Our Staff

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B.S. Western Washington University, Biology and Botany

M.A. University of Montana, Economics

Emily Post is the founder and director of Educatio Rad School. "I started this school because I LOVE learning and believe in helping kids see the beauty in themselves and value and purpose they bring to the world through creativity and experiential learning." 

emily@educatio.life

B.A. Bowdoin College, History & Education

M.S. Johns Hopkins School of Education, Elementary Education

Sara spent the first ten years of her career in education working in all kinds of schools across North America, including Baltimore, Washington, DC, Mexico City, and Seattle. Considering herself a life-long learner, Sara entered education to create joyful, student-centered, and meaningful learning environments that foster students' love of learning. Sara loves supporting students in exploring their passions and interests and helping them make a positive impact in their community. Leading an innovative, child-centered school like Educatio has been a long time dream for Sara! Outside of school you can find her exploring new places, cuddling her dog, Maverick, and spending quality time with loved ones.

sara_driscoll@educatio.life

B.A. Montana State University, Environmental Studies

B.S. Montana State University, K-8th Education

Heidi strives to bring joy, regulation, and connection to our tight knit learning community. Through Heidi’s classroom teaching and her 10+ years as an outdoor educator, she has honed her skills in igniting engagement in the classroom, encouraging resilient relationships between student, educators, and families, and supporting students through conflict mediation, personal growth, and academic challenges. Heidi approaches her teaching through a trauma-informed lens and is passionate in creating an environment that is safe, secure, and supportive for all students. Heidi is excited to partner with the Educatio teaching team and families to strengthen positive relationships and create individualized plans for students that encourage social-emotional growth and academic skill building. When Heidi isn’t with her students at Educatio, she enjoys roller skating, floating rivers, backpacking with her dog, Cricket, reading books, and connecting with friends over good food!

heidi_buzzetti@educatio.life

B.A. University of Wisconsin , English Literature

Master of Social Work, Walla Walla University

As an avid gardener, hiker, and general outdoor explorer, Tasha is passionate about getting kids and their families out into nature as a means of promoting optimal mental health and whole child development.  She believes that children thrive when given the freedom to develop their inherent curiosity and sense of wonder, and that nature provides the perfect environment for this type of natural growth.  As an LCSW, Tasha’s clinical experience began in 2017 and has focused primarily on children (ages 3-7) and their families.  “I am so excited to be part of this program - providing access to outdoor spaces, along with the time and space to play and explore is one the greatest gifts we can give to young children, particularly in these early years as they begin to develop a love of learning, a sense of self, and an understanding of how they fit into this world.”

B.S SUNY Buffalo, Environmental Studies 

M.A. Keele University, Education

Level 3 Forest School Leader Qualification

Andrea grew up in New York & has since lived in 4 countries where she’s been pursuing her passion for outdoor education. Her dedication to working with children in nature led to opportunities in California, New Hampshire, New York, Australia & Colorado. Upon moving to the UK, she discovered Forest School and was immediately drawn to the child-centered pedagogy, giving children the freedom to think and move independently. Andrea believes there is nothing more important than keeping young minds connected to nature, where they can be autonomous in their learning and foster curiosity for the environment. When she isn’t leading Forest School, Andrea enjoys reading, slacklining, handstands, hiking mountains & camping with her dog, Zephyr!

B.A. Montana State University, English Education, Minor in Global Health

Lucy is beyond excited to be teaching at Educatio Learning Studio! Lucy is originally from Iowa and recently graduated from Montana State University Bozeman with degrees in English Education and Global Health. Lucy has a love for learning and has spent the last few summers teaching at Montana Outdoor Science School. Lucy also enjoy spending time in the great outdoors with her friends and family, soaking up the sunshine, and she also loves to sing and bake pies!

lucy_ohagan@educatio.life

B.A. Montana State University, Elementary Education

When Liz came from Wisconsin in 2017, she never imagined the joy she would find in working with children. From her seven years at summer camps and three years in the Bozeman schools, Liz is ecstatic to bring her love of the arts and the outdoors to Educatio. Liz's passion for creating fun and positive experiences for students drives her to be the best teacher she can be. In her free time, Liz can be found biking or rollerblading around town, dancing to music, and finding joy in rad adventures with friends, both big and small!

liz_eilen@educatio.life

B.A. CSU Fresno, Business Management and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential 

Katy has been in education for the past 10 years and loves creating meaningful connections with her students and having the opportunity to watch their growth academically and socially. Katy taught Special Education and General Education in grades K-4 and has always had a passion for working with kids. She has taught students of all backgrounds, experiences, and varying mental and physical abilities and has built strong relationships based on trust and respect. Katy fosters a safe and effective learning environment that supports all students by ensuring that every student can celebrate their unique qualities while learning.Katy looks forward to sharing her passion for educating and relationship-building with others. In her free time, you can catch her hiking, snow-shoeing, or exploring the National Parks. 

katy_brenner@educatio.life

B.S. Montana State University, Elementary Education 

After attending a project-based learning school from middle school through his senior year, Cormac learned the importance and impact of project-based and experiential learning. Then, he pursued this passion and tried to continually help others find a love of learning in and out of the classroom as an educator. Cormac has taught on the Crow Reservation, for students with learning disabilities in Bozeman, and in a project-based classroom in rural Montana. These diverse experiences have helped him grow into a flexible, versatile educator. In the classroom you can find Cormac learning alongside kiddos, helping students find engagement in their education, and incessantly recommending books. Out of the classroom you can find him skiing, camping with his dog Mila, and finding new ways to make potatoes delicious.

cormac_mcmanis@educatio.life

B.A. Montana State University, Art Education

Ned's fondest memories of school were held on Thursdays at a large brown table covered in paint. Art class was simple. It provided an avenue for the festering ideas locked inside his head to escape and breathe. Art class was a refuge in a desert of monotony filled with color and laughter. Never wanting to leave, Ned decided to pursue a life giving back to the kiddos like himself who couldn’t sit still in math class. 

After spending some time at Montana State, Ned obtained a degree in Art Education where he acquired some of the tools to encourage cross curricular creative confidence, and continue to experience making art with others. 

ned_bardsley@educatio.life

B.S. Montana State University, 5-12th Science Education 

Growing up in Montana has led David to passions and skills developed from an array of personal and professional pursuits. David has had the good fortune to spend many fantastic years guiding experiential ecology and history focused summer and winter outdoor trips in Yellowstone Park as well as classroom time as a Science and Tech Ed teacher in several Montana schools. David strives to create meaningful and connected experiences that leave students with a reason to want to know, want to grow, and want to engage with the world to create better outcomes for themselves and their fellows. David is in his happy place when he’s on an adventure of learning and discovery and sharing that joy with others!

david_robinson@educatio.life