People

I have over 20 years informal and formal teaching experience. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Ecology. I taught at an Environmental Center, Zoologicial Park, Museum of Natural History, Boys and Girls Club, and a British International school. My focus has been educating elementary aged children but has also included other age groups and adult/public groups as well. I am an amateur naturalist and have a passion for nature stewardship and hands-on experiental learning. My friendly, bubbly personality allows me to keep the interest of anyone I am trying to educate. I also have some field experience--at NCSU my internship (1992) was focused on researching and protecting Red Cockaded Woodpecker populations in the Sandhills of NC. 

Stacie joined the NAAEE team in April 2020. She has worked in or alongside the education field for over two decades and in communications for more than 15 years. She started her career teaching at a public charter high school in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining NAAEE, she managed communications for Annenberg Learner, a leading national nonprofit that connects K–12 and college educators with classroom content and professional development to support and strengthen their practice. She holds an M.A. in Spanish and Latin American Studies from American University, and a B.A. in Modern Languages and Linguistics and Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She also completed a Certificate in Social Impact Storytelling at Georgetown University. Throughout her career, she has been committed to bringing exceptional educational opportunities to underserved areas and educating to promote civic engagement.

I have worked in formal science education for five years and have developed a passion for getting kids excited about conservation. I became involved in wetland conservation and education as part of my graduate program and hope to find more ways to allow students to be part of protecting wetland ecosystems. 

Hi.  My name is Brian McGonigal.  I am a 6th grade math teacher at Park Forest Middle School in State College, PA.  I am currently obtaining my master's degree through Slippery Rock University in Environmental Education.

I am a wellness professional and retreat designer working to build spaces where natural remedies, therapeutic practices, and environmental connection come together. My focus is on helping people restore a sense of alignment and wholeness by reintegrating nature into their healing journeys. I'm drawn to environmental education as a way to deepen this work—grounding therapeutic practice in ecological literacy and a genuine relationship with the land.

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My name is Zane Hoover. I teach high school science in Fayette County, Ga., and I have 16 years experience teaching AP Environmental Science. I have hunted and fished most of my life. After high school, I joined the US Navy and trained to become a nuclear reactor officer. I served in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea during the first Gulf War. I went to college at Ga. State after the Navy and worked at Delta Airlines whille in college. 

Osueke  Juliet is a social impact leader, environmental educator, innovator, development specialist, peacebuilder, and climate activist. She is the Founder and CEO of Jully Foundation, where she leads community-driven solutions at the intersection of environmental sustainability, climate resilience, livelihoods, gender equality, and peace. Through environmental education, circular-economy innovation, and green skills training, she has impacted 15,880+ people across Nigeria, Uganda & Ghana, particularly women, youth, persons with disabilities, and climate-vulnerable communities. A Commonwealth Scholar, Rotary Peace Fellow, and Princess Diana Award recipient, Juliet is passionate about turning vulnerability into opportunity and empowering excluded communities to shape sustainable futures.