Our Team
Miss Kendra
Founder and Director of The Indie Sol Collective. As a homeschooling mother and lifelong learner, I observed how traditional educational systems often emphasize standardized outcomes and academic benchmarks while overlooking the value of the learning journey itself.
Indie Sol was created to restore balance by nurturing the whole child through child-led exploration, connection with nature, and project-based learning that allows each student to flourish on their own terms.
She’s passionate about sharing creative movement, music, mindfulness and a love of nature while embracing each child’s unique curiosities and reflections. Her hope is to shift the schooling expectations by creating a more harmonious environment for both children and parents alike. *CPR certified
Miss Nicole
Miss Nicole holds a bachelors degree in Psychology and an Elementary School Teaching Credential. She taught in a Reggio Preschool for 10 years where she was passionate about supporting children through their journey of learning in a child led curriculum. She is the lead teacher for our elementary campus classes.
She continues to embrace child centered learning as she homeschools her two children, and feels that being a part of The Indie Sol and exploring nature is a vital part of their learning experience. *CPR certified
Miss Janis
Miss Janis achieved a Bachelor's degree in Social Science with an Elementary Education Endorsement. Her classroom teaching experiences span from preschool to 12th grade. She is now a mama of 3 girls, who enjoys the freedom of the homeschool environment with a passion for wellness, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors. Miss Janis leads our elementary math programming on campus. She is also a Certified Reiki Master Teacher; teaching intuition, mindfulness, and self healing to both adults and children. *CPR Certified
Miss Tyra
Miss Tyra has Degrees in Early Childhood Development, NeuroPsychology, and Music.
She has been a preschool teacher as well as taught at the elementary level. She has taught music professionally to children for over 5 years and is certified in the Let’s Play Music Curriculum which emphasizes Kodaly teaching principles. She plays several different instruments and loves sharing the power of music with children.
One of her biggest joys in life is to empower children to discover all they can about themselves and the world around them. *CPR Certified
Miss Stephanie
Miss Stephanie is a homeschooling mom and a San Diego native! Her background is in child development with a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education and a specialized focus in Psychology.
Stephanie spent 20 years at a fully inclusive local preschool where she worked with neurodivergent and neurotypical children as a Preschool Teacher, Parent Educator, and an Administrative Assistant.
Prior to that she worked at an Elementary School as an Assistant Supervisor at a before/after school program.
In her years of working in education, what has resonated with me most is the opportunity to create a space where children of all needs and abilities feel safe, supported and respected in an environment that helps them thrive socially and academically alongside their peers. *CPR Certified
Miss Veronica
Miss Veronica is a homeschooling mama with a deep passion for child-led learning, the natural world, and creating meaningful hands-on experiences for little learners. As the lead of our Felicita Forest Program, she brings patience, creativity, and a sense of wonder to every day in the forest.
With a love for Spanish immersion, hands-on science, nature exploration, and creative crafts, she encourages children to learn through curiosity, play, and real-world discovery. Her nurturing approach creates a space where children feel supported to explore, ask questions, get messy, and follow their own interests.
She believes some of the best learning happens when we slow down, step outside, and let children discover the wonders of the world around them. *CPR Certified
Miss Chelsea
Miss Chelsea grew up surfing the beaches of San Diego. She started playing guitar in high school and received her degree in holistic health from Body Mind college. After studying child development, she spent 8 yrs teaching preschoolers. She has taught guitar for the Encinitas School of Music and continues to teach music education and musical theater at Indie Sol! She homeschools her 3 children while studying nutrition through the Health Mastery Institute. She is passionate about cultivating a love of music and instruments for our youth. *CPR Certified
Miss Alea
Miss Alea helps us with our administrative backend operations; blending her amazing organizational skills and experience with graphic design! She has over 20 years experience in the design industry and a beloved passion for teaching art. She is an avid traveler and nature lover, spending as much time as possible outdoors.
