Meet the Team

  • Founder & Program Director

    Ms. Michelle has her Bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Michigan-Flint and her Master's degree in Literacy from Grand Canyon University.

    With 8 years of classroom experience, Ms. Michelle has taught 2nd and 6th grade.

    Ms. Michelle is local to the area growing up in Dryden, MI. She is a resident of Columbiaville, MI and when not teaching Forest School she enjoys reading a good book and spending time with her husband, four children, and two dogs.

Coming Soon: Forest School Teacher 2026-2027

Interviews begin early August.

  • Founder & Program Director

    Ms. Abbi earned her Bachelor's degree in elementary education Language Arts from Northern Michigan University.

    Ms. Abbi grew up and graduated from Pulaski, Wisconsin, a small rural town 30 minutes north-east of Green Bay.

    After moving to Michigan in 2015, she began her teaching career. Ms. Abbi has taught first grade and reading recovery for students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade.

    When not teaching at Forest School Ms. Abbi enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her husband and three kids.

Our Directors and staff are proud members of the listed Michigan Associations and Forest School Teacher Institute.