Jeff Kierzek Community Outreach and Development Director Jeff Kierzek, a Milwaukee native, has a profound love for nature. His fascination with creatures big and small evolved into a career dedicated to helping others experience the joy and wonder that...

Kristen Byers I am thrilled to be part of the Sugar Maple Nature School team as a kindergarten teacher. I am passionate about teaching young children through an inquiry-based learning process in an outdoor environment. I strive to instill a love of...

Elke Daugherty Hello! I´m Elke (pronounced Elka). Teaching is my second career, having started out as an urban, and then environmental planner. I received a Master´s degrees in Urban Planning from the University of Michigan and then a Master´s in Land...

Chloe Beyer Chloe Beyer I am passionate about implanting the fondness of lifelong learning, instilling a passion for nature, and encouraging the value of community. I believe in guiding learners to explore their own curiosities and wonderings. The great...

Allison Servais I grew up playing and learning at Riveredge Nature Center both on field trips and with my family, so from the moment I heard about Sugar Maple Nature School, I absolutely fell in love with it - I officially found my dream job! I am excited...

Jake Hess In first grade, when my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I said I wanted to be the next Survivor Man. Although times have changed, my love for the outdoors has remained the same. The outdoors always served as an escape for me,...

Tiernee Schatz Blue Pines Counseling Hello! My name is Tiernee Schatz and I am a training herbalist, board certified art therapist, nationally certified professional counselor, and certified clinical trauma professional with a post graduate nutritional...

Autumn Horn Blue Pines Counseling Hi, I’m Autumn, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Training and Provisional Registered Art Therapist at Blue Pines Counseling. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Art Therapy from Edgewood College and recently graduated with...