Meet Our Dedicated Staff at Moonbow
Sarah Hydrick
Founder
Sarah Hydrick is originally from Alabama. She grew up in a small town in the country and spent her younger years exploring the "woods" and making mud pies. Deep family roots and a small community life gave her the confidence to go, first to The University of Alabama (Roll Tide!), then on to an accelerated career path that took her from Michigan to Tennessee to Florida.
After a decade of corporate finance experience, Sarah stepped down to shift focus and time to her growing family. During this transition, she found a homeschooling path that led her to Lifeways and Waldorf-inspired education. The methods were familiar and life-giving, and she knew it was something she wanted to share with others. The dream of a small community rooted in stability and nurturing arts was born.
Sarah lives in Nocatee with her college sweetheart (and husband), Aaron, and three beautiful daughters. She serves as Treasurer and Finance Chair for the Board of Directors for The Playgarden and Spring River School and is committed to bringing nature-based play to the Nocatee community.
Kaitlyn VanVuren
Executive Director
Mrs. Kaitlyn is an experienced preschool director with a passion for sharing the love of learning with children and their families. She has over 17 years of experience in early childhood education and is inspired by Waldorf and Montessori principles. She and her husband, Bill have 5 children and enjoy spending time together exploring nature. Her youngest, William, has joined the Willow Wood classroom and is such a precious addition!
Greta Knight
Lead TeACHER
Originally from the Midwest, Mrs. Greta always knew she was more of a Sunshine State kind of girl and feels so blessed to make this her home with her husband and three sweet kiddos! She has been part of the Moonbow family from the very beginning and thrives in this nature play-based setting. Mrs. Greta has a Master's Degree in Education and is currently growing her Waldorf experience through a mentorship program.
Hannah Goldman
Assistant Teacher
Ms. Hannah, a Florida native, began her journey in Orlando before relocating to Jacksonville to pursue a bachelors degree in English at the University of North Florida. With over a decade of experience mentoring and educating children through her involvement with Girl Scouts, she has cultivated a deep understanding of child development and education through hands-on experience. Ms. Hannah is thrilled to bring her experience and passion for nature, art, and teaching to the Moonbow family, where she looks forward to nurturing young minds through the Waldorf approach.
Jill Johnson
Lead TeACHER
Ms. Jill has over 16 years of experience in early childhood education. She was inspired by Waldorf education when her children were young and implemented those principles into the daily rhythm of their early childhood. Mrs. Jill feels strongly about fostering a culture for learning in an unhurried way that protects childhood while encouraging children’s creative expression and fostering their imagination.
Outside of Moonbow, Mrs. Jill is a soccer enthusiast and animal lover. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, gardening, and baking. Mrs. Jill is excited to join the Moonbow family as a lead teacher in the Magnolia Grove classroom.
Madison McSweeney
Lead Teacher
Ms. Madison is originally from California and a graduate of the Naval Academy. She found a love for nature and play-based education when she became a mama herself and discovered Tinkergarten. You may know Ms. Maddie from her former Tinkergarten classes in Nocatee or her active roles around the area. She is a gem, and we are so excited to have Ms. Maddie growing alongside your sweet children!
Nicole Zornitzer
Assistant Teacher / Associate Director
Mrs. Nicole relocated to Ponte Vedra with her family in May of 2024 and joined our team at Moonbow in the Fall, bringing over 30 years of experience in the Health and Wellness Industry to Moonbow! She has worked in the public and private school systems of New Jersey teaching mindfulness, yoga, and sound therapy to children ranging in age from 2-17 for the past 20 years. Her genuine excitement, caring heart, and desire to support growing minds is evident the moment you meet her!
Her formal education began at the University of Buffalo and continued at Maryland University of Integrative Health where she became a credentialed Yoga Therapist as well as an Ayurvedic Counselor and most recently received a diploma in Integral Sound Therapy. Nicole has a strong commitment to education and believes that the best teachers are forever students!
Nicole is the proud Mama Bear of two amazing humans; Jared and Larissa and a dedicated wife to her husband Rob, along with being the mother of 3 Havanese Pups: Steel, Coda, and Monte. When Nicole is not working you will find her enjoying the outdoors, riding her bicycle, hiking the mountains, and of course practicing yoga which has become an essential in her daily routine.
September Boyer
Assistant Teacher
Ms. September is from Homosassa, Florida and has been living in St Augustine for three years. She received a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Flagler College and is currently pursuing a masters in social work at Tulane University. September has always been passionate about alternative learning and was thrilled to begin working as an assistant teacher for our little friends in August 2024!
Taylor Revell
Lead TeACHER
Ms. Taylor earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Florida State College. Through her experience teaching in elementary and preschool classrooms, she found a love for an individualized approach to education. This coupled with her love of handwork, painting, and growing through play, Waldorf education became a natural fit.
Terry Newsome
Administrative Assistant
More information coming soon.
Victoria Rodrigues
Lead Teacher
Ms. Victoria is an experienced and enthusiastic educator with over 10 years of experience. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership. She has spent time working in preschools and elementary schools in private and public settings, focusing on individualized and small-group instruction.
When Ms. Victoria’s daughter was born, she moved to Nocatee and opened a tutoring company with her husband serving local students in KG-Grade 8.
Victoria and her daughter discovered Moonbow Child during a local pop-up play date and fell in love with their staff and their play-based approach to learning.
After enrolling her daughter in the Magnolia Grove classroom and spending time as a substitute teacher, Ms. Victoria was inspired to join the dream team at Moonbow Child as a VPK teacher!
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