At Osiri University, stories like Margaret Florell’s remind us why we do what we do. With roots deep in Nebraska soil and a heart guided by curiosity, compassion, and community, Margaret is planting something extraordinary: a school grounded in nature, art, and Ubuntu, where young minds will be nurtured to flourish.

Margaret grew up on a farm and ranch in Gibbon, Nebraska, where she was homeschooled alongside her three siblings. Her childhood was a blend of cattle shows, violin practice, and cross-country travel, experiences that shaped her deep appreciation for nature and the arts. “That time in my life taught me about hard work, rhythm, patience, and the beauty of lifelong learning,” she reflects.