Erin Sams

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Hi! My name is Erin Sams and while I may not be a new face to many of the families at The Nature School, I am the 5th and final new addition to The Nature School teaching staff for the 2025-2026 school year!

As a TNS parent myself, I became regularly involved with the school through substitute teaching and volunteering last year. I was able to get to know the students, faculty and pillars of The Nature School firsthand before making the decision to start my teaching career in lower elementary with the K-2 team. My mother *always* says I should have been a teacher, so I am finally taking her advice.. better late than never!

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. I have over 20 years of experience in creative direction, team building, designing brands and creating memorable experiences and spaces through the arts. I am incredibly excited to take on the role of teaching art to grades K-2.

Originally from Mississippi, I spent 15 years on the West Coast before my family and I decided to make Florida our home in 2020. When I'm not at The Nature School, you might find me building legos with my son, kayaking/paddleboarding/floating in the gulf, traveling to new places, or Pinteresting the latest and greatest art inspiration.​

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