Our Learning Stewards
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
Rachael is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 15 years of elementary teaching experience in Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD. She holds Texas teaching certifications in both general and special education and earned her M.Ed. in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Rachael has taken on various e
Rachael is a National Board Certified Teacher with over 15 years of elementary teaching experience in Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD. She holds Texas teaching certifications in both general and special education and earned her M.Ed. in Educational Administration from The University of Texas at Austin in 2019. Rachael has taken on various educational leadership roles, including serving as the Arts Integration Coordinator at an arts integration school in Round Rock. Additionally, her tenure at the Texas Education Agency in the Department of Educator Preparation and Certification involved ensuring teacher readiness and leading a statewide forum on special education certification and redesign. In response to Liberty Hill ISD's new school calendar, Rachael founded Panther House Friday School, a vision that has since evolved into the Liberty Hill Collective. She developed LHC's educational philosophy of 'plearning'—an intentional approach that merges purposeful learning with meaningful play and emphasizes community engagement. As the Director of Nature School and lead Children's Theater teacher, Rachael is dedicated to crafting joyful, engaging educational programs that ignite curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Outside of LHC, she cherishes spending time with her husband, Pat, their daughter, Carly, and actively supporting the Liberty Hill community.
Teacher- Makayla Scott
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
As a Teaching Assistant at the Liberty Hill Collective, I’m excited to support our fabulous teachers and help create a fun, welcoming environment where children can engage in family activities and learn. I love encouraging kids to be curious about the world around them, and I believe nature provides some of the best opportunities for hand
As a Teaching Assistant at the Liberty Hill Collective, I’m excited to support our fabulous teachers and help create a fun, welcoming environment where children can engage in family activities and learn. I love encouraging kids to be curious about the world around them, and I believe nature provides some of the best opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery. I’m looking forward to helping our students at our local community center build confidence, make memories, and develop a lifelong love for learning through nature school!
Nature Expert
Lead Teacher- Rachael Dunn
Nature Expert
Sheri is the owner of Bijou's Blooms and serves as Nature Consultant for the local community center, Liberty Hill Collective. With a deep passion for plants, gardening, and outdoor learning, she is helping design and cultivate the gardens and natural spaces that will become living classrooms throughout the LHC property. Through her partne
Sheri is the owner of Bijou's Blooms and serves as Nature Consultant for the local community center, Liberty Hill Collective. With a deep passion for plants, gardening, and outdoor learning, she is helping design and cultivate the gardens and natural spaces that will become living classrooms throughout the LHC property. Through her partnership with Liberty Hill Collective, children and families will have countless opportunities to engage in family activities, connect with nature, cultivate curiosity, and experience the joy of lifelong learning at the nature school.