Our mission is to create a vibrant learning community designed to nurture enthusiastic, mindful, and eco-conscious children.

Meet the Founders!

Bríd Croke

Co-Founder &
Head of Education

Originally from Ireland, my family and I moved to California 10 years ago and love the diversity of people and places here. The Bay Area has fueled my imagination and added much to my teaching experience. 

I have been working as an elementary school teacher for 15 years in Ireland, Ukraine, and here in the Bay Area, and now it’s time to make another one of my dreams a reality.

I love all kinds of music, dancing ecstatically, road tripping, mugs of tea and misty landscapes. Continuing to find ways to live a more sustainable life is one of my main goals right now too.

Lucia Krendzelak

Co-Founder &
Managing Partner (Remote)

I am originally from Slovakia but I lived in and fell in love with Ireland… until I arrived in California and fell in love (again).

My professional experience, personal development, energy, and passion led me to co-found Anam Sona.

 

Our Story

Bríd is most inspired by the children she meets every day and they continually motivate her to look for new and alternative approaches to teaching. She always dreamed of one day opening her own place of learning. Fortunately, fate gave Bríd time to pause and explore that dream.

Lucia’s entrepreneurial spirit, together with her interest in alternative forms of education encouraged them to share their ideas and vision for an ideal place of learning.

In the fall of 2019, the plans for Anam Sona Microschool began to formulate, with the overarching goal of having a place where everyone in the community is a “happy soul”.

Where we are now

Since August 2020, we have been facilitating a mixed-aged group of homeschoolers in an indoor-outdoor setting and piloting some of the features of Anam Sona.

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Our Values

We encourage everyone to keep asking questions, so...

We asked each other some questions

Check it out:

Bríd

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about engaging fully in the human experience: feeling, seeing, touching, and embracing this life I have chosen to live. Discovering new ways to grow and expand my awareness and improve my life motivate me on my journey here. I also love to travel and have visited over 35 countries.

What brings you joy and a smile to your face? 

Watching my children grow and develop and learning new things. Listening and moving to music.

What excites you about Anam Sona Microschool?

Working with the most interesting, creative people – children; watching them all grow and change into the influencers of the future. 

Lucia

What makes your heart smile?

Music makes my heart dance.  I thrive in a friendly atmosphere filled with joy and love.  I enjoy outdoor activities, whether it rains or shines. 

What makes you happy and excited?

My dreams and goals, my husband, and my 3 beautiful young souls from which I learn every day from. 

Books Lucia read and recommends…..

The One Thing by Gary Keller

The Biology of Belief by Bruce H.Lipton

We are parents, guides, and life-long learners, who are passionate about personal growth and
development and bringing that mindset to our intentional learning community.

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