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Studying and teaching about humans and their place on the planet. Historically science education and place-based education in the Hudson River Valley, NY. Contributed to the Urban Environmental Education Book (Alex Russ, editor; Published by Cornell, NAAEE, and eeCapacity). Previous work: Classroom teaching in Red Hook and Chatham; Outdoor education at Wild Earth Wilderness School, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, and San Mateo Outdoor Education. Currently with Kingston Land Trust doing conservation and stewardship work with education infused into our work with volunteers, land owners, and neighbors. 

Outdoor and environmental educator, nature connection facilitator, science communicator, and organizational leader. 

I am a teacher of 4 1/2 years at PGCPS. I have worked in the education sector most of my adult life. I love the Arts and all that it enlightens. I am the eldest of eight children. 

I am Executive Director of the non-profit SOPISDEW Cameroon and an advocate for transformative education. My work focuses on strengthening schools through environmental education, climate action programs, and practical SDG learning that equips students with leadership and problem-solving skills. As a Global Schools Advocate with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), I connect schools in Cameroon to the global schools network, advancing sustainability, resilience, and student-centered innovation.

I am Monica Odhiambo Adhiambo, based in Kisumu, Kenya, with over four years of experience designing and leading community-centered programs for marginalized communities. As Director of Programs at the Riley Orton Foundation, I oversee innovative STEM mentorship initiatives that expand access to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for youth aged 9–18, while integrating STEM learning with environmental activities to create practical, community-driven solutions. My work strengthens STEM pathways by combining hands-on learning, digital literacy, coding, robotics, and emerging technologies such as AI with environmental sustainability initiatives. I am passionate about empowering young people to apply scientific thinking and technological tools to tackle local environmental challenges, enhance climate resilience, and promote sustainable development.

With expertise in project management and deep community engagement, I deliver measurable and sustainable impact. I am committed to leveraging STEM innovation and community-led approaches to drive inclusive and environmentally conscious development.

Alan works at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Applied Sciences & Environmental Solutions, Environmental Solutions Division as their STEM Outreach Coordinator. Building on over a decade of providing evironmental educaiton and workforce development in the non-profit world, Alan brings this experience to the development of a outreach program at the EPA's OASES ESD in Cincinnati, OH. 

As a formal medical writer and editor, I look forward to moving into environmental education as one of my retired areas of interest. I would love to impart on young people a love and respect for nature so that they will grow up to be good stewards of the environment.