🌾Welcome to Wild Prairie Learning! 

Our inclusive classes are taught by experienced, qualified teachers. We are dedicated to helping our learners build strong skills and confidence.

📚Our Approach to Learning 

At Wild Prairie Learning, we strive to create a love of learning in all of our students. We achieve this through a variety of strategies such as collaborative classwork, interactive discussions, and hands-on activities. 

🌟Empowering Our Students

We believe in empowering students to participate in the way that works best for them. Whether they choose to participate actively or just listen in, every student is welcome! This inclusive approach helps students feel comfortable and supported in their learning journey.

🤝Creating Meaningful Connections 

One of the most important aspects of our program is creating connections. We foster connections with our students, between our students, and with the materials that we are learning. These relationships are crucial for a supportive and collaborative learning environment.

📝If you have any questions, please feel free to send us a message at any time.  We look forward to welcoming you and your family into our vibrant community!


Meet Our Teachers

🟢Ms. Melissa, JD (founder)

Hello!  Welcome to Wild Prairie Learning!  
 
I am a lawyer turned online teacher with a deep passion for education.  Prior to attending law school at the University of Saskatchewan, I studied education and linguistics in university at the University of Alberta.  More recently, I completed my TEFOL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification.

I have been teaching English successfully online for the past 6 years and have taught thousands of private and group online classes.  I love helping students learn new skills and accomplish their goals.
 
When I am not teaching, I am likely to be spending time with my family!  I have four children ages 8-18, a husband, two cats, and a miniature poodle named Penny.  We spend our summers camping, and we love to play board games together!

🟢Ms. Amanda, MEd, TESOL/TEFL

Hi, I’m Ms. Amanda! I have been a U.S. state certified teacher for over 12 years both in-person and online. I have my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education. My Master’s degree is in Classroom Technology. I have TESOL, TEFL, and ESL Specialist certificates. I taught English as a Second Language for four years in a school district. For the last eight (plus) years, I have been teaching online to over 5,000 students and over 15,000 classes! I have spent my entire teaching career specializing in teaching English, and love what I do! 

I have worked with children ages 3-18 and excel in forming a positive classroom environment. I find my kind and upbeat personality allows me to connect and engage with students in my classroom. I believe when learners feel more comfortable and welcomed in their environment, they will become more active in their learning! I love building relationships with students as they begin to express themselves in class and take their learning to the next level!

When I am not teaching online, I am homeschooling my son! I enjoy spending time with my family, and taking care of my little "zoo" including multiple dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, and fish! I love swimming, and cheering on my son at his various activities!

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me, and I'm excited to begin learning together!


🟢Ms. Susan, BA, BEd

 I am an experienced Special Education Teacher with a proven track record of successfully supporting neurodivergent students with language and social skills to reach their academic goals. I am skilled in designing individualized lesson plans and providing a safe and supportive learning environment. I am versed in social emotional learning strategies. I have incorporated Learning Circles, Community Circles and Restorative Circles as a continuum of Restorative Practices with various age groups. By incorporating these practices my classes created a respectful learning environment with students who are able to engage in meaningful discussion whether the discussion was around a novel study, classroom environment or a conflict which requires resolution. 
I am passionate about teaching and planning lessons that cater to a variety of learning styles. I believe that by incorporating student interests and real life applications into academic lessons, all learners can access the curriculum and build upon their strengths to succeed. 

I have 23 years experience in education K-12. I am Teacher certified in Newfoundland and Labrador and also with the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). I am educated in Special Education, Guidance, Language Arts and Social studies. I value Inclusion and I make it a point to differentiate lessons to appeal to a variety of unique learning styles. 

🟢Ms. F, BEd, BA, TEFL

Hello.  I love to teach and I love to learn. I have Bachelor's degrees in Arts(Theatre) and Education from the University of British Columbia. I also have a strong background in Science. I have taught abroad(Japan), Online(China), and in Canada. I am TEFL certified. I have more than 19 years of experience teaching. I have a son. We love to study second languages together. I also study karate and kung fu. Learning comes easiest when it also comes with fun. Let's learn and let's have fun. Hope to see you soon:)

🟢Ms. Anna, MEd

Anna Garrett is an experienced teacher with over twelve years of teaching experience in Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms. She is a Georgia certified educator with a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of West Georgia. She also holds both Gifted and Reading Endorsements. She has had her most experience in early literacy serving as a Kindergarten and 1st grade teacher in both private and public schools in Georgia since 2015. In 2017, Anna received Kindergarten Teacher of the Year for Legacy Academy Schools. In 2024, Anna decided to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a children's author and has published three children's books in 2024. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and her three dogs and two cats!  All of whom are inspirations for her children's books!

🟢Ms. Alex MFA

Alex is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she earned her Master's degree in screenwriting. She also graduated Phi Beta Kappa from George Washington University with a degree in English and creative writing. With over two years of tutoring experience under her belt, Alex has a passion for getting students excited about learning. While she has tutored everything humanities related, she specializes in tutoring English and all forms of writing.


🟢Ms. Amy MEd

Hello All, my name is Mrs. Amy and I am excited about building confidence and academic success with learners of all ages!  

During my educational path, I have obtained my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Master's degree in School Counseling. While I am currently state certified in both, I am also certified in the Science of Reading. 

I have worked onsite and online with students from preschool to adult learners for 25 years.  As a lifelong learner myself, I want my students to embrace learning new things and to be active participants in their educational adventures. 

When I'm not working, my family and our 3 rescue pups love spending time camping, being outdoors, and volunteering in our local community .

🟢Ms. Tracey B.S.Ed., ESOL, Reading Endorsed

Hi, I'm Ms. Tracey and teaching is my favorite! 

I have my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and have been a certified teacher for 14 years. I am endorsed in Reading and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages). I have taught summer camp and preschool, as well as tutored struggling readers. 

I believe that learning should be fun and I strive to create engaging experiences for my students. 

My goal is to help children feel comfortable, valued, and successful! 

When I'm not teaching, I love learning new dishes to cook, creating art, and planning adventures for my family.