Faculty

Andrew Florence

Director of Experiential Learning, Crossnore Communities for Children

Andrew Florence is an experiential educator, trainer, and practitioner, with more than 15 years in the field. As a trainer, Andrew seeks to incorporate embodied practices to enhance learning and amplify presence, as well as engaging exercises to remember the healing and resistant power of play. Andrew’s primary focuses are on the importance of connection and engagement within communities and teams, as well as creating and sustaining cultures of restoration and healing.

In addition to being a CTRC trainer, Andrew is the Director of Experiential Learning for Crossnore Communities for Children, overseeing the Miracle Heights Adventures program, and Miracle Grounds Farm.

Andrew is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University (BS, Outdoor Experiential Education) and Clemson University (MS Youth Development Leadership).