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Meet Amy!
Amy Newhall Pre School Teacher Amy is an environmentalist with a deep passion for connecting children with nature and helping them to...
Rhianna Schlief
Jan 272 min read


Meet Kristina!
Kristina Janjic Pre School Teacher Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe, with roots tracing back to Denmark, nature has always been my...
Rhianna Schlief
Jan 272 min read


Meet Rhianna!
Rhianna Schlief Director Rhianna has been teaching in both the public and private education worlds as a licensed elementary and middle...
Rhianna Schlief
Jan 271 min read


Discover Outdoor Learning: What is an 'Outdoor' School?
Have you ever heard of an outdoor school where children spend their days connecting with nature while learning and growing in a holistic...
Rhianna Schlief
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Enrolling Your Child: Is an Outdoor School a good fit for my child?
Nestled in the picturesque Rockbridge County, Virginia, lies a unique educational gem that is redefining the traditional classroom...
Rhianna Schlief
Dec 19, 20242 min read


My inspiration
Hi! Welcome to the blog portion of Blue Ridge Outdoor School. I get told often that people love the "idea" of an outdoor education...
Rhianna Schlief
Dec 19, 20242 min read
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