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.

Oana was born and raised in Romania and grew up exploring the beautiful mountains, forests, rivers and coast. She moved to the United States in 2013 with her husband and two boys.

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Oana is a certified outdoor educator and has been facilitating outdoor programs for over 5 years. As a nature-loving enthusiast, she believes that one of the greatest gifts we can give to the world is to dedicate time and energy to provide meaningful experiences in nature, where adults and children can learn together. Her passion for outdoor education is based on the belief that those who spend time in, and connect with the natural world will gain a deeper connection to others and a deeper understanding of themselves.

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.

Roxy grew up in Raleigh, NC and received her degree in Early Childhood Education from UNCW. While earning her degree she traveled all over the world from New Zealand to South and Central America to be immersed in the different forms of education around the world. She then moved to the Outer Banks where she met her husband and started her family.

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She has taught in a wide variety of settings from Montessori, charter and public schools, surf lessons and a one room schoolhouse that was run by the lighthouse keeper in Corolla, NC. All of these experiences taught her that the greatest teacher is the environment and by creating a natural organic setting where children can thrive at their own pace is the secret to creating successful lifelong learners. 

Roxy enjoys using natural materials to spark creativity and imagination when designing outdoor play spaces and learning materials. By providing an open-ended classroom and materials children are allowed to make choices and seek different outcomes that in turn build confidence and let them fall in love naturally with learning. Once this is accomplished the possibilities are endless because they have an intrinsic value for learning and find power in knowledge that will be the foundation for a successful educational experience.  

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.  

Rebecca Wyatt of Natures Path Hoofcare has been working to improve performance, rehabilitate lameness, and promote longevity for nearly 20 years, and has successfully helped horses, mules, and donkeys recover from laminitis, founder, navicular, physical imbalances, and “mystery” lameness. Rebecca also works with performance equines to help them feel their best so that they can comfortably and happily meet the demands of their jobs.

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She enjoys trail riding, training, and spending time with her Appaloosa (Nellie) and Paso Fino (Rocketman), visual art, and playing the cello. Rebecca is also a breast cancer survivor, which allows her a unique perspective on the physical and emotional aspects of recovery.

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