Founder; Teacher

Henry is the director of Foghorn Education Center. He aims to blend social and emotional experience with academic curiosity through his teaching, writing, and ongoing creation of the Foghorn summer camp.

From the time he was fifteen, Henry has held teaching and managing positions in environmental education and the arts. He has spoken at schools across the Pacific Northwest on multiple topics, from elementary introductions to marine biology to career-fair talks like Working with the World: The 1000 Careers Spent with Nature.

His passion for interdisciplinary learning has led to research partnerships with fishermen, cartographers, historians, and scientists who have all worked to create the Foghorn curriculum: a centralized body of work on the Pacific Northwest’s history, ecology, and restoration. Inspired by nature at every turn, Henry aims to build a bridge between each of his students and the natural world.

Teacher

Haley is an interdisciplinary environmental researcher and educator passionate about connecting people to their local ecosystems through place-based learning. At the University of Montana, Haley explores socio-ecological dynamics within local food systems, emphasizing agricultural policies and community-led initiatives aimed at food sovereignty and environmental justice. Haley's teaching experience includes guiding students through immersive, outdoor educational programs with Friends of Great Salt Lake in Salt Lake City, UT and the PEAS Farm in Missoula, Montana. This summer, she will bring her passion for experiential, place-based education to students at Foghorn, fostering deeper connections with their environment. Haley’s work consistently seeks to bridge research and community engagement to promote ecological resilience and equity.

Teacher

Hello, my name is Elizabeth Hurtado. I have been teaching and coaching in the outdoor recreation and education industries for over twenty five years. I earned my first college degree in Wilderness Studies, and my second in Early-Elementary Education.  I have a tremendous passion for bringing people closer to the natural world in many different capacities. Over the last ten years, I have focused on the necessity of getting children outside as part of their daily education. I am excited to continue this work with Henry!

Teacher

During her time studying at Yale University, Ava taught violin as a teaching artist, working with students in the New Haven public school system. In the middle of her undergraduate education, she founded Ava Gehlen-Williams Violin Studio and co-founded Evergreen Music Press. She currently teaches violin and viola in both Seattle and San Francisco and publishes teaching material with the aim of broadening the pedagogical canon for string education. In addition to teaching, Ava is continuing her education by pursuing a Master’s degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. At Foghorn, she teaches and develops lesson plans for her camps.