Meet Our Farm School Staff
At Farm School Orange County we believe that children learn best when they have fun and are able to learn in a hands-on learning environment. We believe that teaching children about the basics of where our food comes from and teaching compassion and empathy towards animals and others sets them up to be the amazing humans they are meant to be! Meet our Farm School Orange County staff below!
Ms. Brooke
Owner
Ms. Brooke’s passion for children and music is what lead to the creation of Magic Steps Studios, our parent company for Farm School Orange County. Ms. Brooke has been teaching children in music and art for over 13 years. Her love for the outdoors, healthy eating and animals is what brought about the dream of Farm School! Her dream was to combine hands on learning while also teaching children about where their food comes from and empathy and compassion for animals! Farm School become a reality 3 years ago with the start of our Farm School OC Camps and now our our Farm School OC Enrichment Programs. When Ms. Brooke is not teaching, you can find her spending time with her 2 children or at the beach with her dog, Duke.
Ms. Lara
Head Teacher
Ms. Lara grew up in Pennsylvania and has always had a love for nature and animals. Ms. Lara attended the University of Delaware and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. During her college studies, Ms. Lara studied abroad in the Pacific Rainforests of Costa Rica and the Amazon Jungle in Peru. Lara came to California in 2003 and resides in Dana Point with her husband and three boys, Hendrix, Holden and Dempsey.
Ms. Amy
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Amy was born an animal lover, and wanted to be a veterinarian when she was a little girl. With a Master’s degree from Loyola Marymount University, she has taught art and yoga, supported children’s mental health, and always maintained a love for creatures. As a Mom, her family has a zest for the outdoors, prioritizing good stewardship of our earth, and enjoying time with their dogs, cats, and mustang.
Ms. Amy will be bringing her expertise in early childhood development, art & yoga to Farm School OC and we are so excited to have her be a part of our team! She will be teaching with Ms. Lara both Mondays & Tuesdays on the farm.
Jennifer
Operations Manager
Jennifer handles the business side of Farm School Orange County. She creates our class schedules and camps as well as coordinates all the authorizations and waivers required to continue to run our program. She responds to business emails, phone calls and texts and handles our social media accounts. When not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her 3 kids and finds any reason to head to the beach when she can!