Experience

New Albany Plain Local Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• E3 Learning Lab District Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Will coordinate the development and implementation of STEM project/problem-based lessons and curriculum for students/teachers K-12, utilizing the E3 Learning Lab which is located in the 83 acre school nature preserve. E3 stands for Engineering, Energy and the Environment. Classroom is a one room science lab located next to the wetland on the school campus.

• 6th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018



Original Wisdom

• United States

• Original Wisdom - Instructor, Program Developer, Youth Director

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  I create curriculum and programs involving the teaching of wildlife tracking and bushcraft skills, including tracking and trailing wildlife, for youth and adults in a classroom that can and does take place both inside and outside and virtually. My current experience involves teaching in the United States and South Africa. I create curriculum and programs involving the teaching of wildlife tracking and bushcraft skills, including tracking and trailing wildlife, for youth and adults in a classroom that can and does take place both inside and outside and virtually. My current experience involves teaching in the United States and South Africa.



EF Educational Tours

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teacher Leader

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Trained to lead EF tours for New Albany Schools. Last tour was to Iceland with high school students for the EF Global Leadership Summit. From the capital city’s Blue Lagoon to the incredible views of a small Norse town, explored the natural beauty of Iceland. Learned about green energy in geothermal environments like Krýsuvik Mountain and Eldvörp Crater Row, an awe-inspiring landscape formed by 13th century volcanic eruptions. Joined other teachers and students in Reykjavík for a two-day leadership conference. Heared from world-renowned speakers on business and energy, attend expert-led workshops and gain valuable insight into the future of energy. Using design thinking—a creative problem-solving technique used by companies like Apple and Google—international teams of students will create and present solutions to pressing challenges facing the future of energy. Show less



Coyote Trails School Of Nature

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ohio Director and Lead Instructor

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2018

  All Coyote Trails School of Nature instructors are trained in the art of living in the wilderness. Our curriculum consists of skills and traditions, also known as “primitive living skills,” from indigenous cultures all around the world. We teach through the adventure of new experiences and guide students to a grander appreciation of the natural world and a higher level of connection, awareness, self-reliance and confidence in the outdoors. The Vision is to pass along the art and science of backcountry wilderness ethics so that people of all ages will embrace a healthy understanding for the inner relationship of all things. The Mission is preserving our common heritage and the natural environment through the art and science of earth-based traditional living skills. Currently responsible for creating, staffing and instructing programming in Ohio and West Virginia. Show less



New Albany Plain Local Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• 7th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Taught both 7th and 8th grade Ohio science standards to students. Teacher leader for HS students participating in EF Iceland Global Student Leader Summit, March 18-28, 2016.

• 8th Grade Science Teacher

  • Aug 2002 - Jun 2017

• Environmental Education and STEM Expeditions Coordinator

  • 2010 - Jun 2015

  Develop curriculum for students K-12 in all subject areas that encourage teachers to use hands-on, inquiry based lessons in our schools 83 acre nature preserve; assist with the development of STEM projects district wide; maintenance and development of the school nature preserve.Creator of STEM Expeditions. STEM Expedition courses are designed to support the vision that students are truly intellectually curious, self-directed learners capable of expanding their world-view and developing international perspectives. The course environment, activities, projects and assessments are redesigned to emphasize problem based learning and 21st Century skills such as communication, research and inquiry skills, critical thinking and self-assessment. As global citizens, students will have access to teachers at the university level, scientists currently doing research in the field, current technology and a classroom that has no walls. These courses include field research in Oregon, Colorado, Hawaii and South Africa. Check out http://www.napls.us/Page/525 Show less

• 8th Grade Science teacher

  • 2001 - Jun 2010

  7th and 8th grade science teacher. Organized school Adventure Club. Also assisted in HS Field Studies courses on marine biology and culture to Belize and took students to Cortez, Colorado for archeology studies.



Columbus Montessori Education Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Educator/Administrator

  • 1999 - 2001

  Certified middle school American Montessori Teacher, trained by Dr. Betsy Coe at School of the Woods. Developed, instructed, taught and administrated grade 7 - 8 looping program. Certified middle school American Montessori Teacher, trained by Dr. Betsy Coe at School of the Woods. Developed, instructed, taught and administrated grade 7 - 8 looping program.



Dublin City Schools

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Middle School Teacher

  • 1986 - 1996

  Taught science for grades 6, 7 and 8th. Co-taught science with teachers of identified gifted students and developed curriculum as building's science gifted coordinator. Organized the outdoor education program for 7th grade students. Created the school's Adventure Club which included a two year research program that partnered with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This resulted in students participating in a long term study of loggerhead sea turtles and a trip to the Virginia coast to release them. Show less