Our Team

Welcome to our Leadership & Educators page, where you’ll meet the dedicated team guiding and nurturing the young minds at The Nest. Each member of our staff brings a unique blend of experience, creativity, and compassion to ensure every child feels supported and inspired. Get to know the educators who make our school a warm, welcoming place for your little one to thrive.

  • Executive Director
  • Mika Fengler
    Atelierista + Assistant Director
  • Mandy Palmer
    Co-Founder and Orange Room Educator
  • Cathy Carlock
    Naturalist
  • Charletra Johnson
    Auxiliary Educator
  • Kiah Ballard
    Green Room Educator
  • Green Room Educator
  • Orange Room Educator
  • Noah Rouse
    Blue Room Educator
  • Sophie Goodman-Merel
    Blue Room Educator
  • Diamond Thompson
    Yellow Room Educator
  • Jacob Engelsman
    Yellow Room Educator
  • Floater
  • Floater
  • Rachel Rouse
    Administrator