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Robin CockrelSeed Sower (aka Co-Founder & Community Builder)
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Robin Cockrel is a dedicated educator, community builder, and proud Bremerton resident with a deep passion for the outdoors and early childhood development. Originally from Canada, Robin holds a Bachelor’s degree and brings a rich background in education and family engagement. She has worked as a special education paraeducator and a swimming instructor at the YMCA, always centering her work around connection, inclusion, and growth.
Robin spent three years as a lead preschool teacher with Kitsap Community Resources (KCR), working with children of diverse abilities and backgrounds. She also supported families through “READY! for Kindergarten,” empowering parents with tools to help their children thrive in school.
Motivated by research and a growing movement in outdoor education, Robin envisioned a nature-based preschool in her own community. That vision became Barnacles & Bees—a nature-immersion program where children can learn through unstructured play, exploration, and wonder in the natural world. As co-founder, Robin continues to champion accessible, nature-rooted early learning for all.
Robin spent three years as a lead preschool teacher with Kitsap Community Resources (KCR), working with children of diverse abilities and backgrounds. She also supported families through “READY! for Kindergarten,” empowering parents with tools to help their children thrive in school.
Motivated by research and a growing movement in outdoor education, Robin envisioned a nature-based preschool in her own community. That vision became Barnacles & Bees—a nature-immersion program where children can learn through unstructured play, exploration, and wonder in the natural world. As co-founder, Robin continues to champion accessible, nature-rooted early learning for all.