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Brooke Lawler is the educational force behind Bēhere, where learning is reimagined as an adventure rooted in presence, creativity, and connection. Her philosophy could be summed up this way: Imagine if Rudolf Steiner and Charlotte Mason had a child, and that child wandered daily into the woods to play and muse with John Muir and Steve Jobs. That is the Bēhere Way — a living, breathing approach to education that blends wonder, wisdom, and innovation.
Before cofounding Bēhere, Brooke spent 13 years leading strategy, branding, and multi-layered campaigns in the advertising world. She helped iconic companies — including Disney, Apple, Sony Pictures, and Softbank Robotics — find their voice and reach audiences in meaningful ways. Yet her favorite projects were always with small businesses and startups, where passion and soul drive the work.
Three years ago, Brooke transitioned from the corporate track into independent entrepreneurship. As cofounder and now CEO of Bēhere, she brings the same spirit of creativity and brand vision into the world of family enrichment and education. She weaves entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, and soft skills into every workshop, helping families and children cultivate independence, curiosity, and confidence.
For Brooke, Bēhere is more than a business — it’s a movement toward freedom in learning and living.
Matthew Lawler is the visionary co-founder of Bēhere, a platform dedicated to revolutionizing the way families live, work, and learn by embracing a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle nurtured by nature, creativity, and the power of community. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Bēhere Recast podcast, Matthew brings his passion for storytelling, spiritual exploration, and personal growth to every episode. Through insightful conversations and inspiring content, he guides individuals and families on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, helping them align with their highest values and embrace the magic of co-creating a brighter, more conscious future.
Jessie Korb is our Conejo Valley Lead guide, and an outdoor educator passionate about inspiring a love of nature in children and families. Born and raised in Thousand Oaks, Jessie is a nature enthusiast and integrates her love for nature, fitness, and adventure into her teaching style.
She is a devoted mother to three children: her 8-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter, and 18-year-old stepdaughter. After finding that traditional schooling wasn't the right fit, she embraced homeschooling, allowing her to provide a personalized, nature-centered learning experience.
Jessie leverages her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from CSUN to bring extra color and passion to our custom the Roots with Wings curriculum and world cultural studies this year. Passionate about the outdoors and teaching children through hands-on experiences, Jessie enjoys hiking, overlanding, and camping.
Kahlil Aguilar is an emerging educator and graduate of the Waldorf School of Santa Barbara, where he completed eight years of Steiner-inspired education and continues his training as an assistant teacher. He brings a Waldorf-rooted approach to teaching—one that values creativity, movement, and deep connection to nature. With experience as a camp counselor, classroom volunteer, and now intern teacher, Kahlil has worked closely with children in both indoor and outdoor learning environments.
His teaching focuses on experiential, land-based subjects including games and sports, woodworking, archery, bushcraft, and outdoor survival skills. Drawing on his Waldorf upbringing and a lifelong love of craft and nature, Kahlil creates engaging learning spaces that honor the head, heart, and hands of every student.
Jessica Freeborn is a certified herbalist and forager who has been studying and working with herbs for the past 18 years. “My mission is to inspire a love of wild places and knowledge of the ancient medicinal plants that have served humanity since the beginning of time. My family and I have created a wild-crafted product line under our label, Freeborn Family Farms. We grow, forage, harvest, and handcraft quality, tried-and-true herbal remedies to share with our community.
Meet Terry Kvasnik, an accomplished international movement artist and stuntman with over two decades of experience. From Cirque Du Soleil to touring with renowned artists like Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, Terry's journey began at the age of 3 in gymnastics and escalated to joining the circus at 18. Specializing in Acrobatics, Breakdance, Kung fu, and Parkour, Terry has traversed the globe, learning from esteemed mentors and masters of movement, eventually becoming a teacher himself.
Founding Mindful Movement Arts over ten years ago, Terry's mission is to share his expertise in a fun, creative manner while imparting invaluable life skills.
Terry's journey began at the age of 3 in gymnastics and escalated to joining the circus at 18. Specializing in Acrobatics, Breakdance, Kung fu, and Parkour, Terry has traversed the globe, learning from esteemed mentors and masters of movement, eventually becoming a teacher himself.
Founding Mindful Movement Arts over ten years ago, Terry's mission is to share his expertise in a fun, creative manner while imparting invaluable life skills.
Jenna Wylie is a first-year homeschool mom to two vibrant children aged 6 and 9. With a deep-seated passion for nurturing children with connection, integrity, and effectiveness, Jenna embarked on a journey that diverged from her previous career path in Chemical Engineering.
After twelve years in biotechnology, Jenna found herself drawn to homeschooling when her children didn't quite fit into the traditional school mold and struggled with reading. Determined to provide them with the best education possible, Jenna immersed herself in the world of teaching literacy. Over the past three years, she has explored various reading programs, from Orton-Gillingham phonics-based approaches to the more recent linguistics speech-to-print method. Through dedicated experimentation and adaptation, Jenna has witnessed remarkable progress in her children's reading abilities, embracing methods that are not only effective but also enjoyable.
Beyond her commitment to her own family's education, Jenna is passionate about fostering a vibrant homeschooling community. She believes in the power of parents working together to support and uplift their children's educational journeys. With her wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, Jenna is eager to share her insights and expertise with other homeschooling families, creating a supportive network where parents can learn and grow together.