Meet Our Teachers

With 15+ years experience in public education, Kara has always been an educational leader, with her Masters in Education with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction, she is driven to create innovative educational opportunities for ALL students.  Kara began her home school journey with her own children in 2020.  She has credentials in Administration, Social Science and English, with a passion for culturally responsive education and social emotional learning. She has been a state and national board representative for the council of Social Sciences, serves on a local school board and is part of the California School Board association and cannot wait to share her passion with you at Wild Roots. 

With extensive Waldorf experience and knowledge Azadeh brings a warmth and style of teaching that is based on love and inclusion. This is reflected in how attune and responsive she is to the needs of all children while in the classroom. She is committed to helping each student reach his/her highest potential.  She prides herself on creating an environment that is developmentally appropriate, experiential, and academically rigorous.  She encourages the use of creativity and self-expression to nurture natural exploration in the learning processes.  

Jamie is a nature lover who enjoys spending her time outdoors and has a deep appreciation for plants and animals.  She loves to hug a tree and share her passion for living a thoughtful and peaceful life.  Jamie is a homeschooling mother of two, who uses her knowledge of yoga, wellness, and social emotional learning to advocate for all students, but has a special knack for those who have autism and are neurodivergent learners. Jamie has the ability to connect with all students and is a person many feel comfortable seeking a listening ear from.  She is not only a phenomenal teacher, but an amazing organizer of events and will be our go to for events and field trips this year.

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Steve Estabrook is a singer, songwriter and composer based in the Sacramento area. Steve is solo performer, accompanying himself on guitar and piano. Steve’s current musical style is acoustic rock/singer-songwriter, reminiscent of Neil Young and Chris Isaak. Steve received his master of music in voice performance from California State University Sacramento in 1997, in addition to earning a master’s in history.  Steve has both studied and taught voice, piano, French Horn and guitar since the early 1980s, and has directed church and synagogue choirs, local operas and has sung and performed and as a soloist.  He can't wait to teach your child piano, guitar, ukulele or voice!  

Hi! I’m Erin! Business owner, creative, mom, teacher, bagel lover & self proclaimed DIY queen. Most days you’ll find me in my workshop, creating leather goods for my brand, or hosting interactive workshops around the greater Sacramento area. I love to build, create art with many different mediums & explore nature and museums with my kids! Originally from Chicago - I have a love for carbs of all kinds and delicious food. I truly love “collecting” new skills of all kinds and sharing my knowledge with people of all ages. It’s so rewarding. I strongly believe learning should be welcoming and fun and can’t wait to interact with you all this school year!

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Greetings all, I’m Kristin Silver! I’ve been living the dream as an art teacher for the past fourteen years. While my studies at Santa Clara University instilled a love for classical art techniques it’s the messy, process-based projects that are truly my jam. Much of my teaching style embraces the Montessori philosophy of experimentation, play, and following the child. I believe that the true value of art lies not in the outcome, but in the act of creation. When I’m not teaching you can find me cooking up a storm, costuming, painting, and entomology.

After having to take medical leave for a year we are so excited to have Lindy return to Wild Roots.  She loves kids, cats, coffee, gardening and books are my first loves (in no particular order).  She tried the office thing but realized fast she was not the office type when she got in trouble for laughing too loud... because laughing is her favorite thing ever.  After creating a thriving children's yoga program, teaching and creating became her passion.  Lindy lives her life with the goal in life to help kids grow into confident and kind human beings in a mindful and thoughtful way, while taking the time to laugh!

Hi friend! My name is Katie and I’m a certified personal trainer, Zumba instructor, nutrition coach and owner of ELEVATED Strength + Wellness.  ELEVATED Strength opened in 2020 but I have worked in fitness since 2012. Movement and nutrition have always been an integral part of my life especially through the highs and lows of having babies (in 2010 and 2021). I grew as a trainer by coaching everyone and teaching everything. I’ve coached at a box gym with 60 plus people in a class, a high end boutique fitness studio for 7 years, and a K-8th PE teacher for 4 years. and that is just a snapshot of my decade + of coaching.

Mr. Mark holds a lifetime multiple subject (elementary) and single subject Social Science credentials and taught grades 6-12 in his 40 year career, 33 of which were at Folsom High School, teaching US History and English (where he was Kara's teacher).  He is married to Karen, has six grandchildren, and is the designated Extra grandparent, on site janitor and safety monitor at Wild Roots when he is not traveling. Mr. Mark volunteers many hours to Wild Roots because he gets so much joy from hanging out with the wonderful kids at Wild Roots and that is payment enough.

Jenna holds a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from Pepperdine University. Her favorite part of the day is story time, so she made a career out of it!  As a disabled author, it is her passion to showcase disabled joy through her writing. When she’s not writing, Jenna is teaching elementary students, working at her local independent bookstore, visiting her twin brother in San Diego, or playing with her service dog, Hamilton.  Most days, you can find Jenna curled up by the fireplace (she’s always cold!) reading a good book (most likely kidlit!), munching on a good gluten-free treat, or at a coffee shop with her laptop working on her next big idea.