Apryl Bracelin was born and raised in Northern California. She and her husband Michael began to raise their two daughters in a small town in the Bay Area. This is where she started working with children grades K-8. She has 15 years of experience as a Youth Development Professional, Instructional Assistant, and Program Coordinator. Apryl began to read about Waldorf Education when her youngest daughter was in kindergarten. In 2020 her family learned about a Waldorf school in the remarkable town of Truckee, this helped assist in the decision to move their family to the Mountains. Her daughters started their beautiful Waldorf education in 1st and 5th grade. Apryl soon realized she also wanted to be a part of the school, and in teaching this amazing group of children. She then began as a Kindergarten Assistant for what is now Wild River  and has loved every aspect of it. She enjoys cooking, exploring the outdoors with her family and two dogs, doing arts and crafts with her children and continuing to grow and learn more about the Truckee community.

Nick Santamaria was born and raised in Truckee.  Even while attending College he preferred to spend the majority of his time in the mountains, and as an adult has made Truckee his home with his wife, two boys, and abundance of pets. 

His passion for education has always been based on a love of exploration and curiosity, and ultimately the personal relationships forged through the process of learning.  He brings dedication, enthusiasm, humor, and a love for our natural environment with him every day.  Nick has taught and coached in a number of different educational environments and is excited to work with the Team and community of Wild River. 

Kathleen knew she was born to be an educator. When she was little she would teach her dolls and stuffed toys.  Growing older she taught in a different capacity coaching gymnastics for several years throughout middle school, high school, and college.  It was only natural to pursue an education degree in college and a master’s degree in education leadership. Twenty-eight years later, Kathleen is still dedicated to education and ready to serve where there is a need.  Over those years she taught in public main stream schools, charter schools, and private and charter Waldorf schools.  She has worked with all ages of children from preschool to eighth grade in single grade classes as well as multi age classrooms. She has been a Waldorf class teacher in both the private sector and in a public Waldorf charter school.  Kathleen has most recently served as both a pedagogical director and the head of school at a Waldorf charter school in Grand Junction, Colorado. She is thrilled to have moved to Truckee and embracing a new community of colleagues and families to continue her work providing Waldorf education to the next generation. 

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