Portland Nature School Staff 

Lizards Cohort 

Nick Mrvelj

Lead Teacher

Nick is a native of Ohio that has been living in Portland for the past 12 years. He has over 15 years experience working with young children and was the owner and provider of Little Imprints preschool from 2014-2021. Through his passion for bird watching and interest in local flora and fauna, he has come to form a deep relationship with the natural world. He has always dreamed of bringing the classroom outside and is thrilled to blend together his passion for early education and the natural world. 


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