Kate has a deep love for food, natural sciences, and outdoor recreation, viewing them as essential elements of community building. Her passion for fresh, local food flourished while working on a farm, and she has since gained experience in farm-to-table kitchens. Kate studied Geology at Sewanee: The University of the South and worked with the Sewanee Outing Program, […]
Erin has been trying to find her way to Alzar since 2014 after participating in their Camp Cup event on the Nantahala River. As the child of two sailing instructors, her appreciation for the contagious energy of outdoor communities runs deep. Their involvement inspired her work in Sustainable Agroecology in New Zealand and as Head […]
Meet Becca, a joyful and kind adventurer, who will be working this year at Alzar as a CEA. Becca grew up in Chesapeake, Virginia and then studied at Appalachian State University. She majored in Education and minored in Dance. As a student she worked on campus as a Toddler/Preschool Teacher, the farmers market, at an […]
Originally hailing from Maine, Mitchell made his way West to study Film and Media at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. In school, he enjoyed making short documentary films that were able to tell intriguing stories about people’s relationships with the communities they belong to. Previously, Mitchell has worked as a sea kayaking instructor on the […]
Prior to teaching at Alzar, Ben has worked as a single and multi-day river guide on rivers in Idaho & Utah. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Environmental Engineering. During his time at UVM, he worked as a Teacher’s Assistant, played Club Lacrosse, and spent his weekends exploring the lakes and […]
McKenna brings a diverse background and a wealth of experiences to the Alzar School community. Hailing from Bend, Oregon, McKenna‘s journey has taken her from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene landscapes of Minnesota. Along the way, she has been lucky to travel to various countries that have expanded her palate and challenged […]
Aalisa grew up in the suburbs of DC and came into her adulthood in Baltimore. After receiving her undergraduate degree in History from Towson University, Aalisa took the opportunity to combine her passion for education and cultural exchange and served in The Gambia as a Peace Corps Volunteer. After her service Aalisa obtained her Master’s […]
Emmaline grew up in rural New Hampshire but has spent her adult life living all over the country. After graduating college she worked in residential life and outdoor programming for four semesters at The Outdoor Academy. Most recently she has been an instructor on extended wilderness expeditions for Voyageur Outward Bound School in Minnesota and […]
Adrienne comes to Alzar School following four years of classroom teaching, most recently in Seattle, WA. Adrienne came to teaching after many years in the outdoor education world and is so excited to merge the two! Over the past few years in Seattle, Adrienne has spent lots of time mountain biking and loves a long […]
Ruby is stoked to be joining the Alzar community for Fall 2024! She grew up in the Minneapolis area and spent her summers in Northern Minnesota swatting mosquitoes and going on long canoeing expeditions. After going to college in the Pacific Northwest, she started working for Outward Bound in Northern Minnesota and Big Bend Texas […]