Amy Moody- Farm to Table Olders Pod Head Teacher

Amy Moody is a passionate educator and lifelong learner who believes nature is the best classroom. A mother of two, she is a former homeschooler with years of experience working on a 400-acre hobby farm in Texas. She loves animals, plants, and the outdoors, and brings that connection of the natural world into her teaching. An avid reader herself, Amy fosters curiosity, gratitude, and joy in all her interactions with students and the community. She is excited to share her love of learning and nature with the Farm to Table program.

Kaya Cusick- Farm to Table Youngers Pod Head Teacher

Hello! My name is Kaya Cusick and I am so excited to be a Head Teacher for the Youngers Pod with the Farm to Table program! I absolutely loved being an Assistant Teacher last year and look forward to making more beautiful memories. I have lived in Santa Barbara for only a year and half but have spent the majority of the last 7 years on the west coast studying psychology and special education in Washington state! I love the mountains and am so lucky to have been immersed in the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, skiing and hiking Mount Baker. But I am equally, if not even more connected to the ocean! Living in the SB area has been the greatest experience so far. I feel beyond grateful having easy access to surf, locally sourced farm fresh food and the sunshine warming my skin and soul. Working with youthful energy has always been my passion. I am the oldest sibling of my two best friends and the oldest cousin on both my mother and father’s side, my family means the world to me. I have had the opportunity to teach kiddos from the east to west coast and also spent time working at a bilingual Montessori school in Costa Rica. I approach learning with a positive, gentle and creative style. I believe every mind and body is unique and deserving of individualized attention! When I’m not at the farm, I enjoy spending my time outside, seeing live music, cooking, dancing, and reading/educating myself on my long list of interests! I can’t wait to connect with everyone, and have an incredible year on the beautiful bluffs of Carp Children’s Farm:)

Addie Maurice- Farm to Table Assitant Teacher

Hi Everyone! My name is Addie Maurice and I am so excited to be an assistant teacher for the Farm to Table Program! I am originally from a tiny island off the coast of Virginia and come from a 5th generation farming family. Growing up between the Chesapeake Bay, our farmlands and the Atlantic Ocean shaped my love for the outdoors and adventure from early on. When I was 19, I moved across the country to work as an Outdoor Education Teacher in Big Bear and fell in love with California and now call this beautiful place home! I am currently in a 5 year Masters Program studying Social Work and ASL Studies but still have a huge love for teaching and sharing my love of the outdoors with little ones! In my free time you can find me surfing, hiking, climbing, traveling, taking my dog for long walks, experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, or having a beach day with friends! I can’t wait for a wonderful year ahead! 

Hailey Cusick- Farm to Table Assitant Teacher

Hello! I’m Hailey Cusick, and I couldn’t be more excited to join the Farm to Table team as assistant teacher. I am 23 years old, and have been with Lanterns Global since January of 2025. I have been living in Santa Barbara for about four years, attending Santa Barbara City College. I am from Fairfield, Connecticut, and love to visit the east coast for family gatherings and holidays! I have a background in assistant teaching in pre-schools and growing up babysitting, and around many younger cousins! I have a huge love and appreciation for childcare, and nurturing the young mind through education, outdoor play, and learning through life. I majored in English, so naturally I am an avid lover of reading and writing, which is usually what you’ll find me doing when I am not at the farm. Poetry is my personal favorite! Aside from reading and writing, I love the beach, swimming, travel, film photography, and walks in the mesa. I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful and enriching environment as Santa Barbara, and cannot wait for this year ahead with you all!

EZEKIEL CHOI - Farm to Table Assitant Teacher

Hello, my name is Ezekiel Aaron Choi and I am honored to be your Assistant Teacher here at Farm to Table in Carpinteria. I am the second oldest of five siblings with an older brother and three younger sisters whom I count some of my closest friends. I grew up in Costa Mesa, CA, have spent much time abroad with my family, and am now blessed to call Carpinteria home. As of May 2026, I am a graduate of Westmont College with a Bachelors Degree in English. As of August 2026, I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Juliet. I have spent most of my years split between land and sea as I hold a deep affinity for the ocean and surfing. More recently a love for farming and a connection to the land has kindled within me. As a teacher, I look forward to building off the foundation of formal education by sharing ocean and farming knowledge with the students. Most of all, I look forward to getting to know all the students and guiding them in their learning. Peace and Blessing,
EC

Victoria Pierotti- Farm to Table Olders POD Head Teacher

Hello everyone! I’m Victoria, and I’m so excited to be the Uppers Head Teacher for Farm to Table Irvine.  

I was born and raised in Orange County, and am very excited to be back after a ten-year hiatus on the East Coast.  Teaching is my passion, and I’m excited to bring eight years of teaching experience to this program.  After graduating from Brown University with my Master’s of the Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, I worked for five years as a coach, residential adviser, and teacher at a boarding school in Connecticut.  Since moving back to California, I’ve had the pleasure to work with students of all ages and abilities in a wide variety of school settings.  I am thrilled to have my own pod of students again, and look forward to forming positive and nurturing relationships and watching each of them learn and grow in our time together.  Outside of teaching, you can catch me swimming at the beach or pool, baking with my sourdough starter, or hanging with my pup, Olive. 

Farm to Table Youngers POD Head Teacher

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Borah Lim - Farm to Table Assistant Teacher

As a Korean-American born and raised in the suburbs of Los Angeles, it was an unexpected turn and surprise for me to switch from the pre-medical field to get into agriculture and environmental sciences during my studies at Williams College, a small liberal arts school in northwest Massachusetts. Through volunteering at English and Korean language camps abroad, I found my love for working with kids and began to pursue a career in garden education and community development. In 2022, I got my masters from UC Davis in International Agricultural Development, and my most recent career development opportunity has been to live in Far West Nepal and work with a school girls' club to start their school garden. Aside from gardening and kids, some things I enjoy are potlucks, soccer and long-distance running, and exploring the mountains and outdoors when I can. I am an auntie to two cute little boys, an inactive Master Gardener, and a lover of all things related to community building!

Miriam Gallardo - Farm to Table Assistant Teacher

¡Hola! My name is Miriam and I am a Teacher for the El Jardín and Farm to Table programs. I have been working with children and their families for over 20 years. I began working with infants & toddlers and now work with school aged children. Experiencing children's development through all the developmental ages & stages set my path to earning my B.A. in Child Development & Psychology and a M.A. in Education.

Although I am the teacher, I especially love learning from the children; they definitely bring a different perspective to the environment which I truly appreciate. For me, teaching is such a fun and creative way to plant the seed of curiosity and watch it bloom into knowledge. 

At home, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two kids, reading, gardening and traveling. We have recently added our first family pet! A curious crested gecko, so now, a lot of our time goes to her and maintaining her bioactive vivarium.

eLSIE Vargas- Farm to Table head Teacher

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Grace Boren - Farm to Table head Teacher

Hello! My name is Grace Hebert, and I am very excited to be officially joining the Farm to Table team this semester as an Assistant Teacher! After graduating college, I spent a year teaching English at an elementary school in Spain, then moved into subbing for Farm to Table on my return to California. I grew up here in Orange County, so I am happy to be back and assisting Miss Victoria and Miss Borah as they lead Farm to Table OC, and look forward to the exciting learning adventures that our class has in store for all of our F2T students this year!

Jill Sheehan - Farm to Table Assistant Teacher

Hi! My name is Jill, and I’m so excited to be part of the Farm to Table Ojai team! I have an extensive background in regenerative and organic agriculture, with a strong passion for connecting children to nature, food, and the world around them through hands-on and observational learning.

A large part of my role this year will be caring for and developing our garden program, where I’m excited to help create a space that students can learn from, contribute to, and watch grow throughout the year. Gardening can be such a rewarding experience for kids. It’s such a joy to watch their curiosity, appreciation, and investment grow alongside their garden crops. I especially love creating opportunities for kids to get curious, get their hands dirty, and build a deeper understanding of where their food comes from and how we can care for the land that provides it.

Outside of work, you can usually find me gardening, making jewelry, camping, or spending time at the beach. I’m looking forward to growing, learning, and exploring alongside our students this year!