Meet the Team

Lead Facilitator, Mentor

Carol Franklin

Carol Franklin is a dedicated educator with a burning passion for the pursuit of knowledge and uplifting everyone she encounters. She is an advocate of individuality, self-expression, and collaboration. Growing up, she felt connected to the character Ms. Frizzle on the show, "The Magic School Bus," displaying an unfaltering happy-go-lucky, optimistic attitude in her pursuit of understanding the world around her. Now, she hopes to stimulate student curiosity and provide her students with a life-long mentor and friend, displaying respect for students’ choices and excitement for their futures. Her ultimate goal as an educator is to ensure every student knows that they have a purpose in this world, to give them a comfortable space to discover what that purpose may be, and to provide support in getting to that place. Carol has her BS in Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude, from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys absorbing the serenity of the outdoors, volunteering, tutoring peers, and playing games, including board games, Dungeons and Dragons, and disc-golf.

Facilitator, Mentor

Michael San Nicolas

Michael San Nicolas is an educator who puts students first. His ultimate goal is to help each child realize their own dreams, all while providing steady mentorship along the way. His passion for nurturing students' intellect is matched only by his passion for their overall well-being; always projecting a judgement-free aura of safety and understanding. He provides everyone and anyone with all the support they could ask for. Michael is a veteran who loves to relax both inside and outside; enjoying board games, puzzles, fishing, and disc golf.

Facilitator, Mentor

Craig Bailey

Craig Bailey is an educator, facilitator, and mentor who believes that knowledge is the currency of the Information Age and that education has the power to transform lives. With a passion for helping others grow, he is committed to creating genuine, meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Drawing on decades of teaching experience, Craig blends the strengths of traditional educational practices with the opportunities offered by modern technology. He believes the most effective learning environments are those in which established teaching methods and digital innovation work together to meet the needs of every learner.

Inspired by Anne Isabella Thackeray Ritchie's observation, "If you give a man a fish, he is hungry again in an hour. If you teach him to catch a fish, you do him a good turn," Craig believes the true purpose of education extends far beyond delivering curriculum content. His goal is to equip students with the tools, habits, and mindset to become independent, lifelong learners. By helping students discover how to learn, he empowers them to approach every new challenge as an opportunity for growth.