Ana Paola Criollo-Herrera

Lead Educator/guide K-1

Ana's journey began in Veracruz, at the age of 5 she immigrated to the U.S. which lead to her graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Spanish and Sociology. Creating authentic connections through adventure and wonder is one of her passions and is exactly what brought her to Bloomsbury Farm School. Ana models courage through conquering her fear of frogs, her passion through teaching Spanish with storytelling, and bringing the love of learning to life for all her students in the outdoors. Bloomsbury Farm School has taught her that learning has no limits!

Ana’s joy for learning and children is infectious. Her natural gift for seeing children wholly and fully along side being their teacher is a beautiful gift to witness. Ana is a naturalist at heart and thrives guiding young children into a deeper knowledge of the world around them.

Ana’s biggest hobbies are traveling and rock climbing. She loves to travel and learn through different cultures and other people’s perspectives. Rock climbing has been a recent hobby, which has taught her to trust her body, both physically and mentally.

Ana radiates joy for the smallest of snails and forest forts to the emerging reader finding their stride. Ana’s heart is felt through everything she does, she operates with intention and love, nurturing and celebrating our young learners.

Tess Kelly

Lead Educator/guide 2-3

Tess came to us by way of Austin, TX…and really everywhere else in the world!

Not only does Tess have experience as a Pre-school teacher with an outdoor focus, she has been a nanny and an au pair internationally, and an essential part of our teaching team here at Bloomsbury Farm School. Her experience and warm presence instantly puts students of all ages at ease. She has an incredible gift for speaking light and positivity into every space she enters.

With a passion for ecology and environmental science, Tess brings us into places of wonder and learning and shares her love of nature easily and readily. Tess is full of fresh ideas and intentionality in her teaching, and has a back pocket full of knowledge and outdoor skills, which keeps everyone engaged and delighted. She is quick to notice each child’s special interests and places that need extra care. Her ability equally hold space for laughter or tears, while also guiding learning opportunities, is a true gift.

When Tess isn’t teaching, you can find her reading (over 100 books a year!), traveling, spending time with friends, or learning something new.

Tess is quick to wade into the mud, catch frogs, and fully immerse herself in the delight and wonder nature provides. Her positive energy and love of the outdoors is palpable and inviting to all.

 Tamara Cosby

Lead Educator/Guide 4-5

Tamara Cosby has lived all over the United States before settling in Murfreesboro in 2002. She has been married for 27 years and has 4 grown children, 3 married and one in the Army. She is also the proud “Honey” to her two granddaughters.

In the world of education Tamara has taught 7th grade ELA, 4th and 5th grade all subjects and has spent 4 years teaching high ability learners from kindergarten through 6th grade. Tamara believes strongly that life is fully integrated and education should be as well! She believes there is always a science lesson to be learned, back yard to vacation, and anywhere in between! Tamara believes kids learn best when they are curious and where better than the curiosity and wonder of the natural word. She is looking forward to applying her skills and background as she begins her first year at Bloomsbury, inspiring us all to be life long learners.

When not teaching, you can find Tamara camping, traveling, hanging out with family, learning a new hobby, or just hanging out on her back porch reading a book.

Her joy and passionate for teaching is evident in everything Tamara does and her enthusiasm for all learners is something we celebrate and champion.

ellis osburn

enrichment specialist/guide, k-3 secondary guide

Ellis came from West TN to Nashville for college and chose to stick around. She has a B.A. in theology from Lipscomb University and loves learning about pretty much anything. She has worked as an assistant site director and reading teacher at a Nashville nonprofit focused on urban youth development and enrichment opportunities, and has worked at a variety of summer camps (now including Bloomsbury!).

Ellis's passion for curious and creative education originates in her own childhood. She was homeschooled until high school and cherishes her memories of days spent exploring outside, getting lost in good books, and creating constantly. She loves kids' natural openness to the world and believes deeply in children learning through play and exploration.

In her free time, Ellis loves to read, deep dive into new creative endeavors (most recently sewing), propagate her grandma's violets, and spend time with the people she loves.

Ellis brings a natural sense of wonder and curiosity into everything she does, her gentle spirit and strong leadership are felt by all who know her.

kate brown

LEad Guide/director preschool

Kate moved to Nashville with her family last summer from Charlottesville, Virginia. Coming from a small town nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains, she found inspiration for outdoor education. Kate studied English at East Carolina University and quickly got into early childhood education after graduating. She has a passion to nurture children’s curiosity and wonder through nature and play based experiences. 

Her experience includes helping build and establish a Reggio inspired preschool in Virginia, where she served as a director and PreK teacher for several years. As a mother of three young children, she understands the importance of providing a supportive, loving, and an encouraging atmosphere for preschoolers. 

Kate’s love for the outdoors and caring spirit are palpable when you meet her. Creating a space to guide little ones amongst nature, is not only her dream, but ours too. Bloomsbury Farm School is so excited for the new growth Kate brings to our program.

Logan baggerly

secondary Guide preschool

Logan grew up all over the southeast and his love for wildlife followed him everywhere he went. His father is a school teacher. So, summer vacations they would spend travelling the country exploring state and national parks. Logan started working in education early, just after high school, at the extracurricular schooling program connected to the Elementary School where his elder sister was a teacher. It’s worth mentioning that every member of Logan’s immediate family works in childhood education in some way. It’s a family business. 

 Later, Logan transferred his experience in education into teaching both rock climbing programs and working at summer camps. He loves getting children excited about the outdoors and helping them become more comfortable in the world around them. A big passion of his is working to show children that things they might think are scary aren’t always what they seem. That might be something like overcoming a fear of heights or the fear of the woods at night, or maybe a fear of wild animals and bugs. He’s incredibly passionate about reptiles, and has kept and bred dozens of species of reptile throughout his life. 

He loves to read, spend time in nature, and also is a regular performer of live music and comedy around Nashville. He’s excited to help children learn new things and find their voice! 

 Millie Tracy

lead Educator/guide Little Sprouts

Millie came to Bloomsbury Farm School with an incredible background in music education. With a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Teaching Certificate from Lipscomb University, performance experience as the principal cellist of an orchestra, and years of sharing her love of music with children, we are thrilled to have her lead our little sprouts program. Millie fills our days with story and song and has a beautiful way of making every child feel supported, challenged, seen, and heard. We love all the tunes she has us singing and the whole body ways we learn through music alongside her.

When not teaching at Bloomsbury Farm School, Miss Millie can be found spending time with her husband Dalton, her adorable kiddo, and their pup, taking care of their chickens, teaching piano lessons, and road tripping cross country.

Millie has an infectious joy and a heart full of song, her adventurous spirit and easy smile brings a sense of peace to everyone in her presence.