Human development and the evolution of society has always been a passion of mine. I earned an undergraduate teaching degree in Early Childhood Education, a Masters Degree in Education, and an AMI Montessori Certification. I am an advanced STARS trainer, and have completed trainings in Ayurveda, children’s yoga and mindfulness. I also have many years experience with nature immersion and Kundalini yoga. I am a mother of two grown amazing children, three sweet fluffball kitties, and have been teaching children, parents and teachers for over 20 years. 

I have spent the last couple years practicing deep inner work which has brought me to an incredible place of awareness, connection and peace. My dharma is to share teaching and parenting tools that will help bring about a generation that can thrive, find joy and live in peace and harmony. This work starts with adults connecting to the highest expressions of ourselves so we are able to guide the children. Lets work together and interrupt our patterns, break the cycles, and reprioritize! Everything we need is inside of us, we just need to tap into it. 

I love to be in the flow~ dancing and connecting deeply to music, cooking nutritious and delicious food, practicing yoga and meditation, communing with nature while hiking and biking, studying spirituality and neuroscience, and making connections with all you beautiful souls out there in Whatcom County and beyond!

James Bauckman is a co-founder of Peace Centers. He worked for many years as Executive Director and a teacher in the classrooms. James currently serves as the President of the board of trustees. He has his Masters in Education with a concentration in Educational Administration. James is also the co-founder and first head of school of Meadows Montessori school in Ferndale, WA. Meadows Montessori is a LEED certified, farm school that serves 120 students aged 2.5-12. He has worked in many different settings, with children and families, and gained a lot of experience and knowledge of best practices. James is dedicated to creating solutions and providing support to children and families that do not have their basic needs met and have an inequality in their educational opportunities.

Lane is our office manager. They have a Bachelor’s in Ecology with a concentration in education, and over a decade of experience working with youth, particularly historically underserved & marginalized communities. Some of their previous experience include roles as an outdoor educator, wilderness therapy mentor, and youth case manager, as well as in administrative non-profit work. Originally from Philadelphia, Lane has lived in the Bellingham area for the past seven years. In their free time, Lane is usually hiking around with their partner and dog, and balancing many interests including reading, illustration, travel, music, gardening, cooking, and climbing.

I grew up teaching in Montessori classrooms, and have been working with children of all ages for many years. I have been learning about child development my whole life and have had multiple nannying jobs caring for kids for 5 months to 10 years of age. I love helping babies and children grow and learn, since everything is so new to them! It is amazing to watch them discover the world. Other things I enjoy include art, American Sign Language, playing instruments, and hanging out with my three cats!