About me
Amanda McMickle is a nature based school leader, doctoral candidate and is the founding leader the Tall Oaks School. She has 13 years of experience in public education as a PK and 1st grade teacher. She was involved in PK4SA's foundational year and was involved in the origination of The Will Smith Zoo School. She is the founder of NEST - Nature-based Education Support in Texas and Outdoor Learning in Texas - The Steve Lewis Project. She sits on the leadership boards of several nature based organizations as well as The International Play Association - USA chapter. Amanda is current finishing her doctorate at UIW. She loves spending time with her 3 children ages 22, 12, and 7.