Angie Francis holds a BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology from Colorado State University and a MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Audubon Expedition Institute and Lesley University. Angie is deeply routed in Boulder County as a fifth generation native. She is passionate about fostering a deep respect and affinity towards the natural world and enjoys mountain biking, fishing, tele-skiing, throwing pottery and laughing with her loved ones. Angie hiked the Colorado Trail with her husband Bill in 2001 and spends her summers exploring Alaska. Angie has worked with the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Student Conservation Association in Alaska and Washington, Denver Zoo, and Wild Bear Center for Nature Discovery.

When asked to describe her teaching philosophy, Angie says “I am a naturalist and ecological educator by heart. My pedagogue is deeply rooted in experiential, hands-on, inquiry and place-based techniques. Through transdisciplinary learning I provide content-rich and shared learning experiences for my students. Character education and service learning are pedagogies I use to encourage the development of strong leaders. I always strive for creating a child-centered learning environment based on multiple intelligences. I believe strongly in encouraging a sense of wonder in all children and in fostering communities full of respect and compassion.”

"...The grasp of a child's hand in your own, the flavor of an apple, the embrace of a friend or lover, the sunlight on rock and leaves, the feel of music, the bark of tree, the abrasion of granite and sand, the plunge of clear water into a pool, the face of the wind, what else is there, what else do we need?"- Edward Abbey, writer