Fiona Pigott is a research-practitioner, experienced school leader, and learning support - wellbeing educator. She integrates environmental education and wellbeing theory into everyday practices as the Director of a nature and risky play business, and prospective Principal of a K–10 nature-based community school. Fiona is a member of the Alternative and Innovative Learning and Teaching Environments program at Western Sydney University. Her doctoral research explores how the intersection of self-determination, relational practice and nature connection enables students and educators to thrive.