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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.

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Executive Director of the Missouri Environmental Education Association. A longtime youth gardening educator and outdoor education advocate, who believes that teaching systems thinking is key to tackling our myriad, complex, and intertwined environmental and social issues....and knows that environmental education is the perfect avenue for developing that kind of understanding!

My name is Kristen Sturgeon, I grew up in New Jersey but have been calling Florida my home for the past 15 years. I have been working in the natural resource field for the last five years, but have always had a pull towards water resources as well. I enjoy being outdoors and visiting new areas all around Florida with my family. I have a goal to visit every state park in Florida! 

My name is Jillian, and I am a special education teacher. This is my fourth year teaching in an inclusion setting, and I truly enjoy helping students succeed. A fun fact about me is that my favorite animal is the hammerhead shark!

I am going into my ninth year of teaching at the elementary level. I have previously taught first, fourth and fifth grade. Now I will be teaching third grade. 

My name is Megan Dettle, I'm at Preschool Lead Teacher at Nature School at Camp Albemarle.  I will start my fourth year as a lead teacher this fall, 2026. I teach two class of mixed ages ranging 3-5 years of age. We are an all weather outdoor preschool located on the sound in Newport, NC. Our outdoor classroom, 25 acres, and the sound provide an amazing backdrop to learn and explore. 

I work at Prince George's County Public Schools as an Environmental Literacy Outreach Teacher! I coordinate Green Schools and environmental education programs throughout the school system!

Jeff first discovered the joy of teaching as a camp counselor, where he saw how curiosity, play, and meaningful relationships help children grow in confidence and connection. That experience inspired him to pursue a master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a career devoted to creating learning communities where children and families can thrive. During graduate school, Jeff was deeply influenced by Dr. Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the idea that every person learns differently. It shaped his approach to teaching, encouraging him to ask questions, observe, and adapt his methods to honor each learner’s unique strengths and ways of understanding the world. His graduate thesis focused on developing an intergenerational learning and care center grounded in the belief that people of all ages flourish when they learn alongside one another, exchanging wisdom, stories, and experiences across generations.