With a Masters in Human Services-Family and Community Services and a BA in Art Design and Marketing, Patricia has extensive experience as a lead, co, and substitute teacher for a variety of different sized schools. Outside of school, Patricia loves spending time with her daughters, attending art exhibitions, and planning/officiating weddings.

With a degree in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies Rosanna has a teaching certification in English, Reading, and Theatre Arts. She has over 25 years of teaching experience and Rosanna truly loves incorporating the Arts into her teaching. Rosanna is overjoyed to be a part of the nature school and can’t wait to roll up her sleeves and get started.

Post Graduate work in Gifted studies and a BFA in Graphic design began DeAnn’s formal education but her love of Nature is what brought her to Nature School. With over 20 years teaching inside and outside the classroom DeAnn is excited to share her knowledge of the environment with the children. Soon to be a Master Gardner DeAnn has a wealth of knowledge about gardening, insects, reptiles and so much more. DeAnn has already been sharing her knowledge during Summer School and is looking forward to the school year starting.

Before moving to Allen, TX, Michelle was a lead Pre-K teacher and later the school director of Oakton Christian Preschool in Oakton, VA. Michelle has a BS in Communications from Boston University and over ten years of experience working with preschool and elementary-aged children. A lifelong Girl Scout, she was the leader of Girl Scout Troop 2972 for seven years and still loves those Thin Mints! Michelle and her husband, Brian, are the proud parents of 3 and avid supporters of their extracurricular activities which include ballet, basketball, and swimming.

Ms.Veny started her professional path in education more than 25 years ago. She has international and domestic experience as a school counselor, teacher, and school manager. She loves to work collaboratively with teachers, children, and their families. Her passion is to create an effective environment for a high-quality student learning experience and build professional teamwork between teachers and families. She has a Bachelor's and Master's in education and different educational certifications.

Ms. Veny is a mother of two grown boys. She and her husband came to Texas 9 years ago after they raised their children in Glenview, Illinois. She loves to spend her free time reading, gardening and teaching mindfulness-based meditation classes.

My family is important to me. I enjoy spending time with them. I love the Marvel cinematic universe and I have seen most of the movies. I really like corny jokes. I know a little bit about a lot of stuff especially involving science. I am really good at life science but chemistry and physics are more fun. I love teaching and getting to know my students. I volunteer and serve the community in different areas.

I studied at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. I taught middle school science in Killeen, TX for 18 years. During that time I also taught life management and teen leadership. I sponsored clubs such as; robotics, gardening, recycling, and Dungeons and Dragons.

Hello! My name is Meagan Missimer and I have been a part of the Nature School since January 2022. I am currently working toward my master’s degree, but working with children is something I have a passion for. I enjoy baking in my free time, and I am so grateful that I get to bake with the children every week. What I love most about the Nature School is that it is such a nurturing environment for children to be themselves!

I grew up in Mckinney leading in a choir and practicing various art media. I received a Bachelor from Texas State University in 2021 with a concentration in Studio Art and a minor in Psychology. I have led an elementary drawing program called Young Rembrandts. I am now wrapping up my second year as an assistant in Early Childhood Education. I am a proud dog mom of a Plott hound named Wiggles. During my free time, I enjoy painting, gardening, and practicing somatic breathing exercises.

My background is in studio fine art studies and will major in printmaking when I move to UNT to continue my studies. A lifelong learner, environmentalist and collector of unique art/toys.

I’m an aspiring teacher currently working on my Bachelors degree in General Education at DCCCD. As a first generation American, I take great pride in becoming the first in my family to obtain a degree beyond a high school diploma. Teaching Spanish at NSF has been a great opportunity to improve upon my skills on educating children. Although I’m not a mother of my own, I am a cat mom to 3 mischievous troublemakers. In my free time, I enjoy reading, journaling, nature walks, and doodling.

I am an avid health enthusiast and entrepreneur at heart. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my son and loving on animals. I absolutely love the children at Nature School and appreciate all the opportunities for outdoor learning with the children.

I am a native Texan and mom of 2 young men, one in high school and one in college. I graduated from the University of West Florida with a degree in biology and worked for many years in the research & biotechnology industry. Most recently, I have been a day program instructor for adults with special needs and a high school special education substitute teacher. On weekends, I volunteer at an equine therapy facility. I like to garden and generally love being outdoors.

Megan started her yoga journey over 12 years ago as a means to cope with stress and anxiety. Wanting to share the incredible benefits and tools that yoga and mindfulness had to offer, she began the certification process and started teaching children’s yoga in 2016, followed by her additional certifications, and eventually teaching adults and aerial yoga. Megan is a RYT-200, Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor (CCYT), Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher (CPYT), Sky Aerial Certified Arial Yoga Instructor, as well as a special needs and trauma informed yoga certified instructor and is grateful for each day she is able to follow her passion.

Macy is an experienced dancer and dance teacher from Princeton, Texas. Macy began dancing at the age of 7 in Orange County California’s CalElite dance studio. Within one year she began competitive dance and training. Macy trained in the areas of Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Acro. Before leaving California she was accepted to Orange County School of Performing Arts. During her youth she competed at the National level, in competitions across the US. After high-school, Macy participated in IPAC training and was invited to their competition and audition in Los Angeles where she placed as overall top dancer.

Macy began teaching dance and choreographing in the North Texas area in 2010. First teaching tumbling in a gymnastic studio, and then teaching dance, in local studios. She has been teaching in the area for 9 years as well as preparing choreography for teams who have won many awards over this time.

After emigrating from Scotland to Texas in 1994 ago with my husband and then 8 year old daughter I spent the first few years volunteering in different special education classes while studying sign language. The biggest need I saw was helping children communicate so I began work as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist. I worked helping children and their families in a home for 7 years and realized that while I could teach the students to communicate with the adults in their lives teaching them to successfully interact with their peers would require a more specific environment and teaching style. In 2004 I started a program that focused on social skills in a natural environment. Several of my students were working on their sensory needs and after learning more I became involved with SI Challenge running camp programs for families. I now run group and individual programs year-round where kids learn skills and techniques to help them succeed.

Experienced leader, skilled in Special Education and Staff Development. Required to quickly grow enrollment, attract and retain great staff, build a strong parent community, and ensure the educational experience for each child in every classroom is of the highest standard. Leader of 40+ staff and more than 150 student school. Strong education professional graduated from TWU, UNT and The Montessori Institute of Denver.

Introducing Vanessa Stuart, an esteemed education professional who brings over 31 years of experience to her new role as the Director of Curriculum at the Nature School. With a career dedicated to serving students primarily aged 3 to 12, Vanessa has worn many hats, including those of a teacher, educational diagnostician, curriculum coordinator, and most recently, a principal.