Our Educators

Owner, Founder & Educator (2nd-6th Grades)

Lindsey began her teaching career in 2012 within public education. Recognizing the profound impact of active, experiential learning, she transitioned to teaching at two homeschool hybrid programs. There, she embraced diverse educational philosophies and the freedom to teach in ways that best served her students. Lindsey discovered that ample time in nature empowers children to build confidence, take healthy risks, learn responsibility, and unleash their creativity. Driven by this vision, she founded Wild Wonders to offer an education where children's innate curiosity leads the way, integrating farm and nature immersion into daily experiences, allowing children to truly be children.

Educator (Transitional Kindergarten)

Raised in the Gallatin Valley, Hannah graduated from Montana State University. Her early passion for training and showing horses instilled in her a strong work ethic. She co-taught a horsemanship class at MSU and provided equestrian lessons to children in central Oregon, earning certification in Therapeutic Horsemanship. An avid snowboarder, mountain biker, and trail runner, Hannah finds that consistent outdoor activity brings balance to her life. With experience as a nanny for various families in the Gallatin Valley and as a mother of three, she is dedicated to sharing her love for the outdoors with children. Her journey led her family to Wild Wonders, seeking an alternative education aligned with her belief in engaged learning and fostering lifelong learners.

Educator (Kindergarten)

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Lorina was homeschooled until 2nd grade, splitting her childhood between Switzerland and Utah, immersed in mountain adventures and outdoor exploration. Coming from a lineage of Swiss educators, she pursued English Literature with a minor in Elementary Education at Southern Utah University. After moving to Montana, Lorina worked diligently before embracing her passion for teaching at a Montessori preschool. She values child-guided learning and appreciates each student's unique learning style. Now settled in Bozeman with her husband and two children, Lorina enjoys charcoal drawing, singing, playing guitar, and staying active both indoors and outdoors.

Educator (1st-2nd Grades)

Growing up on a family farm in Salmon, Idaho, Ava graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor's in Biology and a minor in Communication, following a pre-medical track. She served as a peer tutor for biology courses and co-taught a pedagogy class on teaching methods. Summers were spent guiding whitewater rafting trips and managing her family's rafting business, while winters involved coaching youth and high school hockey in Missoula. Ava also gained experience at a Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Washington before moving to Bozeman, where she worked as a nanny and private homeschool educator. Her passion lies in integrating learning with nature, fostering a love for biology, and creating an environment that inspires children to embrace learning.

Educator (6th-8th Grades)

A native of the Gallatin Valley, Rochelle was encouraged to engage with nature from a young age through camping, river exploration, and gardening. She earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from a college in Portland, Oregon, and returned to Montana to teach and tutor students across various age groups. Her true passion lies with middle school education. After teaching at Gallatin Gateway School, Rochelle obtained a Master's in Reading from Montana State University Billings, focusing on supporting striving readers. Following the birth of her first daughter, she transitioned from full-time teaching and is now excited to contribute to Wild Wonders' mission. Rochelle is dedicated to the influence of nature and nurturing curiosity in learning.