Meet Our Guides

Megan has 14 years of experience as Director and Educator in nature-based early childhood programming, having founded two other highly successful internationally recognized programs.

Brandi is thrilled to be joining the Little Explorers team. She has more than 20 years experience in the early childhood field including five years teaching preschool at Bolingbrook’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center.

Bea has 12 years of experience working as an Educator for the Park Ridge Park District's Nature Preschool program.

Ellyn is a retired Early Childhood and Special Education teacher with over 39 years experience in working with young children. She is very excited to join the Little Explorers program!

With over ten years of educational experience including Education Program Guide and Summer Camp Instructor at the Morton Arboretum and various leadership roles in parent teacher organizations, Lisa is very passionate about working with and for children.

Lisa is thrilled to join the Little Explorers team! She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and enjoys working with students of all ages.

Jean loves kids and the outdoors! Jean has 40+ years of teaching experience ranging from preschool to 8th grade in both private and public schools.

President, CEO, Lead Landscape Architect of PlanIt Landscape Perspectives, LLC.

Jessica is so excited to join the Little Explorers community! She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Biology, both from Miami University.

Marilyn is an early childhood educator, nature play advocate, and passionate facilitator of nature-based early learning.

Deb spent her teaching career working with kindergarten through second grade children who needed some support learning to read. She is excited to be volunteering with Little Explorers and is enjoying getting to know the students and watching them develop.