Enrollment open for 2026–2027 · Serving children ages 5–12+ in Taos, NM

Meet the Facilitators

Our Facilitators

The mentors and facilitators at Inspire Roots are carefully selected for their expertise, their warmth, and their deep alignment with our values. They don’t just instruct — they inspire, guide, and walk alongside each child on their unique learning journey.

Director · Language Arts & Math · Fiber Arts
Facilitator · Music · Ecology / Partnerships
Facilitator
Facilitator · Math · Storytelling
Facilitator · Taos Pueblo History · Culture & Arts
Website · Sound · Mindfulness

Why facilitators [and not ‘teachers’]?

Because true learning doesn’t only flow in one direction.

We believe that we all learn from our community, our experiences, and the living world around us. Children learn from mentors, mentors learn from children, and through this reciprocal exchange, knowledge is continually expanding.

The result is a ‘Living Curriculum’ —one that grows and evolves alongside the individuals who shape it.

A facilitator’s role is not simply to teach—it is to guide, encourage, support, listen, create opportunities, and help curiosity flourish.

When we approach learning with humility and wonder, everyone has something valuable to contribute.

That is the difference between teaching and facilitating.

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