KIM SIMPSON Growing up in Collingwood, it’s no wonder that I have always had a heart for playing outside and exploring new spaces. I graduated from Brock University’s Health and Physical Education Program, where I learned the significance of play-based learning and got a real taste of how to create and adapt programs to keep…

MATT SIMPSON My name is Matt and I am passionate for the outdoors and its use in empowering students through meaningful experiences.  I graduated from Lakehead University with an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, as well as a Bachelor of Geography and then further completed a Bachelor of Education in Outdoor Ecological…

AISLINN HARRISON I grew up in Collingwood, which allowed me to develop a love for nature, animals, and the outdoors at a young age. I am an avid hiker, and in my free time you can usually find me hiking with my dogs along one of the many amazing trails in our area. I completed…

 KRISTA MARTIN My name is Krista and I have grown up in Collingwood and reaped the benefits of outdoor activities within all four seasons. I have a passion for the outdoors along with creative thinking, hands on learning and I like to encourage active living. I have graduated from the College of the Rockies with…

MICHELLE CIOCI My name is Michelle, a newer addition to the Collingwood area. I grew up in Newmarket, but spent most of my time on many adventures camping and canoeing with family. I am an outdoor enthusiast looking to experience nature in any way I can, usually while rock climbing (something I’ve been doing for…

KYRA CLEWS – ECE STUDENT PLACEMENT My name is Kyra and I am a student in the Early Childhood Education program at Georgian College. I reached out to Free Spirit Forest School for my placement because I have always been enthralled with nature. From a very young age, I have been drawn to the wild….