Acton Academy at Sugar Creek

Tanya Milano Snell

Co-Founder, Head of School, Parent Coach, Writer, and Speaker

She holds a Masters in Education from Antioch University and Bachelor of Arts in Ecology and Conservation Biology. She was a teacher for over 15 years primarily in early childhood, a certified kid’s yoga instructor and trauma informed.  She’s also a certified Purejoy Parent Coach.  

Her experiences and expertise lie in play-based, nature-based, and social emotional learning. She’s an advocate for meeting kids at their present developmental level rather than preparing them for what lies ahead.

Award-winning author for her book collaborations Becoming the Big Me and You Can Overcome Anything with Love. A Published author on Amazon with her journal 90 Days to Joyful Living.  Sought after for her compassionate coaching for moms. Her superpowers are seeing your limitless potential. 

Her 2 kids and husband motivate her everyday as she is breaking cycles in her family.  Her younger self that was so determined to create change in the world and leave an impact is her driving force.  She’s also inspired by her parents who left this earth too early with so much more love to spread.

Tanner Snell

Co-Founder, State Park Manager, Youth Sports Coach

Tanner has worked in state park management since 2015. Prior to that he was an environmental educator, and previously worked for a national non-profit for 10 years helping to build the next generation of conservation and outdoor leaders.