Prior to starting the school with his wife, Meagan Ledendecker, Todd taught 6th grade language arts, social studies, math, and science in the Berkshire Hills Regional School District. Before teaching in public schools, Todd helped start and was the Director of Education and Outreach for the Mississippi State Office of National Audubon Society. He brings with him a variety of outdoor and experiential leadership experiences ranging from ropes courses to leading wilderness trips. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy, an M.S. in Environmental Education, and an M.A. in Educational Leadership. He has his elementary Montessori teacher training as well as his Massachusetts administrator and elementary teaching license. Todd enjoys hiking, learning guitar, and spending time with Meagan, and their children, Willow, Wren, and Winter.