Raised on the banks of the Payette River in Idaho, Jake is an avid kayaker and experienced raft guide, working both in the Pacific NW and western US as well as in West Virginia on the Upper Gauley River. Beyond whitewater, Jake spent two years teaching English as recipient of a grant administered by Fulbright […]
Camila is a Chilean Canadian who moved to Canada at the age of 12. She studied Contemporary Studies at Laurier University and became a primary/junior teacher. She worked as a teacher with the Cree nation in Kashechewan, Ontario. Camila is also a graduate from the Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program at Algonquin College where she pursued […]
Avery grew up on a small farm in northern Idaho, where her love for rivers and sustainable food systems began. She attended the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA where she studied Politics and Government & Environmental Policy and Decision Making. Avery has spent the past five summers working as a river guide in […]
A lover of all things outdoors, Janie has found home among mountains and rivers across the map. She grew up in Denver, Colorado but also has deep roots in Idaho, paddling rivers there every summer of her life. At Western Washington University, she studied environmental education and policy while professionally leading mountaineering, skiing, backpacking, and […]
When not hunting for beach treasures or crafting with friends, Laura has spent the last several years gaining experience leading outdoor trips for university students and working on trail crews across the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Laura attended the University of Puget Sound and studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, during which they […]
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 […]