Agile Learning Facilitators show up as knowledgeable guides and supporters who learn from, and alongside, kids without focusing on evaluating, grading, praising or criticizing. They uphold safety, facilitate learning in partnership-based way, and develop compassionate, authentic relationships. They inspire/create useful structures, practices, and environments without making decisions for students or managing their processes. Facilitators support young people in clarifying their intentions, getting connected to resources, reflecting on their decisions, and engaging with the community. Facilitators help develop a powerfully positive culture. and model clear communication, collaboration, and authenticity.
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Ali Pack is Wildwood ALC’s Director of Operations/Superintendent. She helps support the overall health of the program while working closely with young people, families, facilitators, and community partners. Ali holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and has worked in a wide range of educational settings, including outdoor education centers, public schools, and a farm school. These experiences shaped her belief in relationship-centered, responsive learning environments …read more
Ali Pack
Alyssa Maxon
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Alyssa Maxon is an Agile Learning Facilitator (ALF) who works with Wildwood ALC to fully support self-directed education, and foster positive learning relationships with kids that are both rooted in trust, and empathy. Alyssa holds a Bachelors of Science in Marine Science from the University of Florida and worked as a Marine Educator in the Florida Keys and Bahamas. At Wildwood, she can often be found leading team-building challenges, cooking, conducting science experiments or exploring the forest … read more
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Al is a Wildwood Agile Learning Facilitator, Program Director and board member. Al is a Wildwood Agile Learning Facilitator, Program Director and board member. They earned their degree in Elementary Education from Chaminade University of Honolulu in 2004 and hold a license in grades K- 6. Al has worked in a variety of educational settings, and was always inspired by self-directed and democratic education practices. They became part of the Wildwood community in 2018 and aim to empower young people to pursue their interests and discover new passions... read more
Tyler Osmond
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Tyler values learning environments grounded in trust, curiosity, and respect. As a Facilitator, he works to help create a space that supports young people’s agency, growth and confidence. Tyler earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a minor in English from Macalester College, where he focused on educational psychology and play as learning. Tyler brings a thoughtful and playful energy to Wildwood and enjoys sharing his many interests with others in the community, such as music, science, creative writing, visual art, theater, music, and outdoor exploration.
Al Marston
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Rebekah is a Director, Agile Learning Facilitator, and founder/vision holder at Wildwood. She has been following her passion for learning about how children learn and grow and thrive -- and creating spaces for this process to flourish -- for almost 30 years. She studied psychology at Davidson College, and completed an M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies at UNC-Greensboro. After working in early childhood settings, providing training to child care teachers, and working with young children and families as an early intervention service provider, she completed an M.A. in School Psychology at Texas State University. Her experience working in schools led to both greater understanding of the experience of children facing a variety of challenges, as well as lingering concerns and questions about how children might truly thrive in educational settings. Inspired by Agile Learning Centers and Self-Directed Education, Rebekah helped establish Wildwood ALC in 2016...… read more
Rebekah Canu
Wildwood ALC Founders
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Nicole is a Wildwood co-founder, board member and vision holder. She holds M.A. and Specialist degrees in School Psychology and brings 3 decades of experience supporting young people across a wide range of settings and ages. Nicole worked as a rock-climbing guide and instructor with the Outward Bound School. As a School Psychologist and parent/child coach she has used her training in mental health, psychometrics, and behavioral sciences to advocate for young people in both public and private settings. Years of research and reflection ignited a strong desire to create spaces designed to remove obstacles that keep learners from reaching their potential. Nicole is passionate about evolving the educational paradigm in our society and supporting communities in creating a better world. She is dedicated to fostering learning spaces rooted in trust, respect, play and collaboration. Nicole is a parent of two thriving young adults who attended Wildwood and have always been trusted to design their own education and discover their unique path.… read more
