School Director and Toddler Teacher

Sarah has over fifteen years of experience creating meaningful learning experiences for young children. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from Concordia University, St. Paul.

Sarah joined All Seasons Preschool at Inver Glen in 2012, helping launch the toddler program and teaching in both toddler and preschool classrooms before becoming Director in 2020. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about creating environments where children are encouraged to explore, build relationships, and learn through hands-on experiences.

Under Sarah’s leadership, All Seasons Preschool has been featured in national and international media, including ABC News and BBC.

Studio Director and Preschool Teacher

Guided by Mary Oliver’s instructions for living to “Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it,” Amanda has spent over two decades getting young children outside and fostering a sense of wonder. After starting her studies at Macalester College, she earned a degree in Environmental Education and Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In 2014, she joined All Seasons Preschool, finding a community where nature, art, and intergenerational connection align beautifully.

In her dual role in the classroom and art studio, Amanda builds communities through thoughtful programming and creative experiences. She has shared her professional expertise at conferences including Care Providers of MN, NAEYC, and MEA. Grateful to cultivate curiosity every day, she loves seeing the lasting impact of a nature-based foundation on both her students and her own three children.

Preschool Teacher

Calley holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Concordia University, St. Paul. She has experience working with children from infancy through third grade and believes play-based learning provides the strongest foundation for preschoolers to grow, explore, and develop social and emotional skills. As a mother to a young daughter, she especially values creating nurturing, engaging environments where children can learn through curiosity, imagination, and outdoor exploration. She is grateful to be part of the All Seasons community.

Preschool Teacher

Amber has an individualized B.A. degree from the University of MN in Social Work, American Sign Language, and Chicano Studies. Amber has always had a passion for working with children and has been teaching both toddlers and preschoolers since 2003. She joined the All Seasons teaching staff in 2021. She loves being part of a program where, in addition to developing meaningful relationships with children, families, and seniors, she has also gained an appreciation for outdoor exploration.

Toddler Teacher

Jennifer Andrews brings 20 years of experience in elementary special education and early childhood education to All Seasons, where she teaches in the Winter Room toddler classroom with Sarah Kern. She has been part of the All Seasons team since fall 2022 and loves being part of a community that celebrates nature, creativity, and meaningful connections across generations.  All Seasons is especially close to Jennifer's heart—two of her children attended the school, and her mom is an Inver Glen Resident! Outside of All Seasons, Jen enjoys writing, spending time in nature with her family, traveling, and her volunteer work. Jennifer looks forward to creating and sharing in children's wonder and discovery each day. 

Preschool Teacher

Julie’s educational background includes a B.S. in Field Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Drake University and a multiple subject teaching credential from Sonoma State University.  She has worked with young children as a naturalist and classroom teacher in the United States and abroad. Her passions include experiential education, student-led learning, and embracing the incredible abilities of preschoolers! She has also represented All Seasons as a participant and presenter at state and national conferences such as the Early Childhood Project Based Learning Conference, the Minnesota Educational Association State Conference, and the US Play Coalition's National Conference on the Value of Play. She joined All Seasons in 2022. 

Additionally, Julie is the creator of the preschooler-senior interview podcast All Seasons, All Stories, which you can listen to here! 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-seasons-all-stories/id1746603425

Preschool Teacher

Nicole teaches full days in the Spring Room. Nicole holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. She earned her teaching license from Hamline University and is currently working on her master's degree in education. The 2023-24 school year was her first year of teaching, and she was so excited to get her start at All Seasons. She is a mother to four children, two of whom are graduates of All Seasons. Nicole loves working with children and getting to know each of them!