Holistic. Nature-based. Nurturing. Child-led.
Child Care & Preschool

Meet the Team
Value-driven, Educated Professionals

Andy Birkenhauer
-Bachelors in Psychology
-Masters in Business Administration
-7 years of administration experience
- Love being outdoors, hiking, and rock climbing.
Administrator

Cammera Archie
Kitchen Director
-Bachelors in Digital Media Production
- 5+ years of experience working with Children
-5+ years of commercial food prep/service
- Enjoys reading and creative writing
- ServSafe Food Manager Certified

Beth Heeg
Administrator/Co-Owner
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
- 5+ years of Indoor & Outdoor Education
- Enrolled in GCCME Infant/Toddler Montessori Training
- Lover of Board Games & Dirt

Trisha Hay
Lead Preschool Teacher/ Co-Owner
- Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
-Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
- Mom of 2 daughters & 2 dogs
- Enrolled in 3-6 Montessori Certificate Program at GCCME

Nyrie Stallworth
Lead Toddler Teacher
- 7+ years of experience with toddlers
- Currently in school for Clinical Psychology
- Loves kayaking, gardening, learning about plants, and dog mom to 2

Mary Wilder
Lead Infant Teacher/ Co-Owner
- NC Childcare Credentials
- 11+ years childcare experience
- Enjoys hiking and camping and all things nature
- Mommy and wife

Sam Nichols
Assistant Toddler Teacher
- Attended Montessori Schools K- 12th grade
-9 years experience working in early childhood education
-Loves camping, biking, hiking and kayaking
-Avid board gamer and occasional writer
Cheyenne Munoz
Kitchen Assistant
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Chelsea May
Shine In-Home Director & Lead Teacher
- 0-3 AMS Montessori Directress
- Certified Children's Yoga Instructor
-10+ years of Childcare Experience

Kalvin Pittman
Shine In Home Assistant Teacher