod Educator
Sarah went to school at the University of Guelph for Molecular Biology & Genetics, Environmental Engineering, Swift Water Rescue, and is Wilderness First Aid & Survival certified. Needless to say, Sarah is literally the best person to get lost in the woods with!
After School and Before The Wildlings, Sarah Worked for Environment Canada as an Aquatic Biologist in the Athabasca river (which goes through the tar sands). She was able to use her S.T.E.M mentality to help manage and collect samples to monitor the health of the Athabasca and its tributaries.
Registered Early Childhood Educator, Kindergarten Teacher
Janet is a registered Early Childhood Educator, with an honours Bachelor in Leisure Studies and a postgraduate certificate in Outdoor Recreation. Janet partners her appreciation for the natural world with her delight in fostering wonder and exploration, as she learns alongside the Kindy Crew each day

Registered Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher
Andrea is an RECE and has been in the field of childcare since 1995.
Andrea has combined her love of children and nature along with outdoor education to help build and deliver the programs at Hundred Acre Wood.
In her spare time, Andrea enjoys home schooling her two children, yoga and reading.
Registered Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher
Madi holds her Recreation & Leisure Diploma, Volunteer Management Diploma, and is a recent graduate in Early Childhood Education.
She strongly believes that nature based learning provides an opportunity for children to connect with nature, learn to respect their environment, and the animals that are in it. They get a chance to use their senses, smelling the fresh air, touching the mud, tasting the apples off the tree, hear the birds chirping and see the seasons changing. It creates a space to take risks, have unhurried play time and endless opportunities to learn.
Early Childhood Educator (student), Preschool Teacher
Registered Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher
Kyra is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and mother who has a passion for nature and the outdoors. Originally from Toronto, she followed her heart North and now resides in beautiful grey county. Kyra is honoured to help guide your little ones first journeys into the forest as HAW’s toddler teacher.

Primary Pod Educator
Tom brings over a decade of experience working in a variety of capacities in local schools, including outdoor education specific programs, to his contributions teaching in the Primary Pod. He is also a musician, a francophile, founder and executive director of the Big Canoe Project, amateur historian, avid geographer, budding naturalist, beginner geologist and a booster for learning something new everyday!
Registered Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Teacher
Dani is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and Mom. She has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for 6 years. With a strong belief in nature based learning, she believes children are their happiest selves surrounding by nature and fresh air. With the freedom to explore the natural world around them they grasp a greater understanding of their physical and emotional self.
Chef
Preschool Teacher, Holistic Nutritionist

Registered Social Service Worker and Sr. Preschool Teacher
Sam is a Registered Social Service Worker with Indigenous Specalization. She was born and raised in Heathcote and has a love for the valley and Kimbercote. Sam has spent time at a non-profit as well as in the local school board. With an enthusiastic approach to learning in nature Sam is thrilled to be able to share each day learning and growing with the children at HAW.
Primary Pod Educator
Sara earned her BA in English, and BEd at Nipissing University. The majority of her full time teaching experience has been in the junior division, but she has a wide range of teaching experiences ranging from kindergarten to high school. Sara developed and offered a child-led learning program for children aged 4 to 12 where participants were invited to her home and property to explore, play, and grow. Sara’s two youngest children, now aged 15 and 17, have been in and out of the formal school system, at their choosing. She is really excited to be a part of HAW’s extended offerings for the primary pod, and looks forward to being a part of the journey with students, staff and families.
RECE
RECE, Preschool and Toddler Educator