Wendy Pirie, M.H.Sc., is a consultant in the preschool movement and the director of TimberNook New Zealand, which offers camps where children grow and learn through active, creative outdoor experiences.

She has a special interest in the growth and development of the child through the relationship between the body and the brain. She is also passionate about empowering parents and educators to play with and engage children.

Wendy lives in New Zealand with her husband and three sons.