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I am currently work for ODC Network as a nature-based preschool director at Dragonflies Discovery Preschool in Holland, MI. I have worked as a naturalist and early-childhood nature-based preschool teacher previously. I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education and love teaching children, staff, and families about the outdoors!

I am interested in a position in environmental education or research since retiring June 1st, 2023. As a Federal contractor I ran educational technology and  information technology projects for 30 years. I have a bachelor’s degree in field biology, a master’s in computer science, a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. I taught high school math, biology, and computer science. During graduate school, I was an instructor for computer applications and programming languages. With the chairman of the biology department, I developed a mobile Macintosh classroom and wrote a winning National Science Foundation grant that developed biological curriculum for the newly created mobile lab. After graduation, I joined Georgia Tech as a post doctorate fellow in computer science and directed a team in the creation of a science education program for middle school students using artificial intelligence case base reasoning. At Galaxy Scientific, I led teams to develop educational computer applications using artificial intelligence based intelligent tutoring systems within graphical simulations. My primary clients were the Federal Aviation Administration, the United States Navy, and the United States Department of Justice. When I moved from Atlanta to Washington DC, I transitioned into directing enterprise level Information technology projects and large training projects for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and Veterans Affairs (VA). I led a team to develop instructor lead and Web-based training curriculum for the VA labor relations office. I was also a senior leader and subject matter expert in educational technology at Galaxy Scientific, SRA and ERPi where I published 34 journal and conference papers and wrote many proposals. I have never lost interest in biology. I have enrolled in graduate level courses at George Mason University. In 2023 I invested in an Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) Vector Focused Geographic Information System (ArcGIS) license and embarked on several online courses including data analysis and climate change. I am a volunteer for the Wildlife Rescue League and ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) where I work on legislation to reduce the use of plastic packaging materials.

Lee is a devoted social innovator and environmental educator. As an assistant teaching professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, his work explores how collaborative approaches to community engagement can improve the design, implementation, and assessment of cross-border environmental initiatives. Lee holds a PhD in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, an MA in Environmental Conservation Education from NYU, and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Rochester. His recent projects include a community-based planning initiative with Boulder Food Rescue, co-leading community development projects in Spain, Israel, and Costa Rica with The Sustainability Laboratory, and a global action network study with the Savory Global Institute. Lee's long-term professional goals include building new programs in transformative environmental education and bridging gaps in cross-cultural understanding towards a more unified human society.

Supporting systems change learning and evaluation efforts.

Board member of MEES (Massachusetts Environmental Education Socieity)

Thrilled to be connecting needs and resources for the land stewards and environmental educators of Woodford County Conservation District!

Interested in developing job readiness skills, experience in project management, and gaining contacts in the field of natural resources? Come learn, live and serve in the beautiful State of Maine! The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is devoted to conservation and environmental stewardship across the state, with positions available throughout the year.

As part of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, the MCC's four-fold mission is to: accomplish conservation projects, create conservation employment, provide conservation education, and engage conservation volunteers.

I Teach at South Iredell High School in North Carolina (United States). I teach MYP Earth/Environmental Science, MYP Biology, and AP Environmental Science and serve as our Service learning/CAS coordinator. I graduated from NCSU with a degree in High school science Education with a concentration in biology and a minor in environmental science. I am married to a fellow teacher who also teaches at the same school- he is in the CP program and we have an elementary-age son.  I love school, science, the environment, and learning, and try to share this passion with my students by making fun engaging lessons and building a classroom of respect and community.  I am a National Geographic Certified Educator! I am currently working to become a Certified Environmental Educator.

As Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at the Educated Choices Program, I help to ensure our continued success. By creating a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio and by forming strategic partnerships, I pave the way for growth and increased impact. I also assist with the growth and development of the ECP team in daily operations.

In addition to serving ECP in my CDPO role, I also serve as a member of our ARDI (Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee with the mission of cultivating an anti-racist and inclusive work environment: thinking critically about our own standards, policies, and practices, making choices that rely on and celebrate a diversity of perspectives, and maintaining an active role in creating a just and equitable work culture for all staff.