Lauren Cryan is an Equine Communication Educator and has been co-teaches with Mrs. Alison this at Seahorse Stables. Lauren help with groundwork & foundational beginner riding lessons.

Lauren has worked as a PreK-8th grade teacher and holds certifications from EAGALA and Equine Om. She is most passionate about being a guide in learning the horses' natural code of conduct and encouraging students to build the horse-human bond. Her greatest influence is Carolyn Resnick's Liberty Horsemanship Method, in which she is an instructor-in-training. Lauren is the owner of local Seabreeze Horse Connection. Her inspiration for it all is her heart horse, Colonel Mac.

Emma is currently a full-time student at University of Central Florida, studying to earn her Bachelor's in English with a concentration in Creative Writing (one more year to go!). She focuses her efforts on the farm as the Marketing & Events Coordinator and also assists with Little Sprouts and Summer Camps.

Emma grew up in Florida, lived in Hawaii for four years, and eventually moved to Wilmington in 2018, so she's a beach girl through and through! Her favorite part about working for Farm School by the Sea is the community we've built here.

"I love watching our students learn and grow on the farm each day, and I'm so grateful I get to play a role in creating those memories for them!"

Sarah grew up in the Piedmont of North Carolina. She enjoyed adventures in the mountains and at the coast of NC while on family vacations.

Sarah graduated from UNC Wilmington in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education. She has been an educator ever since in a variety of settings. Sarah lives seaside with her two children. She finds nature and our youth to be the greatest of teachers. Sarah connected her love for mindfulness & movement and those with special needs with the creation of her small business, Flow & Grow Wellness. Her offerings are inclusive and playful for youth and families. She has been with Seahorse Stables since 2021.

Angie grew up in the upstate of South Carolina. She graduated from Furman University with a degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Angie has taught 2 - year-old preschool through 5th grade in South Carolina, Alabama and North Carolina. She came to Wilmington from Chicago in 2002 and has lived in Carolina Beach since. Angie and her husband have a teenage daughter and son along with 2 dogs, fish and a house rabbit. Farm School speaks to Angie because of her love of watching children learn and discover through exploration and open-ended materials. She also spends a lot of time at the farm with her daughter who rides and works at the stables.  

Amy grew up in the foothills of NC, traveled to UNC for college (Go Tar Heels!), then made her way to the beach where she taught 4th & 5th grade for 20 years in New Hanover County. Amy holds a Masters in Elementary Education and National Board Certification in Teaching K-6.

Amy lives with her husband in Wilmington with their two children, 3 cats, and a husky that is always by her side. She loves to paint and has taught paint-with-me classes on Outschool and at Skylark Studio in the Artworks. 

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"I believe that children learn best through creativity and hands-on experiences. There is such value in connecting with nature each day as they learn and grow, and this school is truly a magical place that allows that to happen… naturally!"

Brittany holds a Masters of Art in Education, Curriculum and Instruction birth through kindergarten and a Behavior Specialist certificate from East Carolina University. A whole-child approach to education is her passion!

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Brittany is a Wilmington native and is grateful to live in an area filled with such natural wonder! Brittany and her husband have three children (one of whom went to Farm School by the Sea!) and four doggies. We love to spend time on Masonboro Island and travel to the NC mountains.

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"I believe that nature school gives children rich sensory experiences, helps them grow physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially and it instills an appreciation for the natural world around them."

Samantha is am a mom of five awesome kids, has a background in teaching and Ioves children of all ages, but especially preschoolers. She's also a family photographer, and her specialty is babies and newborns. Samantha loves to crochet, bake, and has written four novels. 

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