Pandora Lorenzi NNEB, ADCCE, PTUK
With over 30 years of experience in childcare, I have developed a profound understanding of children and their needs. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the transformative and calming effects that nature-based play can have on a child’s well-being. Engaging with the natural world sparks curiosity, encourages exploration, and fosters a keen awareness of living things. Regular interaction with nature helps children form a lasting connection that provides comfort and serves as a strong foundation throughout their lives.
I am a qualified Play Therapist (PTUK) with additional credentials in child development, including NNEB and ADCCE. Before relocating to the United States, I co-founded and managed Brook Green Nannies, a successful nanny agency in London.
Since moving from London to Philadelphia in 2005, I have embraced the opportunity to live near French Creek State Park with my husband and three children. This environment has further reinforced my belief in the importance of nature in child development.
Hannah Ross
I am a fully licensed teacher who has spent most of my life working with Main Line families to enhance their children’s love of learning through play. As a classroom teacher, private tutor, camp counselor, homeschool teacher, and live-in nanny, I have consistently found that spending time in nature helps kids of all ages re-regulate, refocus, and relax. When not in the classroom, I can usually be found hiking or reading in a tree. I’m ecstatic to join Pandora’s team so I can create a relaxed environment for sensory exploration, natural discovery, and familial bonding in which learning occurs naturally at your child’s pace.
Through my classes, I hope to instill in children a love for nature that lasts a lifetime. I know from personal and professional experience that connecting with the natural world at an early age profoundly impacts a child’s development, both physically and emotionally.
Casey Ikeda
Growing up in Vermont, I spent my childhood exploring the landscape that surrounded me. The woods, trees, mountains, flowers, and fields all were part of the backdrop of my early development. I learned through exploring with all my senses and have always found such peace and joy in being outside in nature. Now, as the mother of a 5 year old and 1 year old, seeing the world through their eyes has brought me such a sense of excitement. I have such gratitude to be able to experience all of the wonder of nature once again at their sides.
In my professional career, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have experience working with preschool aged children, developing and implementing evidence based curriculum for building emotional intelligence. More recently, I have worked as a hospice social worker, supporting families and patients through illness and end of life. I am also a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor (RYT 200). In my free time, I love to hike with my family and two silly black labs, garden, and explore all of the local playgrounds and libraries.
Wendy Provencher
I am a passionate educator, devoted mother, and lifelong lover of nature who brings more than 20 years of teaching experience. As a mother of three young adults, I understand firsthand the magic of early childhood and the importance of creating meaningful, connected experiences between parents and children.
Throughout my parenting journey, I embraced the outdoors as my family’s classroom—encouraging curiosity, creativity, resilience, and joyful discovery through nature. From forest walks to seasonal exploration, I cultivated a love of learning that was hands-on, heart-centered, and rooted in the natural world.
In addition to my work in early childhood education, I am a professional violinist and music teacher offering music lessons for all ages. My musical background brings a rich, creative element to my classes, blending rhythm, song, and movement into nature-based experiences that engage the whole child.
My approach is warm, experienced, and deeply personal. I believe that some of the most meaningful learning happens outside—where children can wonder, explore, and build lasting connections with both nature and the people who love them most.
Pandora's Garden 