McKenzie grew up with horses, dogs, cats, cows, a bunny and her donkey, Moe. A Wyoming girl who loves adventures, whether it is surfing the North Shore of Oahu, trekking through the jungles of Costa Rica, or chasing caiman on a dugout canoe in the Amazon jungle, she’s always ready for adventure.

McKenzie holds a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and International Development from Brigham Young University. She loves to teach and learn. She has spoken at several youth conferences, held workshops at children’s events, has spoken at, taught workshops and run youth camps.

In Wisconsin she worked in non-profit, was on the state board for volunteer management and held statewide workshops on working with volunteers.

In Hawaii she held mixed aged forest and ocean school sessions, led weekly hikes for parents and children, and had an adventure day for kids. She loves to help parents connect with their children outside.

She has also taught yoga for over ten years. She loves teaching kids yoga and especially loves teaching prenatal yoga.

Today her favorite day of the week is Forest School Day! Her second favorite day is the day she scouts new locations to hold forest school.

When not planning lessons, Kenzie enjoys planning dinner parties, spending time outdoors with her kids, and finding ways to let people know they matter.

Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with an emphasis in Community Health from Brigham Young University. She is a dedicated educator and mother of nine children who has spent many years fostering a love of learning both at home and in the classroom.

After volunteering extensively in her children's classrooms, Rebecca chose to homeschool her family and has been homeschooling for the past 15 years. During that time, she explored a variety of educational methods and curricula, gaining valuable experience in helping students build strong reading and math skills while developing a love of learning.

Rebecca has a passion for history and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for learning with young people. She has also directed children's music choirs and a children's handbell choir. Having recently returned to Southern Utah, she looks forward to bringing her experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to her students.

Patrick is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, leader, and father of five who is passionate about helping children develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for the natural world.

Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Brigham Young University–Hawaii, with minors in Cultural Anthropology and Conservation Biology, as well as a Masters of Business Administration.

He has served as a leader in both Boy Scouts and Sea Scouts, mentoring youth through outdoor adventure, service, and leadership experiences. When he is not teaching, Patrick enjoys hiking, camping, sailing, rock climbing, and biking with his wife and their children.