After almost a decade in education and leadership, I couldn’t help but feel something was missing for our educators. We were still missing the mark in helping our educators and leaders to be the best versions of themselves. Educators are chronically stressed, burning out at a rapid rate, and the education system keeps moving forward - either not having the resources to address these issues, or hoping that things will change. This is where The Orchard was born. My passion has always been to help teachers, and I found myself in situations time and time again that was me putting a band aid on a much larger issue. Teachers need and deserve more than they are able to get from our schools. The Orchard was made with the intention to empower teachers to live a balanced, joyful, passionate, and full life. My passion is to inspire and motivate others to reach the full potential of their passions and strengths and empower them to share those with the world. Let’s plant and grow together!