Hello! My name is Bethany Keskitalo, and I am the owner and one of the lead teachers at Sandhill Forest School. I am a certified elementary school teacher with an endorsement is social studies, as well as, a certified nature teacher. I have always been passionate about a slower paced, more natural education. When I had my own children, I became even more interested in respectful and gentle parenting, and I've worked hard to incorporate this in our everyday life. I believe that it is really important to nurture the whole child, and allow them to explore and follow their own interests. I also feel that children should be seen AND heard, and be allowed to express themselves, while encouraging mindfulness and a deeper understanding of themselves and their big feelings. I have been teaching forest school for about three years now, and continue to be excited about my profession and it's importance. I care deeply about the lessons that we teach, and about my students as individuals. Deep and meaningful connections are everything in life, and I'm happy to be a a guide for future generations.