Kim is a director, founder and teacher at Free Spirit Forest and Nature School. Growing up in Collingwood, it’s no wonder she has always had a heart for playing outside and appreciating the great outdoors. She graduated from Brock University’s Health and Physical Education Program, where she developed a deep understanding of play-based learning. She …
Matt Simpson is a director and founder of Free Spirit Forest and Nature School. He has dedicated his life to working with children and is passionate for the outdoors and its use in empowering students through meaningful experiences. He graduated from Lakehead University with degrees in Outdoor Recreation and Geography, as well as a BEd …
Jessica is a teacher at our Collingwood School. She graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree. She then when on to complete her diploma in Early Childhood Education at Fleming College. During her time at Fleming College, she also completed the Eco-Mentorship certificate which has deepened her understanding of how to support …
Lesley is a teacher at our Collingwood location. She is an Ontario certified teacher with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Bachelor of Education in mathematics and physics from Queen’s University. She is currently completing an outdoor education course from Queen’s University. For the past 15 years, …
Sarah is a teacher at our Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, and Duntroon locations. She loves people, and graduated with a degree in hospitality. She has been camping, canoeing, hiking, and exploring Canada since she was a twinkle in her momma’s eye. She has seen firsthand the benefits of nature-based play through her work with children as …
Robyn is a teacher at our Wasaga Beach School. She graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a degree in Global Studies and English. She completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Toronto and is an Ontario Certified Teacher. Robyn is a certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner through Forest School Canada. Robyn has …
Jesse is a teacher at our Collingwood School. He has a college background in journalism, is trained as a professional chef and is a paddling guide for Free Spirit Tours. He is an avid backcountry adventurer who has spent a lot of time guiding friends and family through unfamiliar territory in the interior. Jesse has …
Travis Schreyer is very fortunate to have grown up in Wasaga Beach and the surrounding area, with its bounty of outdoor activities. With so much to experience, he quickly fell in love with nature and exploring the world. Rock climbing is his passion and it has taken him all around the globe to from Colorado …
Jackie is a Child and Youth Worker and educator who has dedicated many years to building effective relationships, developing and facilitating programs, providing advocacy and creating community liaisons to improve child, youth and family outcomes and influence positive community capacity. She has experience in a variety of educational, community service and mental health settings. Jackie …
Laura is a teacher at our Collingwood School. She grew up on a farm in Meaford, hiking the Bruce trail in her backyard, and has always loved the outdoors! She graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Family and Child Studies. She has worked with …