BIO
Personal Profile
Every leaf has a story. Every time a tree holds onto its leaves, it is unable to grow. I've felt the seasons change, I've lost my leaves, I've seen them blow in the wind. And every time I let them go, I grow, I learn. New leaves appear; ones that shimmer in the sunlight. New branches appear. New growth. Deeper roots.
Each year, I add knowledge, experience, techniques, and learning methods to my tree. My branches stretch out, my roots stretch deep, my bark grows thicker, and I am more aware of what I still need to learn and how to use what I have learned to be the best tree that I can be.
Education
2009-2011
Temple University
2002-2006
Drexel University
2019
University of Maryland ERAFANS
2016-2018
Tinkergarten
2020-Present
University of Oklahoma
2016-Present
Rodale Institute
2021-Present
Oregon State University
School Garden Coach Training and Certification program
School of Continuing Education/ Certificate Program
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Courses/webinars offered through Early Childhood Investigations in conjunction with CEUs
In-person and online workshops, seminars, webinars,
Garden Store Environmental Book Club
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Teaching Certification in NB/Outdoor ECE —Level I
in conjunction with ERAFANS
Eastern Region Association of Forest and Nature Schools
36 hour training, North Carolina, July 13-17
Tinkergarten Leader and Facilitator
Emmaus / Allentown classes (ages 18 mos-8 years)
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring seasons
Completed 14 hours of training, seasonal reviews
M.Ed. with dual-certifications in Pennsylvania
Special Education (N-12) and Elementary Education
Teaching certifications also earned in Art Ed (k-12), Environmental Ed (K-12), and Middle School Science
BS in Graphic Design
concentrations in Printmaking and Psychology
Senior Thesis: Normalizing the presence of FairTrade goods —tea, coffee, and chocolate— in urban higher education institutions, businesses, and conferences