Suzanne Moss
Suzanne is the Owner and Operator of The Nature Bus. In addition to being a Certified Master Naturalist, she is also a Licensed elementary school teacher (Pre-K – 6; Gifted endorsement in the State of Virginia), a Certified Yoga Instructor, a Water Safety Instructor, Wilderness First Aid Certified and she also holds a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) to operate the bus. Suzanne is also CPR and First Aid Certified by the American Red Cross for Adults and Pediatrics.
Born in Ohio, raised in Toronto, Canada, Suzanne returned to the USA to attend college. She received her Master’s Degree in Elementary Education in NY State. Suzanne and her husband, Gary, have three children who all are nature enthusiasts!
Wanting to offer Nature Experiences to the public at large, Suzanne along with her daughter Mariah, formed The Nature Bus by expanding on a 12-year Nature Club for Children that Mariah created at a young age. Having such a diverse background to host and guide outdoor experiences, along with her love of all things nature, these paths all led to the formation of The Nature Bus. Suzanne runs the business with her entire family. For her, The Nature Bus truly is a labor of love!
Nature School Curriculum Director & Lead Teacher
Suzanne Moss is the Lead Teacher and Curriculum Director of The Nature Bus School, bringing decades of classroom teaching experience and deep expertise in child development, outdoor education, and academic instruction. Suzanne designs and oversees all curriculum, academic instruction, and learning progression at The Nature Bus School.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and is a:
- Licensed Virginia Elementary Teacher (PreK–6) with Gifted Endorsement
- Virginia Certified Environmental Educator (accredited by the Virginia Association for Environmental Education and the North American Association for Environmental Education)
- Certified Master Naturalist
- Tinkergarten Teacher
- Certified Yoga Instructor
- Water Safety Instructor (15 years of experience; not current)
- CPR & First Aid Certified (Adults & Pediatrics)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder
Suzanne has spent decades designing and leading nature programs for children. The Nature Bus was founded by Suzanne, following the success of a 12-year children’s nature club, and has since grown into a thoughtfully designed educational program grounded in outdoor learning and emotional wellbeing.
Outdoor education is Suzanne’s life’s work. She brings a steady, calm presence to each day and is deeply committed to helping children grow into confident, curious learners with a strong connection to the natural world.
