Nadia Romano

Nadia is the founder of Rain or Shine.

She holds a BA Honours Degree in Early Years Education. While studying, Nadia discovered Forest Schools, which inspired her to pursue further research in this area and open one of the first outdoor preschools in Kent in 2015.

She is a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader and also serves as a designated safeguarding officer and SENCO.

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She covers at Bidborough on a Tuesday and Leigh on a Wednesday as well as other days as and when required.

Andie

Andie joined us in September 2026. 

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She is a qualified teacher specialising in Early Years and Reception. 

She previously worked at a fully outdoor nursery which was open all year round caring for children from the age of 12 months.

She is a qualified Level 3 Forest School Leader

Liz

Liz joined us in September 2026 after volunteering with us for 12 months. 

She is a qualified teacher, specialising in Biology and has a wealth of knowledge about the environment. 

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Her son attended Rain or Shine when he was younger.

Suzi

Suzi joined us in September 2018.She has a wealth of experience working with young children as she had previously worked as a nanny.

Suzi is a qualified level 3 forest school leader and has a level 3 early years qualification and an NPQ in Leadership and Management.

She is also a designated safeguarding officer and SENCO

Fran

Fran joined us in September 2019. She is a qualified level 3 forest school leader and has a foundation degree in Early Years Education.

Fran is also a designated safeguarding officer.

Gemma

Gemma joined us in February 2020. Both her children attended Rain or Shine when they were younger. Gemma is a qualified level 3 forest school leader and has a level 3 early years qualification.

Gemma is also a SENCO.

Louise

Louise joined us in September 2020. Both her children attended Rain or Shine when they were younger.

Louise is a qualified level 3 forest school leader and has a level 3 early years qualification.

Louise is also a SENCO.

Leonora

Leonora joined us in September 2024. She has previously led stay and play sessions for carers and their children and also school groups, so she has a lot of knowledge and skills to share.

She is a qualified level 3 forest school leader and has a degree in Animal Management.

Emma

Emma joined us in November 2026 as a Forest School Leader. Emma was on our team of bank staff for nearly 3 years and during that time, she completed the level 2 Forest School Assistant qualification and the level 3 Forest School Leader qualification. Emma has a degree in fine art so brings her creative flair into the forest.

Kate

Kate joined us in January 2019. Her youngest child attended Rain or Shine when they were preschool age.  Kate is a qualified teacher, specialising in languages, and is also a qualified level 3 forest school leader.

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Nick

Nick is married to Nadia and together they have built the forest schools from scratch–Nadia usually has the ideas and Nick brings them to life. He often pops into both sites and is affectionately referred to as Forest School Nick by the children.

He sometimes covers if staff are off sick