Meet the instructors who lead learning at Moon Tree Farm. Each instructor brings hands on experience, practical knowledge, and a calm, safety first approach.
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Erin Smith
CEO Moon Tree Rising LLC | Instructor
Erin Smith is the CEO of Moon Tree Rising LLC and co-founder of Moon Tree Farm. A former chemistry teacher with 18 years of classroom experience at Washington Liberty High School in Arlington Virginia, she brings scientific precision, structure, and creativity to every product and class she develops. Moon Tree Rising was born from a shared vision with her sister to build something both educational and enduring.
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Dustin Smith
Program Coordinator | Precision Shooting Enthusiast | Marine Corps Reserve Veteran
Dustin Smith is the Program Coordinator for advanced firearms training experiences, connecting elite instructors to deliver structured, safety-focused education. A dedicated shooting enthusiast and former United States Marine Corps Reserve tank mechanic, he brings discipline, accountability, and precision to every program. In his civilian career as a financial professional, Dustin applies principles of risk awareness and responsibility to building a professional environment rooted in safety, respect, and excellence.
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Kira McCoy
Founder of CreateAlong | Instructor
Kira McCoy is the founder of CreateAlong and a longtime creative entrepreneur educator and product designer. Since 2005 she has built a global online teaching platform blending art technology and hands on craftsmanship. She brings nearly two decades of experience in creative education and product development to her work as a guest instructor.
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