My whole career has been in experiential education.  After seven joyful years founding and growing Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (from an idea to serving 612 children) I’ve moved on to create something new. I am currently laying the groundwork to launch a new initiative to expand access to nature-based early education, and am excited to share more soon.  If you’d like to be notified when the new organization goes live in winter 2026, drop me a line at sarahbesse123@gmail.com or keep an eye on my LinkedIn updates.

A bit about me:

I believe that play and access to nature are essential for healthy child development.  Research shows that extended time outdoors supports children’s resilience, social-emotional development, language, creativity, environmental stewardship, and overall wellbeing.  I enjoy turning ideas into action—imagining what’s possible and then building the programs, partnerships, and community to bring them to life. I thrive on creative problem-solving, collaborative projects across organizations, and ultimately, making our world a greener, more joyful place.  I have a B.A. from Carleton College, AMS Montessori certification, and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College.