Kylie Precepa
Co-Founder, RECE (BASc/Dip), Musician, Mom to Teddy
Kylie has been bringing music and play-based learning experiences to children and families for the last 13 years! Throughout her career Kylie has worked as a:
Preschool Teacher, Nanny, Music Together Teacher, RECE in Full-Day Kindergarten, and as a Program Facilitator for the Ontario Early Years Centres facilitating music, math, and literacy programs.
Kylie completed a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Studies at Guelph Humber University and her ECE diploma at Sault College. Whether at work or at home you can always hear her singing or playing guitar. You can find her running Wild Child Music, Messy Studios & Messy Music & behind the scenes on social media and email correspondance!
Tennyson Miller
Co-Founder, Experienced Caregiver, Textile Artist, Jack of all Trades
Tennyson has been working with children of all ages for over 15 years. She taught in a preschool in Chennai, India; was an assistant at a small Montessori preschool, and has provided high quality childcare for countless families across Toronto. She loves to get her hands dirty; whether she’s playing outside or experimenting with art materials, she’s likely making a (beautiful) mess.
When she isn’t with children, you can find Tennyson riding her bike, sewing, or curled up with a good book. She has studied everything from Sculpture and Installation to Social Work, and is currently pursuing her ECE diploma.
Tennyson believes deeply in the value of play, loose parts, and teaching emotional regulation skills.
You’ll find Tennyson running Wild Club, The Sewing Lab Jr & Sr, and Kids Night Out. She’s also behind the scenes for many of our other programs!
Rachael Walker
Manager, BA Studio Art & Child Studies, Artist
Rachael has been working with children for eight years as a camp counsellor, teacher and volunteer. She believes in the power of experiential learning for self-discovery, experimentation, and expression. In her free time she enjoys painting, printmaking and designing jewelry. She also loves being outdoors so you will find her playing outside no matter the weather! Rachael has a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Child Youth and Family Studies from the University of Guelph. She is working towards becoming a registered art therapist.
You can find Rachael running our Preschool program as well as Art Lab!
eva
student & artist
Eva is endlessly inspired by the way children at Gathering Wild imagine, innovate, and problem-solve. She is passionate about accessible community arts programming. In her free time, you can find her experimenting with new visual mediums (or hanging out with her little sister)!
You can find Eva in the Sewing Lab Jr & Sr, as well as during events & parties!
gabi reiss
birthday facilitator
Gabi has been working with kids for the last 15 years in many different capacities as a camp counselor, babysitter, after-school program coordinator, art teacher, karate instructor, and mom of 2!
She is passionate about allowing kids to explore and learn through play, and believes that all kids are capable of fostering their own creative growth when given the space to get messy.
Gabi has completed her certification in Visual and Creative Arts, a BA or Animation from Sheridan College, and holds Board Certification in Creativity and Creative Problem Solving. When not at Gathering Wild, Gabi works in TV animation, with her work being featured on Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. In her free time, she loves to draw, bake, and clean up after her kids’ creative exploration.
You can find Gabi facilitating birthday parties, and occassionally in Messy Studios!
Ps- Check out Gabi’s wonderful business, Pint Sized Picnic for wonderful art prints and art sets! https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PintSizedPicnic