Experience

Great Schools Partnership

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Sep 2014 - Present



White Pine Programs

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-founder, Instructional Staff, Board Member, Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 1999 - Aug 2019

  After founding White Pine Programs in 1999 with Matt Wild and Dan Gardoqui, I have served in many different capacities over the years, from field instructor to grant writer to advisory board member. After founding White Pine Programs in 1999 with Matt Wild and Dan Gardoqui, I have served in many different capacities over the years, from field instructor to grant writer to advisory board member.



University of New Hampshire

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Associate Professor

  • Jul 1999 - Aug 2014

  Taught a class in teaching argumentation and a class in blending outdoor activities with academic instruction at UNH's Summer Literacy Institute for Teachers. Taught a class in teaching argumentation and a class in blending outdoor activities with academic instruction at UNH's Summer Literacy Institute for Teachers.



Noble High School

• Teacher and Director of Studies

  • Sep 2001 - Jul 2014

• Writing Center Director

  • Sep 2007 - Jun 2009

  While working as a high school teacher at Noble High School, I also directed the student-run Writing Center.



Northwaters & Langskib Wilderness Programs

• Canada
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wilderness Guide & Program Designer

  • Jun 1989 - Aug 2001

  I held this position in SUMMERS ONLY during the years listed above. Led 2 to 3-week wilderness canoe trips in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba. This position required strong wilderness, whitewater, leadership, orienteering and emergency medical skills; the ability to work well with groups and with individuals of all ages, particularly adolescents. Co-designer of Northern Lights, http://www.northwaters.com/northern-lights-girls-camp/ a wilderness adventure program for preteen and teenage girls. I held this position in SUMMERS ONLY during the years listed above. Led 2 to 3-week wilderness canoe trips in Ontario, Quebec, and Manitoba. This position required strong wilderness, whitewater, leadership, orienteering and emergency medical skills; the ability to work well with groups and with individuals of all ages, particularly adolescents. Co-designer of Northern Lights, http://www.northwaters.com/northern-lights-girls-camp/ a wilderness adventure program for preteen and teenage girls.



Cornerstone Montessori School

• Exeter, New Hampshire, United States

• Humanities Teacher

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2000

  Co-Directed and taught a Montessori-based junior class program for seventh and eighth-grade students. Created interdisciplinary studies in language arts and American history, integrated lessons with science and math curriculum, and guided students in facilitating community meetings and making group decisions Co-Directed and taught a Montessori-based junior class program for seventh and eighth-grade students. Created interdisciplinary studies in language arts and American history, integrated lessons with science and math curriculum, and guided students in facilitating community meetings and making group decisions



Rochester Middle School

• Rochester, NH

• Language Arts Teacher

  • Sep 1995 - Jun 1998

  Taught Language Arts to teams of over 100 seventh- and eighth-graders. Worked with other team teachers to create interdisciplinary units, and to build community on the team. Used guest speakers, field trips, music, art, and video to enrich classroom lessons, and achieved a balance between teaching grammar, literature, and writing. • Co-founder of the RMS Literary/Arts Society (Led writing and art workshops and guided students in production of a school literary magazine.) • Leader in the RMS Outing Club (Took students on day and over-night hikes in N.H and Maine.) Show less