Director; Nature Guide 

Brittney, nature guide and founding director of Wander & Root Nature School, has called the Sandhills home for most of her life. Guided by a deep love for the land and child wellness, she is passionate about connecting children and families to the beauty of nature, engaging young people in conservation, and creating an educational experience that supports and celebrates diverse learning styles and student strengths. A mother of two, she finds joy in playing in the outdoors with her family, exploring wild places across the country, making pottery, and advocating for what education can and should be. Brittney began her career as a licensed public school teacher and later earned a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from UNC Chapel Hill; Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University; and Nature-Based Teaching Certification from the Association for Nature-Based Education.

Nature Guide

Maegan is a native of Moore County and has been working alongside children and families for over ten years. Maegan has a lifelong love of the outdoors, spending many a childhood weekend camping, hiking, and exploring the wilds of her beloved home state. She is now raising two wildling boys and hopes to pass that love along to them as well. 

Maegan’s background is with young toddlers, working alongside parents in both a traditional early childhood setting and in weekly outdoor classes (Tinkergarten) so she is especially excited to help our smallest explorers navigate the new terrain of independence and community. 

Natural Leaders Club Assistant

Since arriving in Moore County as a child, Erin has thought of no other place as home. She became an advocate of alternative learning in 2016 when the traditional school structure became difficult for her son's unique way of thinking. Using her growing homestead and local community as a classroom, she found that curiosity driven lessons and a fluid environment was perfect for teaching both academics and important life skills. Her journey began as a reading recovery tutor for Moore County Schools, before a passion for baking took her to The Bakehouse. There, she worked for 12 years, learning the skills to teach interns the craft. Her love of nature has brought her back outside to The Garden Center, where she now shares her devotion to pollinator preservation and the importance of sharing our world with all living things.

Board Chair; Clinical Director at Pinnacle Family Services 

DeVault has 40+ years in the human services field.  DeVault has managed the Family Services Section at Sandhills LME, co-owned a successful behavioral health company and now oversees clinical operations at Pinnacle Family Services.  DeVault developed the Pinnacle Family Services’ Fostering Solutions Treatment Model for foster children and has trained at state and national conferences.  DeVault promotes Trauma and Resiliency and produces the weekly Trauma and Resiliency Trauma TIPs newsletter.

DeVault is highly interested in all things GARDENING and believes in the healing power of being outside in nature and getting your hands fabulously dirty in the earth’s soil. 

Board Vice-Chair; Director at My Little World Family Child Care Home

Born and raised in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua. Mexico, Tania always knew she wanted to be a mom and knew she had tremendous love for children. She and her husband have four awesome daughters and they enjoy spending as much time with them as they can.  Tania first started serving children while working as an interpreter for the Children's Developmental Services Agency for Spanish speaking families in 2003. In 2005 she started working for First Health Dental Office serving children as a front desk representative and interpreter for Spanish speaking families and she has been working for First Health for more than 15 years now. In 2006 she graduated from SCC with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Development and in 2009 Tania opened My Little World FCCH and absolutely loves her job, her children, and the families. 

Board Treasurer; Director at Christ Way Deliverance Child Development Center

Bio coming soon!