What are Facilitators?
Agile Learning Facilitators, or ALFs, are a group of dedicated, passionate educators, social entrepreneurs, and parents who believe in working collaboratively with young people to revolutionize the education system. Our team creates a joyful, democratic environment that supports curiosity-driven education for students. We believe in fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and growth, and we are committed to providing meaningful learning experiences for our students.
Facilitators support students in clarifying their intentions, getting connected to the resources they need, reflecting on their decisions, engaging with the community, and sharing their learning. They work to keep the space safe, legal, and respectful. They collaborate with students to develop a powerfully positive culture. Facilitators model clear communication, collaboration, and authenticity.
Meet our Facilitators
Angie Collins
Pronouns: She/Her
Jr. Facilitator
I was homeschooled K-12 and have worked in education for the past 8 years, including two years at a self-directed learning center. I am currently studying Early Childhood Education at Durham Tech, and have a passion for working in alternative schooling, focusing on the social-emotional growth of each child. In my spare time I like to create art in various forms, listening to music, and watching/reading sci-fi.
Taari Coleman
Pronouns: They/Them
Sub-Facilitator & Tutor
a youth ally, advocate, and mentor of over a decade with experiences ranging from counseling at leadership camp as a high schooler, to tutoring and mentoring high and middle school students as an undergraduate, to teaching undergraduate courses while completing graduate studies. Since obtaining their Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, taari has been actively involved in art mentorship, connecting with youth ages 5-17 through and around encouraging creative expression. taari has made community, art, and love the foundation of their pedagogy and philosophy of care; they hold as a core belief that while in community and creating with consideration and care of those we share space and air with, suffering will be at a minimum. taari is a multimedia artist who currently spends time puppeteering, playing guitar, making prints, and sculpting
Anjali N.
Pronouns: They/Them
Teen Facilitator & Tutor
Anjali is a facilitator with 10 years of experience working with youth. They have mostly worked as a facilitator of a queer and trans-affirming feminist after school program and summer camp Girls Rock Charleston. The programs served youth ages 7-17. Anjali is also a freelance web designer and recording musician. They are an active life-loving person who spends their time homemaking with a low-waste lifestyle, participating in community events, challenging people to play board games, and working with plants.
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As I continue working with teens, my personal goals are to help unwrap their unique gifts to the world, nurture critical thinking about their environment, and help them live in harmony with their peers, youth, elders, and all of our relations.
Taylor Myers
Pronouns: They/Them
Jr. Facilitator
My career background as a disability support worker, nanny, and teacher, as well as special interests in all things brains, emotions, and development, provide me with tools, knowledge, and 15 years of experience to approach education facilitation from a holistic, intentional, and equitable standpoint
Beka Morgan
Pronouns: She/Her
Para Facilitator/Sub
Background info coming soon!
It was our dream to bring a new kind of education to Durham. From forest school, to book club, we have finally launched our official Co-Op. Our mission is to create an inclusive, affirming, and supportive educational environment for self-directed learners of all ages, abilities, and neurotypes.
Keep watching, because we have so much more on the way.
