People

Alissa is an outdoor educator and summer camp director turned university instructor.  She uses her relationships with students to create passionate recreation professionals.

As a Basin Coordinator, I work with local communities in my area (Western KY) to develop watershed plans aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution.

Allison Rogers is the Education Director for Friends of Rye Nature Center. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Manhattanville College, specializing in social studies and special education. While earning her degree, she would spend her summers as a group leader for the Rye Nature Center Day Camp, engaging middle schoolers and inner-city campers in ecology lessons and teambuilding opportunities. Passionate about place-based learning and developing connections to nature, Allison accepted the position of Education Director and Camp Director in 2013. She continues to co-teach in Forest Preschool and oversees the administration of our education programs. She works closely with the Environmental Education team to develop curriculum that is based on STEM concepts and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and our strategic planning initiatives.

Dedicated to providing opportunities for life-changing experiences on the water

Hi, my name is Kaitlyn! I am originally from West Virginia, but now call North Carolina home. I have always loved nature and learning. Now I want to teach others how they can love and appreciate nature too.