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Sarah Besse
Co-Founder & Executive Director at Boston Outdoor Preschool Network
Sarah Besse is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Boston Outdoor Preschool Network (BOPN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to nature-based early education. She holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College and has received Montessori Certification. Besse emphasizes the significance of outdoor learning, which has been shown to benefit children's physical and cognitive development, including improvements in agility, balance, and social skills.
Her professional background includes roles as an Assistant Teacher in both Cambridge Public Schools and Children's House Montessori, as well as experience in boat building and literacy education through Americorps VISTA. Besse's diverse experiences and educational qualifications enable her to lead BOPN effectively, focusing on fostering creativity and joy in early childhood education while promoting the importance of nature for individual and community well-being.1
