Jaime Taylor

A life-long learner, Jaime recently graduated from Eastern Oregon University with her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Jaime has spent the last five years working for Clark College in their Child and Family Studies program, serving as a lead teacher in their outdoor classroom. She has had the honor of mentoring ECE students, presenting at the Washington Association for the Education of Young Children conference in 2019 on the implications of nature deficit, and participating in a research study on children and the benefits of nature-based play. Jaime spent over a decade as a volunteer for BSA, where she continued to develop camping, hiking, and wilderness skills, as well as her appreciation for the great outdoors. More recently, she has given her time to the monthly TreeSong Circle Keepers program and the Run Wild event.

Her approach is hands-on, child-lead, and inquiry-based. Jaime acknowledges the unique contribution that each child has to make to the learning community and is looking forward to
co-creating meaningful experiences with children, families, and mentors at TreeSong. She views the world with natural curiosity and a child-like sense of wonder, and hopes to share that with those around her.

For over 20 years, Jaime has resided on the Washougal River, the place she calls home and where she raised her three children. Jaime credits her deep connection to nature to early life experiences with beloved grandparents growing and preserving the harvest, camping, and fishing. In her free time, Jaime enjoys gardening, reading, dancing, camping, kayaking, exploring, learning new things, and spending time with her family, friends, and canine companion.

Jaime is a Forest School Teacher at TreeSong.