• Sanna Luoma

    After teaching with Tiny Treks NW, Teacher Sanna is thrilled to continue the 20 year legacy with Sisu Outdoor School PNW! Sanna (she/her) was born and raised in Finland where she developed a deep connection with the natural world at very early age. Sanna has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from the University of Helsinki in Finland, and she has completed Skogsmulle training, the Scandinavian early years outdoor training program. Sanna relocated to Seattle area in 2016 with her family and has taught in preschools in Seattle, Bellevue and Snoqualmie. Sanna believes children are competent and capable from early on and sees herself more as a facilitator and a co learner alongside the children.

    In her free time Sanna loves to adventure the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her furry sidekick, a Border Collie named Mr H. Sanna lives in Issaquah with her husband and two teenage children.

    Sanna is happy to answer any questions by email or phone.  xxx-xxx-xxxx or sisuoutdoorschoolpnw@gmail.com

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👋 Meet the Executive Director- Sanna Luoma!

As Tiny Treks NW transitions to Sisu Outdoor School PNW, Sanna takes the helm, carrying on the quality outdoor education or Tiny Treks NW and infusing an exciting blend of Finnish “Sisu” -tenacity of purpose, resilience and bravery,

Say hi to your Sisu Outdoor PNW Teachers

All of our teachers use our specially designed curriculum which combines movement, music, projects and the great outdoors.  Each of our teachers also incorporates their own magic into their weekly sessions. Our office staff is always working in the background to ensure our program runs smoothly. We are always available to answer any questions about the program. Please contact Sisuoutdoorschoolpnw@gmail.com  for more information.

 

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  • Teacher Jenn is excited to teach the Preschool kids this year. Jenn has been working with children for 16+ years and loves nothing more than getting outdoors and exploring with them.

    Jenn has 3 boys of her own and grew up on the eastside of Seattle.

  • Teacher Heidi is an experienced teacher at Tiny Treks. She raises goats, chickens, ducks and a pig in her own backyard farm. Dogs and fish too and 2 kids make up the rest of the crew.

    Heidi loves being outdoors all year long showing the TTOP kids the wonders of nature.

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  • Teacher Kathy spent the majority of her life close to Everglades National Park where she learned to explore the outdoors from an early age. Her nature loving dad and brothers also frequently brought home wildlife needing rehabilitation, further instilling a love of nature in all forms - most especially the ocean!

    She attended the University of Florida, earning a degree in Computer Science & Engineering with a minor in Math. While there, Kathy also earned her certification as a scuba instructor teaching classes and exploring all the lakes, springs, caves and ocean waters throughout Florida.

    After college Kathy moved to the Pacific Northwest where she ultimately started a family. Once a mother, she traded in her corporate job for spending time with her kids. Kathy has always been passionate about teaching and working with kids so for the past 15 years she’s volunteered for various groups teaching art, math, and scouting skills to primary aged kids of all ages. When Kathy isn’t teaching she enjoys spending time with her dogs, hiking and exploring the ocean.

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  • Teacher Megan grew up in Washington State and has lived abroad in Guam, Italy, France, & England. At University, Megan graduated with a degree in Family Studies and Law and Justice and went on to work in Domestic Adoption. She is energetic, creative and adores kids. Before Tiny Treks, Megan volunteered for 9 years at her children's school. She also taught art and worked as the Recess teacher, and as a Para-Educator. In the Summers she runs a small day camp for kids but her favorite job has been raising her two kids.

    Megan is also a photographer and has been our in house school photographer for 4 years, While visiting our school she has always admired our program and is excited to learn, grow, and explore with the kids!

    Megan loves to travel with her family in their RV trailer in the Summers, and ski on all the mountains every winter. She also enjoys hiking, biking, and discovering all that the PNW has to offer. Megan will be teaching in the Eagles and can't wait to meet you!

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  • Teacher Carolyn grew up in the country near Ottawa, Canada and spent her days exploring the fields and forests on her family’s farm. She helped in the vegetable garden, cared for the animals, and learned a deep appreciation of nature.

    Carolyn has been working with children for over 20 years, as an elementary teacher and a Montessori preschool teacher. She has degrees in English and Education from the University of Toronto in Canada. She holds a Washington state teaching certificate and a Montessori credential in early childhood education.

    Carolyn loves living in the Northwest, hiking, biking, camping and skiing with her husband and two teenage sons! She volunteers with therapy animal programs such as adaptive horseback riding for children with disabilities. Carolyn is thrilled to be part of the amazing outdoor preschool program at Tiny Treks!