In a world with decreasing green space and increasing screen time, I encourage families to preserve the simplicity of childhood and their connection with nature

About Amy

My name is Amy.  Some people call me Amy Jo. Some little people call me Teacher Amy, one precious girl calls me Mama. I am a musician, an amateur photographer, a wannabe sewer and beginner gardener. I live on a half acre in peaceful Alhambra Valley with my husband, my daughter and our giant puppy and nine chickens.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University Northridge where I also received an elementary grades teaching credential. Through nannying, my path wound from working with elementary students, to toddlers, and then with infants. I am a Lifeways Graduate (Waldorf Early Childhood Education), have completed the RIE Foundations course, Mothering Arts Training, and a Postpartum Doula core training through Natural Resources in San Francisco. Beginning in the summer of 2023, I began my first year of a Curative Education Training with Robyn Brown.

After the birth of my daughter, Sylvianne, in January of 2015 I began attending RIE classes and Waldorf Parent/Child regularly. In 2016, I began supporting women on their journey into motherhood by leading Mother’s Circles in Rockridge. In 2017, I opened my playgarden for parent-child classes and expanded to preschool in the Fall of 2018. In the Fall of 2020 I expanded to include a mixed-age kindergarten.

I've always dreamt of having a space large enough to gather with other parents of young children and connect in person. I'm so excited to provide an opportunity for self exploration and learning to our community.