Leah Mahanti

Leah has a background in child development and more than 14-years of experience in education and child counseling services. Leah has dedicated her life to uplifting youth and curating opportunities for them to explore the boundaries of their own potential. She found her love of the outdoors as a thru-hiker, spending months at a time living from her backpack on trail. When she had her son, Forest, Leah went searching for an educational philosophy that would allow him to thrive. She started looking for a school for Forest, what she found was Forest school. She completed her forest school teacher and directors training through the Forest School Teacher Institute (FSTI) in 2021. 

Hugh Gordon

Hugh's love for nature started as a boy growing up in Boulder's Sunshine Canyon where climbing trees, creek swimming, and battling forest monsters until dusk were second nature. Hugh has developed a vast ocean of patience through his 21-year-long career as a German Automotive Technician. As a father of two young children and now a teacher, he demonstrates deep compassion and a sense of calm in all of his interactions with children. Hugh completed his forest school teachers training with the Forest School Teacher Institute (FSTI) in 2023. He is also a certified "Social Emotional Learning" teacher, specializing in early childhood education in outdoor spaces.