Club Members

Anu Ayers, Co-President.

Anu Ayers was born and raised in Stockton, CA. She is currently pursuing a B.S. in Education Studies with a concentration in Holistic Education. As a student, Anu has had the privilege of attending alternative schooling including outdoor education and student wildlife conservation organizations. She has since made it my mission to provide the same high-quality experience for future scholars. She currently serves as Co-President of The Holistic Teaching and Learning Club and works as the PEAK Student Editor for The Holistic Education Review.

Ashley Kilian, Co-President.

Ashley Kilian is a Masters of Arts In Teaching (MAT) student and currently serves as co-president of the Holistic Teaching and Learning Club. Originally from Beaverton, Oregon, she earned her bachelor’s degree from SOU in Education Studies with minors in Shakespeare Studies and Environmental Science and Policy along with a certificate in holistic teaching, and a micro-credential in social emotional learning. Her passions include music, martial arts, theater, science, and being outdoors. Her goals as co-president include developing a safe and welcoming community, fostering the talents and potentials of club members, along with providing experiences and events for students to grow professionally and personally in pursuits relating to their journeys in education.

Khylee Hornby, Vice President.

Khylee Hornby is a student worker for The Center for Holistic Teaching and Learning. She is a senior at Southern Oregon University, majoring in education studies and minoring in psychology. During her last year of her bachelor’s program, she is working towards a certificate in holistic education, and a micro-credential in early childhood development and social emotional learning. She is looking forward to being a part of the HTLC leadership, and the Tech and Podcast Subcommittee this year.

Karishma Malakar-Hernandez, Secretary.

Karishma Malakar- Hernandez was born and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon. She is pursuing her B.S. in Education Studies with a concentration in Holistic Education. This is Karishma’s second year being involved in HTLC and she is excited to serve as secretary for the club and a member of the Tech, Podcast, Communications, Website, and General Subcommittee. Karishma is a PEAK worker for The Center for Holistic Teaching and Learning.

Elizabeth Heppner, Treasurer.

Elizabeth Heppner is a graduate student at Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education Studies and a minor in Native American Studies. She is currently working towards a Masters degree in the art of Teaching. She is very passionate about culturally responsive teaching, integrating culture into the classroom, and teaching to the whole child. She has found a love for holistic teaching and is eager to continue to expand her knowledge of differing holistic teaching practices as she continues to grow as an educator.

Luna Coen, Club Officer.

Hi! My name is Luna Coen (she/they) and I’m majoring in English while working towards certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language; Trans Studies; and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies as well as a microcredential in Conversational American Sign Language. Since 2022, I’ve been an involved member of the HTLC and for the 2023-2024 school year, I was the club’s Communication Liaison. For the 2024-2025 school year, I’ll be a coordinator for the club and more involved in event planning. HTLC has opened many doors for me such as allowing me to explore the importance of holistic education for me as a teacher and giving me the opportunity to visit Roong Aroon and because of this. Because of these experiences with the club, I’m glad that I get the opportunity to continue being part of their leadership team as I hope to help other club members have the experience that I’ve had thus far.