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Verified by TRIIBE9 years teachingEdina, MN

Sam Whitcomb

"Nature-school nerd. Knows every bird in the Chain of Lakes."

5.0(1 parent reviews)$62 /hr3 references
About

Sam ran outdoor education at a Twin Cities Y for nine years. They run pods rain or snow, with a hot thermos and a clipboard full of curiosities.

How TRIIBE verified Sam
Identity confirmed

Government-issued photo ID matched to live selfie.

Background check

Cleared via Checkr on 2026-03-15.

3 references received

Calls with former colleagues, supervisors, and/or pod parents.

Credentials reviewed

Each credential below verified directly with the issuing body.

Credentials
  • B.A. Environmental Studies
    Carleton College · 2015
  • Forest School Practitioner
    Forest School Canada · 2021
  • Wilderness First Responder
    NOLS · 2024
What parents say

"Sam made my screen-loving kid into a forager. I find acorns in the laundry now. Worth it."

Brooke C.
Parent in pod · Lake Harriet Foragers
2026-03-30