WELCOME TO WONDER WORKSHOP

Susan was born on the Texas coast and raised across the southeast, living in the mountains of North and Central Alabama for most of her youth and adult life. She attended the University of Montevallo outside of Birmingham and received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and English. After the birth of her two boys and a career change, she earned a Montessori Teaching Credential, spending 13 years as a Montessori guide in Alabama’s first private, LEED rated PreK-8 Green School in North Shelby County. As a child, family camping trips were the way to explore the world, and after having children of her own, hiking the areas around Birmingham with her husband and two boys became a great way to get back to nature. Moving to Fairhope has opened up a whole world of new exploration into the biodiversity that is on the Gulf Coast, and she is excited to explore and learn about her new home. She strongly believes in environmental stewardship and is committed to helping the next generation learn how to care for our planet. She firmly believes in Dr. Maria Montessori's words-“A child needs to live naturally and not simply have a knowledge of nature.”

Rebecca grew up in North Georgia, where she enjoyed spending time in the Blue Ridge Mountains and playing in the creeks and woods. As a mom herself, she has found giving children the opportunity to explore the natural world around them very important. She began volunteering with Nature Connect in 2024 through the summer camps and homeschool enrichment programs and is excited to step into her new role with Wonder Workshop. When she's not at school, Rebecca loves baking, knitting, and being in nature with her son.

Emily grew up in the Pacific Northwest where her fondest memories are of spending time outside exploring nature and gardening with her mother. Her family moved to Louisiana where she graduated from Saint Scholastica Academy. Her time spent golfing with her father as a child and into high school, sparked her interest in a career where she could spend most of her time outside. She later moved to Fairhope and obtained her degree in Sports Marketing & Event Management from South Alabama. As a mother, she now enjoys spending her free time with her husband and children at their property in Loxley where they garden, have honeybees, and create memories together.

Enjoying the beauty of nature and teaching are her passion.

Samantha grew up in south Florida, where she spent every moment she could exploring the swamps, forests, and beaches near her home. When she was eleven years old, her family bought a house on Lake Logan Martin in Pell City, Alabama. Samantha enjoyed spending all her time on the water - boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking. She helped homeschool her younger siblings, which led her to become a preschool teacher. Samantha loves to garden and raise chickens.

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