Jill Swingler

Kat's Bio

Kat (she/her) hails from Calgary and spends most weekends hiking, camping, riding horses, or cross country skiing!

Inspired by the enjoyment of the outdoors and her passion for the environment, she attended Lakehead University and received an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation where she studied accessible recreation, expedition management, and rural tourism.

Kat loves teaching about wetlands and watersheds especially, so be ready to nerd out about aquatic invertebrates if you give her the chance.

• Member of the Youth and Young Professionals Committee - Bow River Basin Council

Mackenzie's Bio

Mackenzie graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Secondary Education, specializing in chemistry and earth and atmospheric sciences.

Driven by a passion for teaching and a love for the natural world, her goal is to inspire all to explore science through outdoor and hands-on experiences. Whether it’s hiking up a trail, paddleboarding across a lake or camping in the mountains, Mackenzie faces the outdoors with infectious enthusiasm.

Mackenzie believes that learning should also be an adventure, and that science can be a blast in and out of the classroom!

Jill's Bio

Jill has been with Inside Education since 2008. In those days you could find her leading students through Alberta’s forests, co-chairing youth summits, and learning alongside amazing teachers.

After a brief hiatus, Jill hung up her hiking boots and began working behind the scenes as our Operations Manager.  

• Acadia School Parent Advisory Society
• Director on the Acadia Community Garden and Art Society

Chloe's Bio

Chloe brings a range of communication experience to the Inside Education team, including non-profit, corporate, and government. She has provided leadership, great ideas, and new direction to the team.

When Chloe isn’t working, you can find her with her husband chasing their kids around, hopefully outside somewhere!