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I'm an environmental educator and tour guide for the American Cave Conservation Association at the Hidden River Cave in the town of Horse Cave, Kentucky. I've always thought caves were very interesting places, and in recent years have become very passionate about them and particularly by the life found within caves. I'm grateful that I am able to work in caves and spread awareness on the topic of cave conservation to tourists and students alike.

I am currently teaching 7th grade environmental science, but my past work includes serving as the Associate Director of Project Learning Tree and serving as a consultant to Project Learning Tree, Project WET, National Wildlife Federation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for more than 15 years.

Public Health Faculty and Member of Academic Committee at Koinadugu College, Sierra Leone. Development Coordinator at two Wisconsin, United States-based non-profits, Strides for Africa and Feeding Mouths, Filling Minds. 

TEENS, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Nederland, Colorado, dedicated to supporting, educating, and empowering youth and their families to make healthy choices and thrive. One of our impactful programs, Lincoln Hills TeamWorks (referred to as TeamWorks), is a youth education-based employment initiative designed to connect young individuals with nature and community. TeamWorks brings together a diverse group of youth from both rural and urban areas to collaborate on projects alongside public land managers and non-profit organizations. Learn more about our mission and impact at TeamWorks Colorado.

 

I am an 8th grade science teacher, trying to get students interested in science. As a kid I loved the ouside world and always wanted to be a scientist or zoo keeper. I did not know all of the different jobs that there were out there for a nature lover and moved on to different options after high school. After working 10 years in a non educational job, I made the switch to teaching and feel as though I have truly found my calling. I am trying to get students interested in nature and show them all of the different options that they have if they choose to make a career in the outdoors.