Team Member
Ali Bush
Director of Teaching and Learning · Grow WILDE
Ali is a passionate educator and advocate for integrating outdoor learning into schools nationwide. With a background in Physical Education and Outdoor Education, she brings energy, warmth, and expertise to Grow WILDE's mission of transforming education through nature-based learning. Ali works with educators across multiple institutions to design curriculum-aligned outdoor programs that develop critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and lifelong learners.
Ali's journey in education began with her deep love for the outdoors and her belief that learning must be dynamic, interactive, and rooted in respect for nature. Throughout her career, she has inspired countless students and teachers to embrace environmental stewardship and active outdoor exploration. Now at Grow WILDE, Ali leverages her warmth, positive energy, and teaching expertise to help educators and schools build sustainable outdoor learning programs.
A talented musician and athlete, Ali channels her diverse passions into her work—whether paddling on Georgian Bay, coaching community sports programs, or incorporating music into learning environments. Her commitment to helping students become critical thinkers and her vision for systemic change in education make her instrumental in Grow WILDE's educator training and program development initiatives.