Experience

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  Turtle Journal

  • Marion, MA

  • Co-Founder

    • 2008 - Present
    • Marion, MA

    Don Lewis and I co-founded Turtle Journal in 2008 with the mission of saving the world one turtle at a time. Turtle Journal documents the last decade and a half of research, conservation, rescue and habitat restoration along the Atlantic Coast, on the Gulf Coast, on Bermuda and in the Caribbean.

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  Cape Cod Consultants

  • Coastal Massachusetts

  • CEO

    • 2005 - Present
    • Coastal Massachusetts

    Wildife expert: research, conservation, rescue and habitat assessments.Led/conducted innovative research & conservation projects:- Original research on rare, threatened estuarine turtles- Rescue of cold-stunned endangered sea turtles- Conducted seminal research on state listed species- Artificial reefs in Buzzards Bay to restore biodiversity- Salt marsh restoration and storm water mitigation- Lemon shark tagging in Bimini, Bahamas- Bay scallop restoration within Sippican Harbor- Causes of sudden salt marsh die-off on the Outer Cape- Deep water coral studies off Maui- Invasive species documentation (e.g., Asian shore crab)- Deep ocean photography to document benthic habitat- Investigation of diseased, endangered Caribbean corals- Biological assessment of BVI waters- Baseline documentation of Outer Cape crab populations

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  Massachusetts Marine Educators

  • President, President-Elect, Board Member

    • 2001 - 2010

    Senior leader within the nation's premiere marine science education organization. Revolutionized the flagship science journal, Flotsam & Jetsam. Re-energized the annual marine science conference at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Increased membership by more than 50% after years of decline.

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  Tabor Academy

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Jaeger Chair for Marine Studies

    • 2005 - 2008

    Created, designed and led the premiere marine science program in the nation at the secondary school level with hands-on, experiential learning based on original research as its core. Responsible for policy, budget, curriculum, research projects, resource allocation and all operations.Advocated and advanced design and construction of new marine science center. Vigorously pitched fundraising to secure donations to cover full cost of the building project.

  • Director, Schaefer Oceanology Lab

    • 1990 - 2005

    Directed lab with responsibility for financial management, fundraising, logistics and operations. Managed leading edge secondary school marine laboratory engaged in research from coastal estuaries to deep blue seas. Taught introductory and advanced marine science, as well as biology, advanced placement biology and chemistry. Academic program director of school's 94-foot ocean schooner, the Tabor Boy.

  • Director of Caribbean Research

    • 1998 - 2003

    Created, organized and led field research in the USVI and BVI in collaboration with U.S. (USGS & NPS) and British government researchers off the 94-foot schooner, Tabor Boy. Research focused on coral reefs, REEF fish censuses, detailed biological assessment of BVI waters, and hawksbill sea turtles in St. Croix. Discoveries and findings were incorporated in U.S. government peer-reviewed science publications.

  • Director, Marine Science Program

    • 1996 - 2000

    Created amd directed the Tabor Summer Marine Science Program, responsible for program design, staff hiring and evaluation, logistics, resource allocation and day-to-day operations.

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  National Association of Biology Teachers

  • Massachusetts State Representative

    • 2002 - 2008

    Represented the state of Massachusetts biology teachers nationally

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  National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

  • Toyota Tapestry Ambassador for Massachusetts

    • 1999 - 2008

    Created awareness for this key science grant program and advised potential applicants within the state of Massachusetts.

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  National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

  • Leader & Principal Investigator

    • 2004 - 2007

    Developed and led major conservation initiative in partnership with the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation and in collaboration with environmental groups throughout the Southeast Massachusetts region. Raised matching coontributions assessed at over $300K to qualify for federal funding. Exercised full financial and resource allocation responsibility for project. Conducted original research of estuarine and pelagic marine turtles, and created a national model for integrating science research into the classroom. Researched and analyzed sea turtle strandings in New England.

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  Earthwatch Institute

  • Researcher

    • 1993 - 2003

    Assessed coral reef ecosystems in St. Thomas and St. John, USVI. Investigated diseased corals in Puerto Rico (2001). Tagged and studied sharks and eagle rays at the Bimini Biological Field Station, Bahamas (1999). Collected data on signal fish species for destruction of reefs in Canary Islands, Spain (1994). Studied ancient glaciation patterns on Mount Olympus, Greece (1993).

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  Prentice Hall -- Pearson Education

  • Contributing Author, Exploring Life

    • 1999 - 2002

    With Dr. Neil Campbell, wrote chapters for breakthrough biology textbook, Exploring Life. Created integrated web and digital content for enrichment of the textbook. Marketed Exploring Life at national conferences and events.

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  Southcoast Learning Network

  • Lead Educator

    • 1998 - 2002

    Devised and taught leading edge courses in adult education on marine science.

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  Peregrine Publishers - Pearson Education

  • Author, Columnist & Editor for Biology Place

    • 1999 - 2001

    Wrote and maintained the Biology Place web site.

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  Tufts University -- Wright Center

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Director

    • 1998 - 1998

    Produced, directed and taught innovative marine science workshops funded and supported by Tufts University and Howard Hughes Foundation.

  • Wright Center Fellow

    • 1997 - 1998

    As a Wright Center for Science & Technology fellow, led science workshops at Tufts University.

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  Pacific Whale Foundation

  • Dive Team Leader

    • 1995 - 1997

    Led dive teams in ocean research off Maui with full responsibility for safety, logistics and operational results. Directed researchers in coral reef and reef fish research.

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  Milton Academy

  • Master Teacher of Biology and Physical Science

    • 1981 - 1987

    Designed, taught, and supervised biology curriculum.

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  Holderness School

  • Biology, Environmental Sciences, and AP Biology Teacher

    • 1978 - 1981

    Also partnered in the design and construction of solar environmental center (bio-shelter) with support of two Geraldine Dodge Foundation grants.

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  Toafa Farm School

  • Educator and Research Assistant

    • 1977 - 1978

    Assisted in hands-on responsibilities for Toafa's research and market gardens. Co-directed and taught in first kindergarten in Vava'u, Tonga.

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  Northfield Mount Hermon School

  • Director of Natural Resources

    • 1976 - 1977

    Natural resources director, as well as biology and environmental sciences teacher.

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  USGS, Woods Hole

  • Geologic Research Technician

    • 1975 - 1976

    Descended to the ocean bottom in experimental deep sea submersible Nekton Beta. Sediment core collection and analysis of Georges Bank and Nantucket Island. Collected, analyzed and compiled data for federal environmental impact statements.

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  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

  • Ichthyology Intern

    • 1972 - 1972

    Data collection and analysis of benthic pelagic fish, principally cod and haddock.