Team
Liz Bradley
Guide
Liz Bradley is a yoga teacher, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) practitioner, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), home educator, and community builder who believes children thrive when they are nurtured with trust, curiosity, and connection.
As a lifelong learner and mother of two, Liz is passionate about creating environments where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, build meaningful relationships, and develop a deep sense of belonging. Her Cherokee and Mexican American heritage is an important part of who she is and shapes her commitment to community, respect for the natural world, and learning across generations.
When she's not learning alongside children, Liz enjoys gardening, cooking, practicing yoga and pilates, spending time in nature, reading, writing, creating art, and discovering new ideas. She believes education is about more than academics—it's about cultivating compassionate, confident humans who feel connected to themselves, one another, and the world around them.
Jessica Jensen
Guide
Jessica Jensen has a deep commitment to early childhood and elementary education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Studies from Chestnut Hill College and brings over 13 years of experience creating engaging, child-centered learning environments. Influenced by the work of Dr. Maria Montessori, her approach honors each child’s individuality and supports them in following their own unique path. She believes learning should be purposeful, hands-on, and connected to the world around us.
At Quest Microschool, Jessica plays a key role in program development and operations management. She designs and implements systems that support both learners and guides, including health and safety protocols, training materials, and core program structures. She also helps shape and maintain the physical environment, thoughtfully selecting and organizing materials to support independence, creativity, and meaningful work.
A self-described jack of all trades, Jessica has worked as a music teacher, Montessori classroom assistant, homeschool parent, and forest school guide. These experiences inform her holistic understanding of how children learn through exploration, creativity, and meaningful connection.
She holds an Early Childhood Diploma from the North American Montessori Center, a 6–12 Orientation Certificate from Association Montessori Internationale, and an Advanced Professional Certificate in General Music Studies from Berklee College of Music. Jessica is also a Certified Level I Music Together educator.
In her spare time, she enjoys singing, watercolor painting, fiber arts, and creating warm, welcoming home spaces.
Kimberly Meloy
Guide
Kimberly Meloy is a homeschooling mother of two with 20 years of experience in early childhood education and a background in Waldorf-inspired methodology. Throughout her career, she has served as a lead guide and teacher in a variety of educational environments, from forest schools and nature-based programs to more traditional classroom settings.
Kimberly takes a whole-child approach to guiding and mentoring children, honoring each child’s individual interests, abilities, developmental needs, and natural pace of learning. She believes children thrive when they feel emotionally safe, respected, and free to be themselves. Protecting the innocence of childhood and preserving ample time for imaginative, unstructured play are central to her educational philosophy.
She views conflict as a natural and valuable part of learning. Skilled in conflict resolution, Kimberly helps children navigate disagreements with empathy, accountability, and respect, using challenging moments as opportunities to develop communication skills, self-awareness, resilience, and compassion.
Kimberly holds a B.A. in English Language and enjoys sharing her love of words, storytelling, reading, and writing with children.
She is passionate about child-led learning and believes children should have the autonomy, time, encouragement, and support they need to explore their interests, develop their unique strengths, and become confident, capable members of their community.
Outside of the learning environment, Kimberly and her family enjoy reading, volunteering with animal rescues, cooking, adventuring, practicing bushcraft and primitive skills, hiking, and exploring new destinations.
Renee McDade
Guide
You know when you go to a party and that one person is hanging out with the kids (or the dogs)? Well, that’s Renee. Though she does like and value adults too.
Renee studied elementary education in undergrad but realized she wasn’t made for the traditional classroom. The majority of her teaching experience is in museums. Renee went on to get her Masters in Fine Art.
When Renee is not working with children she fills her days with time in the forest, gardening, baking, and playing in her art studio.
Scott Natter
Guide
Scott Natter is an educator who focuses on STEAM topics such as programming, robotics, logical thinking, and mathematics. He graduated from Drexel with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Scott enjoys the rewarding process of creating new projects and teaching others how to bring their own ideas to life! Scott has spent the past few years teaching children K-8.
Scott also has a passion for music, guitar performance and loves writing his own music. He plays a few times a month out at a gig or maybe a friend's wedding.
Melissa Wilkes
Director
Melissa has over 20 years of experience planning and executing meetings and events for a wide range of clients. She has owned and operated an event planning business and served on the board of her family's non-profit organization.
She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Having experienced the drawbacks and limitations of the traditional education system, both in her own life and with her eldest son, Melissa felt called to create a school that takes more of a child-centered and holistic approach to education.
She enjoys reading or listening to anything and everything on health and wellness, taking walks in nature, as well as traveling and spending time with the boys (her husband and two sons).