Sarah Elise (they&she) just loves getting outside and getting their hands dirty! She earned an MS in Ecological Teaching and Learning from Lesley University, and has worked as an environmental educator in numerous contexts for well over a decade. Living the majority of their life in New England, Sarah Elise developed a deep love of the turning of the seasons and all that they offer. Sarah Elise grew up in a Conservative Jewish household, and her personal spiritual practice has always been deeply tied to the natural turning of the year.

As a rising Kohenet, Sarah Elise is tying together their deep love of Jewish tradition, awareness of the natural world, and the power of collective song.

As an educator, Sarah Elise weaves movement, music, art, writing, and questioning to instill a sense of wonder and empowerment in her students. Recognizing the agency and humanity of each of her students, they create learning communities who support and trust each other, and who ask deep questions. She cannot wait to meet the Eitzim group this year! This will be her 3rd year as a B’hootz mentor.