People

I love finding and sharing new ways to learn, especially when it's connected to one's place. My time in the Montana Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps, and as a teacher changed how I view education- the chance to glean a sense of connection from nature is something I want every student to experience.

The Misale’s love helping the community within Marquette County. With a vision of how they wanted early childhood care and education to feel for both children and their families, the pair decided to open Discovery Central shortly after getting married. The school was founded in Downtown Marquette with its first school year in September of 2010. In 2023, DC moved to its new home at 1010 Silver Creek Rd. Jeremy and Sarah love cultivating relationships with all children enrolled, overseeing maintenance, and keeping up on admissions and admin tasks so that the teaching team can focus on the kiddos, first and foremost.

Stacey has 20 years of experience in outdoor education, program management, and community partnership development across Colorado and the Northwest. She is also an ACE-Certified Health Coach and serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the American Council on Exercise (ACE).

I am a research scientist turned NC Public School Teacher turned Environmental educator with over 40 years of experience in the environmental education field.  This has always been my passion and my self-care rolled into one.  

Working as a behavioral health technician has shown me the benefits of nature and healing. With a wide variety of professional education I feel comfortable guiding people through nature while explaining our need for connection with the natural world. 

Hi! I’m Jammica, nice to meet’cha! I’m a proud Norfolk resident, Urban Ag advocate and Environmental Steward. I’m passionate about our planet and have worked in the “green” field for about 10 years as a Regional Environmental Outreach & Education Coordinator, an Environmental Marketing Rep as well as an enthusiastic volunteer. I currently work for Keep Norfolk Beautiful. I'm a member of the Norfolk Food Policy Council, a FEAST VA facilitator, a K.U.S.P volunteer, and I'm on the board of directors at The Fred Heutte Center in Norfolk, VA. I'm also a Master Gardener Volunteer with the Virginia Cooperative Extension program and I help work on projects with the non profit Support & Feed organization. I enjoy healthy eating, gardening, learning about innovative environmental and agricultural techniques and educating kids about the environment while opening their eyes to the immense opportunities awaiting them in the agricultural career space. It is also my absolute purpose and promise to help make Norfolk Virginia THE greenest city on the East Coast.