Director of John Paul II Outdoor Lab and Summit School

Ayla has spent most of her life exploring the Northwoods of Minnesota and waters of Lake Superior, where her passion for outdoor education and Jesus originated. Over the past nine years she has held a variety of experiential education positions in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Texas. She believes that through teaching others about themselves and the world around them, she can truly make a difference. As director, Ayla desires to instill a sense of wonder in both students and staff, for the life and beauty that surrounds us. When Ayla isn’t outside for work, she enjoys spending her time also outside whitewater kayaking, birding, and exploring new places to swim.