DIRECTOR & LEAD SUPPORT

Hannah McNamara is the founder of Yoga Yurt, Starseeds Earth Academy and Wild Unity. A born entrepreneur and devoted mother to two magical daughters. 

Passionate about empowering children to be critical thinkers, kind, respectful, and caring toward themselves, one another and the Earth. 

Hannah is dedicated to recreating the educational system in harmony with nature and the rhythms of the seasons.  Through sacred ceremony and ritual, she weaves deeper connection, intention and meaning into the learning journey.

Born in a small community, Hannah has always felt called to build and nurture community, ensuring that others feel deeply loved and supported. As a healer, mother and visionary she embraces the present with humility and gratitude, devoted to her community, animals, children and the healing arts.

Hannah recognizes that she could never do it alone; all these creations take many like-minded souls coming together. She feels deep gratitude for the community that continues to grow in strength and determination for the well-being of all beings.

COORDINATOR & EDUCATOR

Ms. Jenn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Design from York University/Sheridan College and is a Certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner.

In addition to being passionate about her creative undertakings; the outdoors and various education philosophies, she is a mother of two who is dedicated to providing time and opportunity for her sons to gain self-confidence while preserving the innocence of childhood.

She enjoys integrating natural materials and handicraft into her work as well as taking workshops to continue to expand her skills.

In her free time you can find her dreaming up her next idea ˗ whether it be a new project, something for her garden or next family adventure.

Her holistic approach is all about creating conditions for children to play, inquire and express themselves, believing that this will not only develop a deeper connection to Mother Earth but a sense of belonging and responsibility in land stewardship as well.

EDUCATOR

Ms. Alex holds a Bachelor's degree in Disability Studies and has her Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Certificate, with four years of experience working in Waldorf education and supporting children with special needs.

Alex has a strong appreciation for rhythm, creativity, and nurturing the whole child. She has always had a passion for working with children and supporting their unique growth and development. She is especially drawn to nature-based learning and believes in the power of outdoor play to spark curiosity, confidence, and connection. 

In her free time, Alex loves making cozy blankets, being in nature and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys slow, mindful activities like finger knitting and finds joy in creating handmade gifts. These simple pleasures keep her grounded and inspire the warmth and creativity she brings into the classroom.

EDUCATOR

Amanda is a passionate about bringing warmth, creativity, and a love of learning to her classroom. With a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario and a background in both formal and experiential education, she is dedicated to creating meaningful, student-centered learning experiences.

Amanda has a lifelong love of reading and believes strongly in the power of stories to spark curiosity, build empathy, and inspire growth. She values time spent outdoors and incorporates nature into her teaching.

A lifelong animal lover, Amanda also draws on her experiences working with animals to help students develop patience, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

SOUND HEALER, GAME MASTER & ASTROLOGER

Daniel J. Rocha is a passionate educator and facilitator who brings creativity, healing, and imagination into learning spaces. With over three years of experience as a game master and in his third year volunteering at Starseeds Earth Academy, Daniel specializes in working with children of all abilities through collaborative storytelling and play.

On Fridays at Starseeds, Daniel offers a unique blend of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), sound healing, and astrology to nurture confidence, creativity, and emotional well-being. He integrates mathematics and literacy seamlessly into gameplay (rolling math rocks) and building stories together —so that learning feels natural, joyful, and empowering.

In addition to storytelling, Daniel brings the gentle practice of sound healing into the classroom. Through the use of crystal bowls, chimes, and other resonant instruments, children are invited to both receive calming vibrations that support nervous system regulation and to joyfully experiment with creating sounds themselves. While not a music teacher, Daniel encourages playful exploration of instruments as tools for self-expression, mindfulness, and sensory integration, giving students new ways to connect with themselves and their peers.

At the heart of Daniel’s work lies a commitment to fostering connection, self-expression, and transformation. By weaving imaginative worlds with tools for mindfulness and self-awareness, he creates spaces where children can explore who they are, strengthen their voices, and thrive both in learning and in life.

FOUNDER OF UNIO

Geneviève is a professional musical theatre performer, director, choreographer, and lyricist known for her performing career as well as for the workshops she has given to thousands of young artists across Ontario.  As a founding member, lyricist, and choreographer of the award winning comedic vocal trio ‘’Les Chiclettes’’ (LesChiclettes.com), she’s performed in more than 350 shows in Canada and France.

While enjoying a booming career in the arts, she has always been passionate about giving back to young artists and has been teaching for over 30 years, having co-founded her first studio at 18 years old. She has received several Ontario Arts Council grants to host her French Musical Theatre projects and in 2009, founded Studio Unio – a Performing Arts Studio committed to empowering artists (young and old) to have a positive impact on the world. Thanks to the mark she has left both as an artist and through her teaching, coaching and directing over 10,000 young artists, Théâtre Action asked her to be the official spokesperson for the FTAMS (Theatre Festival for French Ontario High Schools) and to create a Musical Theatre Masterclass for high school drama teachers.

Geneviève taught theatre and musical theatre at the Toronto French School (TFS) for 11 years (Ontario and IB programs), has launched the Toronto teen acting studio for the world-renowned Carter Thor Studios (now Straeon) and she continues to coach teens and children for professional film, TV and theatre auditions.

Since the ‘’world transformation’’ in 2021, Geneviève has started a new journey in the beautiful and powerful Holistic Education community, where she has felt deeply at home. She has had the pleasure of guiding children and teens at Holos Academe, New Earth Wonders School, Scalar Human School and Starseeds Earth Academy.

Since 2023, in between her Holistic School visits, she is also travelling to different schools across Ontario through Professional Artist Grants offering her Theatre and Musical Theatre Workshops as well as through her UNIO after-school programs including her latest ‘’Self-Acceptance Teen Acting Workshops’’ which she has developed throughout the past 15 years.

FOUNDER OF VEROTE

Verote Founder, Marcus Thomas is a husband, and father to two active boys.  Marcus has been deeply connected to kids as far back into childhood as he can remember.  His ability to captivate and entertain a child was as easy as breathing – something he did instinctively and effortlessly.  It wasn’t until the age of 30 that Marcus recognized this ‘natural ability’ as a gift - and another 20 years before he understood this passion of his was connected to his life purpose and that he must transform it into something intentional.  Verote was born.  Unlike him, Marcus wants his boys, and all children, to recognize their gifts early on – and have the awareness and confidence to move into their purpose. Made up of two Italian words “Vero”= True and “te”=you, Verote is to discover your true you through play.  Coach Marcus uses sport, creativity and play to build a child’s health, joy, strength and most importantly confidence.  Confidence that they can then use to advocate for themselves on a journey of self-discovery, and ultimately their purpose.

FOUNDER OF YOGAPELLA

Madison has a passion for bringing people together in the name of healing with their own voices. Vibration is the key to unlocking profound physical healing, and connecting to your voice in this way helps to deepen your connection to your truest, most authentic self. 

After studying to be an opera singer and receiving a Masters of Music, she quickly realized this was not her path. Instead of shying away from her operatic past, she took her strong foundation and understanding of the voice, and blended it with her passion for yoga, breathwork, and meditation to create her business “Yogapella, Holistic Voice Coaching & The Yoga of Singing” in which she hosts voice healing workshops, retreats and events across Toronto and in San Marcos La Laguna, Guatemala, where she lived for just under 3 years. 

Madison also has over 10 years of Music Teaching Experience, teaching Private Piano & voice lessons through various music schools around Toronto, and through her own private music studio. She also was the co found of “Midtown Music & Yoga Camp” which ran for two very successful seasons in 2018-2019. 

Madison has completed many Yoga Teacher Trainings across Canada and India, and has studied various types of meditation (vipassana, mindfulness, yoga nidra, transcendental) as well as having extensive knowledge of the breath, and various forms of breath work that she includes in her workshops (i.e. wim hof, diaphragmatic, ekadasi kriya, pranayam, rebirthing, holotropic & more). 

Her workshop and retreat settings explore how mindful meditation, movement, gentle breathing practices, and toning exploration can help unlock blocked energies in the body, transmute past traumas into sound and leave us feeling lighter, more connected and calm.

HOMESCHOOLER, FARMER & SPANISH ENTHUSIAST

Before Natalie became a homeschooling mother to three, she graduated from a Master's of International Development and Food Security. Subsequently, she ran after-school programs for newcomers to Canada, taught Spanish and ESL classes and worked for a mental heath organization supporting families. 

 Natalie's also a veggie and egg farmer and her unrestrained love for the Spanish language is contagious. She believes that learning should be enchanting; and therefore, she teaches Spanish through games, playful interaction  and just the right dose of silly.

EDUCATOR

Bio coming soon…